What is UV Resin? With Bekbek Makes

Meet Rebekka Clarkson, aka Bekbek Makes as she explains the magic behind her fun, illustrated jewellery and how she uses laser cut Birch wood and UV Resin.

“A few years ago I quit my job to make glittery dinosaurs! As ridiculous as that sounds, it was my dinosaur jewellery that caught peoples attention and enabled me to work full time on Bekbek Makes! I am now stocked in lots of lovely independent shops all over the world. I have a Japanese distributor and in 2019 I was invited to demonstrate at two British Fairs over 3 weeks in Japan. This was a mindboggling experience and I wasn’t prepared for the absolutely lovely response people had to my jewellery…”

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Cornish Entrepreneur Secures HSBC UK Funding For US Expansion

An entrepreneur from Cornwall has secured a five-figure finance package from HSBC UK to help him expand his business into the US market.

Muggi, which manufactures innovative sustainable drink carrying trays, was established in 2011 by David Trotter. David came up with the idea when he needed a solution to the problem of keeping multiple drinks from spilling on choppy seas. Today, the product is also used to make carrying drinks easier for the elderly and for people with disabilities.

David will use the HSBC UK funding to fulfil an order of 16,400 Muggi from American television network QVC, after the well-known shopping channel reached out to him about featuring his products.

Muggi is completely sustainable and made from recycled plastic, from household or post-consumer plastic as well as fishing nets and ropes taken out of the sea. One of the business’ founding principles is to drive positive environmental and social change, so making its products long-lasting and sustainable has always been a priority.

David Trotter, founder of Muggi, said: “When I initially had the idea for the product, the demographic I was targeting was the sailing industry, but over the years the product has been adopted by various other markets, including people with disabilities and older people struggling with arthritis, as well as campers and caravaners.

“It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m delighted that my product will start to gain exposure in the US. I couldn’t have done it without the support of HSBC UK, and particularly my Business Specialist at the bank, Katelen Soulsby, who pulled out all the stops to ensure I got the support I needed.”

Peter McIntyre, Head of Small Business Banking at HSBC UK, added: “David is the perfect example of an ambitious entrepreneur whose creative business idea has resonated with so many different markets. We’re delighted to be able to support him with the QVC collaboration.”

Source: Business Leader

QVC Host Antonella Nester Gives Fans an Update on Her Ongoing Cancer Battle

Former QVC host Antonella Nester has been struggling with her health as of late, but she has a big community of fans full of support to help her get through the toughest times. In a recent YouTube update for fans, she shared that she’s completed her second round of chemotherapy with one more round to go.

Nester grew a wide audience for herself by touching people all across the nation with her endearing personality on TV. But her world began to turn upside down when she was fired in July 2020 along with many other popular QVC hosts.

Then, Nester was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. And when doctors removed a lump from her arm, they found another lump in her breast. Now the 57-year-old is facing yet another life obstacle as she deals with breast cancer – but she knows she’s not alone. A friend of Nester’s, Jayne Hansen, was kind enough to create a GoFundMe to give her extra financial support, and Nester has been consistently receiving encouraging messages from fans as she updates them throughout her cancer journey.

In her most recent YouTube video, Nester announced that she had completed her second round of chemotherapy and had one more to go. She admitted that this round was incredibly tough, but left fans with a message of thanks.

Source: SurvivorNet