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Annie Page

Having worked as a high level PA for different large and small companies I decided that I wanted to start my own company offering the skills I had to a wider range of people. The company took off and I realised…

Faye Page

I first went back to college in 2004 to retrain as a therapist. I started with Swedish massage and have carried on each year doing more courses to build the treatments I can provide and to keep up to date…

Kate Page

Having been an engineer and subsquently a Project Manager, all my career, I decided that after the birth of my son in 2005, I would give up work and look after him. I had on average a business idea every week.…

Marie Page

Marie set up Musicademy with guitarist Andy Chamberlain in 2003. She previously worked as a marketing consultant specialising in promoting small businesses and also in the voluntary/public sectors. Marie is a chartered marketer and continues to lecture in marketing and e-commerce…

Eve Palmer

I am currently going through process of registering as childminder hoping to start in January 09. I have 2 clients, possibly 3, already. I hope to build up to 6 clients, then take on an assistant full time. Early Years in Doncaster…

Jill Palmer

Jill Palmer is a lawyer, an HR Professional and a PRINCE 2 practitioner. After 8 years leading change in DaimlerChrysler UK , first as General Counsel then as HR Director and finally as Customer Operations Director, she left and set…

Louise Palmer

I have been a student of yoga since i was 11 (about 30 years now) and since then, i have done a great many things, but yoga has been a constant thread running through my life. I have now been…

Louise Palmer

I completed my BSc in Psychology with the Open University while working for six years in various psychological work settings. I then went on to complete my MSc in Occupational Psychology at London Metropolitan University and have been running People…

Marilyn Palmer

Marilyn is the senior partner in the practice and is supported by Doug and Doreen. She holds a degree in business administration, is a Chartered Management Accountant and qualified Taxation Technician. Trained in industry, she progressed to the position of Finance Director,…

Maureen Palmer

My name is Maureen Palmer and I am the founder of Balibong. I ran my own slimming company for several years and also trained to be an Accountant. Balibong was created after a lovely trip to the island of Bali in…

Amanda Palumbo

I set up Blackbird Graphic Design two years ago, after eleven years in the City and West End as a graphic designer for Societe Generale Asset Management and Legg Mason (previously Johnson Fry). As the sole graphic designer at SG AM…

Caroline Parker

Ok so my sunday name is being used, but I prefer Cari. I am married, mum to two girls, and have been self employed for a number of years while the girls were young. Now they are starting school it…

Jaqui Parker

Jaqui Parker has over 25 years experience of successfully managing and delivering change in the public sector and has led many national projects. She is an experienced programme director and team leader and has developed a sucessful reputation for delivering…

Kate Parker

Hello there and thanks for visiting my profile. I'm Kate Parker, mum to Devon, aged 3. Most of my working life has been focused on admin, secretarial and PA roles in various industries. I also had a short spell as…

Lynne Parker

Producing comedy is Lynneís dream job, combining her interest in the entertainment and charity worlds with her extensive experience as a marketer. Lynne originally trained as a journalist and spent the first years of her career writing for consumer and trade…

Nicki Parker

I am passionate about challenging myself to overcome barriers - and involve others in that too! Sky diving, abseiling, firewalking and a gig-rowing corporate challenge (all for local charities) are examples of this. I love to show that you can…

Sue Parker

Hi! I'm still in the planning phase... I want to own a young women's fashion store, I know where I need it to be and I want to approach a company in Italy who offer franchises. I have joined EW…

Joyce Parkinson

I love my work and over the last few years I have made the transition from secretary to business owner and qualified Handwriting Analyst. HOW DID MY INTEREST BEGIN? My previous secretarial career provided me with the golden opportunity to work…

Sally Parkinson

My background is within the hospitality and events industry and photography was never considered as a possible career. However photography has always been a hobby of mine and I have always dreamed of setting up a portrait studio. Two years ago…

Wendy Parnell

I was a senior social worker for many years, before taking early retirement and becoming a part-time registrar with the Local Authority. I register births, deaths and marriages. I have married many, many people in the past and love the…

Emma Parnell-Cook

I studied Hypnotherapy and NLP at the East Anglian Institute of Hypnotherapy and NLP, gaining my Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and Practitioner status in Neuro Linguistic Programming. During this time, I also qualified as an Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner and later…

