Winter warmers: our 6 step guide to keeping cosy

What could be  better than snuggling up with your loved ones in-front of a fire over the holidays? A new pair of snug socks or a mug of hot apple cider to warm you up of course!  Stay cosy this season with our 6 step guide, featuring businesses that have flourished thanks to Funding Circle investors.

Step 1: Cosy cashmere

Cuddle up in a new cashmere jumper this season from the The Cashmere Centre. The company, based in beautiful Buckinghamshire, have a delightful range of cashmere goods. From slippers and socks to a woven house robe, you’re guaranteed to be comfortable in this soft range of clothing. In order to increase stock and improve their online presence, The Cashmere Centre borrowed £40,000 from 507 investors back in 2010.  

Step 2: Beautiful beanies

Need to pop to the shop? Don’t forget your new Fuzzy Earflap Beanie beanie from Countryside Ski & Climb. The company specialise in outdoor equipment, so if you’re looking for new winter jackets or gloves, have a browse on their online shop. To update their website and improve their customer experience, Countryside Ski & Climb accessed £20,000 from 172 investors in 2011.

Step 3: Tasty tea

Now you’re all wrapped up, why not make yourself a cup of loose leaf tea from Nothing But Tea? The family-run tea shop have a wealth of experience in tea and stock over 200 different types! Whether you like a classic Earl Grey, Orange Blossom Oolong, or something a bit different like their Green Chai Green Tea, this shop has something to suit all taste buds. To increase stock levels to ensure prompt service, Nothing But Tea borrowed £10,000 in February 2011.

Step 4: Amazing apple Cider

If you’re more of an apple cider enthusiast, then Omi’s Apfelstrudel is for you! Omi’s Apfelstrudel presses delicious juice in Austria’s apple growing centre “Steiermark”. Drink it hot, cold, or with a little dash of spirit – whatever you fancy! To launch a new marketing campaign, Omi’s Apfelstrudel borrowed through the Funding Circle marketplace in the Netherlands in 2015.

Step 5: Mood lighting

Wouldn’t a nice new set of fairy lights warm up your living room? Cable and Cotton encourage you to personalise your beautiful hand-made lights. Orange, yellow and burgundy hues are the perfect way to light up your home during those dark evenings. To fund stock purchase, 428 Funding Circle investors helped Cable and Cotton access £50,000 back in 2012.

Step 6: Bubble bath

Finish your day with an aromatic scented bath with foams, salts and oils from Neals Yard Remedies, based in charming Bath, England. Their popular lavender duo will help you unwind and relax – whether during a long soothing soak in the bath or a refreshing shower, it’s the perfect way to end your day. The popular shop increased their turnover by 30% over the holiday season after borrowing £100,000 from 935 individual investors.

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