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I left home aged 14 and lived in a bedsit above a shop – now my pop-up business turns over £700k
STARING at the ceiling in a bedsit above the hairdresser she worked in, Tillie Peel knew she was destined for more.
The 31-year-old is a risk taker. She left home aged 14 and spent two years staying with various family members and friends, before moving into the studio flat aged 16.
She had been sweeping the floors and washing hair at the salon for two years, and jumped at the chance to have her a place of her own to call home when the room upstairs became available.
Tillie is no longer a hairdresser.
Now, she is a successful business owner whose company is turning over a whopping £700,000 a year.
Tillie runs The Pop-up Club, which finds unused public spaces and organises a consortium of local small businesses to sell the products or services out of.
Think of it like an indoor market – and Tillie is the proprietor.
In its first year, the business made a shy £12,000.
But Tillie kept plugging away, leading The Pop-up Club to pocket £75,000 in its third year – that’s a mammoth 525% increase on Year One.
“I was living in my overdraft when the business started,” she tells Fabulous for our exclusive series, Bossing It.
“Coming from nothing, I remember thinking, ‘this has to work’. I didn’t have any other choice, I knew that making my business work was what I had to do.
“It took sheer determination and not being too scared of taking risks.
“Women in business have to jump through so many hoops and be knocked back so many times to be taken seriously, but I’ve built my confidence dealing with that now.”
Tillie, from Chelmsford, Essex, describes living above the hair salon as an “amazing” time in her life – albeit difficult – and leaned on the help of her colleagues to show her the ropes of adult life.
She moved to Spain aged 18 to continue being a hairdresser and then, when back in England aged 21, moved into a one-bedroom flat.
She rented out the only bed in the property on Air BnB while sleeping on the sofa to make ends meet.
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As much as Tillie enjoyed being a hairdresser, she says she “never connected with it” and always had big dreams of owning her own business.
“I’ve always known I wanted to work for myself,” she says. “You really have to do what it takes if you feel like that.”
Her entrepreneurial journey started with a vintage clothing business in 2016. But when she realised that it would be “financially impossible” to set up her own shop, she came up with the idea of sharing premises’ with other vendors.
“I liked the idea of lots of people coming together and collaborating, so I started running a market as I needed a space to promote my own business,” Tillie says.
The entrepreneur hosted her first collaboration in December 2016 after a friend working as one of Santa’s elves in their local shopping centre identified a prime area for a range of stalls near the grotto.
Tillie took a punt on the idea and managed to get some more local brands to set up shop in the premises, alongside her vintage fashion brand.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing, though.
In the early days, Tillie would pretend to be someone else’s PA to convince sceptical landlords and councils to let the spaces to her on a temporary basis.
After getting a solid foot in the door in Chelmsford, she soon realised how successful her idea was, leading her to ditch her fashion business to pursue The Pop-up Club full time.
Tillie has been setting up temporary pop-up shops across the UK since 2017, including London, Manchester and Brighton.
LEASE OF LIFE
Take a walk down just about any British shopping street and you’ll see empty shops or signs advertising closing down sales. It has long been touted that online shopping is – slowly but surely – killing the great British high street.
Some of Britain’s most well-known brands (think Ted Baker, The Body Shop and Debenhams) have been impacted by the tidal wave of shifting consumer habits.
This is something Tillie wanted The Pop-up Club to directly counteract.
She doesn’t want small businesses to fall victim to the relentless pull of the internet, so gives them a physical space through The Pop-up Club that would’ve otherwise been financially unattainable.
Women in business have to jump through so many hoops and be knocked back so many times to be taken seriously, but I’ve built my confidence dealing with that now
Tillie Peel
“We go into a space that’s going to be empty, we work with the landlord and then we activate that space instead of it being empty,” Tillie says.
“We can go in there and do something that will boost local artists, local communities and local businesses.
“And we make it really affordable for everyone involved.”
A number of the small businesses who cut their teeth at The Pop-up Club have gone on to secure lucrative contracts with the likes of John Lewis.
‘FACILITATING GROWTH’
The Pop-up Club shops can be open anywhere from six weeks to six months, with the current project in Chelmsford being the longest running in any area.
A blurb on the business reads: “The Pop-up Club is a community.
“We take empty spaces and make them beautiful – not just aesthetically, but through the values we champion: sustainability, diversity, uniqueness and affordability.
“Our mission is simple: To provide designers, makers, artists and small businesses that have sustainability at their core an affordable platform to access the high street and grow.
“The Pop-up Club identifies and transforms unused public spaces with the intention of adding cultural and commercial value to the local area.
“We flexibly use empty, dilapidated or difficult spaces in an imaginative way on a temporary basis, and transform those spaces into attractive, vibrant, and unique community assets.
“Our aim is to nurture and facilitate the growth of our traders, reducing financial risk whilst providing the opportunity to grow and engage with new audiences.”
‘Livid’ Annie Kilner is ‘sick and tired of dropping everything for Kyle Walker’ – as he ‘settles in well’ without her
ANNIE Kilner is “sick and tired” of dropping everything for Kyle Walker as he “settles in well” without her.
The mum-of-four, 31, is set to snub her love cheat hubby, 34, as she refuses to watch him play for AC Milan against arch-rivals Inter this weekend.
A source said: “She’s sick and tired of dropping everything for Kyle and is putting her foot down.
