The first few years can be the toughest in business with over 15,000 businesses closing every year in the UK. Hear from three women entrepreneurs who have survived the early years and are well on the journey to growing their businesses. Each has a fascinating story to tell, from the challenge of finding funding to the search for great staff – and you will be able to fast track your own learning by listening to their experiences of starting up and running a business. [HTML_REMOVED]
Segais Hair and Beauty
Segais Hair and Beauty which incorporates hair design, beauty spa, training academy and hair beauty products is now in its 9th year of trading and is run by partners, Charlotte Falkenau, Wayne Paul, Darren Fisher, and Andre Wasserman. Charlotte juggles the management of their five salons in Marlborough, Faringdon, Wantage, Didcot and Newbury along with being a mum to four children. [HTML_REMOVED]
Blue Click Public Relations
Blue Click Public Relations is an established technical PR agency offering affordable Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) public relations. They have proven experience in information technology (IT), soft skills, training, healthcare, recruitment, design and print. Rhona Jack has a degree in International Marketing with Spanish and has worked with the Mexican government, The Economist Newspaper, Bible Society, HASBRO, WHSmith and QA Training in a variety of marketing, PR, design and print-buying roles.
Simply Icons
SimplyIcons is a printing and embroidery business that provides schools and clubs with a free direct to parent online shop and 0800 sales line. Parents can order school uniforms, sports kit and fundraising items to support their school or charity and have them delivered to their door. With no minimum order, no stock to manage and free delivery, the service offers a win win solution for both schools and parents. The company was set up in 2005 by Paula Stockton, initially to raise more money for local schools PTAs.
The Mission Possible Network
The Mission Possible networking group at the University of Bath in Swindon helps you build relationships with other like-minded business women, in a friendly and supportive environment. We strive to ensure you leave the meetings with a greater level of enthusiasm, enhanced knowledge and new business contacts. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through gaining the Prowess Flagship Award for best practice in businesswomen’s networks in 2006. [HTML_REMOVED]
The Format
Generally the first and last ½ hour of each meeting is normally devoted to informal conversation and facilitated introductions. It’s useful to bring business cards, any promotional materials about your business and lots of enthusiasm for your business.
Childcare
Creche can be arranged by contacting Swindon Childcarers on 01793 328849.
This event is supported by Business Link
