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Monday, March 10, 2008
How I expanded and diversified my business
Ironically, it was becoming a full-time mother that kickstarted Abiola Ajayi-Obe’s business, SmartChartz..
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Monday, March 03, 2008
Running my own business gives me flexibility and work-life balance
Chireal Swallow, a trained psychologist, set up her children’s sleep clinic, Naturally Nurturing based in Sanderstead, at the age of 30 after discovering there was very little literature to help her manage the sleep patterns of her babies.
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Monday, November 28, 2005
The man with the golden touch
All that glistens really is gold, at least it is for one man who has gone from having less than £200 to his name to running his own lucrative metal plating business.
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Sunday, September 25, 2005
American entrepreneur taps into the UK market with Afro-centric products
An article in an American magazine that spoke of a ‘vibrant black community’ in London inspired Regina Cannon from Atlanta, Georgia to set up an import-export business. Deborah Gabriel meets the woman behind ‘A Darker Shade’.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2005
2004 Black Enterprise Winner says enthusiasm, a sound business idea and careful planning are the secrets of success
Last year’s Black Enterprise Business Innovator of the Year, Charles Ejogo has not looked back since receiving his award. As well as updating us on his latest venture he has some sound advice for would-be entrepreneurs.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Jacqui Harper: The face behind the 6 O'clock news
Jacqui Harper was one of the most recognised black female newsreaders in the 80's...Now an MBE, a highly successful company, a fantastic new book & a couple of kids later, this inspirational character has a quick chat with Black Enterprise.
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Friday, June 03, 2005
The export route to success
Breaking into overseas markets is a daunting task, but the time and effort required to realise your dream is definitely worth it according to Simi Belo, recent winner of a Passport to Export award.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Entrepreneur Joy Nichols wins new Queens Award for Enterprise
Nichols Employment Agency (NEA) is a recruitment consultancy and one of the most successful black-owned companies in the country. Its dynamic Director and Chief Executive, Joy Nichols has deservedly just won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise promotion.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Jamaican Proverbs Prove a Winner for Lorlett Hudson
Lorlett Hudson's ability to combine education and commerce with a clever but simple invention has earned her a sliver award from the Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network
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Monday, June 09, 2003
Denise Lewis sprints ahead
Denise Lewis had a dream after a successful 16 year career in recruitment. That dream, brought on by her desire to strike out on her own away from the office politics that many a time ruins many a career, resulted in Alatron
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