Case Studies

We've already helped tens of thousands of individuals to start and grow their business. Learn how with our library of case studies.

The interest rate on Start Up Loans is changing

From the 6th April 2026 the Start Up Loans fixed interest rate for new applications is changing to 7.5%. Eligibility criteria for a first Start Up Loan is being extended to businesses that have been trading for up to 60 months.

We've already helped tens of thousands of individuals to start and grow their business. Read on for the full story on some of our most inspiring loan recipients: why they became their own boss, the challenges they faced and overcame along the way and how a Start Up Loan helped them to achieve their dreams.

 
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Clevelli Bay

Eco-friendly household cleaning brand, Clevelli Bay, has been launched by a neurodivergent entrepreneur, inspired by Richard Branson’s stories about dyslexia and success, with the help of a £25,000 Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank.