Women making a difference

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

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Melissa Fairhurst

Having studied languages and lived in some exotic places as a result (La Reunion, Bolivia and Greece to name a few), I fell into marketing within the fragrance industry. I then moved from the distributor side of things to retail and…

Rachel Farhi

Holistic Careers Counsellor and Adult Guidance professional with 20 years experience in the education and not-for-profit sectors, now delivering private sessions for people seeking a change of direction. Women returners especially welcome and understood!Please see my website www.cv-dr.co.uk for more…

Jacqueline Farnworth

As a fully qualified teacher of Speech for many years and as a result of being invited to speak on Radio Norfolk I decided to launch The Norwich Voice Coaching Academy to give people the opportunity of Improving their Accent…

Catherine Farrant

Has been working with accounting software for many years and after being made redundant twice, set up RealWorld Resources in 2002. I have worked with clients in a variety of spectrums, from Charities to Retail, and Manufacturing.

Philippa Farrant

My business will be to disseminate some of the learning resources - hardware and software, lo-tech and hi-tech - that I have created during my teaching of English in State schools. My specialist area is in helping all ability and age…

Alison Farrow

Took a while to find my "niche" initially trained as a Veterinary Nurse, sold Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, single handedly ran pubs and restaurants for 7 years before stumbling into recruitment! Became very disillusioned with "High Street" recruitment and the ethos that you…

Anne Farrow

Anne farrow Dip. THP HPD (N-SHAP) Licentiate member NGH HA I am a clinical Hypnotherapist registered with the Hypnotherapy Association (HA) and a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) the oldest and most establised in the world. My history…

Deborah Farrow

I have been working for a major finance company for the past 13 years, covering all aspects of asset finance as a Relationship Manager. Over the last few years, I have developed an increasing desire to start my own business, based…

Corin Faulkner

My name is Corin faulkner and I am the operation Manager at The Kitchen in Spalding and I would like to introduce our restaurant to you as a great meeting place just off the A16. We opened last July and are…

Clare Fazackerley

I have been writing since I was young and produced mini-novels for school friends. After university, where I developed a skill for business reports and research, I started to write advertisements and copy for a number of marketing tools such…

Viorica Feher

Address: 67 High Street Flat A Arlesey Bedfordshire SG15 6SW Tel: 01462 834319 Mobile: 07854438012 E mail: viofeher@gmail.com or office@feherservices.com 2. Summary of skills and experience My key delivery areas are in: Database maintenance Data analysis Internet research Report production Project…

Gill Fennings-Monkman

An accredited counsellor and lecturer with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and an associate and supervisor for the National Centre for Eating Disorders. Gill is a Certified Trainer of Neuro-linguistic Programming and a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor with many years…

Joanne Fentiman

Living in Hertfordshire and married with 2 children. Love socialising and sports such as aerobics/pilates and horse-riding.

Patsy Ferguson

Hi everyone. It is wonderful to belong to a group of empowering women! I am hoping to be inspired, learn, encouraged to reach for the stars! A little about me. I have wanted my own business I would say for the…

Rosie Fernandez-Eagling

I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from the University of Hertfordshire in Psychodynamic and Person Centred Counselling which I completed in 2005. Since then I have had additional training as part of my Continuous Professional Development in Cognitive Behavioural…

Penny Ferry

Penny founded Everleigh Business Support in summer 2011. After relocating to Cornwall and leaving a hectic full time job, I was lucky to find a part time job as office manager for a small business, which I really enjoy. This allowed…

Sarah Fesco

I worked as an Event Manager for 5 years. Whilst doing so I gained many skills, organisational and marketing to name but a few. I have always excelled in communication and networking, and now run a thriving web design company with…

Jane Fiddian

Designer & curtain maker since 1975 and even though I am getting a little long in the tooth I get a real buzz from my work. I like cutting drapery, I like fabrics & textures, I like houses and, thankfully…

Jane Field

Jane has worked across the community, statutory, education and private sectors; both as an employee and since establishing Education and Development. Having a sociable and outgoing personality she communicates well with people at all levels and from all cultural backgrounds.…

Rachael Field

I am a mother with 2 children. I have recently given up my job in order to promote Tiger Tots and ope to build it up to a full time job when my youngest daughter, Amy, starts 3+

Tricia Field

Female Painters And Decorators was started up in 1994 as a decorating company. The business went from strength to strength, employing both men and women in the decorating trade, at this time the female trades women were just starting to…

Kristina Fields

I moved to UK in 1996 from Slovakia and lived in Brighton for 6 years decided to travel around Australia, Europe and Far East before settling down in Norwich. Established Slovakia Property and thinking of venturing into wine and spirits…

Catherine Fildes

I am a 21 year old student currently based in North Yorkshire but permanently located in Suffolk. I am in my penultimate year of study. Being a student I do not have the capital to inject into this venture but…

Annette Fillery-Travis

I am an experienced coach and educationalist with over twenty years experience in research. My first career was as a senior research leader in the physical sciences. My passion for professional development prevailed and after a Master in Professional Development…

