Wednesday 8th February 2012 12.32am
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A mother and daughter are proving they make a beautiful partnership, after bringing their businesses together under one roof.
Grace and Elegance Beauty Boutique, set up by Grace Sutherland, 24, joined forces with Curl Up and Dye, her mother Elaine’s Middlesbrough hair salon, this month, after seeing an opportunity to bring their two services together.
With support from Business Link, Grace moved from her old premises in Linthorpe, to her mother’s three story salon in St Cuthbert’s Court – she now occupies the second floor.
Grace commented: “Moving into my mother’s premises seemed to be a natural step for the business. The services that we offer complement each other well, so relocating was a sensible way to take my business forward.
“Grace and Elegance Beauty Boutique got off to a great start separately, but I hope that, by joining forces with my mother’s business Curl Up and Dye, I will be able to grow my client base, and ultimately my business.”
The company was set up two years ago, when Grace was just 22 years old. She was supported through the start up process by Business Link adviser Lisa Gowler, who helped source funding through the North East England Investment Centre (NEEIC) to cover legal costs and staff training, as well as offering help with ongoing business planning.
Grace added: “Business Link has really helped me get my business off to the best possible start with excellent advice and assistance. Lisa has looked after me so well, and has been there for me at every stage of the business’ growth. I do plan to continue working with Business Link now that I have moved premises, to ensure that I have all of the help and support available to make the business an even bigger success.”
Grace’s mother’s business, Curl Up and Dye has been running for over 30 years, but now, by sharing premises with her daughter’s company, the two businesses can offer a full beauty experience.
Business Link adviser, Lisa Gowler, said: “Grace is a hardworking, talented young lady, and she has managed to establish her business really well, in what is a very competitive market.
“I wish Grace every success with her new move, and am sure that if she has the same passion and determination that she has always had, she will establish her business really well from her new base. I look forward to continuing to work with her, as she further grows her business.”
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