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\"Blue<\/a><\/p>\n

We have been using Sage software for over a decade now and regularly receive their business magazine, Solutions, each edition of which is mailed out to over 180,000 companies using SageCover across the UK. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be interviewed in it and this month we were lucky enough to found out. Here’s what the article says:<\/p>\n

The Business View\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Along with a resurgence of interest in British made products, a recent Markit\/CIPS survey showed UK manufacturing growing at its fastest rate for almost a year. We asked Jeremy Corner, SageCover<\/a> customer and co-founder of greeting card publishers Blue Eyed Sun<\/a> in Hove (alongside his wife Jo), about the changing landscape for products made in Britain.<\/p>\n

Why is there such a growing demand for British-made products?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Major historical events like the Royal Wedding, the Queens Jubilee and the Olympics have created a real sense of pride in Britain. The recession and increased environmental awareness have also made many of us stop and think about how and where things are made and what that really means. As a result we are currently experiencing a strong demand for well crafted, high-end greeting cards and stationery made from sustainable resources in the UK.<\/p>\n

What inspired you to create Blue Eyed Sun?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was started 12 years ago by my wife, Jo. Since she was a child she has loved making things… in fact, her first greetings card designs were made using her childhood hobby kiln! We have both always been inspired by gorgeous paper products and a love of beautiful stationery. After countless requests from consumers for wedding stationery (and our own wedding), we expanded the company and launched our fast growing wedding division: Ivy Ellen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What has made your business successful?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our capacity to turn our vision for the businesses into reality has made both Ivy Ellen<\/a> and Blue Eyed Sun<\/a> successful. Our creativity extends from designing and marketing right through to the systems and structure needed to run the companies well. We also have a fantastic team of 12 staff who all work hard to keep our customers happy.<\/p>\n

To find out more about Sage software click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

To visit Ivy Ellen’s wedding stationery website click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Remember to follow us on the social media links at the top and bottom of the page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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