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SOMA Yoga Wandsworth

Gea Krajcar, founder of SOMA Yoga Studio in Battersea Reach, studied maths and computer science before teaching yoga at the University of Washington. Now in London, she won Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year at the 2025 Wandsworth Awards.
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Cargo Bike Care

Founded by lifelong local Nick Von-Vader and partner Maeva Fabre, Cargo Bike Care is a mobile bicycle repair service dedicated to keeping families moving safely on cargo bikes—especially on the school run. Maeva shares their story.
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Waste Not Want Not Battersea

Hadas Hagos, founder of Waste Not Want Not Battersea, transforms surplus food into opportunity, community, and sustainability while championing inclusion for newcomers to the UK.
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Is 2025 the best year in history for a woman to start and run a business?

In recognition of the evolving landscape for women in business, journalist Rebecca Burn-Callander explores whether female founders are in a stronger position today than in the past.
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Women’s Enterprise Day 2023 Highlight Video

Hear from the attendees of Women's Enterprise Day 2023, which took place at Thames Rowing Club on 29th March.
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Going for Gold: Interview with the late Jacqueline Gold (1960 – 2023)

Inspirational talk from the late Jacqueline Gold (CBE), CEO of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, at Women's Enterprise Day 2022. As a fierce champion for female entrepreneurship and empowerment, Jacqueline shares her powerful story and discusses how to renew your purpose and stand out from the competition.
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How to manage business cashflow during difficult times

By Jonathan Amponsah, CEO of The Tax Guys. Four useful tips on managing cashflow.
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Is now a good time to start a business?

Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation shares some tips on starting a business
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How to get your small business into the press

By Rebecca Burn-Callander. Getting your brand into the media is a great way to get noticed.  Here are four ways to win over journalists.