27/10/2024
Our story
Our journey began in 2011 when we first crossed paths. We had a vision of launching our own business, so we brainstormed and decided to create key rings for parties. It was a hit, but unfortunately, it didn’t generate enough income to sustain us. Mark then came up with the idea of building a candy cart for hire, which we rented out for £40 to £80, filled with sweets. If only those prices were still around, right?
We took the plunge and invested our earnings into purchasing our first 100 chair covers, and now we proudly own over 1,000! As our business grew, we realized we needed to invest even more. In 2016, Mark had a work accident that kept him off the job for a while. He decided to use some of his compensation to boost our business, and it truly paid off.
In 2019, we made a significant leap by moving into our first location on Kirkstone Road in Litherland, where we opened a play center that we adored. However, when the pandemic hit, business slowed down, and like many others, we faced tough choices. Ultimately, we decided to sell the play frame and shift our focus back to events, which turned out to be the best decision we could have made. Since then, we’ve experienced tremendous growth, thanks to our amazing customers and the wonderful companies we collaborate with. Some of them have even become great friends!
We continue to reinvest everything we earn to enhance our offerings. Our biggest investment to date has been a larger van to transport our equipment. We have exciting plans for expansion, so stay tuned! Currently, we’re on the lookout for another unit to take our business to the next level. We love planning your parties, even if we might be a bit more stressed than you are, but it’s all worth it! Balancing everything with the kids can be challenging, so we truly appreciate your patience. Below is a photo of the very first candy cart Mark built, which brought us a lot of joy and success!
If you're thinking about starting a business, just dive in! It might feel scary at the beginning, but once you get started, there's no turning back. You don't have to have a ton of money; you have plenty of time to invest in your dreams. Don't let anyone discourage you from pursuing what you love.
And hearing our business featured on In Demand Radio is an incredible experience! It's the best feeling in the world, especially when we see the joy on our kids' faces when they hear us.
A big thank you to everyone for your support, Mark & Sarah x.