Ernest Wilson helps Amjad put his stamp on business

A MAN who quit an IT job in his native Pakistan to buy a business in the UK has really put his stamp on things.

Initially, Amjad Siddiqui was interested in operating a petrol station under a recognised brand.

But after talking to Paul Williamson, of business transfer agents Ernest Wilson, he decided to investigate the sub post office market.

The Post Office is going through a transformation programme – which has opened up opportunities as existing sub post offices come to the market.

Mr Siddiqui was also introduced to Lloyds TSB Commercial’s Huddersfield business centre to help fund his ambitions.

Now he runs Stairfoot Post Office in Barnsley – having passed the Post Office’s selection process and raised the necessary finance.

Wendy Hallas, of Lloyds TSB Commercial in Huddersfield, said: “At Lloyds, we are always looking for opportunities to support business customers to buy and develop a viable business.

“I was delighted to meet Amjad and was impressed by not only his business plan, but by his energy and passion to succeed and we quickly put in place the facilities required to fulfil his plans.”