Case Studies

Hot Dog Hols - Pet Sitting, Dog Sitting and Dog Walking Service Hot Dog Hols was started with SDEA support and offer Pet Sitting and Dog Walking services

Eden Worms & Compost A farming family has taken on 80,000 new members of staff to produce natural and environmentally friendly fertiliser. The Taylor family at Eden Lodge, Hamsterley, have diversified into worm farming and composting to provide a range of products for homes and businesses.

Popplerdopplers If you want your children to have a great time while learn then you should 'pop and dopple' along to see a dale women and her furry frienda

TCaddy A Wear Valley man has invented a new accessory to help a round of golf go with a swing. Ian Nelson from Willington has designed a portable caddy to carry the vital components for a round of golf

Virtual Office Support Services Businesses can now head into cyberspace and use a “virtual assistant” to take care of all their administration needs. Rachel Mackay from Gainford will provide a wide range of professional administrative assistance to businesses from her home office

Alan Fentiman Alan Fentiman runs a video production company based in Teesdale which provides bespoke video for the web, events and presentations.

Astonmitchell Since its establishment in October last year, astonmitchell.com, an online male make up company run from home, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award and is now looking to turn over nearly £200,000 within its first 18 months.

Nitty Gritty Learning Nitty Gritty Learning was established last September by ex English teacher Lynda Kempsey who has twenty years experience as a successful English teacher, fourteen of these as Head of English and Literacy Coordinator in secondary schools.

Teesdale Glass Engravers Joan Staley first came to the Teesdale Enterprise Agency in January 2000 with the idea of setting up a business to promote her husband’s work.

4 x 4 Offroad A former dairy farmer who turned from four legs to four wheels is expecting a busy end to the year as he expands his successful off road driving business.

Laverock Holiday Cottage Laverock Holiday Cottages comprises two holiday cottages which have been renovated by the Bainbridge family on their 50 acre farm in the Pennine area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.