Alex Parr

I am the network leader of the West Suffolk branch of WIRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) and we hold monthly meetings on the last Tuesday of each month (except December) at Ravenwood Hall Hotel, Bury St Edmunds between 7.30pm until…

Caroline Parr

My name is Caroline Parr. I am forty eight years old. I have been married for nineteen years

Jenny Parry

Having first led a turn-around in the late 80's at the age of 23 Jenny has concentrated her efforts on finding effective ways to lead people through demanding change processes ever since. With a Masters degree in Management Learning, and extensive…

Nikki Parsler

Hello, my name is Nikki Parsler and Iíd like to explain why I chose to enter this business and what I get out of doing it - it's not all about the money! When I left school, I trained as a…

Jacqueline Partridge

I came into Holistic Therapies ten years ago when I was diagnosed with M.E. I ended up receiving Reiki, which absolutely turned me around, so I went on not only to practice but to teach it. From there, I gradually…

Joanne Partridge

I worked in the legal sector for 20 years. Being married to a farmer for the last 17 and becoming more and more involved with the farm I decided it was time to get more "hands on." Farming is in…

Shona Partridge

At last! A low cost way to get more clients. Learn the GET CLIENTS NOW! system in only 28 days! Hello, I'm Shona Partridge and I set up "Women Mean Business" to provide Coaching, and Training especially designed for self employed women. As…

Beckie Pascoe

I took the giant leap to become a freelance PA/Business Administrator, giving up a secure and interesting position, ultimately to have a job that was more adaptable to being a working mum but also to offer my skills and…

Ranna Patel

Ranna has a strong record of achievement as a Training Manager and Practitioner, as well as a Business Advisor, gained over the last twenty years. Ranna has worked with one of the largest travel organisations and has a reputable client…

Jocille Patterson

My background includes; improvement processes,performance management and budgetting within the public sector. I have also worked in sales and marketing in the private. I have retrained as a Life Coach and now use my skills to develop other people's potential.

Elaine Paul

I am currently a Bakery Manager at sainsburys and I am seriously considering starting my own business which is still in the early planning stage.

Rachel Paul

KEY SKILLS Facilitation of learning and professional development Mentoring/coaching of managers with Shell and Phillips Petroleum· Delivery of a range of leadership and management training programmes· Teacher trainer in post compulsory and adult education Research…

Tina Pawsey

I have been a counsellor for 9 years, working in private practice and for a voluntary counselling agency in Norwich. Last year I gained accreditation with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am also a qualified supervisor.

Lorraine Payne

I moved up from London five years ago with my husband and two daughters. We live in a village on the Norfolk Broads. We have one horse three sheep two hamsters and one cat! So its rather hectic most days. I…

Michelle Payne

Michelle Payne is heavily involved with the promotion of the arts in our region. The gallery has been set-up to allow choice for the purchaser and a retail outlet for those that wish to create and sell their works. "as…

Yvonne Peace

Yvonne went through a life changing experience, changing jobs from a MCIPS logistics support manager to running her own business and fulfilling her passion to become a sculptress. Inspired by the lovely shapes created by the branches and trees in Greece…

Jane Pearce

I am a teacher of a Ancient Yoga/meditation practice that is unique and new to the UK. I have personally received transmission from a enlightened Buddhist Master, this practice is being offered to the public for the first time in…

Samantha Pearce

Samantha Pearce has been with The Finishing Post since 2003 and became a Director and co-owner of the company in February 2007. She has an HND in Graphic Design with experience in the design industry spanning 16 years in various…

Nicole Pearson

Joined Gain in January 2012. A part qualified ACCA, she has worked extensively in small business finance environments. She freely admits to loving working with numbers and enjoys helping clients de-mystify their accounts. Moved to Cornwall from Cumbria last year and…

Sue Pearson

Sue Pearson has been a science commmunicator since 1990.During her successful communications career, Sue has written over 800 press releases and more than 200 articles for many different biotech and life science companies, providing her with a unique insight into…

Ann Peckham

I had got to the point where I realised that unless I did something differently I would always end up getting what I had always got! And what I had got was, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, an ever expanding waist,a…

