Business Mentors in Herefordshire

The county boasts numerous historic buildings, including Hereford's impressive medieval cathedral. The largest business sectors in Herefordshire are currently manufacturing, defence and security, food and drink production, agriculture and tourism. Well-known businesses including Bulmers (Heineken), British Land, Cargill, Weston’s Cider, Bloor Homes and Tyrrells Crisps. 15% of the population are self-employed.

“Experiencing bankruptcy in the 1990s was a tremendously grounding experience” says Will Chase, one of Herefordshire's most successful entrepreneurs who made a fortune from potatoes Selling his famous crisp brand Tyrells after only six years and making a significant profit quoted “there is more to life than exams”. “Anyone I take on to work with me who has faced something similar is a fantastic person to have on the team, because it can make you into something wonderful. If someone has been spoilt in their life, or they’ve come from a corporate institution, they’re useless in a small business. I don’t mean to sound like a business sadist, but I know that £5 is a lot of money when you haven’t got it, and that has taught me to be humble. I don’t just mean in business, but in marketing and communications too. There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance when it comes to being a good marketer. You want to be around people who come through the door, not people who climb over the top of it.” He has continued success with Chase Distillery producing high quality vodka and gins.