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Counselling 4 U - Katherine Johnson
Katherine, 28, is a qualified counsellor and has set up the only private counseling practice within the immediate area of Willington, County Durham. Counselling 4 U is based at the Community Resource Centre on Willington High Street. Katherine counsels patients suffering with trauma, depression, eating disorders, alcohol and drug addiction, bereavement and marital problems.
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Hippy Lizzard - Leanne Bain
A creative County Durham woman has turned her favourite hobby into a unique business, with help from Be Enterprising.
Leanne Bain, who lives in Tow Law has set up online boutique Hippy Lizard – a website that specialises in selling unique gifts such as handmade fabric bags, purses and accessories.
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Lickety Split - Cindy Bettcher
An award winning North East ice cream parlour is gearing up for a bumper Christmas just months after opening.
Lickety Split Creamery, which brings a slice of 50s America to Seaham, has taken on extra staff to cope with demand for its ice creams, milkshakes and other delights.
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Aqua Gas and Heating Services - Craig Fulcher
A former factory worker is hoping for success after firing up his new gas fitting and heating service – Aqua Gas and Heating Services.
County Durham born Craig Fulcher set up his business two months ago and with the help of a grant from County Durham’s Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI), Be Enterprising, he was able to buy equipment to help get his business off the ground.
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Mares and Mutts - Dianne Todd
A County Durham woman is hoofing it to success after turning her passion for animals into a promising business.
Dianne Todd from Bishop Auckland, County Durham, set up Mares and Mutts with help and support from Be Enterprising, County Durham’s Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) after being made redundant from her job of five years.
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Emma Cooper
A County Durham woman is helping preserve the region’s history thanks to the launch of her new business.
Emma Cooper, from Bishop Auckland has set herself up as a freelance conservator and is already working to protect some historic artefacts at the Bowes Museum and helping the National Trust properties. She has been helped on her way by Be Enterprising, County Durham’s Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI).