Karen Finch RHAD FSHAA FRSA

Karen Finch has been within the hearing aid profession since 1993, having worked within the NHS. She embarked on her audiological career originally joining as practice manager for an independent hearing centre. She is the past president and a fellow of…

Nadia Finer

One word sums up Nadia Finer, co-founder of online support networking and female communicative group There's More to Life Than Shoes ideas. She is a self-confessed ideas person and loves the buzz that comes from developing an idea into something tangible…

Kiri Firminger

My name is Kiri Firminger and I am a 21 year old íPainter and Decorator.í I have been working towards a qualification in this field for almost three years and am now fully qualified up to an NVQ Level2! I…

Sian Fish

I'm a 30-something mother of 2 who has decided that I don't want to go back to an office, so have started my own business making chocolates and chocolate coated items for sale.

Lucy Fisher

I've been working as a writer, sub editor, copy editor and researcher for over 20 years and have recently been made redundant.

Layla Fitzwilliam Hall

I first came up with the idea for Petits Choux when my son was a baby and I was working full time. As a passionate cook, I threw myself into making all my own baby food. Juggling full time work…

Helen Flack

It's amazing where a degree in archaeology can take you and I have ended up as a training consultant with nearly twenty years experience consulting with FTSE100 clients as well as SMEís, working all over the UK and also in…

Margaret Fleming

Margaret Fleming is the leading consultant of the Image Practice. She has covered all key aspects of business, training and image consultancy - both as client and as a facilitator - in a career spanning 25 years. Prior experience in…

Nikki Fletcher

Floatation has been open just over a year now and is a bit of a departure from my "other" working life as owner of a busy motor spares business in Brentwood for the past 25 years. But setting up Floatation rather…

Shelley Fletcher

Prior to setting up Firegrass Communications Shelley Fletcher worked in PR and marketing roles, both in-house and agency, managing campaigns and projects on a local, regional, national and international level. Shelley has worked for VisitCornwall and Devon & Cornwall Overseas…

Jean Flower

Jean Flower is the director of Tri-Business and she's a woman on a mission! She's had a career that has encompassed high flying city finance, running her own consultancy, working for local government and it's all brought her to this…

Judith Flowerday

An Introduction To Coaching Whether coaching is offered to you as an individual or to your organisation, at the heart of it will always be a totally confidential relationship between you and your coach. Dare To Fly coaches are friendly,…

Bonny Flowers

There are many different types of counselling and psychotherapy based on different theories of human personality development. I trained as an integrative counsellor and incorporate cognitive behavioural and solution focused techniques into my approach. I believe that each individual is unique…

Sophie Flux

My working passion is scienctific fact and animal welfare. I started Animal Aiders in 2006 to combine the two, as I strongly feel that there is a lack of communication between animal owners and current scientific research into wound management…

Sharon Fontaine

I am 44 years old. a single mother with two beautiful teenage children. I was a civil servant for 12 years working for the Department of Health. In my role at the Department I was a project/finance manager for the Opportunities…

Caroline Ford

I have been a specialist consultant in sales and leadership development for over 15 years. The majority of my experience has been within the financial services industry. However, I did spend 4 years consulting across multiple industries from 2003-7. I am a…

Gemma Ford

Gemma founded Love Yoga Cornwall in 2009 when she moved to Newquay from London after spending time training with the Sivananda Yoga Organisation in India. She said: "The training and the experience of India was incredible and life changing and as…

Julie Ford

The company was formed by Julie Ford who has been involved in Property Management for over 11 years. Having started in property management as a trainee, Julie continued her career and development in Property management, progressing to senior property manager…

Jacqueline Fordham

Jacqueline Fordham BSc.(Hons) Phyto Cert.E.C.B.S graduated from the prestigious University of Westminster in London with an honors degree in Phytotherapy (Herbal Medicine) and was accepted as a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists in 2004. Jacqueline has a vast…

Mary Forrest-Hill

Mary draws on a wealth of practical experience over 20 years in organisational contexts from FTSE 100 corporates to small creative partnerships. Her career has included a variety of operational and consulting roles across manufacturing, sales, retailing, finance and purchasing…

Belinda Foster

My name is belinda Foster and I am a life coach living in Ipswich, suffolk.I have worked in the health service for the last twenty years and felt i would like to approach helping people in a more rounded way.I…

Jane Foster

I have spent 12 years working in the voluntary sector as Head of Fundraising and several years as a Charity Trustee now running a recruitment agency and looking to network with buisnesses in the Derbyshire area

Pat Fox

- Originally trained as a Fashion Designer, securing a B.A. Hons Degree from Central St Martins over 20 years ago - Had a very successful career with a variety of companies, including Boots and Potter & Moore, managing the product…

Lee-Anne Francis

Lee-Anne Francis established Crystal Clear Training in early 2004, with the goal to inspire and enable people to achieve the best that they can be! Lee-Anne shows a genuine interest in encouraging personal growth, and connects with people on many levels,…

