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Watch Johnson Reed’s first video case study below, or follow the link here. With over 10 projects with VIP HQ, spanning over the best part of a decade, we visited their Birkdale site to see their latest expansion and discuss future plans! We explored the exciting new play experiences for all ages, with a … Read more
Unique boxing business UBX continues to spread across the UK. This time, boxing off the south-west with their specialist mix of boxing and strength training in the new lambent location in Bath. Last week was the grand opening of UBX’s third UK store and motivation swept the city of Bath, with passer-by’s engrossed with UBX’s … Read more
Following the success of their Kirkstall and Headingly stalls, the Poco sensation keeps spreading in Leeds. This time, in the heart of the city. Friday was the grand opening of Poco’s third store and the excitement rippled through the city, with queues stretching over 50 metres. Poco’s team certainly blessed the foodies in the area, … Read more
Starting a new business or expanding an existing one can be an expensive undertaking. One of the significant expenses that business owners face is the cost of office space and equipment. For many businesses, getting a professional loan is the only way to make these expenses manageable. One of the recent examples of how a … Read more
Square One Wrestling is a popular wrestling promotion company based in the United Kingdom that has been producing high-quality professional wrestling shows since 2015. To maintain their high standards and keep their wrestlers and members in top shape, they needed to invest in new gym equipment after a location move to a bigger premises. However, … Read more
Mother Hubbard Hemel Hempstead is a well-known fish and chip shop in the area that has been serving the community for over 40 years. Recently, they decided to upgrade their frying range to a new, state-of-the-art model. However, the cost of the new range was prohibitive, and the owners were unsure how to finance the … Read more
onePT gym, Rochdale, offers a unique business model in the fitness industry circulating around personal training. The gym won the UK Active “National club/centre of the year in 2021 as well as in 2019” showing just how well regarded the site is. Their 250 members are offered a monthly inclusive personal training (PT) session from … Read more
The Forbidden Florist is a small bar located in a bustling urban area in Pembrokeshire Town. It is home to a florally-designed space for dining and drinking, with 200 covers inside and 40 covers outside in the riverside seating area. Forbidden Florist aims to create a magnetic point of difference through innovative design and elegant … Read more
We recently worked with North Studio in Leeds. They are more than just your standard gym with a type of nightclub feel with dimly lit lighting matched with bright neon beams across the site. They offer a wide range of classes based around three goals: Rebuild, cycle and recharge. Rebuild is all about strength training. … Read more
A brand new fish bar has opened up in the heart of Worcester by Antony and Jasvir after being converted from an old post office. This is not the first Ambleside Fish bar however, the original also based in Worcester has passed down a very secret family recipe to the new site which has proved … Read more