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South Lakeland Physiotherapy
Polly was one of the three finalists in the Cumbria Business Woman of the Year Awards and it is no surprise to me. Sarah Dunning won the competition, but Polly definitely got my vote! Read Polly's full story »
Nicola Foster
Nicola is a real go-getter. Some might say that she has landed on her feet at a young age, but I say she has really worked hard for a well-earned success. She thinks big and strives to make big changes but her successes have been built on her passion for making things better for ordinary people. Read Nicola's full story »
Amethyst Training
Michelle initially worked for Bass Brewing Company where she did an 18 month graduate training programme. This gave her insight and experience into accounts, personnel, recruitment, training and retail. It gave her lots of skills that would later come in very useful and also an insight into what she didn’t want to do, namely working in a ‘retail outlet’. Read Michelle's full story »
Trinity EAP
Sheila and Amanda are both experienced business women with an impressive combined portfolio of qualifications and experience. Sheila runs the Ulverston Natural Health Centre in addition to practicing as a successful therapist and has a background as an art teacher. Amanda has a psychotherapy and counselling practice, is also a nutrition coach and was the export director at Colony Candles. Read Sheila's full story »
From Fame to Flame
Denis grew up in Blackpool and after time as a bingo caller, apprentice compositor and market gardener began his proper working life in the civil service in London’s Lincoln’s Inn Fields. However, this did not pay at all well so he did bar work to pay for essentials like food. Read Denis's full story »
David~FYP Photographer
David is new to Furness but hasn’t wasted any time settling in and meeting new people. He is a self-funded graduate having obtained a BSc in Drama and Music and now doing a complete Management Masters Degree. He is a graduate Project Manager at BAE and is just finishing his thesis before he treads the boards of the shipyard. Meanwhile, he has established himself as a brilliant photographer of FYP events~ see www.fotogenesis.co.uk. Read David's full story »
Making SMEs more Competent
Mike has had a very successful career that has taken him in diverse directions. His ability to see clearly what needs to be done and then getting on with it has resulted in promotion in the various companies and sectors that he has worked in. Read Mike's full story »
Sole of the Party
Linzi Rowe is one of those characters who, once met is never forgotten. In posh circles she would be called eccentric, but I say she is mad as a hatter. From the moment I walked in to her office, a beautiful building in the centre of Barrow Park, until I left, her infectious laughter resounded throughout the building. Read Linzi's full story »
Passion, Knowledge and Value
Nick has a background in management and marketing, having worked in large organisations in the South of England. Nick is passionate about business, applying his knowledge and experience and doing a first class job. You don’t have to spend long with him to realise that he is a dynamic, charismatic and very inspiring manager and entrepreneur. Read Nick's full story »
Serial entrepreneur and home business expert
There are lots of schemes and scams on the internet offering you a wonderful career, a fast buck with no set-up fees and easy money while you sleep. It’s like the modern day equivalent of a gold rush. Read Emma's full story »
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