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Being My Own Boss

Practical strategies, honest stories and a big dose of belief, to help you build a business, and a life, you truly love.

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September 2013

She helps people live the healthy lifestyle

This story is about… Name: Anne Larchy Location: UK Company: Al Fitness Industry: Health & Fitness [hr] What motivated you to start your business? Having worked in…
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September 2013

She helps busy mothers have more peace of mind

This story is about… Name: Kez Luckett Location: UK Company: Mummy’s Maid Ltd Industry: Household & Childcare Services [hr] What motivated you to start your business? My…
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September 2013

She created an online platform for independent British designers to sell their wares

This story is about… Name: Raquel Wallace Location: UK Company: The Lost Lanes Industry: Online Retail [hr] What motivated you to start your business? At the end…
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September 2013

“I want people to see my smile through the phone”

This story is about… Name: Maritsa Gouws Location: South Africa Company: Lock and Key Solutions Industry: Locksmith [hr] What motivated you to start your business? My husband started Lock…
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August 2013

“All the help I needed came to me at exactly the time when I needed it”

This story is about… Name: Rachel Cullen Location: UK Company: Fix Lifestyles Industry: Personal Development [hr] What motivated you to start your business? I was a miserable…
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August 2013

She helps people champion their own lives

This story is about… Name: Marlo Wright Location: USA Company: WIDCO Industry: Wine/Desserts/Speaking [hr] What motivated you to start your business? I love helping people. After certain experiences…
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August 2013

“It makes me want to get out of bed and do something different”

This story is about… Name: Arina Pritch Location: UK Company: Pritch London Industry: Fashion What motivated you to start your business? I grew up surrounded by…
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August 2013

She helps women build businesses that are financially and spiritually fulfilling

This story is about… Name: Roxy Ahmed Location: UK Company: Femme Entrepreneur Industry: Business & Life Coaching [hr] What motivated you to start your business?…
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August 2013

“You have to believe in your product, your service and in yourself”

This story is about… Name: Datsa Gaile Location: UK Company: For Any Woman Industry: Online Media [hr] What motivated you to start your business? For more…
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August 2013

“There can be a million people in your industry, but if you are truly YOU, you don’t have any competitors.”

This story is about… Name: Denise Duffield-Thomas Location: Australia Company: Lucky Bitch Industry: Personal Development [hr] What motivated you to start your business? I knew from…
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August 2013

“I knew I was destined to be a financial planner”

This story is about… Name: Brittney Castro Location: USA Company: Financially Wise Women Industry: Financial Programming for Women [hr] What motivated you to start your business?…
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August 2013

“My goal is to bring families back to the table through quality meal time”

This story is about… Name: Amy Beth Pitcher Location: USA Company: Country Gourmet Home Industry: Food Manufacturing/Direct Sales [hr] What motivated you to start your business?…
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