FSB Member Stories: Patsy Bell, Calico

FSB Member Story 4 Jul 2022

Brought up in her father’s curtain shop, FSB member Patsy Bell decided to use her knowledge to start Calico, a made-to-measure curtains and blinds shop. Whether it’s banking, debt recovery, or advice, Patsy shares how FSB supports her in business day-to-day.

Patsy Bell is the owner of Calico, a made-to-measure curtains and blinds shop based in Godalming, Surrey. With a wide range of fabrics to choose from, Patsy helps her customers to find the perfect fit for their needs.

“Coming from a small business family and earning pocket money in the family curtain shop, I was excited to follow the tradition. I joined FSB because I wanted to take advantage of the wide range of support, making us a small business with a large backing,” said Patsy.

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