Women making a difference
Each of us has different motivations for being in business: different worries, different stories, different ambitions.
But we can all be an inspiration to others, and share our knowledge and experience, too... so make sure that others are aware of your areas of expertise by fully completing your online profile.
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Rudina Abbas
After the completion of her MA in art history, Rudina started her career as a web designer in London, working for market-leading design agency Investis Ltd. Almost ten years later, she founded her own web studio based in Hailsham, East…
Lindsay Abbott
I have recently set up Health2Lifestyle, which has not only given me fantastic training and support and personal development, but I'm working with a team of happy, positive people, and I'm having a ball! Originally I graduated with a degree in…
Marilyn Abdulla
I am a qualified Biological Surveyor with many years experience of working with farmers and landowners. I can help with surveys, applications, advice, on-line filing etc. I specialise in Environmental Stewardship applications. I can help you through the entire process, from…
Kelly Abrahams
Having worked in the design and advertising industry for nearly 10 years I decided I could produce marketing material at a high standard for minimal cost due to very little overheads. With my background, experience and creativity I decided to…
Barbara Adams
Not artistically gifted in the slightest although I can make a fantastic mess. Acolyte Home & Gifts was born out of a love of shopping, finding unique things to give as presents and a desire to promote a first class level…
Juliet Adams
Hi Iím Juliet, a Learning & Development Professional with over 20 years experience of consulting, designing, training, evaluating and managing corporate learning and development. Over the years I have worked with many organisations including Balfour Beatty Rail Maintenance, Capita, Cambridge…
Maggie Adams
I am a single parent living in rural Lincolnshire, and I rejuvenate old furniture by painting it with birds, flowers, butterflies, ships, trees ... whatever fits the bill! Too often we throw things away, when all these unwanted items need is…
Stephanie Adams
Located in the East Hertfordshire and West Essex area, Stephanie has over eight years experience as a communications professional within the public, private and voluntary sectors. With well established project management, organisational and communications skills, she also has first hand knowledge…
Rebecca Adamson
12 years experience as a PA/EA in London, working for a variety of different companies at Senior Management and Director level. Companies included The British Council; UCL; Marshall Arts Concert Promoters; Barclays Group Property Services; Arrowcroft Ltd. Rebecca is highly IT…
Julie Adcock
I qualified as an RNMH (Nurse) over twenty years ago and have worked extensively within the fields of Autistic spectrum disorders and Lerarning difficulties.I am a qualified teacher (Cert Ed), and continue to regularly update my professional knowledge. I have worked…
Olu Adeaga
As far as I can recall, I never consciously embarked on a career in fashion. As is often the case in life, events take place which propel one towards a path that was not consciously chosen. I was trained as a…
Shewa Adeniji
Shewa Adeniji is the Director/CEO of Flourish International. She is a qualified barrister and hold a Masters Degree in Law from the university of Wesminster. She also holds an MBA from the University of East London and a Postgraduate Diploma…
Toyin Adeosun
Many of my friends wear Fashion Wigs and they look gorgeous. When i put a Wig or HairPieces on they always ask who my hair dresser was, and i get good complements. They are however suprised when l inventually tell them…
Jane Adkins
Managing Director Jane Adkins has over 25 years of experience working in PR and Journalism and has long-established relationships with both the UK and international media. She is a longstanding Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Starting her career…
Venessa Afonja
VA Property Consultants was set up in 2005 by Venessa Afonja; a venture born out of her sound business judgment and love for property, from its investment and development potential to finding a house and making it a 'home'. Her…
Eileen Aldous
Eileen Aldous is the backbone of By Design. Born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England she now lives on the coast at Felixstowe. After a three-year degree course in 3D Design at Suffolk College her work experience as an art director and production…
Emma Aldous
I am a graphic designer, digital artist and photoshop expert. From my studio by the beautiful Suffolk coast I produce top quality work to the tightest of deadlines. I have over twenty-years experience in print, design, advertising and publishing. With this wealth…
