Adam Collar is an Accounts Technician for Karrek Accountants, which is based in Cornwall. Through his accountancy work, Adam met Jackie Jenks of IOEE Academy Leapfrog Mountain, when she came onto his books as a new client, but learning about her business inspired him to get further into learning again. We chatted to Adam about […]
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Mia & Dom Skincare – from Kitchen Table to High Street
Jen Feltham is the founder of Mia & Dom; an organic skincare company that specialises in products for pregnancy, babies, and sensitive skin. Not only did Jen create and design this range of skincare, but it is still handmade by herself and her small team, using unique formulas enhanced by her training in herbalism and aromatherapy. […]
Mia & Dom Skincare – from Kitchen Table to High Street
Jen Feltham is the founder of Mia & Dom; an organic skincare company that specialises in products for pregnancy, babies, and sensitive skin. Not only did Jen create and design this range of skincare, but it is still handmade by herself and her small team, using unique formulas enhanced by her training in herbalism and […]
Back to school in September?
A new academic year brings a fresh start and the opportunity to develop skills and learning. With this in mind, we asked our members about their goals and what they’re hoping to achieve in the next year. We wanted to know if individuals were looking to develop themselves and their business, or if they were […]
Back to school in September?
A new academic year brings a fresh start and the opportunity to develop skills and learning. With this in mind, we asked our members about their goals and what they’re hoping to achieve in the next year. We wanted to know if individuals were looking to develop themselves and their business, or if they were […]
The best national business support policy may be no policy at all…? Guest blog by IOEE Fellow, Adrian Ashton.
I recently found myself on an ‘expert panel’ at a forum convened by ISBE (the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) & the IOEE on the future of business support policy in the UK, as part of their ongoing conversation into informing and shaping what a new national policy should be. (OK – to clarify, I was […]
The best national business support policy may be no policy at all…? Guest blog by IOEE Fellow, Adrian Ashton.
I recently found myself on an ‘expert panel’ at a forum convened by ISBE (the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) & the IOEE on the future of business support policy in the UK, as part of their ongoing conversation into informing and shaping what a new national policy should be. (OK – to clarify, […]
Unemployed to Empowered: Self-Employment Offers the Path Back to Work
Susan Hughes is the founder and CEO of Opportunity Plus; a not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals who are facing challenges in finding employment, helping them to explore the potential for self-employment through SFEDI Awards qualifications. This month we chatted to Susan about supporting grassroots businesses, flexible learning, and the importance of community. Susan had been working in […]
Unemployed to Empowered: Self-Employment Offers the Path Back to Work
Susan Hughes is the founder and CEO of Opportunity Plus; a not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals who are facing challenges in finding employment, helping them to explore the potential for self-employment through SFEDI Awards qualifications. This month we chatted to Susan about supporting grassroots businesses, flexible learning, and the importance of community. Susan had been working in […]
Spotlight On… Steve Hooper
Steve Hooper is the founder and CEO of Site Geek; a website design and digital marketing company this is dedicated to providing companies with ‘full and complete solutions to their inbound marketing requirements’. Having built the company from nothing to the success it is today by being extremely client-focused, Steve now feels that he’s in […]