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SUCCESS ON THE CARDS FOR NEW CARD SHOP OWNER

Being made redundant provided the former manager of St Andrews’ Clinton Cards with an opportunity to launch her own business.

Fiona Woodcock was stunned when her bosses rang last September to say she and her staff had just two weeks to clear out their branch which had been deemed ‘safe’ from closure earlier in the year.

Armed with in-depth knowledge of the local greeting card market, gathered during her 10 months working for the international chain, the 28-year-old, from Crail, knew there was still demand for a card shop in the town and decided to set up her own.

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Growforth Ltd

Councillor Discover Secrets of Growth with Growforth

 Councillor Lesley Laird has visited Growforth Ltd, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of wholesale plants as part of her role as Director of Business Gateway Fife, to understand the key challenges facing small businesses in Fife.

The Dunfermline based company has been a long standing client of Business Gateway Fife and has continued to grow since it was established in 1990 by Managing Director, Stan Green to now employ 13 employees operating from their premises in Hillend.

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Suzanne Hogan

BUSINESS GATEWAY FIFE HELPS STATIONERY BUSINESS TAKE OFF

Suzanne Hogan recently made the bold move to leave her job as store manager with New Look in Leven and set up her own business. She designs bespoke handcrafted stationery for weddings, and other special occasions, and will work to a client’s specific request or offer her own suggestions.

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Ken Hunter and Peter Murphy from Komandor Scotland

Furniture business is a perfect fit in Kirkcaldy town centre

Kirkcaldy business, Komandor Scotland, may only have opened its doors last month, but already the bespoke furniture retailer has secured a raft of orders from customers across the country. Launched by Ken Hunter and Peter Murphy, with support from Business Gateway Fife, the company (www.komandorscotland.com) specialises in the design and fit of quality fitted furniture, including unique sliding wardrobes, for both private and commercial customers.

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