Paula Ruane
Simone Mardell Virtual Business Support
Offering, small businesses, remote support with traditional PA tasks, social media management and WordPress website updates.
The Women In Business Big Show
An Inspirational Day Packed with Speakers, Workshops, Networking, Shopping & Pampering. To find out more about visiting and exhibiting visit the website or call Sian on 07951 168863 Exhibition Space …
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Visits Make It Your Business
On Friday Jan 17th we were absolutely delighted to welcome our Prime Minister Boris Johnson to our MIYB session in Uxbridge. He spoke inspiringly about the importance of growing our economy, of facilitating…Click here…
Showoff Communications
Showoff Communications is a Northampton based team of internal communications consultants, copywriters, editors, proof-readers, event planners and employee engagement specialists. Our passion lies in helping your business to move forward …
Nature’s Beauty Lounge
Hi ladies! My name is Johanne Edgington and I’m the founder of Nature’s Beauty Lounge. My mission is to provide all my clients with a treatment using cruelty free, vegan, …
White Label Hospitality
White Label Hospitality is one of the hospitality management companies that provide VIP hospitality packages for sports enthusiasts, elite corporates and families across the UK. Whether you are eyeing one …
Inspired Learning
A professional training and coaching consultancy offering development for businesses, teams and individuals that support people to be successful and achieve their goals. Our philosophy at Inspired Learning is to …
Four31 Digital
Four31 Digital is an award-winning digital marketing consultancy and training provider based in South Devon. We specialise in B2B ad B2C social media marketing, paid social and training across the …
My Interior Design School
YES YOU CAN! My Interior Design School – where design dreams come true. All the inspiration, all the information and all the individual support you need to become a …
Finance Director London Ltd
Finance Director London was founded to fill in the financial knowledge gap that so many start-ups and small businesses have. It offers part-time FD advice to companies that could benefit …
KIH Products T/A Single Mums Business Network
The primary objective of the SMBN is to help you gain exposure to your business. We concentrate on driving traffic to our members pages, so that you are seen. The secondary objective …
Sleepy Bunnies
Sleepy Bunnies will be offering 4 week courses in Baby Massage and 5 week courses in Baby Yoga for babies over 6 weeks old and their carers. Toddler Yoga classes …
Right OnBoard Ltd
Right OnBoard partners with clients to help prioritise and support their people that have survived organisational change. Our Restore programme gives companies real insights to get the best out of …
ITALY HEALTH RETREATS
We are the innovators of Health and Wellness tourism; we don’t imitate, we create. We don’t do “ tourism” we do “ Experiences” we don’t do “visits” we do “Living” …
Integrated Therapy Solutions
We are an award winning therapy and feeding team who specialise in providing innovative, inter-disciplinary treatment for children and young people (up to aged 25). Based in the Midlands, our …
Donna Stimson, Iamyourproperty
My first career was as a management consultant, implementing large scale organisational change. My second is renovating properties – where I orchestrate large scale change both indoors and outside. I …
Claire Harvey
Husse North Devon Pet Food
My name’s Tina Barbeary, I’m a Husse Pet Nutritionist. Husse offers Premium Quality Dog & Cat Food at an affordable price 100% Natural tailored to your pets requirements Free Nutritional …
Always Stylish
Personal Stylist & Fashion Designer Founder Of Always Stylish: Lisa O’Shaughnessy I am a personal stylist and fashion designer with 19 years of experience working one-on-one with a vast array …
The Holistic Workshop
Wellbeing and lifestyle programmes to support female entrepreneurs and professionals to thrive. Body fat, losing muscle mass, lack of energy, lack motivation, lack of focus, low body confidence and high …
Beverley Bunn Glass Art
At my Medway based studio, I design and create glass art for domestic and commercial settings, as well as giftware and collections for gallery exhibition. Fused glass is an …
I’m Worried About Mum
I’m Worried About Mum provides advice, information and support directly to families who are concerned about older parents or relatives. I help families navigate the very complex social care system …
Sobea Irfan
Make It Your Business Partners with the British Library
Make It Your Business Partners with the British Library to offer networking and events for female entrepreneurs. Click here…
One Stop Advocacy
Sally Hamilton originally trained and worked for Citizens Advice Bureau for two years before working for a Member of Parliament for four years as a Senior Caseworker. Sally’s greatest strength …
The Waffle Workshop
Freshly baked Belgian wafflesticks sweet and savoury for all events. Waffle pops to preorder, milkshakes,and smoothies.
