Adrian is from Blackpool and is the founder of The Ink Squid. Together with a small team, Adrian specialises in selling compatible ink and toner cartridges for brand-name printers. Having been in business for over 5 years the company have estab

“Make sure it’s viable, don’t waste your time, your effort, your money unless you can see it paying off at the end.” Rob from Parade Antiques

May 30th, 2016 29m 53s

Rob from Parade Antiques sells items in the area of collectibles, memorabilia and antiques. Based in Plymouth, the business was established in 1997. Around five years ago, Rob started the Company’s eCommerce business alongside friend and busine

“It’s an art form in capturing the customer and keeping them buying from you again and again” Andy from Printer Basics

May 23rd, 2016 25m 9s

With over 15 years in the business Andy has perfected his selling technique on online platforms such as eBay, Amazon and his own website. Printer Basics is located in Cheshire UK and was originally a mail order service but was updated to a eCom

“You always have to try and achieve a profit on every sale.” Alasdair from Badger Inks

May 16th, 2016 24m 18s

Alasdair has been trading ink cartridges online since 2009 through eCommerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay and through his own website badgerinks.co.uk. He is based in East Sussex with a small team around him. Alasdair has recently started

“You have to put in the maximum amount of effort, and if you do that you will split some return. It’s going to be a lot of hard work but it will be rewarding so you have to keep doing it.” Michael from Kenco Spares

May 10th, 2016 28m 25s

Michael is a Northern Irish trade man that runs Kenco Spares and been operating since 1960 and since then started an eCommerce business in 2002 selling on multi-channel platforms such as eBay and Amazon. As well as having an online eCommerce st

“Our revenue last year was $1.07 Million” Ellen from Scuba Choice

May 2nd, 2016 24m 9s

Ellen from Scuba Choice sells everythingto do with scuba diving and startedher eCommerce business in 2011 with her father, she is nowrunning the multi-channel eCommerce business with 8 people on a dayto day business all from starting from b

“Make sure your deliveries are prompt, customer service is excellent and communication is excellent, customers expect nothing less. If you have a problem deal with it don’t let it fester.” David from Run Active

Apr 25th, 2016 33m 48s

David from Run Active has 2 aspects to his website, one is for the performance running market and his second eCommerce business expands into the niche market for his other multi channel site Muddy Kit for people that endure the tough muddier ev

“Just stick at it. There wiil be good times and bad times but if you stick at it and work hard you will get through it.” Brendan from Homeline Furniture

Apr 18th, 2016 29m 41s

Brendan from Homeline Furniture was started by his father by creating a bricks and mortar store in 1991 in County Tipperary, Ireland and evolving into the world of eCommerce multi selling covering your house needs from top to bottom.

“If you’re going to do something, do it, and do it right” Roisin from F.R. Cathcart Ltd

Apr 11th, 2016 28m 37s

Roisin from F.R. Cathcart Ltd is a special person I helped way back set up their now booming eCommerce website, and have massively progressed since then and I hope will continue to do so! The F.R. Cathcart Ltd business started 40 years ago as a

“If you love something, then I think you can make it work, I think you really can” Helen from Lente Designs

Apr 4th, 2016 29m 55s

Ecommerce business Lente Designs has been running for over 6 years by herself with casual staff over busy periods, Lente Designs started very slowly running 3 days a week. The couple not happy with their day to day jobs decided to plunge into m

“If you don’t include everything into your matrix, you will find it very hard to make any money” Andrew from Engineers Mate LTD

Mar 28th, 2016 28m 31s

Andrew runs Engineers Mate with 3 other directors, starting in 2011 the eCommerce business is relatively new, they have 2 branches; one in Dudley and one in Halford, they also have 2 trade counters as well as trading on multi-channel platforms

“Just go for it, don’t say OK well maybe I’ll do it tomorrow, maybe I’ll do it next week, just take the bull by the horns and go for it” Michael from Supplement Warehouse

Mar 21st, 2016 26m 4s

Michael has been in the supplement business for approximately 11 years starting way back in 2004. Finally in 2008 he took the chance to buy out the owner of the company so he could pursue his own eCommerce adventures. In 2011 he took the chance

“Work in an area that you really love otherwise it’s just not going to happen” Jenny from D For Dog

Mar 14th, 2016 25m 25s

D for Dog began life in June 2004 as a dog photo gallery and shrine. Jenny Prevel took inspiration from her dogs Boycie and Berkeley to grow the site considerably since then to include dog news, events, articles and funnies, plus deaf dog infor

