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Wrapped in a little bit of luxury

A business in blankets

Niamh Barker has steered her luxury travel blanket business through the choppy waters of recession and the uncertainty of Brexit and grown it around... read more

Freelancers negative about the year ahead

Freelancer report blames government policy for economic woes

Freelancers expect government policy to drive their businesses and the economy into decline over the next year, according to a new report. read more

Living with a child with DDH

Living with DDH

Natalie Trice had a busy career in PR. She had worked for Sense, the charity for deaf and blind people, as well as the Earthwatch Institute and... read more

‘A real programme that changes real women’s lives’

Joy Foster on how she founded TechPixies

Joy Foster has long been a risk taker who, like all entrepreneurs, is good at taking advantage of any opportunity that presents itself. read more

Report calls for delay in Making Tax Digital

Delay needed for HMRC digital tax plan

The Government should delay the date for mandating Making Tax Digital for VAT by at least one year, while encouraging businesses to join voluntarily,... read more

More business owners calling debt advice service

A growing number of small business owners and self-employed people are facing high levels of debt as they struggle to keep their businesses afloat,... read more

Facing up to anxiety and being an Alpha Female

Facing up to anxiety

I have it all. A thriving business, a wonderful home, a healthy happy son and the world at my feet as a young, independent, successful business woman.... read more