Saucy! How a networking breakfast led to a new business

Michael was born and raised in South Africa and emigrated to the UK on a business startup visa.Michael has been involved in all types of printing and branding for the last 25 years, having owned his own printing business for the majority of that time.His branding business in South Africa, Black Peppa, was a member of the local BNI chapter.It was at a BNI chapter meeting one morning that a lightbulb moment happened during an unexpected random incident. This led to the creation of an industry disrupting innovation that saw him get a spot of the South African version of Dragon’s Den, The Shark Tank.Following the great exposure of the Shark Tank, Michael was invited to become a member of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. This was a phenomenal opportunity to be mentored and to have expert assistance in getting the new concept to market.Michael later on pitched for finance at various pitching platforms and ended up on the pitching stage of the World Cup of start-ups where he came third in the SA finals. The winner went on to pitch in Silicone Valley in the US and win $100 000.The new concept, The Saucy Printing Co. Which is a service that provides live printing onto plates in chocolate sauce took off in the corporate events industry and provided a niche touch to weddings as well.Having moved to the UK, Michael is currently getting the business off the ground and gaining traction for this world first, fun and innovative product. The business is set up in Cambridge and making the most of being in a city dwarfed by the many colleges that make up the University of Cambridge.This ideal location presents many opportunities within the 33 colleges as well the various hotels, conference centers and networking events.Michael has once again joined BNI and belongs to the Fitzwilliam chapter in Cambridge.The business is growing from strength to strength and it looks to be able to franchise in late 2023.For more information, pictures and history, please visit:www.saucyprint.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fletcher-191aaa76/ www.instagram.com/saucyprint