“Do it now. If you’re looking into it, just do it, because if you’re not going to do it tomorrow you can do it today. Honestly, just do it.” Simon from Duke Gifts

Mar 7th, 2016 29m 41s

Duke Gifts is all about printed personalised gifts, there’s now a lot of people doing a similar thing, but when Simon started it was all about his graphic design being the best of the best! All of the products on the site are made by Simon hims

“My mind set on making net profit is from the start make sure you are making money” Jay from DJM Direct

Feb 29th, 2016 27m 13s

DJM Direct is based in Nelson, Lancashire and many years ago Jay worked for a small business in Huddersfield and sold DIY products, contracts etc. In 2004, after experimenting with different products and finding the right products, they decided

“If you have sales you can overcome most problems, if you have the best plan in the world and no sales that’s insurmountable” Daniel from Shellac Nails

Feb 22nd, 2016 29m 32s

Daniel started Shellac Nails in November 2012 with help from an Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Course which works with start-ups. Initially planning to supply medical statistical data to global pharmaceutical companies. He had a talent for so

“Don’t try and make tons of money from the outset because it’s not going to happen, be prepared to be looking at something quite small and not necessarily that profitable to begin with and just stick at it” Chris from MyBadgeApp

Feb 15th, 2016 27m 53s

Chris from MyBadgeApp had a day to day job but decided to plunge onto making a side eBay business for some extra cash, starting from purchasing a £100 badge maker and some tough work, he now has over 30,000 total sales. Ranging from nearly ever

“If you’ve picked the right people you will get invaluable advice, and you will get it free” Jo from Red Herring Games

Feb 8th, 2016 30m 34s

Red Herring Games was started by Jo in 2007 in Grimsby and built from the ground up. Red Herring Games is a fascinating business all to do with mystery murder, dinner events, party accessories, gifts, bits and pieces, and it was all because she

“Never over promise and under deliver, if you’re making a commitment to the customer you’ve got to follow that through every time” Alan from Hardware Ireland

Feb 1st, 2016 31m 5s

Hardware Ireland was started by Alan and is now seen as the online presence of Expert Hardware, Crumlin. They have been serving their local area for the past 15 years from their store, but have recently taken to the internet to expand their eCo

“Research thoroughly, be confident, when you put your money where your mouth is, you are going to get some back” Gavin from The Cuties and Pals

Jan 25th, 2016 28m 14s

Gavin from The Cuties and Pals sells bespoke children's luggage sets. Gavin and his wife Susanne started their business after coming up with the idea of making more colourful luggage with pretty designs, and through doing research they found t

“If you worry about everything being perfect to begin with then you’ll never start” Trevor from Hello Baby

Jan 18th, 2016 30m 34s

Hello Baby was founded by Trevor Ginn in 2007 in London’s East End, Truman Brewery. Trevor had started Hello Baby as he had just became a father, and only then had he realised how much there was out there that he actually had to buy! HelloBaby

“Don’t try doing everything yourself, use experts because you will be amazed at how much time someone else can actually save you and therefore money, but pick those people wisely.” Dave from Big Laces

Jan 11th, 2016 29m 23s

Big Laces was started by Cheryl and Dave Clayton as “The Lace Place” back in 2006, primarily as an eBay venture to earn extra cash. Without any initial business plan and very little fancy marketing, the company has grown significantly but still

“Be prepared to work hard, treat your business as a business it’s not personal” Bruce from Chilli Bugs

Jan 4th, 2016 29m 39s

Bruce from Chilli Bugs sells a massive range of hot sauces from all over the world, specialising in the hotter the better. Chilli Bugs is a family company which Bruce runs with his lovely wife Mel. They are based in Northampton have been succe

“If you love what you’re doing then thing that you love will follow. Running your own business isn’t a 9 to 5 it’s a 7 to 7 job. I enjoy it, I go home sit on my laptop and I can’t get away from it. There’s not one day that I’ve kept away.”

Dec 27th, 2015 24m 44s

Jeet from Blukoo sells everything to do with health, supplements and healthcare. Jeet has been trading online with Blukoo for over 3 years. They are based in north London and Jeet is helped by 2 other members of staff.

“Start really small, have a specific niche, don’t be talked into buying big quantities of stock strait away.” Anthony from The Perfect Price

Dec 21st, 2015 27m 55s

Anthony from The Perfect Price sell in the Health/Beauty/Wellbeing sector, specialising in products that are not always readily available on the High Street. Anthony runs The Perfect Price by himself, with the help of his wife with the admin. H