Name: Lynden Bailey

Trading Ward: Keighley

Business Name: 'Everything Goes'

Mobile: 07761 778600

Background of Business

29-year-old Lynden Bailey, of North Dean, Keighley, lost his job more than 16 months ago. Following much intensive free support from the Kickstart programme, Lynden has now begun trading as ‘Everything Goes', a locally-based house clearance business with a strong commitment to recycling.

Support Journey

While thinking about setting up in business Lynden spotted a story about Kickstart in the Telegraph & Argus and called the programme's free phone number (0800) 953-9503. Phil Harrison, a Kickstart new business start-up adviser with Keighley-based Airedale Enterprise Services, helped him produce a business plan.

Celia Hickson, a Business Coach in Keighley for Kickstart partners BizFizz, introduced him to Access2Finance, a Bradford-based service which benefits from Kickstart funding.

Helen Hoyle, a Business Mentor with Access2Finance, helped Lynden to get the financial support he needed to make ‘Everything Goes' a going concern.

Where are they now

With strong support from his partner Helen, and from members of the Kickstart team, Lynden has escaped from the dole queue and is now his own boss.

"The Kickstart team have been absolutely brilliant," says Lynden, adding: "I want to support my family and starting my own business will give me the opportunity to do that.
"I recycle as much as I possibly can. Unwanted furniture goes to The Salvation Army, who do such a great job helping homeless people and others in real need of support.
"I sell what I can, to earn an income for my family, but clothing and other items will be donated to local charity shops. Only as a last resort will anything go to the tip."

And all he wants customers to tell him is this: ‘Lynden... everything goes!'

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