KCS celebrates 25 years of sparkling success!

KCS is a third-generation family business run by Sean Carrison that can trace its origins back 75 years Sean’s grandfather, Frank Carrison, started his window-cleaning business after the Second World War, and his son Martin took over in the 1970s. Sean worked for him after leaving school in 1990, predominantly as a window cleaner – and then, in 1998, he set up KCS, aiming to expand its services...

Segal’s – a fourth-generation family firm thriving on both sides of the Humber

Segal's Jewellers has been enchanting the hearts of Hull and Grimsby customers for more than a century. With a rich history spanning antique, contemporary, and pre-owned jewellery, its legacy is one of enduring elegance. From luxurious diamond jewellery, engagement and wedding bands to prestigious timepieces and everyday jewellery, Segal's has a range of jewellery to cater to every taste. At...

‘Help to Grow mentoring helped us boost our digital marketing approach’

Gareth Hartley, managing director of Litmus, says the Hull University Business School's Help to Grow programme allowed him to connect and share knowledge with business owners like himself I joined the Help to Grow programme to improve my overall knowledge and wanted to go on a journey to get a much more rounded approach to business. We didn’t have any specific challenges in the business but...

‘Help to Grow is enjoyable and informative in equal measure’

Claire Donald, financial director at Four Cladding Services, tells how the Hull University Business School programme gave her greater confidence to make leadership decisions I joined the Help to Grow programme because I was promoted to director very recently and I was completely new to management, so I wanted to know how to take the company to the next level. We want to remain small and keep our...

‘Help to Grow has taken me out of my comfort zone’

Callum Harvey, technical manager at Agrimin, explains how the Hull University Business School course has helped him see his business from a different perspective I joined the Help to Grow management programme to help me with my management skills and help my business to grow. We didn’t have any specific challenges to address as the business is growing faster than we can keep pace with, so we...