WIRRAL is full of small, independent businesses and shops.
Our Business of the Week features give owners and managers the chance to shine a spotlight on their business and showcase their products.
In 2023, we’ve heard from 11 Wirral business owners and they’ve shared their career journeys, passion for their work and their hopes for 2024.
If you would like to appear in one of our Business of the Week features, email heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk
Owen Drew Candles
Owen Drew Luxury Candles
Impressing the multi-millionaires on Dragons Den is no mean feat and offers of investment from the business magnates are few and far between.
But back in May 2021, Owen Drew Luxury Candles secured £50,000 investment from retail boss Toulker Suleyman after appearing on the BBC programme and the Birkenhead business has gone from strength to strength.
Owner Michael Skeggs tells us how they’ve grown the business from their kitchen in Wallasey and how pitching for the dragons has led to ambitions of having their products available for customers to buy at some of the biggest retail brands in the country.
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Charlie's Sweets and Treats
Charlie’s Sweets and Treats
Whether you’re looking for popular treats, retro sweets or American candy, Charlie’s Sweet and Treats has it covered.
The Birkenhead business has been putting smiles on customers’ faces for the past ten years with everything from milkshakes and slushes and sweets and chocolate on offer.
They’ve just added pancakes, waffles and other desserts to their menu.
Owner Sharon Maylor tells us what it’s like running the popular shop and why customers keep returning to stock up on their sweet treats.
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Linghams Bookshop
Linghams Bookshop
Linghams Bookshop in Heswall is the place to be if you want your new book signed by the author.
Sue Porter took over the popular place in 2015 and the business has gone from strength to strength – even during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sue tells us what it’s like welcoming stars from stage and screen to her Telegraph Road shop and shares the secrets of her success.
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Wheel Worx Wirral
Wheel Worx Wirral Ltd
Taking over premises that have been home to a successful business for more than a century is bound to be a challenge but Iain Joyce is riding high.
He opened Wheel Worx two-and-a-half years ago during the Covid-19 pandemic when his father-in-law closed Mealors – the family seafood business that had been open since 1918.
Iain tells us how important customer satisfaction is and why people who love bikes love to visit his shop in Parkgate.
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Hayley Ryder at HR Eilte training and fitness
HR Elite Personal Training and Fitness
Fitness has always been a passion for Hayley Ryder.
She was sport-mad as a child and wanted to take this love for sport and fitness into her professional life.
Hayley tells us about running a successful fitness business and what her personal and professional goals are for 2024.
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Workingtogether 1-2-1
Workingtogether 1-2-1
Nicola Edge opened Workingtogether 1-2-1 in 2016 and she has spent the past seven years working with clients of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and abilities improving their mental health and well-being.
She is celebrating after winning an industry award – Hypnotherapist of the Year – which recognises her dedication and hard work.
Nicola tells us about running a successful business and what her professional goals are for 2024.
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Wirral Unplugged
Wirral Unplugged
Dr Diana Powell runs a successful non-profit business – Wirral Unplugged.
She helps families unplug from screens and disconnect from devices by enabling them to create and explore at home.
Diana tells us about running a successful non-profit business and shares her plans for the next few months – a few things youngsters can look forward to.
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The booming business helping Wirral families unplug from screens
The Good Hood
The Good Hood
Richard Fergie has more than a decade of experience working in the hospitality industry so he knows a thing or two about running a successful restaurant.
After eight years at Monterey Jacks in Scotland, which has ten locations in the country, he opened The Good Hood exactly two years ago.
Richard tells us about his vision for running his own business, opening a second venue and his plans for 2024.
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No1 Masala
No1 Masala Restaurant & Takeaway
Authentic Indian curries are always on the menu at No1 Masala Indian Restaurant & Takeaway.
Shah Ali, aka Woody, has been in the catering industry since leaving school at the age of 16, working in his father’s restaurant in Yorkshire.
Woody and his brother Jay, opened No1 Masala on Coronation Drive four years ago and he tells us how important it is to make every dish from scratch and why loyal customers make return visits, recommending the venue to friends and family.
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DK Building
DK Building
Daniel Kozinski established DK Building in 2005 as a sole trader one man band.
It’s now a well respected team of professionals working to the highest standards with customer satisfaction as their top priority.
Daniel tells us how the business has evolved over the past 18 years, why he wanted to extend into Warrington and Wirral and why satisfied customers never hesitate to recommend DK Building to family and friends.
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FIt For All Wirral
Fit For All Wirral
Anglea Taylor has been a fitness instructor for 15 years and is the proud owner of Fit For All Wirral.
She runs female fitness classes in Bebington making a positive difference in the lives of her clients.
Angela tells us how sport and exercise helped with her struggles at school and provided an outlet away from the classroom, why her sessions are women-only and her plans for making 2024 as happy and healthy as possible.
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