First Enterprise

Some businesses start with a market opportunity.

Others start with a personal mission.

For Rochelle Hughes, founder of Bespoke Assistance, it was the latter.

Inspired by her experiences as a parent of a SEND child, Rochelle launched a transportation service designed to provide safe, supportive, and reliable travel for children, young people, and adults who need extra assistance.

With support from a £25,000 Start Up Loan, she was able to purchase a larger vehicle and expand the number of people she can help across her community.

It's a brilliant example of how funding can help turn a passion for helping others into a growing business that makes a real difference.

Read her story here 👇

🔗https://www.first-enterprise.co.uk/knowledge-hub/categories/success-stories

📢 We're growing our business community.

At First Enterprise, we believe that businesses thrive when people come together to share ideas, experiences, and support.

That's why we've launched two new Facebook groups designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners connect, learn, and grow.

🤝 The Midlands SME Growth Community

A welcoming space for business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders to discuss growth, finance, leadership, marketing, and more.

💜 The Midlands Female Founders Hub

A dedicated community for women founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to connect, share experiences, and support one another.

Whether you're starting up, scaling up or simply looking to expand your network, we'd love to have you involved.

Join the communities:

👉 Midlands SME Growth Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlandssmegrowthcommunity

👉 Midlands Female Founders Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlandsfemalefoundershub

Tell us in the comments — which business topic would you most like to discuss with other entrepreneurs?

Here’s what we’ve been up to this week at First Enterprise 👇

From sharing practical insights for SMEs (including how to make smarter decisions about debt), to getting out and connecting with businesses across the Midlands 💬

We’ve loved being part of:
📍 East Midlands Tech Week
📍 Nottingham Panthers Business Club
📍 Business Growth Service Roadshow.

A big shoutout as well to our team members celebrating their work anniversaries this month — thank you for everything you do 🙌

If you haven’t already, catch up on our latest articles and updates. There’s plenty to take away for your business.