“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 important to my...
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Read our How She Did It ® stories of female entrepreneurs from around the world and get inspired and empowered to succeed in your own business. We’ve published stories on a wide range of women, from girls in their teens, to women in their sixties, from student entrepreneurs, to mum entrepreneurs! From women who quit their job to start a business, to women who were made redundant and so started a business. These women come from all over the world – from the UK,
the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Ireland, the Netherlands, Russia, India and more! But despite all of their differences, these women do have a few things in common – they are all passionate, determined and committed to turning their ideas into a reality, building successful businesses and living a life the dream of and LOVE. I hope their stories inspire you and leave you feeling fired up, ready to achieve incredible things!
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“I wanted to help girls feel beautiful”
What motivated you to start your business? I started my business because I saw a need in the market and I knew that I could fill that void. I...
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“I enjoyed my job, but couldn’t see myself doing it in ten years time”
What motivated you to start your business? I came from a career in education and had always thought that was what I would excel at. I just didn’t really...
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“I wanted to do something more with my life and my time”
What motivated you to start your business? About four years ago I had an epiphany while visiting a childhood friend’s grave with my best friend. As we were driving...
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Making a Difference in Society
What motivated you to start your business? Life is a beautiful gift we have and we don’t have much time to make a difference in other peoples life –...
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I Lost My Job & So Started A Business!
What motivated you to start your business? I lost my job back in 2009. A friend of mine suggested I start a business revolving around administrative assistance, since I...
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The Wonders of Modern Communication
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your business… I am a yoga teacher, I live by the sea in Cornwall and my business is Love Yoga Online;...
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“I wanted to prove to people that I could turn my life around”
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your business… I am an 18 year old self taught Freelance Photographer and qualified makeup artist. I cover things from events...
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An Accidental Business
What motivated you to start your business? Do you remember when the recession started? Well it started for us in 2007. I was on maternity leave with two young...
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The Obvious Leap
What motivated you to start your business? Following some freelance work for a friend’s retail business, as my youngest child tottered off to nursery, I found myself helping other...
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