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Gaynor Jackson -

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Seeking £500

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116 votes

My idea is...

I would be very appreciative of receiving some much needed business finance to enable me to buy a second hand kiln as mine is rather dilapidated & becoming unusable .My business aim is to bring affordable bespoke jewellery & gifts available to everybody who desires something unique.

Gaynor Jackson Artisan Designs has been a totally self financed business with no external funding. To have some valuable support, financial & otherwise would contribute towards the success of my small business.

Currently my business is moving forward at a fast rate through social media marketing, craft fayres, charitable events and word of mouth. To have a reliable kiln would allow my business to bring a wider stock range to my intended clientele.

93 Comments

  1. As a fellow jeweller and crafter I like your idea , you have my vote. Hope you new kiln soon. :)

    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/creag-saval-crafts/

  2. Gaynor has worked hard to get her business off to a good start & this fundign would make a huige difference in helping her to grow it

  3. Pete Welsby

    Gaynor’s work is unique & meets a real need but she does need some startup funding to allow her to develop the business more effectively

  4. A great concept, talent & hard work deserve some support!

  5. Pete Welsby

    Gaynor designs & makes an affordable product that women want. Funding for a kiln would help her to move forward

  6. Peter knight

    Starting up a new business is a tough job, especially in austere times. This funding will help to surge her business to the next level. Please help her out. Many Thanks

  7. John

    You are really kind taking time to add your vote & comment. Im really happy too that your daughters liked their gifts.

    Gaynor

  8. Good luck, got my fingers crossed for you as I know how vital yet expensive kilns can be!
    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/katie-stainer-contemporary-papercrafts/

  9. Hope you get the kiln you need Gaynor. Well done you using social media to market your products. You have my vote :-) http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/cottages-in-scotland-com/

    • Social media seems to be where we have to go now to market our businesses. Its time consuming but worth it.

      Best of luck in reaching your target & i have voted for you too.

      Gaynor

  10. Rob McKane

    Hope Gaynor gets the necessary funding to help take her business forward. An amazing job in difficult economic times!

    • Rob.

      It means a lot that you ahve taken time out to help me, i appreciate it a great deal. Good luck in reaching your goal to help the blue cross with your marathon run this april.

      Gaynor

  11. J.R. Frizzell

    Well, now that I know the potential of expanded capabilities of a larger kiln, I’m interested to see what you will develop. Hope this provides results.
    John

  12. Hope you reach your target. Good luck! Have give you my vote x
    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/contrary-mary-crafts/

  13. voted good luck :) x

  14. Good luck Gaynor you really deserve this.

  15. I have sat with Gaynor whilst she has been selling and making her jewellery and I am very impressed with her work. It is of a very high standard and the range of products are excellent. I hope she will get the funding as it will enable her to promote her business.

  16. Voted! Good luck :)

    Would be delighted if you could look at mine please

    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/dottie-designs/

  17. I have voted for you, perhaps you would be kind enough to have a look at my application please
    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/tiffanys-balloons-2/ xxx

  18. You have my vote! please vote for me too
    and good luck!
    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/jmcrafts/

  19. Good luck with your application, I hope you reach your target… anyone who has such a skill at making lovely bespoke jewellery has my vote :)
    Lorraine @TomsToys
    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/www-tomstoys-co-uk/

  20. Voted for you in a sisters doing it for themselves kinda way :-)

  21. Good Luck Gaynor. It’s hard work when you’re self-financing a business. Hope you get all the votes you need. One more from me, Gill

    • Gill

      Thanks so much. Youre not wrong about how difficult it is when self funding. The things i could do with even just £1000 back up.

      Gaynor

  22. Good luck, Jan !

  23. Thank you for your vote – have voted for you too :D I do lots of fairs around Cornwall so next time you’re down this way then would be great to meet you :D x http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/dillas-baban/

    • Kate

      I will keep this in mind & let you know when we are next down your way. Cornwall is a beautiful county.

      Best of luck to you.

      Gaynor

  24. Good luck Gaynor – I have applied too, just waiting for approval.

    Ali – Ali’s Craft Studio

  25. Hi vote 66 from a complete stranger( well my OH thinks I am strange) Hope you get a boost to your votes and you get your kiln

    • Hi

      Youre not a complete stranger anymore since chatting on twitter. As for being strange…i call it quirky lol.

      Good luck with your fund101

      Gaynor

  26. Hope this vote helps get you a step closer to your kiln! Please have a look at my page too: http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/the-counted-sheep/ thanks and best of luck!

    • Angela

      Us create users certainly get around dont we, lol. Thanks so much for you vote & good luck with your fund101, youre creeping up with votes now. Well done.

      Gaynor

  27. Always happy to support a fellow creative mind! :)

    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/cake-by-kalistrophy/

  28. just voted . Would love your vote http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/sacha-smith/ if you like my idea?

  29. Good luck Gaynor :-)

  30. Your items are gorgeous! Good luck in reaching your total.

  31. Hope you get your kiln – sounds like you really need it! voted.
    x
    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/f-r-o-g-crafts/

  32. Have voted good luck, I hope you get your funding. Please stop by my application and vote for me too. Thanks
    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/delightfuls/

    • Amanda. Thank you very much. I feel like it will take forever to reach 500 votes but it will be worth it.

      Gaynor

  33. Hi Gaynor
    Saw your post on Create – so here is a vote from me – hope you can return the favour.
    All the best
    Helen
    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/just-a-little-note/

  34. Would love to see your website, if you have one?

    Please check out my application

    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/pebbles-nursery-boutique/

  35. Good luck Gaynor. I love your jewellery and get so many compliments when I wear it.
    Love Carol

  36. Voted Good Luck :) Please could you return the vote :) Thank you x http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/wooden-crafted-gifts/

  37. Good luck with your venture – you have my vote

    Please take a look at mine

    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/pm-toys/

    Lorraine

  38. The jewellery that is created by GJAD is fantastic. Purely original and well made, all with love and care by a woman who strives to give the best service in every aspect of her business. I hope she can raise enough funds to continue her passion as its been put off for far too long.

    All the best xx

    • Jen

      Thank you for this comment, ive only just noticed it today. You have a knack lately of making my eyes leak.

      Love you

      Mum xx

  39. Good luck Gaynor
    Dad x

  40. Good luck Gaynor, we are proud of you.

    Mum x

  41. good luck with everything, you have my vote :D

    http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/soaps-by-laura

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