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.
Catherine Jackson graduated with a BA Hons in Leisure Management and started her training career as a Fitness Instructor and Group Exercise Instructor. She then went on to work in Sales and Marketing within the Leisure Industry and enjoyed many…
As a drama graduate I was very confused as to what I wanted to do with my life. I slowly realised that in the 'real life' I would need to get a 'proper' job. Therefore I started a career in…
I am an Associate Member of the Institute of Business Consulting with sixteen years experience as professional business development adviser, working in a variety of roles across various market sectors. I have strong strategic, planning and project management skills. I am…
I set up the MiniMonsters Creepy Crawly Roadshow in 2004 having struggled to find enjoyable and fullfilling graduate employment in this region. The roadshow allows me combine my skills as a lively (and occasionally daft) presenter as well as my…
Sophie Jackson became a freelance writer in 2003 and has sold various articles to a wide range of magazines. In 2005 her first non-fiction book, The Medieval Christmas, was published by Sutton Publishing and in 2006 Tempus Publishing published her book,…
I have always wanted to have my own business, but as a busy mother with 4 boys I did not think it was possible. I was introduced to PartyLite Candles through an enthusiastic consultant! I was so impressed with the product…
I am a single mum of 2 very active boys under 6, and find my Pampered Chef business fits in perfectly around them, as I work when I want to work and as often as I want to. My cooking shows…
Diana has been an independent practitioner for five years. She draws on over 20 years experience in the public and private sector in corporate communication, project management and organisational development. She has particular experience of making sense of new ventures…
I have trained and worked for four years in the fine art and graphic design sector. I have recently taken the leap and become self employed.
A little bit about me: I have been married for 10 years. I two children Toby 10 years old and Charlotte 7 years old. I also have two dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs. I am a hard worker…
When the opportunity to buy Paramount Personnel came along five years ago, my initial response was very negative – I had not worked on this side of recruitment before and I had just been made redundant from my comfortable job…
I have been a stay at home mom for the past 9 years with a desire to work at a job that I enjoy, generate an income and still be there for my two kids. I have a B.A. in Language…
Ceramic crafts - painting for all ages, treasured prints of babies foot/handprints.
As a Certified Microsoft Trainer, I used ACT! to run my training company, supplying MOD, The Bristish Council, Abbey National and many more companies with Microsoft training. We used ACT! to help run our business and around 12 years ago…
Hilary Jeanes is Director of PurpleLine Consulting. She is an experienced coach and facilitator with a background in leadership, people management and development. Her experience of working with leaders who want to tap into their own and others' strengths and potential…
Deborah grew up in Hadleigh, Essex and went to University in London, where she achieved a BA(Hons) Drama; MA Drama and Postgraduate Certificate in Journalism. After leaving University in 1984, she worked for the Richmond and Twickenham Times series and…
I took voluntary redundancy in early 2001 and decided to start my own business. After lots of research, I realised there was a real need from local SMEs and self-employed professionals, for someone to take away some of the day…
I currently work as a part time lecturer at West Suffolk College but also run my own business as an Exercise Specialist. I am currently considering setting up my own website and running workshops, aiming to progress my self employed work…
Classy Rider Essentials is a business started by two ex-healthcare workers Karen Jervis and Lisa Scott. H Karen and Lisa moved from the the South Coast to Wisbech to open the store and provide the women of Cambridge and East Anglia…
I'm Jane Jewell and I have been in the first aid supplies industry for nearly a decade. I decided to go into business for myself after becoming dissatisfied with working for large organisations. Although it is very hard work and there are…
London trained Lawyer Regular speaker on hot topics and changes within employment law, Member of the Employment Lawyers Association. 98% success rate over many many years litigating in a vast range of matters both in the…
Jacqui Jobbins spent 10 years working in financial management before turning an amateur interest in gardening into a career in garden design. Her studies at Capel Manor College included courses in horticulture, garden design and garden history. After she completed…
As a Sales, Operations and Customer Service Manager and Director, I have worked in a variety of businesses in the UK and the USA. The experience I have gained has given me a great insight into regional similarities and differences…
Hello Iím Helen and I run Lifestyle Liaisons with my colleague Patricia OíMalley, I am also a trustee of 2be1. Iím currently completing a degree in Psychology and Criminology and I am an EFT Practicioner, NLP Practicitioner, and I am…
*Naomi John is the Creative Director and Managing Director of Sandstorm Boutique which is based in Bedfordshire. At the age of 18 she set up the online business. Sandstorm works with the top designers from around the world…
I have a background in book publishing over the years. Having worked in South Africa for three years and then at a London publishing house, I was based in Cambridge as Office Manager for the Sales and Marketing office of…
Fabricaholic!