Rachel Pedrithes

Rachel Pedrithes, Director of Ice Recruitment Ltd, grew up in a business environment. Her father was an extremely successful entrepreneur who ran a Frozen Cake business. Family business taught Rachel that to have anything you want you must work hard…

Christiane Pedros

Director and Founder of Quantum Leap Studios It was in 2009 that I felt the time had come to set out on my own entrepreneurial journey. The Quantum Leap Studios opened its doors in 2009 as a dedicated conscious media platform,…

Hilary Pegg

I trained as an actor/ teacher at Rose Bruford College and acted with the Mikron Theatre. I went on to teach English and Drama. I offer Speech Training and Public Speaking to individuals and businesses. I am also a qualified hypnotherapist…

Lynda Peggs

I am married with two children at Primary School, and made a decision a few years ago that I didn't want to work in the city again (in a previous life I was a facilities manager for a large solicitors). I…

Joanna Peios

In 2005 ethical entrepreneur, Joanna Peios, set up the editorial and design company, WORDetc, after realising that many businesses are not doing enough to promote their ethical or green credentials. As a journalist and creative copywriter, she specialises in writing on…

Sarah Pember

Ever since the age of 13 I wanted to be a Beauty Theraptist. After leaving school I took a 2 year Advance Modern Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy, quailifing at NVQ Level 2 & 3. During this time I found my…

Lorraine Penney

Lorraine Penney is a former graphic designer. She lives in Cambridge with her husband and two children (who have inspired the business!) Rebecca aged 4 and Eleanor aged 3.

Josa Pepper

Passionate about getting more trees planted on Planet Earth. Energised by the rapidly changing consciousness of humanity at this time. Love nature, yoga and breakfast!

Natalie Perillo

Natalie Perillo is head of a flourishing service business that provides a Telephone Reception service to companies all over the UK. Capitalising on a growing trend for companies to focus on their core strength and ?outsource? areas of their…

Samantha Perkin

I love accounts and tax and have always wanted to work in this area. I am currently studying more tax (ATT), I…

Clare Perkins

Clare trained at The College of Fashion and Clothing Technology in London from 1969 to 1972 achieving City and Guilds Part 1 and Part 2 Light Clothing and Manufacture and a Diploma in Fashion at the end of…

Justine Perry

Whilst employed by the Daily Mail General Trust for 17 years, I managed prestigious brands such as The Evening Standard; Metro London (Classified)and Loot plus many subsidiary websites and magazines. Seeking to redress my work/life balance and spend more time with…

Linda Perry

Description My name is Linda and I have set up my own business in aromatherapy complimentary products and services. I have always been interested in essential oils mainly from an aroma perspective using them in burners at home since I was young…

Louise Perry

Louise is an accomplished vocalist. On graduating from Laine Theatre Arts, she began her professional career in the musical theatre. Stints in pantomime and summer season were closely followed by numerous tours and musicals in Londonís West End. Theatre credits include:…

Zen Personal Care

Established in 2004, Zen Personal Care strives for excellence in the beauty and skincare sector, at reasonable price for everyone.

Claudia Pettifer

Originally I trained as a doctor, now I intend to launch a Fresh career! I have recently completed a years full time floristry course, and am now focussed on gaining experience and finance for my new venture.

Louise Peyton

Louise Peyton Registered Nurse/EFT Advanced Practitioner & Trainer/Reiki Master/Angelic Reiki Master. With over 25 years of nursing experience Louise has now consolidated her holistic approach to treating her clients with her professional and personal attributes which include her empathic, compassionate…

Helen Philippou

Helen's interests involve understanding the processes involved in blood clot formation and regulation. She has been researching this area for 10 years at Imperial College in London and at the University of Leeds for the last 8 years. Helen was awarded…

Simone Phillips

Simone is a Specialist Aromatherapist, Reflexologist, Massage Therapist and Iridologist. She also holds qualifications Dementia Care Mapping, Indian Head Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Holistic Facials and First aid. Simone has a special interest in working with people with Dementia using aromatherapy…

Denise Pick

Not yet trading - still setting up!

