“I decided to try and make a business from my hobby”
“I always wanted to be my own boss and have always had a strong work ethic. In 2001 my husband had an accident at work which affected both our...
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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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Hobby to business
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Left job and started business
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Mum entrepreneur
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Overcame a personal challenge
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Spotted an opportunity at work
These women spotted an opportunity to start a business while at work. So they quit their job and started their business! Found out how they did it Go>>
Student entrepreneurs
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“I wanted to take control of my life.”
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“I have always had the desire to make a difference in people’s lives”
“I have always had the desire to make a difference in people’s lives, I just never had the resources to do it. With my non-profit organisation I can finally make this dream...
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“With three children, I had to create a new found energy to commit to both family and business.”
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