Janine Aldred
Hi, I'm 30 years old and a single parent with 2 children, my daughter is 12 and my son is 8. I've always wanted to do this profesion since I was a little girl due to circumstances it took me…
Sharon Aldridge
FREC BA (Hons) 2:1 Business Advisor for Princes Trust, supporting new business start ups. Have been involved in this since about 1992. 21 years Recruitment experience within various sectors at various levels. Passionate about Diversity. Event organisation including business fairs and training initiatives. Managed ESF…
Karina Aleksandrova
Christella Company Profile This company is going to offer a photography sessions for young children in the school age. The purpose is to capture your child while he/she is growing and to take photos of events that are memorable for you either…
Karen Alexander
Karen Alexander established Ma'at Investigations having been so fascinated by her own experiences in tracing her family tree. Karen completed the HS in Investigation with Antek Security Training in early 2007, and is currently at examination stage for her Diploma…
Zangmo Alexander
I am a fully qualified Coach, Teacher, Creativity Coach, Mindfulness Teacher and artist with a Masters Degree in Fine Art. I have run my own businesses for 28 years teaching art and coaching,as well as being a dancer, professional artist,…
Wilma Allan
Creating and keeping more money is only one part of living a richer life. I have a direct approach to my work and a maverick approach to life and an eye for a light-hearted approach. I make sure that my clients…
Phillipa Allden
I am midway into setting up a business in the personal care sector. My product is targeted at a currently unexploited area of the market and I will be selling from a very strong domain name
Caroline Allen
My Qualification to date are as follows RSA Level 1 - Word Processing Level 1, Business Admin ñ Level 1, Basic Numerical Skills. European Computer Driving Licence Practical Bookkeeping - Levels 1 & 2 …
Kellie Allen
I grew up on the Isle of man in a working class family and was lucky to be educated at Castle Rushen High School. I moved to leeds in 2002 to srudy politics and international development at the University of…
Lizzie Allen
Lizzie Allen, the Managing Director of ELA Marketing, has over five years industry experience and worked alongside household names such as Harrods, Apple, ICI, Wanadoo Broadband (Orange), Puzzler, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Business Link and Ixion. ELA Marketing has been built…
Lizzie Allen
Lizzie Allen currently runs the PR, Marketing, Events and Business Development for both DX Electrica ( www.dxelectrica.net) and Cavendish Engineers ( www.cavendishengineers.net) Lizzie used to run a marketing company full time called ELA Marketing, however, with the ecconomic climate was offered…
Lynette Allen
Lynette was winner of the ëHighly Commended Excellent Customer Serviceí award 2005, a finalist for ëBusiness Woman of the Yearí award 2005, by Colchester Business Awards and a finalist for ëYoung Entrepreneur of the Yearí Award 2006. She was also…
Rachel Allen
I am qualified chartered accountant. I trained with PwC in Norwich before venturing out into the world of manufacturing. Following a redundancy I started my own accounting practise which I have run alongside my 'day-job'. My 'day-job' now involves owning…
Stephanie Allen
Stephanie Allen is a highly respected and sought-after Management Development Facilitator. Over twenty years Stephanie has gained a wide range of senior management experience, particularly in the fields of Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Personal Development & Total Quality Management. She began her…
Susan Allen
Susan Allen Graphic Designer Creative Director I have over 20 years experience in graphic design, commencing with Graphicat, a design agency based in Hong Kong with a wide range of clients and design fields. After working for two and…
Tracy Allen
I am qualified Children's Fitness Instructor, am CRB checked and hold a First Aid certificate. I also work in a Primary School as a Learning Support Assistant so I am therefore use to working in the school environment and have experience…
Anita Alleyne
I'm originally from England and lived in California for thirty years. A major family change brought me to the Midlands in 2011. It's a privilege to be supporting clients as a Lifestyle Strategist, with more than 20 years experience in…
Alison Allinson
I studied and qualified in Fashion Design and my career has always been in this sector. I am a very creative person, who is consistently aware of commercialism and the importance of that. My main career was in the Menís tailoring…
Julie Alston
Julie Alston started Evergreen Office Supplies in 1986 in Colchester, Essex. Before Julie set up Evergreen she worked for 10 years in the same industry for wholesalers, selling office product throughout East Anglia. The company she was working for was sold to…
