MID Cheshire is full of small, independent businesses and shops.

Our Business of the Week features give owners and managers the chance to shine a spotlight on their business and showcase their products.

In 2023, we’ve heard from four Mid Cheshire business owners and they’ve shared their career journeys, passion for their work and their hopes for 2024.

If you would like to appear in one of our Business of the Week features, email heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk

Hayley White

Hayley White

Hayley White Medical Exercise Specialist, PT and Running Coach

Hayley White was a chronic asthmatic as a child, which meant she would often have to miss PE lessons or come last in sports day races.

Fast forward to 2023 and the medical exercise specialist, PT and running coach is based at Puregym in Northwich helping clients achieve their own fitness goals.

Hayley tells her journey to owning a successful fitness business and what her personal and professional goals are for 2024.

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Fitness instructor overcomes chronic illness and launches successful PT business

Turtle Tots

Turtle Tots

Turtle Tots North Cheshire

Hannah Baird has spent most of her life in the water – swimming for Warrington Warriors and then teaching babies and children to swim.

With classes in Whitley at Whitley Village Hall, Turtle Tots North Cheshire teaches essential life-saving lessons to babies from birth while having fun in the water.

Hannah tells her journey to owning a successful business and what her professional goals are for 2024.

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“I teach children how to respect water and stay safe while learning to swim”

Cinnamon Girl Bakery

Cinnamon Girl Bakery

Cinnamon Girl Bakery

Fancy a slice of mojito cake or a piña colada cake?

Maria Coppackis the creative force behind Cinnamon Girl Bakery and provides the delicious bakes for The Electric Church in Winsford.

She’s been baking for as long as she can remember and friends and family often say she should apply for Great British Bake Off.

Maria tells us about her “unique and tasty bakes” and which of her cakes are popular.

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Piña colada and mojito inspired bakes are finger licking good

Neki

Neki

Neki Café

Four years ago, Neki Café opened its doors welcoming customers to a relaxed coffee shop serving high quality food and providing excellent customer service.

Owner Daniel Nechita wanted to open a family-run business in the heart of Knutsford serving its own blend of coffee to accompany the tasty dishes on the menu.

Daniel tells us how he achieved his hospitality dream and why they’re so grateful to their loyal customers for their support through the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

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The Knutsford coffee shop creating the perfect community blend