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What do you do?

“I do stilt walking, fire shows and a range of performance art at clubs, festivals, kids parties and corporate events around the country. I got into it randomly – a few years back I saw someone fire juggling at a festival and asked if I could have a go. I really got into it and ended up working for an agency. Then, last summer, I decided I wanted to set up my own business. That’s when I got in touch with Inspiral.”

What help has Inspiral given you?

“Inspiral paid for me to have a day in the studio with a professional photographer and also for a proper company to design and build me a website. Inspiral gave me a list of companies and, once I’d found some I liked, they put us in touch and paid for the work to be done which was great, because I could never have afforded it on my own.  
But it’s not just that, the meetings I had with Inspiral gave me the confidence to charge the right prices for what I do and to feel confident about approaching companies that I want to work for. What’s nice is that I still hear from them now, contact doesn’t suddenly stop as soon as you’ve spent the money.”

How has Inspiral’s help impacted on your business?

“I’ve had a 50% increase in bookings since I got my new website up-and-running. Before I just used to send out a CD but now anyone can find me on the internet. It’s definitely helped me get a lot more work.”

What advice would you give to someone looking to start their own business?

“I’d say it’s definitely worth approaching Inspiral. The good thing about them is they are really honest – they’ll tell you if your idea is a good idea or not. And if they think it’ll work, they’ll tell you how it’ll work and how you can make it happen.”

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