Women Entrepreneurs Clinic
I am Nathalie Vanpoperinghe, an experienced business strategist, specialised in luxury retail, spa and wellness sectors. I am now dedicated to support women with practical guidance on their business journey. …
More Curricular
More Curricular With a background in teaching/lecturing and love of educational research, Yvette was inspired to create More Curricular with her friend and former colleague, Andrew. More Curricular believe in the …
BusinessXchange
We sell businesses, working with Buyers & Sellers within the Hospitality Sector and Professional Services. Based on the English Riviera, BusinessXchange covers Devon and the South West. We are privileged …
Milan Pearl Boutique
Milan Pearl Boutique is an online baby and child style haven for little people, from Newborn to 12 Years. Milan Pearl Boutique started in 2014 because of my passion for …
Juliette Lee
MEMORIES IN SILK LTD
Memories in Silk Ltd uses quality silk material that look incredibly like fresh flowers in fact you will find it hard to tell the difference between the two. Silk flowers …
Rude Goose Design
I’m Zoë Shuttleworth, an experienced website designer. I established Rude Goose Design in 2005, with an education in design, and a fascination for technology and digital marketing. This ability to …
Virginia Crosbie
Claire Harvey Leadership
Claire established her first business over 30 years ago, and over the years has experienced just about every issue a growing or established business can face, both from within the …
L1 Transformation Ltd
I’m Linda LaBrooy and I’m a learning and development specialist and professional coach. Having had 25 years of corporate learning and development experience, 18 months ago I decided to …
Mint Presentation Design Ltd
Mint Presentation Design is a presentation design agency creating bespoke, rich videographic content supported by online video promotion for shop-facing businesses. We pride ourselves on being unique by delivering creative …
Kathryn Fell Photography
Professional Photographer, capturing Lifestyle family portraits, Weddings, Newborns, Events, Food, Lifestyle and Personal branding for websites.
Sue France Creative Connecting in Cheshire
Networking events for business women of all ages including those who have retired and still want to attend stimulating events in fabulous venues around Cheshire. Sue specialises in connecting the …
Bijou Recruitment
I have been running Bijou for 5 years, working with a variety of clients in the fashion/retail/homeware/design sectors and finding them superb staff. My clients range from huge global brands …
The RedCat Partnership
No8 Thorpe Road, is a fabulous OfficeSpace opposite the Railway Station in Norwich. Providing 5 exceptional meeting rooms, with a high specification finish; they feature natural light, interactive smart boards, …
RST Web Design & SEO
We offer Website design, WordPress development and specialising in SEO. Helping serviced based companies take control of their business online and stand out so they leave their competition behind.
Angie Taffs Consultant
Supporting women in starting and growing a successful home business. From online membership and courses to personal one to one support. I can help you with: Turning a hobby into …
Prime Minister Theresa May joins Make It Your Business in Maidenhead
The Prime Minister, Theresa May MP joined Make It Your Business for their first event in Maidenhead. Click here…
Carol Mann
Alison at Home
Alison at Home is a furniture and homeware company founded by home guru Alison Cork, a trusted homes and interiors expert, with an unfailing eye for quality and value. Alison …
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Local Champion 1
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Jan Flawn
Caroline Hughes
Sorrell Marlow-Eastwood
Chairwoman of a local Private Garden that puts on regular events and shows to fund itself.Read more…
Future Insight Analytics
I am a Google Analytics and Measurement Consultant as well as a Google Digital Garage Coach. a Mentor and a busy parent. I make tech sound simple.
