It is a mistake to assume that the only successful startups are those that make it big in London. Liverpool is a world-class city on its own, and has its fair share of successful startups. Knowing these startups and why they have succeeded can help you make predictions of your own. Future trends, after all, are built up from extrapolating existing data. If a startup today makes it big but you can see a way to improve it through your own company, then you have a niche and a means for success.
Following this Sage report on the global trends to watch out for in 2018 isn’t enough to help you become your own successful startup. You must know your contemporaries. You must know these top Liverpudlian startups:
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Paul Senior
Everyone loves to eat, but not every restaurant gets off its feet, and in today’s climate, it’s proving ever more difficult to have a successful eatery. However, for Paul Senior, this was no problem. He now runs two of Liverpool’s most popular restaurants, Model Death Row Diner and Petit Café Du Coin. These eclectic establishments bring everything Liverpudlians want, from taste to aesthetic.
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Connor O’Brien
There will always be a market to look good, and thankfully this market is moving away from gimmicks and getting right back into where it matters: your health. Being healthy and looking after your wellbeing is the premise behind O’Brien’s successful empire, Absolute Body Solutions (ABS). ABS focuses on personal training solutions and is recently opening up a life coaching segment for those clients who want to complete their workout with improved wellness. The health industry is only starting to flourish, with many more people now adopting a healthier lifestyle through clean eating and strength training, which is, after all, a breath of fresh air.
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Katy Foster and Joe Davies
These young entrepreneurs have found a market within the property market and have made their success. Their business, Host So Simple, makes use of Airbnb’s success; they renovate and manage multiple Airbnb properties throughout Liverpool, allowing visitors to come and enjoy the city in their own space.
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David Williams and Oliver Press
Never underestimating the value of the food and drink scene, these two founded Independent Liverpool, and have grown their blog into an empire that’s taking the world by storm. With over 20,000 members and over 100,000 followers, they have expanded their niche and have recently opened up the local food market, Baltic Triangle, and are looking for more events to host at the Baltic Market.
Not every startup becomes a success, but those that do have a lot to teach aspiring entrepreneurs. From their business model to where they fit in the city’s eco-system, knowing your contemporaries is the best way to start. Beat them at their own game and disrupt the industry, and you will take the world by storm, but first, you should take a cue from the successful startups in your area.