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Featured Members

We select people from the membership to be interviewed for our Featured Member section, which is also highlighted in the weekly ebulletin. Read on to see the diverse range of members we have and hear their real business stories and tips.

• Jane Thompson and Element 11 Element 11 is a provider of luxury serviced apartment accommodation in Liverpool City Centre. Jane believes that the reason why she and her business partner and husband, enjoy their new venture so much is because it's so far removed from their previous employment.
• John Stone and Shiverpool Shiverpool is a nationally acclaimed, Liverpool-owned attraction with mix of dark humour and street theatre to provide the perfect way to see the city and be scared at the same time. John's advice is to follow your dreams, no matter how dark they are! John is offering 08 businessconnect members a special discount.
• Margaret Tarpey and Concept PR Margaret advises, 'Advertising is what you say about yourself – public relations is what others say about you and therefore it is a very powerful marketing tool! However busy you are make time to consistently promote your business. The more you do the better your performance and profit will be. When times are tight be glad – it means there are opportunities out there!'
• Karen Thompson and Koress Clothing "Always believe in yourself. You can do anything if you try." Karen set up her own company after working in the fashion industry. She believes Liverpool is an exciting and energetic place to be starting a new business with plenty of opportunity, and is a very inspiring place to be working.   
• Thom Shannon and Glow New Media Thom's top business tip is "find a business partner who compliments your skills. You'll push each other forward more than any one person could do on their own." Read on to see how Thom's successful business partnership is working in the company he started. 
• Gary Manning and 60 Hope Street Trained chef Gary, and his my brother, started 60 Hope Street 9 years ago as they believed and still do, that there is a real need for a well respected restaurant in the city.  His aim in the Capital of Culture year is for every visitor to leave the city with a great taste in their mouths having dined in a world-class restaurant in a world-class city.
• Celia Webster and Steady Feet Celia recommends communicating with as many people as possible. Stay focused and seek as much help as needed because help is out there. Celia wanted to be in control of her own business, and she felt that it was a very worthwhile and rewarding business to be in. 
• Mark Carroll and Clued Male Grooming Mark's motivation to start his own business was to work for himself, and to be better than anyone else. His salon is in north Liverpool, allowing him competitive prices from those in the city centre, already giving his business an advantage.
• 5000th Member: Michelle Linger and Artroom Michelle is 08 businessconnect's 5000th member! Artroom is in Parkgate, so why has she joined our membership?  "We feel that our association will enable us to network within the north-west with like-minded people, particularly in relation to the way contemporary art is perceived and marketed" says Michelle.
• Debbie Ryan and Debbie Ryan Mosaics Debbie is 08 businessconnect's selected artists to decorate our own Superlambanana. She is a Fine Art Graduate with an extensive background in running community projects and exhibitions. Her company has created a variety of commissions for a number of schools, organisations and businesses.