On leaving the police Bill bought a factory and turned it into a timber mill, manufacturing garden sheds and fencing. He later sold it at a profit and then spent some time helping others run their businesses whilst contemplating other business opportunities.

He then bought another factory specialising in better quality timber buildings, and concrete products including garages. The business was very successful and operated from four sites within the Midlands. Bill once again sold his business retiring in 1998 and moved to Hanwood.

Bill turned his hand to business; specialising in timber, shed and fence manufacturing.

Newspaper article:

“Shed firm boss opens new door…

The Rugeley success stories keep coming, with news this week that Timberland Ltd has expanded to a prime site in Brierly Hill.

Mr Bill Longmore and his wife started the business which sells sectional buildings (sheds to you and me) just two years ago.

His secret of survival is, he says, offering the customer exactly what they want at a price they can afford.

The company stocks not only their own make, but a whole host of others so customers needs to make just one visit to one site to get what they want.

Bill has even responded to requests for more secure buildings by producing a specially made range with lockable clasps.

And Mr Longmore even runs a dial-a-shed service where people who need a shed in a hurry can get one more or less straight away.”

By Ann Mayo