Tracey Frankish

Tracey is delighted with her appointment as Commercial Manager at Heartlands and to be part of this exciting, innovative site. Tracey has gained experience throughout her career working within a diverse range of industry. Tracey has travelled extensively with Formula 1…

Lynn Fraser

Iím a communication consultant who is not interested in the communication for it's own sake. Donít get me wrong. I love words. Iím as excited by a perfect turn of phrase or crystal clear structure as the next communicator. I…

Michelle Frazier

I have always had a passion for interesting fabrics and have been making clothing since i was 13 years old. I like to think that by recycling and reworking old clothing and fabrics into new pieces I am doing my…

Lori Fredrics

Lori Joachim Fredrics has worked in many capacities within the music and entertainment industry including as a performer,director, educator, artist manager, researcher and theatrical agent. Lori is, indeed, a rare breed among operatic soprano/mezzo-sopranos, as she is equally at home singing…

Linda Free

Education 2004ñ05 Basic Proofreading, The Publishing Training Centre, London. 1990ñ94 PhD Cognitive Psychology, University of Birmingham. 1989ñ90 MSc Intelligent Systems, University of Plymouth. 1986ñ89 BSc (Hons) 2:1 Computing and Informatics, University of Plymouth. 1981ñ83 GCE…

Judith Freeman

Judith Freeman BA Barch RIBA started freeman brear architects in 2000 in response to the difficulties she experienced in combining motherhood with the long-hours culture of the architectural profession. After qualifying in 1991, Judith worked for a variety of architectural…

Kathleen Freeman-Smith

Two sisters (and mothers of 7!) wanting to get ahead. Will complete bio later

Michelle French

A little bit about me: I am a mum to Ryan aged ten and recently married John my partner of 3 years. Having worked full time as an Event/Administration Manager for the past 12 years I felt it was time for…

Nina Fricker

I am a qualified Human Resources Professional with over ten years experience recruiting staff for a wide range of industries. I have also worked as a Recruitment Consultant and am a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. I…

Madeline Friday

Bagshowpiece.com founder, Madeline Friday, is former head of global production at Burberry and an experienced fashion buyer. Using her product expertise gained at Jaeger, Liberty, Marks and Spencer and her e commerce skills learnt at the largest online etailer eBags, Madeline…

Sylvan Frith

From a very early age Sylvan Brown has been fascinated by fragrance- spending a rather alarming amount of time smelling all of the Yankee Candle wax tablets in Trelawny Garden Centre, Cornwall, or wherever she could find them, and annoying…

Karen Froud-Murray

Karen has 24 years in a sales and training background working for large multi national veterinary pharmaceutical blue chip companies. Vital spark has been in business 4 years in September 2008 and has helped a wealth of people including accoutants, patent…

samantha fry

Samantha is a married mother of 3 wonderful children (2 girls & a Boy) and a recent grandmother to a beautiful grandson . Her background has always been in recruitment, training and sales, she had been working in property recruitment so…

Corinne Frydman

Director of webwide translations ltd. Main lines: 1992-2005 Freelance IT translator 1989-1992 Inhouse translator for a Software Editor Translation Studies in Germersheim, Gutenberg University of Mayence, Germany. German Language and Culture at Paris IV, La Sorbonne, Paris, France. Born in Maisons-Laffitte, France. Although…

Melanie Fryer

I spent 20 years working in investment management in The City, and felt at first hand what stress can do to your body. Someone suggested I see a Nutritional Therapist. And that, as they say, is history. I discovered a career…

Catherine Fuller

Catherine Fuller, has many years experience designing lingerie, eveningwear, bridalwear and plus size fashion. Her clients have included Victoria's Secret, Sak's Fith Avenue, Macy's and Nieman Marcus ( in the US)Harrods, Selfridges and Fenwick in the UK. Catherine trained at London…

Lisa Fuller

DOTT Cornwall (Design of the Time) Living Well Project - Design Researcher - October 2009 - January 2010 Initially the project was to discover if there was a requirement in Cornwall for a Sustainable Living Centre, a place where sustainable building…

Sarah Fuller

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Jo Fuller-Gray

My company recycles and resells industrial quality carpet tiles. This year we have recycled over 250 tons which would have ended up in a landfill site. I started my company in the confines of my single garage over four years…

Andree Funnell

Andree has 25 years experience in Human Resources and Training/Development and has worked with staff and managers at all levels within blue chip global companies, private sector and the voluntary sector organisations. For the past six years she has been…

Emma Furness

I am a mum of two children. I was a dreadful cook (really really bad!) and my eldest started to suffer because of this. I had to do something about it and began working hard at trying new things and…

Joanne Fyfe

Jo became involved in the driver training industry at the end of 2002 having spent 15 years in broadcast television facilities specialising in major sporting events such as the Olympics, Football, Rugby and Cricket World Cups, US Open, Formula One,…

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