The Red Rose Story
Hi, my name is Carole Aldred
and I am proud to say I’m a Lancashire Lass through-and-through!
I founded Red Rose Directories in May 2005 after working for many years in the corporate business world.
How Red Rose Directories Began
I was searching for a business idea and, after working up and down the country for many years, I decided I wanted to work on a local basis and help local businesses achieve the success they so much deserve.
My previous experience as a corporate business consultant highlighted to me just how much local businesses can struggle against these large organisations and I knew I had the expertise to help them – perhaps more than most.
Creating a comprehensive local business directory became the perfect solution to bridge this gap and provide smaller enterprises with the visibility they needed to compete effectively.
With this in mind, I decided to launch a local magazine for local businesses to advertise their products and services. I thought it best that the magazines were hand delivered to ensure maximum readership.
In May 2005 ‘The Bromley Cross Directory’ was born and, to be quite honest, at this stage I had no idea I would launch any further magazines! The initial response from this magazine was phenomenal!
It exceeded all my expectations and, after only a couple of months, the local advertising campaign had gained so much traction that businesses from neighbouring villages had heard about it and were asking if we would launch a similar magazine for their area.
To satisfy this demand, in July 2005 we launched a second magazine in Bradshaw & Harwood (The Bradshaw & Harwood Directory) and it wasn’t long before news of this one was out and we were on our way to a third!
Long story short…due to demand, we now have a total of 57 magazines all working extremely well for small and medium businesses in the areas.
The Directories have proven to be well received within the local community and the response from residents has been fantastic. Many of our Advertisers tell us they receive more response from our magazines than any other form of advertising!
We are a truly local, independent, family run business (my husband, Andrew and 2 sons also work in the business) and pride ourselves in providing and maintaining the ‘Personal Touch’ we have become recognised for.
Launching these Local Directories is our way of helping and supporting local businesses…Just like you!
Meet the team…
Carole Aldred
Ben Aldred
Sam Aldred
Emma Riddiford
Ross Barker
Jennifer Monteith
Blake Wardle
What our Residents and Advertisers say about us
These Red Rose mags are absolutely fantastic, I’ve been telling (my MD) that, and more or less every lead we get through are from your adverts, they are brilliant.
Rachel
Lords Roofing
Hi Carole, I have been a recipient of the Red Rose Directory for a number of years and commend you on an excellent and worthwhile publication.
I have been able to source a range of specialist support and advice.
Ms Griffiths
Resident
I use the directories a lot.
I always read through them. I do enjoy looking through the directories, and I have used quite a lot of your advertisers from them! I look forward to receiving my next copy!
Mrs Todd
Haslingden Resident
Thanks for the work over the years – Red Rose are great value for money and years on I am still getting a great return on investment!
I don’t advertise anywhere else – Red Rose is the only form of advertising I do now and I get more than enough work from the magazines to keep me busy!
Darren
Mitrex Windows & Doors
Red Rose are professional in every way.
I was nervous about advertising at first, but after using them I now feel I have found a great company!
Big mention to Jenny and Ross – Thank You!
David
GutterPRO Manchester West
Mike
Zero Dry Time
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