Local stories

Local stories
Hudsons of London
Claude Hudson, the founder of Hudsons of London, tells us how he found a gap in the men’s luxury accessories market.
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CHA DONG
Cassandra Liu, a former chartered accountant, shares how feeling homesick during lockdown prompted her to co-launch Cha Dong, a Hong Kong style milk tea brand with her husband.
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Little Bup Bup
Kamilah Wong, founder of Little Bup Bup, spoke to Wandsworth Enterprise Hub about how they found a gap in the baby market and created a one-stop shop for baby products.
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Thstle
Fleur Netley, founder of Thstle, talks to Wandsworth Enterprise hub about setting up a business during the pandemic, the benefits of The Prince’s Trust and the need for sustainability in the events industry.
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Better Nature
Elin Roberts, co-founder of Better Nature, tell Wandsworth Enterprise Hub about how they found a gap in the sustainable plant-based food market.
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Bring Your Own
Tanya de Afonseca, founder of Bring Your Own (BYO), tells us about their zero waste food shop.
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Eclectic Gift
Local librarian, Nichola McGuire, tells us how her children and a lack of diversity inspired her to start her business
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Homework Workspace
Husband and wife duo Claire and Sam Tucker, are co-founders of HomeWork Workspace , which opened in Putney in 2019.
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London Wine Tasting
Balham resident Lisa Grannell, founder of the London Wine Tasting, shares how a love of wine prompted her to leave...
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URBNHERD: The online burger company
James Dempsey, shares how lockdown prompted him to start Urbnherd, an online burger business
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Velobello
The founders share how lockdown prompted them to start a company ...
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Macro Food
Kirsty-Lee Griffiths Founder, Macro Food shares how rugby and being fussy eater, inspired her to start a business
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Kate Liszka
For the first of our Local Stories series, we talk to Kate Liszka, Founder, Un-Common Boutique.