Sisters-in-law Hazel and Kirsty McMartin are planning to expand their Linlithgow-based Styled by Macs clothing boutique after securing funding from the British Business Bank. The entrepreneurs, who have left behind full-time careers in the financial services sector to focus on the boutique, are targeting customers across the UK following the success of their business in its first 18 months. They have secured a loan from DSL Business Finance .
This loan has been delivered as part of the British Business Bank’s start up loans programme, to enable expansion. The British Business Bank said: “Following a string of recent fashion shows and pop-ups, Styled by Macs has already started attracting new customers from further afield, giving Hazel and Kirsty the push to try and reach even more clients across the UK via the online store and social media. Read more Timid Labour's fears on Brexit spell protracted misery Scotland can be 'true global contender' on green finance, declares Forbes Famous Scotch whisky brand sale - the story behind it “Future plans for the business include potential expansion into a larger store in Linlithgow, with the hopes of hiring new employees.
Hazel and Kirsty are also keen to diversify the business to include colour analysis services, personal shopping experiences and an underwear range to complement the clothing on offer." The boutique, on Linlithgow’s High Street, stocks a range of ladies’ clothing, occasion wear and accessories, catering for si.