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July 2013

“The freedom to be my own boss”

This story is about… Name: Natalia Obolensky Location: UK Company: BBureau Industry: Health & wellbeing [hr] What motivated you to start your business? I started BBureau with a friend…
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July 2013

Turning her idea to invent a cloth nappy into a success

What motivated you to start your business? I was once a single parent, FINANCIALLY STRUGGLING with the cost of buying disposable nappies and DISGUSTED at the…
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August 2012

“Despite the economical climate of the UK and having a well paid stable job I quit to concentrate on Bespoke full time”

What motivated you to start your business? I was an experienced financial and legal specialist; having worked for a number of prestigious and luxury companies including…
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July 2012

“I knew that it was the time to create the business”

What motivated you to start your business? I’m a real woman’s woman and like most of the women I know, looking good and feeling good is…
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May 2012

“This is the dream I’ve had since a young teen”

Tell us about your business… Transitional Home for Homeless Female Vets (Phase 1) and those with children (Phase 2) The plan is to purchase & renovate…
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April 2012

From The Film Industry, To Geneaology

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your business… I am a Researcher and Genealogist and run an independent research company called Research Roots. The…
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March 2012

I decided that change was needed in my life

What motivated you to start your business? In 2005, I decided that change was needed in my life. I had been a corporate planner and writer,…
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March 2012

Retaking control of my life

What motivated you to start your business? I am not naturally slim and if I eat everything I want to eat I notice the dress size…
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