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Doing What I Love

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

1-3 years, 20s, All Stories, Being My Own Boss, Case Studies, Creating jobs for others, Doing What I Love, Duration of Business, Gifts & Homeware, Industry, Online Retail, Search stories by country, UK

December 2013

Building a Dream Business

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/close-shot-jenny-2.jpg”] Jenny Hughes quit her job and spoke to six banks before persuading one to help her launch her dream business. Now she owns a…
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November 2013

Becoming a Pastry Chef

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/576602_575719429135332_888134693_n.jpg”] Sharon decided to make some changes in her life and follow her dream of becoming a pastry chef. Read how she did it below……
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November 2013

A Holiday Villa Business

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/301.jpg”] Karen Wilson rents out a beautiful holiday villa in Greece. Read about how she’s made a business out of people’s love for travel… Karen…
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November 2013

Educating Through Entertainment

[kleo_img_rounded src=”https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/IMG_0902.jpg”] Sandra Carter decided to turn her love for dance and the arts into a social enterprise with the goal of empowering young people and…
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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 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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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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1-3 years, 30s, All Stories, Being My Own Boss, Case Studies, Doing What I Love, Duration of Business, Food & Catering, Industry, Search stories by country, Speaking, USA

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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