SME News Q4 2018

50 SME NEWS / Q4 2018 , Established in 2013 by Anne Sowerby, Sassy Property Styling is a property staging, styling and Interior Design firmbased out of Cumbria. InNovember, Sassy Property Styling was recognised in SME News Magazine’s 2018Winners’ Review programme as the ‘Best Interior Design Company in the NorthWest’. We spoke with Anne to find out more about her company and how she secures enduring success in this incredibly competitive industry. Sassy Styling Creates Sophisticated Spaces Some Interior Designers are inspired by the latest trends and fashions, or celebrate a minimalistic style, playing with the balance between form and function. Others are masters at utilising space - a vital talent in the modern age of design. Sassy Property Styling, through Anne Sowerby’s targeted expertise, delights in all of this and much more, with a specialism for evoking emotion through her work. She uplifts spaces through her use of light and colour, revitalising and reenergising in equal measure. As a designer, her work staging properties has been particularly successful, securing fast sales for many of her clients. As we start the interview, Anne offers a brief overview of her company and work. “Sassy Property Styling is a client-focused business that specialises in maximising property potential, whether that be for a client who can’t sell a property, designing a show home or B&B, or completing a full refurbishment for both domestic and commercial property. We also hire furniture to dress properties.” On top of all this, Anne also works with the UK’s Make a Wish Foundation to design children’s dream bedrooms, utilising her gift for achieving a room’s full potential, and her ability to always exceed expectations. On the subject of her well- deserved award win, Anne takes a moment to reflect on her success so far: “I am delighted to receive this award. This is my fifth year of trading, and I have seen a noticeable difference in client referrals, and in the number of people visiting my social media sties and website. This is the result of sheer hard work, and in the wonderful support from my clients who are achieving what they want, whether that be selling a property or making a dream one for them to live in. Ultimately, I’ve had lot of lovely feedback from my clients saying they are happy with what I have done for them. On top of that, I’ve been working with some fantastic trades people and estate agents too, who have helped us all work to achieve a high standard, which is the key to success in design.” This hard work and peerless drive to succeed has resulted in a company that has secured a 50% increase in turnover over the last couple of years, with plans to continue this growth far into the future. On the subject of her achievement, Anne continues, discussing her other notable milestones over the last year. “It is such a confidence boost to be given this award, with the added bonus of increasing awareness in my company, which is naturally good for both the industry and my business. Recently, I also won another award in the Professional Business Services category in The Rural Business Awards. It’s been an incredibly exciting year so far. At the end of the day, as an interior design and home staging specialist it is wonderful to be acknowledged in our industry, and a lot of my co-workers across the country from the House Doctor Network, HouseWow Partners, and the Home Staging 1810SM04 Association who have given some fantastic feedback and are, in turn, delighted with my achievement.” Contact: Anne Sowerby Company: Sassy Property Styling Address: Croft View, Plumbland, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2HD, UK Telephone: 07725 246434 Website: www.sassypropertystyling.co.uk