Furniture Direct in Nelson specialises in the manufacture of high quality beds and has been operating successfully for the past fifteen years.

The company felt it could benefit from becoming a member of the ABF, whereby it could utilise from all the different services available.

Mr Mohammed Iqbal owner of the company, said, "At present the company is a family run business with one full time employee and two part time employees.

"We offer a wide range of furniture such as sofa's, Dining Tables, Wardrobes, Settee's and beds, which can be 'made to measure' to customer specifications."

The company has diversified its products by wholesaling to other retailers in the surrounding areas throughout Bradford, Dewsbury, Preston Bolton and Blackburn at trade prices.

Mr Iqbal has become a member of the ABF on recommendation by an existing member. Who was so happy with the ABF he advised Furniture Direct to contact the ABF for more details.

Mr Iqbal met with a business support officer who conducted a full business diagnostic including training and marketing issues.

"I was pleased with the service and quality of the advice the ABF provided that I became a member. The benefits of becoming a member are there to see, such as Business Support and networking events organised and the Priviledge card scheme which gives me access to many discounts."