Rachel Picken

After starting out as a hack having worked as business and news reporter at the West Briton, based in the paper's Truro head office, Rachel moved to the 'dark side' in October 2006. She joined husband Mark at MPAD in October…

Margo Ladell Pigott

An arts management professional with degrees in Music and Arts Management and 20 yrs experience in organising arts projects - concerts, art exhibitions, commissions and arts festivals, including Edinburgh Festival, London's Barbican Centre and Hertfordshire's local authorities. Margo moved to…

Elizabeth Pimm

I have lived in Cambridge for many years, working first in the Radio Astronomy Department of the Cavendish Laboratories, helping to produce maps of the stars, and then in Vision Research in the Department of Experimental Psychology at Cambridge University. Not…

Ana Pindoria

Established in November 1999 Kip McGrath Eastern Ltd is run by the Managing Director Kamlesh Pindoria and his wife Ambika Pindoria. Kamlesh and Ambika Pindoria have been in the Kip McGrath tutoring business since 1995 when they opened their first…

Alice Pinion

Alice Pinion BSc (Honís) Adv'd DHyp MIAPH, IAYT is a Pure Hypnoanalyst Alice holds specialist clinics for anxiety related ailments, fears, phobias, depression and bad habits in at the Sudbury Hypnotherapy Clinic, Sudbury Suffolk, near the Essex border. www.alicepinion.com If you…

Alison Pinney

Alison Pinney is the Area Manager for Cambridgeshire Mums Business Club. This group holds monthly networking meetings and for 2011, shopping events, speed networkingn and Recruitment Fairs are planned. She recently organised Cambridge's first ever Business Mums Conference at the Moller Centre…

Victoria Pitcher

Designing and developing family orientated products. Still yet to invent that extra pair of hands...

Catriona Platten

I am a seasoned IT professional with more than 20 years of experience gained in a range of often challenging technical and management roles in large corporate organisations. Although initially trained in a mainframe background I have also built a knowledge…

Sally Plowright

Crikey...where to begin!! Born in Bristol, didn't particularly like school but LOVED work when I eventually finished college and got out there! Started out in secretarial and quickly moved into sales and marketing and eventually local government and regeneration of local communities…

Joanna Plumb

My family have been commercial growers for thirty five years, so I have a vast amount of expertise to call upon. I have studied the Royal Horticulture Society courses and started my own business about five years ago, when my youngest…

Gillian Plummer

Gillian's aim is to "enable people to develop life and career enhancing skills and to take full control of their personal and professional image". Her highly successful career in personal and professional development, academia and educational management, both nationally and…

Teresa Plummer

Hi, I am in my 40's, and have 4 children and a husband. I am passionate about my business and have been working in administration roles for many years. In the past I have been studying with the Open University, maths, science…

Sarah Pluves

Sarah is a holistic therapist, passionate about helping people to find health and healing the natural way. Sarah is Bowen Technique Practioner, registered with the Bowen Therapists European Register. She is also a qualified reflexologist and studied with the London School…

Jill Poet

I could go on for ever about my background and things I have done in the past! Suffice to say, my passion is to spread the word and encourage people to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing for…

Jill Poet

I have a varied background and have followed many paths over the years - too many years to count! For many years I worked in the leisure industry, project managing some interesting new businesses and having lots of fun! I then returned…

Kate Polak

I changed direction from film-making to kitchen design eight years ago. The desire to see my designs through soon led on to training in carpentry and joinery. I work with another female furniture maker on projects in and around Cambridge.

Michelle Poller

Having graduated from Manchester University in 1990 with a Biology degree, I entered Pharmaceutical Sales as a Hospital Sales Representative. I worked my way up through the sales team with a number of different roles, including both Regional and National…

Maria Pombo

BA Business Administration - Caracas Venezuela BA (Hons) Business Studies & Marketing - Metropolitan University - London

Suzy Pool

Suzy Pool was born in India into a life of poverty. Her parents were unable to take care of her and she was tragically orphaned at the age of 12. Her strong desire to survive these early traumas led her…

Roslyn Poole

Roslyn has a wide background of experience. Trained as a Registered General Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor, Aromatherapist, Counsellor, Infant Massage Instructor, She now works as a Hypnotherapist and NLP Life coach, EFT Practitioner and Lightning Process Practitioner.

