Success Story
Lemon Tree Soft Play Café is a growing business founded by three mothers and entrepreneurs, creating a haven for children and families in Newcastle upon Tyne.
| Region/Nation | North East |
|---|---|
| Sector | Hospitality, Accommodation and Food Service Activities |
| Programme | Start Up Loans |
The founders hail from Malaysia and Hong Kong and seized the chance to feed their entrepreneurial spirit and long-standing dream by founding Lemon Tree Soft Play café, as an expansion of the company Little Bees Soft Play, a mobile rental softplay company.
Each of the trio took out a £25,000 Start Up Loan to help grow the business, which has been integral in providing the funds to purchase vital equipment like the soft play structure. The team also have ambitious plans to expand the business to other locations in the future.
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