“Having my sons changed me”
What motivated you to start your business? I was a relatively late-starter as a mum, having my first baby at the age of 39 and my second at 41....
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Case Studies: UK
“I Knew I Had Made A Big Mistake”
What motivated you to start your business? I have always loved the wonderful world of dating and not just so I could date lots of lovely men myself! I...
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“I have always loved Bollywood dancing”
Tell us about your business… BollyFitUK is a company promoting fitness, health and well being through the use of Bollywood Dancing. BollyFitUK aims to become the biggest Bollywood fitness...
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After Lea’s Mum Died She Decided To Quit Her Job And Start A Business
What motivated you to start your business? I held my Mum’s hand as she died from a cancer-related complication. How can you just go back to “normal” life after...
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“Being blind was a wake-up call and made me put a lot of things in perspective”
What motivated you to start your business? In 2005 I lost my sight in my right eye due to a corneal hydrops resulting from the eye condition called keratoconus....
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“Although I loved working in the corporate world, I’d wanted my own marketing business for a long time”
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your business… I’m a Yorkshire girl at heart, although I’ve moved around quite a bit (Hampshire, Berkshire, Tucson in Arizona and...
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“As much as I loved my job, I felt there was something else I should be doing”
What motivated you to start your business? I’d had a fantastic (incredibly fun and financially rewarding) career as a marketer working with Hasbro, The Walt Disney Company and Universal...
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Being Made Redundant Gave Aimee The Perfect Opportunity To Start Her Business
What motivated you to start your business? I was made redundant from my role within Sheffield City Council while I was pregnant. I have always wanted to be my...
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Building Brands and Helping Them Sell
Tell us about your business… Radiator is a creative communications agency dedicated to building brands and helping them sell in the fields of youth, style, fitness, sport and entertainment....
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“A ‘9-5’ was not fulfilling me”
Tell us about your business… Arlette Lee brings to the market place luxurious handcrafted pieces from all over the world. People who appreciate quality can see the work that...
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