This kind of help will categorically help you run a better business

Freedom: As it’s your money, you can use it as you please. You can also adjust your strategy as needed without having to worry about terms and conditions laid out by investors.&nbsp;
Control: If you’ve ever watched Dragons' Den, then you’d know that sometimes relying on an investor means giving up some control of your business. However, with your own money, you have full control of your business.&nbsp;
Low cost: Financing your business with your own money means there is no interest to pay. This is great for young businesses that are working on a tight budget and need to keep costs as low as possible in order to survive the early stages.&nbsp;

Sanjay Aggarwal has leveraged outside support to improve both his personal management abilities and the Spice Kitchen's business plan.

When Sanjay Aggarwal first set up Spice Kitchen in 2013, initially as a retirement project for his mother, he was new to manufacturing and all the challenges that would come – from creating a supply chain to finding retailers for his products.

Knowing that outside help would be vital to helping him build the business, take on new challenges and create something sustainable, he was looking for ways to bring that kind of experience and impartial thinking into the fold.

Find out in our video interview on the right how taking advantage of the Be the Business Mentoring and Boards programmes helped Spice Kitchen founder Sanjay Aggarwal hone his leadership abilities, better develop the his personal development plan and stress test the business model.

To benefit from the kind of support Sanjay received, express your interest here and a member of the team will be in touch.

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^{What started as a hobby business has grown into what we are today with a 17-strong team supplying our products through retailers throughout the country and online.}

^{Sanjay Aggarwal, founder, Spice Kitchen}