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Two Little Giraffes

Nicholas Scipioni is the Italian-born founder and director of Two Little Giraffes, an artisanal café and gelato shop located in Nine Elms.
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IWD: How to turn ambition into action By Rebecca Burn-Callander

Women are starting businesses at record pace. In this IWD blog, Rebecca Burn‑Callander talks to three founders about taking small steps, staying resilient and turning ideas into reality.
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Time Specialist

Meet Muhammad Iqbal Shanji, the heart and soul behind Time Specialist, a beloved watch repair shop nestled in Broadway Market, Tooting.
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Jeffersons Ice Cream

Celine and Christopher Thompson opened Jeffersons Ice Cream in 2018. Here, they share their journey from surveyors to sweet success.
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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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Robbie’s Photographics

Ron McRobbie, tells us about how he started his business, Robbie’s Photographics as a retirement project.
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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.