Ana Alves
Im considering open a restaurant with differents types of food, of different nationalities, like Portuguese, French, Spanish, Italian, Brasilian, etc. The managers of the restaurant are women only with a range of new ideias for a new business of this…
Mia Amass
I moved to Ipswich 5 years ago from London and started my alterations business at home then was offered a chance of a room in a shop in town at the start of the year which I jumped at and…
Vanessa Ambler
BA Hons Leicester University The Independent Newspaper 1990 - 1998 (Sales Manager) Reuters Cityscreen & Magazine 1998 - 2000 (Sales & Marketing Director) Inspector Home (Director) 2001 - present day
Helena g Anderson
MA History of Design (2002), Royal College of Art/ Victoria & Albert Museum BA Interior Design, London Baccalaureat (philosophy et lettres)- France Professional Photography, The Photography Institute, www.ThePhotographyInstitute.co.uk Nominated for KBB INDUSTRY DESIGN…
Holly Anderson
I am Holly Anderson and I live in Norwich. It was whilst doing temporary work that I saw, for sale, a website in a box kit from Mr Site. It said for just £35 I could have a professional site…
Lesley Anderson
I started off studying Mineral Surveying, and found myself working for 8 years at Anglian Water. I then moved to Fenland District Council as the Rural Appraisal and Monitoring officer. I then worked at the East of England Development Agency for a…
Lorna Anderson
Lorna's background is in mental health nursing. She worked at sister level in both community and wards settings. She has over 20 years experience in both NHS and private sector nursing. Since 2002, Lorna has been providing employment support, workshops, job…
Melanie Anderson
Company Director Helen Lowes was recently married, lives in the town of Leigh on Sea in Essex which she loves. Helen has worked in the recruitment industry approx 11 years dealing with commercial and driving recruitment. Working for both National organisations…
Anne Andresen
Anne is married with three grown up children, and two grandchildren she also has MS and previous to starting Housekeepers of Hitchin had not worked since 1976. Due to her health problems a job was not easy to find when…
Alison Andrews
I was born in the North East of England in 1986, and after suffering a troubled childhood, moved down to London to find myself. Whilst in London I lived and worked alongside my sister Samantha, she then proceeded to set up…
Sally Anfilogoff
Since 2002 I have pursued a freelance career as an experienced and enthusiastic trainer/facilitator presenter/coach mainly in the public and not for profit sector. I had many years experience working as a senior manager in local government and have…
Shania Ansari
Shania is the Managing Director of Primary School Stars Ltd. She is 27 years old and has worked in the education sector for over 5 years. Shania is a dynamic character, who has extreme passion towards helping primary school…
Emma Ansell
HPC Registered chiropodist with over 9 yrs experince
Lisa Ansell
Lisa has over 10 years specialist head hunting and recruitment experience, on a regional, national and international basis, running her own business and working within high quality companies.
Kate Anstee
Professional, flexible, friendly and confidential with more years of office management and PA experience than she cares to remember! Kate has lived just south of Cambridge for the past 24 years and during that time has worked for a range of…
Jayne Anthony
BSc (honours) Biochemistry ñ University College of North Wales 1990 Diploma in Garden Design ñ KLC School of Design, Chelsea Harbour 2005 I am passionate about gardens and have been ever since I can remember. I have always loved experimenting with…
Marion Anthony
Marion Anthony returned to Suffolk permanently after a 20 year period of travelling and working around the world. During that time, she made up her mind about what she expected from customer service and the tourism industry and with her…
Diane Archer
I have been practicing pilates regularly since 2009, attending classes with Amanda Carey. I have been amazed by the transformation in my body, my mood, and my energy levels. There was a time when I was really uncomfortable sitting on the…
Ekky Archibong
Ekky, the daughter of a Nigerian diplomat, was born in Tokyo, Japan and as a young child lived in Mali, Nigeria, Kenya and Iran. Ekky started acquired her primary education in various British schools and then spent her secondary life in…
Sarra Argyrou
Sarra obtained a masters degree in law before undertaking a training contract in the City and qualifying as a solicitor in 1998. She joined Gisby Harrison in August 2002 and became a Partner in our Residential Property team in January 2005.
