KEIGHLEY-based Airedale Enterprise Services (AES) has helped a man expand his business operations.

Jonathan Reeves, who has worked in the commercial and domestic floor covering trade for more than 15 years as a sub-contractor, decided earlier this year to branch out.

Now, with support from AES, he has set up an additional business – Reeves Flooring Solutions – and opened a showroom on the Broughton Hall estate.

He received advice from AES worker David Gagen and ongoing backing is being made available, with regular review meetings.

"Having the showroom facility has enabled Jonathan to supply direct to the public and to stock a much wider range of products across all his floor covering ranges," said a spokesman.

"Reeves Flooring Solutions is also starting to work with a couple of larger construction companies and applying for bigger tender opportunities as they arise.

"And Jonathan has taken on an additional member of staff on the fitting side, who is currently learning all the different aspects of the trade."

The company has also undertaken its first project with two major letting agencies in Skipton and is looking to develop that area of work across the Aire Valley.