After becoming disabled with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, Mark Livsey began to despair of ever working again.
Out of work for 18 months, he would apply for jobs and get as far as the interview stage, before they started asking questions about his disability. Then he wouldn't hear from them.
So Mark decided to set up his own business. From past experience, working in sales for a parcel delivery business, Mark knew that most big freight companies often sub contract work to smaller local companies.
Mark drew up a business plan and approached Nightfreight. We were so impressed, we gave Mark a contract.
He then approached the Prince''s Trust who offered him a low-cost loan which allowed Mark to get started by hiring a van and recruiting a driver.
That was in 2007. Three years later, Mark''s company ''Parcel Partners'' has a fleet of 20 vans and a string of well-known customers.
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