Annie Armstrong
As for me.. Fed up of the big smoke and dreaming starting my own business for many years. I left my job last summer to free up my time to find the Beautiful British things that I dream of. I have…
Zara Armstrong
I am a mother of two young children Milly 5, and Finn 1. I was finding it increasingly difficult to find the style of clothes i liked (funky and practical) and so decided to open up my own store selling…
Jackie Arnold
Qualified and experienced trainer/coach working in the industry for over 10 years. Founding member of the UK International Coaching federation and on the board for three years. Dip Ed/ Dip Coach Supervisor Approved trainer for the ILM and CSA Associate coach for …
Marina Arnold
I am a mother of 2 children and an ex Childminder. I joined this business in order to bring in some extra money and work around my familiy's schedule. However, I discovered that I am sitting on a potential goldmine…
Sue Arnold
Trained in Conservation of Prints and Drawings, and with a degree in History of Modern Art and Design, I have begun a second career in Interior Design. WEETU business training has complimented my experience in Interior Design and enabled me to…
Ekaterina Artis
A young etrepreneur with great ideas and a sharp mind.
Elinor Ashby
Elinor has a range of experience working in Public Services, Education,(Teaching, Mainstream and Special) Local Government (Rehabilitation and Policy) and the NHS (Cancer Information) and in the private sector as an NVQ Assessor. In her personal and professional life she has…
Markella Ashby-Pickford
Having worked for a large blue chip company for 12 years I felt that there was more out there than just working for someone else. So when the opportunity arose I decided to start my own business. This way I…
Tara Ashe
Designer Tara formed Block in 2000 and its is now a successful lifestyle brand run by an enthusiastic team. Passion for colour is the inspiration behind every design, and Block aim's to bring colour to every part of its clients' lifestyles! A…
Claire Ashworth
I have lived in the beautiful countryside of Suffolk and Norfolk for over 30 years and during this time I studied Art & Design in East Anglia and restored many properties throughout the region; more recently I have started to…
Mary Aslett
With a background in the hotel and catering industry then 13 years experience as a lecturer and head of department in FE colleges, since 1999 Mary has been self employed, providing independent consultancy services to a wide range of organisations. Mary…
Sally Aspinall
I am the Director of The Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy Centre based in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. I started the centre as I have a daughter, Lucy, who has cerebral palsy. I travelled far and wide to find a treatment that I…
Kate Atkin
Kate Atkin is an inspirational speaker, training consultant and author with a wide variety of experience. She is supportive and motivating and has energy, drive, and passion, which show through in her work and everyday life. Kate's passion focuses around achieving…
Maree Atkinson
LIFE IS TOO SHORT - MAKE CHANGES BUT LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS TO SECURE YOUR GOALS For many years I worked in a senior management role in one of the largest companies in the UK. But like many people decided there is…
Lola Atobatele
CEO of TALFLFIE
Gillian Atterwill
I am the Director of Restart Resources Ltd which is a multi disciplinary service offering independent social workers for child and family cases. I qualified as a social worker from the University of Hertfordshire in 1989 and was employed as a…
Agnès Aubert
My name is Agnès (pronounced "Anyes"). I am a French national. I fell in love with Britain years ago and has been living in Cambridge, since 1997. I have a passion for people and languages. I love teaching all ages because,…
Agnès Aubert
Agnès is Small Spark's Director. She is a French native who fell in love with the UK over 10 years ago. A French teacher by trade, she came to IT from the user side. Unhappy with not finding training solutions…
Michelle Austin
Having spent my youth working overseas in the tourism sector as an overseas co-ordinator, with responsibility for the Canary Islands, and as a recruitment consultant in London and Plymouth, I am passionate about excellent customer service and training. All students…
Yvonne Autie
I started making jewellery in precious metals and registered my hallmark over 30 years ago when I wanted to learn how to make my wedding ring. Having been interested in textiles for a number of years I was greatly influenced by…
Lorraine Axon
The last six months have been eventful. I have finalised assignments and course work for completing my Life Coach Diploma course and already taking clients. I am facilitating people, and walking with them for a while, as they put steps in…
Odunayo Ayo-Ajala
A QUALIFIED TEACHER. B.A, PGCE, MSc.
Michele Ayres - van de Geest
Having always adored sewing, at the 'grand' age of fifty I decided to take the plunge and enrol at college to do a National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing. Many hours later, including so many late nights my husband, who…
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