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06

Jul 2022

Last Updated: 05/07/2022
Business
Business

Ripon business gets Dragons' Den star endorsement

by John Plummer

| 06 Jul, 2022
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In this morning's business briefing, a Ripon business is endorsed by a Dragons' Den star and a Harrogate shop receives a grant to improve its frontage.

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Rebecca Crallan, who owns The GreenHouse in Ripon.

Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal. 



A Ripon business has been endorsed by retail entrepreneur and Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis.

The GreenHouse, which is based on North Street, opened three months ago and offers an array of home and garden supplies.

Owner Rebecca Crallan messaged Mr Paphitis on Twitter as part of his Small Business Sunday campaign, which picks six weekly winners to be endorsed on his social media.

The winners also get a chance to network with other small businesses and include a profile on the Small Business Sunday website.

Mr Paphitis picked The GreenHouse and, as a result, shared the Ripon business with his 490,000 Twitter followers and 34,000 Instagram followers.

Ms Crallan said:

“The GreenHouse has only been open three months but I’ve been warmly welcomed by the community in Ripon, both shoppers and fellow retailers alike. 
“It is great to have support from Theo because it’s been tough trying to raise our profile and Theo has recognised our hard work and helped spread the word about what we do to his following.”





Harrogate jewellers wins shop frontage grant


A Harrogate business has been awarded a £750 grant to improve its shop frontage.

Fattorini's on Parliament Street, which reopened under new management in March, has been granted the money by Harrogate Business Improvement District.

Harrogate BID Matthew Chapman, left, and Fattorinis Director Wayne Beales outside the Parliament Street jewellers.

Harrogate BID Matthew Chapman, left, and Fattorini's director Wayne Beales outside the Parliament Street jewellers.



The grant was part of £10,000 awarded to BID levy payers to help improve the frontages of their businesses.

Other businesses awarded grants include The Den, Cold Bath Brewing, Drum and Monkey and the new Coach & Horses.

The jewellery business used its £750 to refurbish the Victorian canopy and install a new facia board and signage.

Wayne Beales, Fattorini's director, said:

“Being a BID levy payer, I’m delighted that our application for a grant was approved.
“The painted canopy and new signage has really helped us shout about our revival. It has certainly made us stand out from other businesses on Parliament.
“I would also recommend all levy paying retailers to take advantage of the next round of BID improvement grants, so Harrogate town centre can really shine.”