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ULTRA VAPOUR At Ultra Vapour the management and staff are all passionate about vaping and in helping their customers get exactly what is right for them. In fact most of their staff are former customers who were so enthsiastic and knowledgable about the vaping industry that they were given jobs. Managing director Jonathan Tycer set up in business in 2012 and in less than a year he had built up a huge reputation for himself and had already gained a loyal customer base. By September 2013 Ultra Vapour opened its first shop in Halesowen, West Midlands, and things went so well that a second shop at Stone Cross, West Bromwich, opened a year later. The company has also got a large presence online and is on course to open another two stores this year. Jonathan said: “We got into the industry right at the beginning and having a dedicated shop early on really helped us build our reputation and grow our customer base. “The fact that we are all passionate about vaping and really want to help our customers is also what people like about us. “We don’t just want to sell people a product and then get them out of the door. Our shops are more like social clubs where people can chat with us, get the help and advice they need and just relax. “The fact that we have recruited a lot of staff from our existing customer base is great because we get really knowledgable and helpful people who love the industry and are really happy to share their knowledge with others.” Jonathan said vaping was a great way for people to quit smoking traditional cigarettes, pipes and tobacco. He himself is a former smoker who has not looked back since discovering vaping and soon started spreading the word to all the other smokers he knew. The hugely positive response was what made him decide that it was the right business for him. Awarded silver in for Best High Street Shop Nationally For more information you can check out their website http://www.ultravapour.com/ or call 0121 293 5786. VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE AUGUST 2015 79