Vanessa Pooley

My sculptures are cast locally in bronze and are sold through galleries and also privately. I am terribly lucky that I produce the sculptures I want to make and have an enthusiastic audience who buy them. I enjoy the business…

Monica Porter

I am passionate about developing people to reach their full potential, which started 23 years ago when I learned to meditate and it changed my life. It gives me a real buzz to see someone grow into the person they…

Alison Prangnell

Managing Director, Alison Prangnell founded the company with business partner and friend, Gemma Holmes in April 2008. Both friends are passionate about fashion but were frequently frustrated by the lack of offer on the High Street for busty ladies - ODYL…

Karen Preece

My interest and enthusiasm for homeopathy began when my youngest child was born and I have now completed professional training to enable me to practice Homeopathy. Whilst I have lots of experience in children and family health, I am passionate…

Cathy Prested

After 24 years working as a croupier and Inspector at a London, Mayfair casino, I decided to start my own business. Funky casinos is a young and vibrant company which excels in its field. Bringing all the high standards from Mayfair and…

Jeannette Preston

I am a mother of two beautiful girls and now am blessed with a gorgous granddaughter of 2. My darling husband supports my work in so many ways even though so busy with his Iso Standards business. I am a currently…

Liane Preston

Liane is the Managing Director of Grin from Within. She is passionate about working with individuals, teams and organisations to enable them to realise their potential and has 19 years of experience working for various blue chip companies. She also…

Helen Price

Artist providing portrait service to individuals for special life events - engagement, significant birthdays, weddings, retirement, achievements. Portrait can be commissioned and painted from photographs, then used as artwork for staionery related to the main event ie have a portrait done…

Jennifer Pritchard

I am a mother of two children who has been made redundant three times in as many years. After the last time I was determined not to have it happen again and decided the only way that was going to…

Lynne Pritchard

I worked as an HR manager in food manufacturing and bio tech industries before becoming freelance in 2000. I studied for the then IPM qualifications and became a full, corporate member in 1992 and was granted chartered status as FCIPD…

Diana Probert

I have been working in the field of complementary health, using holistic therapies for the past 12 years in various settings. My experience is varied, I have worked with the British Red Cross to offer therapeutic care in the hospital…

Pauline Prynne

photographs RETOUCHED by Prynne For more than a quater of a century I have worked as a dental hygienist, removing the ravages of time from teeth, compensating for bad luck, bad management and pure and simple vanity. As a…

Saira Puffett

I am a chartered surveyor and tax adviser and have specialised in property tax for over 10 years. I have worked with many organisations from blue chips to specialist property focused investors and developers. I have particular expertise in property processes…

Sara Pugh

Awarded silver in the Young Business Person of the Year category of the 2008 Cornwall Business Awards, Sara has been an elected member of the Institute of Typographic Designers (ISTD) since 2002. Sara, a graphic design graduate of Falmouth College and…

Elena Punskaya

Elena Punskaya, Founder and CTO. Elena holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Information Engineering from the University of Cambridge, UK, as well as M.Sci. in Engineering from Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia. Prior to co-founding Cronto, she was a Research…

Janice Purcell

On leaving school and college with 9 'O' Levels and various Business and Secretarial qualifications, I moved through various interesting positions within the computer, music and airline industries, gaining enormous experience in the day to day running of small businesses. Then…

Maureen Purchase

Maureen Purchase has been a generalist business adviser but with a retail specialism, since 1988 and was a Fellow and former Vice Chairman of the Institute of Business Advisers, latterly the Institute of Business Consulting. She is the author of 'Talking…

Caroline Putus

After a career in tourism marketing management, I have been helping people to get their lives back on track naturally since 1996. Iím a qualified and experienced homoeopath and NLP practitioner, with a Diploma in Homoeopathy, Certificates in Counselling Skills…

Lisa Pybus

I'm a mum of 2 children of my own and stepmum to a number of others varying in range. I've been running my own businesses since my children were very small, for the last 15 years I've run a Secretarial…

Deborah Pyner

Deborah has worked in PR and marketing in London and overseas for many years and has always been a passionate foodie. Her passion is healthy delicous food, she loves writing books and websites with Tina, and is very proud of…

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