Name: Sue Brooks

Trading Ward:

Business Name: TUIS (Turn Up In Style)

Website: www.tuis.org.uk

Email: Contact TUIS (Turn Up In Style)

Telephone: 07973 956187

Background of Business

It took Bradford-educated Sue Brooks and her business partner a year to save enough to buy the Mercedes and smart uniforms they needed to launch their business venture. However, with support from Kickstart, the AmazeYourself@Bradford programme at the University of Bradford and enterprise agency BizFizz they have now launched an executive chauffeur service designed especially for women. Sue, a former Bradford College student and IT manager for a Bradford company, was chatting with friends about the concerns women may have when they need to travel, especially alone, on business trips. She spotted a gap in the market for a highly professional chauffeur service provided only by women drivers. The service ethos of TUIS, which stands for Turn Up In Style, is to provide safe, secure and luxurious travel particularly suited to women travelling alone.

Support Journey

When exploring the options offered by self-employment Sue became aware of the AmazeYourself@Bradford programme. This is delivered by the University through a partnership with Bradford Kickstart. AmazeYourself enables individuals living in the Bradford District to appraise the feasibility of their business idea and develop their knowledge and business skills. After taking the programme Sue was referred by its manager, Eleanor Clyde-Evans, to Andrew Gibson, a business coach with Kickstart partners BizFizz. Andrew advised Sue on all aspects of running the business, including legal issues. Sue also attended a number of Kickstart business clubs organised by Bradford Chamber.

Where are they now

TUIS (Turn Up In Style) is now trading, providing ‘premium chauffeur services' within the Bradford District and throughout the Yorkshire region. Sue and her business partner are strongly marketing the service and are confident that the personal recommendations of satisfied clients will drive future business growth. With their Mercedes saloon, smart uniforms and professional image they certainly live up to their company name.

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