Lynne Johnson has worked in the Education and Training sector for the past 20 years. Over the past 2 years D for Dog has developed into a Bid Writing and Materials Development company with particular emphasis regarding: Employability Health …
Zandra was born in Mombasa, Kenya in 1944 and was educated in a very strict boarding school in Nairobi, which was affectionatly known as "The Heiffer Boma". Growing up without benefit of TV, radio, books and magazines Zandra and her sister…
Heatherís early career was spent in contracting, business service development and project management where she led the development of business cases and tenders for key capital and service development projects for an NHS Trust. In leading the Private Finance Initiative…
Helen is a qualified Personal and Business Develeopment Coach who specialises in working with women, who want to achieve their business or career dreams. After an 18 year career with a blue chip retailer, where using her coaching and communication skills…
I completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Degree in Australia in 2002 and moved to the United Kingdom in 2005. I have worked in paediatrics for 6 years, three of which were for the NHS. I recently started working in…
I am a Celebrant and write and deliver non-religious wedding and baby naming ceremonies. My professional background is in research and training, which gave me a great foundation for writing and public speaking. In 2001 I started my own research…
Anne Jones holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry and has spent the last 12 years working as an information scientist/patent searcher in the scientific sectors. The last 6 years of which she has worked as a self employed patent searcher.…
I enjoy a challenge and helping other people in business. I decided to go it alone after 12 years working as a designer / developer for a range of small and large companies - I prefer to offer a wide range…
Mentoring and coaching have been a passion with me for the past 10 years. I believe that both individuals and businesses can benefit hugely when they meet difficult challenges by tapping into their own resourcefulness. Having developed great communication,…
I am a Diversity Consultant and a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).I have managed several projects which have changed the way public and voluntary sector organisation deliver their services to the public with regards to…
Genny Jones is a mother of two wonderful boys. Genny started her accounting career with the Tax office dealing with PAYE and personal tax. She then worked for a number of accountancy firms, increasing her knowledge and experience in bookkeeping, payroll,…
'Creative Design Innovation'– Original Designs printed on eco-friendly fabrics.
Hi Iím Helen Jones and the founder of Pelican Business Services. Offering our services in a 'virtual' way has some great advantages and one recent development - online networking -is just fantastic for our business. Not only for the opportunity to promote…
Having worked in window display and exhibition design since I left college, I decided about 10 years ago that my real interest was in Interiors and decided to re-train. I love colour and texture and consider myself very fortunate in…
Julie Jones is an accredited Life Coach. She has an extensive background in Nursing and Midifery reaching managerial level before leaving the NHS in 2005 to pursue her dream to become a coach. She is passionate about motivating and inspiring women…
I qualified with a diploma in Human Chiropractic in 2003 and since then have been working from a clinic in Sawbridgeworth.
I love travelling to different destinations and believe you canít beat the feeling of arriving in a new country, ready to explore! I joined Travel Counsellors in March 2005, and have not looked back since. Before Travel Counsellors, I spent 4…
I am an experienced and caring Health and Beauty Therapist on the Norfolk/ Suffolk border. I specialise in the art of Hydrotherm massage, where a Client may receive a full body massage, or back & shoulders, without the need for them…
Sometime the obvious can stare you in the face and you never see it. There I was wondering what to do with my time and looking at career options. I'd finished re-furbishing our eleventh home and was no longer needed night…
Coaching people to unlock their potential enabling them to achieve the results they deserve and realise their dreams. I offer telephone and face-to face coaching. I work with individuals to identify actions to take that will win challenges and overcome…
Ripping Yarns is my newly founded workshop. It re–tells the stories of furniture; Using re–claimed furniture and accessories I re-style them for todays period. I re–upholster furniture using traditional methods and decoupage using both fabric and paper on furniture and accessories creating…
After years of working in Administration, Childcare, Childrens Homes and Youth Offending Teams I decided after the birth of my 17 month old to take a complete change in direction. I didn't want to go back to work and put my…
I have worked in and with the Voluntary and Community Sector in Liverpool since graduation. For the past 6 years I have managed the volunteering project for the University of Liverpool, training students and matching them specifically to volunteering roles…
I purchased The Copier Warehouse Ltd in 2001 and was determined to ensure my business was conducted with a high ethical standard. There will be NO hidden charges, NO unethical sales practices, NO promoting what we want to sell rather than…
The Maxwell is me Shauna Jordan (Director) MCIPD. I have spent most of my career in the Human Resources field. I am commercially orientated, and will be thinking as much about your people, as the business benefit my solutions will…
I am 45 years of age with two children now both in banking. My husband is a director of Jays but runs the employment agency side of the business supplying drivers into the haulage industry. After leaving school I went into…
In 2007 I decided that it was time to walk my own path and do only what I loved doing. Goodthings is a result of that. Through my work as a guidance worker I encountered many people who were unhappy or…
I am a solicitor specialising in private client work (Wills/Probate)thinking about starting my own practice (again - last did this in 1980s in London) but also have a general interest in the rejuvenation of the rural scene. Am also still the…
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