“He’s flown his mates out and she’s livid.
“He appears to be settling in very well and that’s not helping matters either.”
Sources said they are barely speaking after a series of rows over his ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman’s reported plans to relocate abroad.
Annie was expected to fly to Milan last weekend with their four boys to see Kyle being unveiled to fans.
But the 31-year-old, sporting a new braided hairstyle, celebrated a pal’s 40th birthday instead.
She is now refusing to fly out this weekend too.
The source added: “Kyle’s mum and dad are going to be in the San Siro on Sunday to support him.
“Again, she had no idea and was furious when she found out. They’re not communicating whatsoever.”
It comes as Annie has been told to “name your price” to sign up for CBB, which airs this Easter.
A source told The Sun: “ITV have approached Annie’s team. Coleen Rooney’s success on I’m A Celebrity proved how much interest there is for Wags and they would love to replicate her success on CBB.
“Annie’s team were told to name their price — they’ll do anything to get her on board. It would be an absolute coup to get her in the Big Brother house.”
Dunelm’s fleece winter bedding ‘feels like a giant hug’ & is now on sale as shoppers say it saves them loads on heating
SHOPPERS are racing to Dunelm for a must-have buy to keep warm on cold nights.
We all want to find new ways to keep warm during the winter as energy bill prices rise and shoppers have found the perfect addition to homes.
Dunelm customers are opting for their cosy teddy fabric bedding to keep toasty at night instead of putting the heating on.
The Teddy Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set is a favourite, with customers’ rating it 4.8 stars out of five.
And the best part? The winter duvet set is currently on sale with 30% off.
The single size is usually £16 but has been cut down to £11.20, the deal also reduces the double to £15.40, kingsize to £18.90 and super kingsize to £22.40.
The bedding set comes in seven colours so you can find a style that suits you, from duck egg blue, blush pink or a natural beige.
Dunelm bosses say: “Available in a range of colours and sizes, this duvet cover and pillowcase set from our Teddy Bear range is perfect for adding a cosy warmth to your bedroom.
“Perfect for the colder winter months, this bedding is snug and soft.”
The soft, brushed material is cosy and warm, and the set has racked up over 2,000 reviews.
Customers were clearly pleased with their winter purchase and took to the reviews urging others to pick up the bedding for winter.
One person wrote: “So soft and cosy, paired with matching bottom sheet. Like a giant hug! Washes nicely and dries fast too.”
Another commented: “Need never get into a cold bed on a cold night EVER AGAIN! Lovely and soft and warm, like sleeping on a cloud!”
“I love my Teddy bedding, so warm & cosy. Wish I’d purchased before now!” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Gorgeous, so soft, warm and cuddly. I also bought the fitted bottom sheet so the whole bed is cosy.
“Now it’s even harder to get out of bed in the morning! My cat approves of it too! Wish I’d got it sooner.”
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.
“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.
“Very good quality and lovely to snuggle down in on a cold night for a good sleep,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “I find Teddy bear bedding are very warm especially now with the weather so cold.
“This bedding is ideal for anyone, especially the elderly who don’t tolerate the cold so well. I think it’s ideal and can save on heating costs for anyone who uses it.”
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TG4 announce major new TV deal for Women’s National League after significant ratings rise in latest boost for Irish fans
TG4 WILL increase the number of Women’s National League games after agreeing a new TV deal with the FAI.
The Irish language broadcaster started showing WNL games in 2021, initially televising four games but gradually ramping up coverage.
In 2024, there was a 70% increase in viewership of games, up from 24,009 to 33,608 last season.
In 2025, TG4 will show 13 matches from the Airtricity Women‘s Premier Division, in addition with the All-Island Cup final
League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon said: “It is fantastic to continue our partnership with TG4 to broadcast live games of the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division on national TV.
“A significant part of the League’s growth has been the increased visibility and TG4 have been key to that over the past four seasons with 38 games shown in total.
“Now that will be increased for the 2025 campaign and we are looking forward to seeing those games reach an even wider audience.”
TG4 Head of Sport Rónán Ó Coisdealbha added: “TG4 is looking forward to another season of the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division and we are very pleased to continue supporting women’s domestic football.
“Broadcasting women’s sport has been an integral part of TG4’s core values since we came on air in 1996 and we would like to thank the FAI for giving us the opportunity to showcase women’s football.”
The selection of the first set of live games in the 2025 season will be confirmed in due course.
The news of TG4’s new TV deal comes just a day after Virgin Media announced a landmark four-year deal for the Men’s Premier Division in 2025.
RTE had offered to increase its number of live games from 17 to 20.
But they were blown out of the water when their rivals – who had started showing some games in 2023 – pledged to show a match in each of the 36 rounds of the Premier Division.
A lack of consistency and regularity to coverage was a long-standing criticism of the national broadcaster.
The length of the Virgin deal also provides welcome certainty to the League.
The first games to be shown will be announced on Wednesday, ahead of the league kicking off on February 14.
Virgin Media Television, Director of News and Sport, Mick McCaffrey, said: “We are delighted to be the exclusive broadcaster of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division for the next four years.
“Virgin Media Television is committed to the League and to delivering on the fans’ ask for more live matches.
“For the first time ever, supporters will have free to air coverage of the biggest and best game each Friday of the season along with the goals from every other game.
“We are excited to bring greater exposure to the league and play our part in increasing grassroots participation in communities throughout the country.”
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