By now, Grapevines main competitor was a new catering company called Towngates. Although Robertson tried to raise enough money to buy Towngates, she did not succeed.Then luck intervened and Towngates went bankrupt. (12)........Many accepted and the companys turnover went from ￡700,000 to ￡l .5 million almost overnight.

　　However, the companys growth was not as smooth as it sounds in retrospect. Robertson admits, We were close to the edge during the growth period. Like many under-capitalised companies trying to grow, it might easily have collapsed. But that, she feels, is the challenge of developing your own business.

　　A But there are plenty of similar contracts to be won in the east of Scotland before Robertson turns her attention elsewhere.

　　B Her way round this particular problem was to recruit the catering manager of the rival company.

　　C But this demand was short-lived, and before long, increasing competition made it harder to make a profit.

　　D It was a dramatic learning curve and very small amounts of money were earned at first,’says Robertson.

　　E She decided that the solution, since many companies required working lunches for meetings with clients, was to prepare and deliver meals to business premises.

　　F On hearing this, Robertson immediately contacted all of their clients and offered the services of Grapevine Caterers.

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