Gillian Keegan MP
Name: Gillian Keegan MP Biography: Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, Gillian held a number of senior executive positions in the Technology, Banking and Automotive sectors. Gillian was Executive Vice …
Lord Leigh of Hurley
Name: Lord Leigh of Hurley Biography: Lord Leigh graduated in Economics from Southampton University, and subsequently joined Deloitte Haskins & Sells where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He transferred …
Craig Tracey MP
Name: Craig Tracey MP Biography: Craig Tracey is the MP for North Warwickshire and Bedfordshire, first elected in 2015. Craig’s background in business started in insurance brokerage, where he ran …
Leigh-Ann Newburn
Jagrati Bhatia
Liz Felix
Name: Liz Felix Business Founded: Liz Felix Millinery Bio:
Neomi Bennett
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Make It Your Business holds first Cumbria event
Make It Your Business will be holding its first Cumbria event this September! Click here…
Rebecca Watson
Louise Pasterfield
Lisa Bousted
Kathryn Fell
Chloe Leibowitz
Tiffany Wise
Leigh-Anne Porter
Louise Turton
Alison Reason
Sarah Daniels
Carla Watkins
Clare Findlay
Natalie Haswell
Paola Diana
Trudi Spratt
Karrianne Marking
Marcela Almond
Angie Taffs
Leane Bramhall
Donna Barnes
Nicky Larkin
Elizabeth Orridge
Emma Elston
Rachel Ray
Sharon Amesu
Selma Day
Naomi Heaton
Natasha Hirst
Nicola Hurst
Geeta Sidhu-Robb
Wendy Powell
Make It Your Business holds first Welsh seminar
We were so excited to hold our first Make It Your Business event in Cardiff last week! Joining us at Tramshed Tech were a panel of fantastically inspiring entrepreneurs from the fields of retail, design, food and lifestyle. Click here…
Tanya Lynch
Virginia Stagni
Jennifer Ison
Dayo Akinrinade
We Are The City interviews MIYB Founder, Alison Cork
‘We Are The City’ recently interviewed our Founder, Alison Cork about her entrepreneurial journey and why she started Make It Your Business. To read the full interview and be inspired Click here…
In conversation with… Alison Benney
With MIYB coming to Torquay next month, we caught up with one of our speakers, Alison Benney, Director of enlightenHR to get a glimpse into her business story so far and what she will be discussing at the event…
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In conversation with… Dayo Akinrinade
With just one day to go until Make It Your Business returns to London to discuss the all-important question, “When should you leave the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship?” we caught up with our fourth and final panellist, Dayo Akinrinade, for a quick fire insight into what she will be discussing on the panel this Friday…Read more…
In conversation with… Sophie Pycroft
With MIYB coming to Wales next month, we caught up with one of our speakers, Sophie Pycroft, otherwise known as the ‘Chief Mermaid’ of Spectrum Collections to find out what inspired her and her sister Hannah to launch ‘the world’s most Instagramable make-up brushes’ and what she’s most looking forward to about speaking at the event in Cardiff in April… Read more…
In conversation with… Jennifer Ison
With Make It Your Business coming to London at the end of this week to discuss the all-important question, “When should you leave the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship?” we caught up with one of our esteemed panellists, Jennifer Ison, for a quick fire insight into what she will be discussing on the panel this Friday…Read more…
In conversation with… Virginia Stagni
With ‘Make It Your Business’ coming to London at the end of this week to discuss the all-important question, “When should you leave the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship?” we caught up with the one panellist who is currently juggling her start-up with her corporate career, Virginia Stagni – for a quick fire insight into what she will be discussing on the panel this Friday…
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In conversation with… Jacqui Shaw
With MIYB coming to Torquay next month, we caught up with one of our speakers, Jacqui Shaw, Senior Partner and Director of Coralline Health Limited to find out the story behind her business so far and what she will be discussing, along with her business partner Pauline Neal, at the event… Read more…
Essential Bodyworkx
At Essential Bodyworkx we provide Massage, Nails and Spa Therapies. I have 17 yrs experience in Holistic Therapies and I love the joy my therapies bring to my clients.
