SCOTTISH START UP LOAN RECIPENT AMONG AWARD FINALISTS
A Start Up Loans-backed business owner from Scotland has been announced as a finalist for the Great British Entrepreneurship Awards. The announcement comes as the programme celebrates its 10-year anniversary, having delivered 98,000 loans worth over £922m in funding.
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, on the 21st November 2022, will be bringing together 1,400 entrepreneurs, judges, mentors, investors, and partners to celebrate and champion the hard work of Britain’s entrepreneurs. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from leading figures in British entrepreneurship and network with fellow entrepreneurs from across the country.
Louise McCoy, Commercial Director, Start Up Loans, said: “It’s wonderful to see so many of our Start Up Loans recipients being recognised for their hard work and tenacity by the Great British Entrepreneurship Awards. I am pleased to see that, with the help of Start Up Loans, these businesses have been able to access the finance they need to grow and contribute to their local economies, and I hope their stories inspire others to take the leap into business ownership.”
Originating from Scotland, the Start Up Loans-backed finalist in the Sustainability Entrepreneur category, Healthy Nibbles founded by Sara Roberts, represents the entrepreneurial spirit of the nation.
Healthy Nibbles is the UK’s award-winning answer to healthy snacking. The business was set up in 2015 when Sara grew tired of the only food available to snack on ‘on the go’ was unhealthy. Her business now provides healthy snack options to companies in the form of vending machines, ‘micro markets’, snack boxes and gifts. Sara Roberts took out £20,00 over two loans through The Hub.
Other Start Up Loans-backed finalists from across the UK include independent wine company NICE Drinks in the Food & Drink category for London & East of England and vegan children skincare brand Toddle Born Wild in the Health & Beauty Category for the South West.
