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Some of the many success stories Cool Ventures have had with the businesses we support.
Client Story: City of Bath Guides
Paul Elliott turned pandemic challenges into a thriving Bridgerton-themed tour business. His story proves reinvention is possible at any stage — especially with the right free support available in B&NES.
Client Story – Somer Valley Home Support
Discover how Cool Ventures helped Somer Valley Home Support turn their business idea into reality! From branding to marketing, see how expert support gave them the confidence to launch successfully.
Client testimonial: Tea Rex
With the guidance from Cool Ventures, Tea Rex was successful in securing a Business Growth & Adaptions Grant.
Find out what Tea Rex owner, Andrew Walker, thinks of our fully funded business support and training.
Client testimonial: Your Village Shop
Watch this video to hear an inspirational story from Lucy Smith, the founder of Your Village Shop, an independent shop set in Stoke Gifford.
Learn how our free business advice helped Lucy to move her business forward.
Client testimonial: Picnic Coffee in Bath
In this video Kate Starks, founder of Picnic Coffee in Bath, talks about how Cool Ventures fully funded business support and training helped her create a winning growth strategy for her business.
Client testimonial: Fabric Plus
Find out what Fabric Plus owner, Robin Honeywill, thinks of Cool Ventures fully funded business support and training in this video testimonial.
Cool Ventures helped Fabric Plus improve their online presence and by doing that bring more customers to the shop.
A success story: The Punjabi Inn
The pandemic has been the spark for many people to take the plunge and start their own businesses. After a disappointing Indian takeaway experience, Bal Kaur’s family and friends helped convince her to turn her passion for Punjabi food into a new venture.
A success story: Forget Me Not Dementia Services
There are many different motives behind new business startups. And even when financial success isn’t the primary objective, you need key business skills to succeed. Ruth Lane turned to Cool Ventures for expert guidance as she launched Forget Me Not Dementia Services.
A success story: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Complementary therapist Buddug Green has spent years building-up her reflexology practice. But like so many enterprises, it took a hit when the coronavirus pandemic struck. To win new customers she needed to get to grips with social media marketing – a task that filled her with trepidation.