Alison Benney
Sarah Barrett
MIYB Founder Alison Cork on The Women in Business Radio Show
Alison recently appeared on The Women in Business Radio Show to discuss her business journey and Make It Your Business. Click here…
Catherine Gladwyn
In conversation with…Gail Laser
After applying for a pot of money in 2012 from the Mayors Fund to spend on improvements to the local high street with a few other local residents, Gail Laser started the ‘Love Barnet’ Facebook group to encourage local businesses and the community to engage with each other. Read more…
In conversation with…Dr Mandy Kent
Having decided to make the all-important leap and launch her own dental practice once her children had grown up, Dr Mandy Kent knows a lot about the highs and lows of setting up a business.
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Paige Sinnott
Betina Skovbro
Newsletter 2
Dear Aspiring Entrepreneur, It’s all go here at MIYB. The new year has already seen us hold our first event, and on Jan 31st we launched our online advice forum with Mumsnet! But there’s much …
Working from Home – Financial Trading By Sylvia Marshall
Back in the 1990s it became possible for individuals to trade the financial markets for the first time. The development of the web and increasing popularity has led to reduced costs and the ability to trade online.
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Sarah Austin
Laura Miligan
Sue France
Heidi-Louise Griffiths
Alison Cork talks Make It Your Business in City AM
City AM recently featured Make It Your Business and its Founder, Alison Cork. Click here…
MIYB Founder on London Live
Alison recently appeared on London Live to discuss the launch of Make It Your Business on Mumsnet. Click here…
Mandy Kent
Gail Laser
A Spotlight On Alice Wingfield-Digby
Talking all things country-inspired and launching a successful business from your kitchen table, to the complexities of recruiting and leading a team when you have only ever been in junior roles previously (plus relationship changes en route, juggling motherhood and the unglamorous reality of retail that rarely gets seen); it’s safe to say there was alot to discuss with Alice Wingfield-Digby…
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Mentoring 101
Once you have worked your way to a profitable business it’s very easy to maybe sit back, relax and enjoy your life. Maybe if no-one gave you a helping hand in life, it’s easy to think that people should learn the hard way, or on their own. But if you’re a female founder, I strongly encourage you to spend time researching mentorship programs, so you can spread your knowledge and help other women up the ladder. Read more…
Jacqueline Harvey
A Spotlight on Ada Yi Zhao
Tabitha Goldstaub
Laura Dunn
Celia Francis
Laura Adrianna Romanin
Alison Cork Q&A
A Summary: The Budget and Industrial Strategy
June Kelly
Phoebe Gormley
3 Reasons Entrepreneurship Is the Best Career Path for Women
Jane Austen is now emblazoned on Britain’s £10 note. Back in Austen’s day, women were entirely reliant on their fathers, brothers and husbands. Luckily, times have moved on and it would appear that women have shaken off the patriarchal shackles of the 19th century. But we still hear of the gender pay gap issues and sexism in the workplace. Read more…
The Story of Elizabeth Arden
20 years after she set up her first salon on Fifth Avenue (which had a red door, which can be seen on her products today), she owned 150 upscale salons across the United States and Europe. At this time, her 1000 luxury products spanned 22 countries and at her prime, she was one of the wealthiest women in the world. Read more…
Debbie Moore
Sonia Brown MBE
Katrina
Hillary
Alice
Ada Zhao
Jay Bhayani
Helen Thomas
Jill White
Lisa Tse
Sophie Maxwell
Sylvia Marshall
How To Start A Business With No Money
Lack of money to fund a new business, can often feel like a hurdle too high to overcome, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone and very few entrepreneurs have had the good fortune to start out with a pot of gold or a generous benefactor, but this has not stopped them from following their entrepreneurial dreams and it shouldn’t deter you either. Read more…
Welcome to Make It Your Business
It seemed appropriate that in our first blog, we should set out our stall. So who are ‘we’ and what are we trying to achieve? Well, we are a group of female entrepreneurs who want to help other women fulfill their dream of starting their own business. Read more…
How I Became An Entrepreneur – Alison Cork’s Story
How I Became an Entrepreneur – Alison Cork’s Story
I can remember exactly the moment when I realised I might be an entrepreneur. I was five years old, and had discovered that I was able to sell to my classmates the shiny conkers gathered from my grandmother’s lawn. I felt the excitement and sense of achievement from concluding that small transaction, and it stuck with me.
Fiona Grayson
Sophie Jarvis
Bella Trang Ngo
