Business Profile: Orba Health & Wellbeing

Name: Brídín Mullan
Business: Orba Health & Wellbeing
Address: 9 Tormore Rd, Omagh Co Tyrone BT78 1BQ
Contact details:  028 8224 160

Can you describe your business?

Orba Health and Wellbeing is a multi award winning, purpose built Health and Wellbeing facility established in 2012. We offer a broad range of activities to support individuals and groups improve and sustain enhanced physical fitness, good health and mental wellbeing.

Why did you start your own business?

I have always been committed to a lifestyle that underpins healthy living and I also enjoy working with the public. I gained a lot of experience from working within various fields in the industry and freelanced as an instructor for many years. I worked hard towards creating a career that encompassed my passions, experiences and my lifestyle, so after much hard work, learning, research and investment, Orba was born.

What are the best things about running your own business?

Every day is different in terms of challenges and experiences. I enjoy having control of my own career and I get massive satisfaction from interacting with my customers and developing strong and personal relationships with them.

What are the main challenges facing the business?

Maintaining premier position in the market place and continually developing our products to meet customers’ expectations.

What advice would you give to someone starting their own business?

Know the industry and the environment. Know where your products and services fit into that industry and know your customers and what they expect. Surround yourself with positive, competent, reliable and committed colleagues.

Describe your experience of running a business in 3 words or less;

Commitment, Hard work.