Sally Shirley runs a company called Onsite Recovery offering massage treatments. The service is particularly popular with tradespeople involved in physical work, such as plumbers and thatchers.

Sally juggles her work with caring for her two young boys. “I arrange massage appointments during school hours and I usually use the Internet late in the evening after they are in bed. Broadband makes it much easier for me to have the flexibility I need. I fit the business around the kids and work at a time that suits me.”

Currently planning a new business venture, Sally says: “With broadband, it is so quick and easy to carry out research into new markets. I can get hold of any information I need with a minimum of fuss. “It is hectic raising a family, running a business and planning how to move the business on. I moved to Langport from London because I wanted quality of life. Broadband saves me time and money which means I have more of both to spend on the things that matter to me.

“Connecting Somerset have helped me take the step up to broadband and broadband is helping me achieve the life I want."