Women making a difference

Each of us has different motivations for being in business, different worries, different stories.

But one thing is for sure, each of us can be an inspiration to others, and share our experiences too. So we really encourage all our women members to contribute something of themselves on their business profiles.

Show

New

Browsing: A

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 Somersham, Cambridgeshire and…

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…

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…

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…

Jacqueline Adewunmi

My name is Jacqueline Adewunmi. I am a qualified Barrister specialising in Commercial Law. My employment experience spans from working in a foriegn diplomatic mission to private and public sectors. This unique experience has enabled me to develop strong interpersonal communication skills…

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…

Susan Ainslie

I am starting up a new home services company that will encompass domestic cleaning, laundering, sitting services, deliveries, and other concierge and errand services. I was inspired to start the business after myself and my partner spent a year working full…

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…

Jayne Alexander

I first trained as an electronic engineer where I was, curiously, also secretary of the University's Psychology Society. After that, I worked as a systems programmer and then I soon found my way into marketing, sales, support, training and general management…

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…

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…

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

Geertje Anderson

- I have the ability, the imagination and the knowledge to see beyond what exists, and a passion for design at any level. I love photography and never travel without my camera, so that I can record 'moments in…

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…

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…

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

A former senior manager in local government, Sally, 48, now works mainly freelance in the Health and Social Care sector. She provides training, consultancy and interim management as well as service reviews and strategy development. Sally specialises in Carers (family &…

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…

Rhea Anthony

Former osCommerce team member with great knowledge of open source shopping carts and here to help if you have any hosting queries.

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…

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. Kateís passion focuses around achieving…

Women making a difference

Browsing: A

Linking to Enterprising Women

Searching for a supplier?

CompeteFor - access to 2012 opportunities