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Read about successful ventures such as PR Companies, Solicitors, Photographers, Florists, Teaching and Learning Providers, Fine Foods, Personal Development Specialists, Wedding Planners and Computer Maintenance Experts.

Gain help and inspiration from the many success stories inspired by the West Midlands Women's Business Centre.

Success Stories

 

Annette Taylor: Annette Taylor Design

Annette Taylor: Annette Taylor Design
I am a local web and graphic design company that puts the clients needs above everything else, I like to meet with my clients and talk about what they want, as I know that spending money on marketing in these times is a huge cost and I do everything I can to make it cost effective. 

Magdalena Ciszewska: Tinting Experience

Magdalena Ciszewska from Tinting Experience

Tinting Experience are UK qualified specialists in the distribution and installation of all types of window film including solar control, safety, security and privacy window films for glass in your home, office and also your car.

Sarah Wilcox: Sarah Marie Wilcox Bridal Makeup Artist

Sarah Wilcox from Sarah Marie Wilcox Bridal Makeup Artist
I am a Bridal Makeup Artist specialising in bridal & occasion makeup covering Coventry and the West Midlands. All eyes are on the bride on her wedding day and my aim is to make the bride feel radiant confident and most of all comfortable on her special day. I use the highest quality products to achieve a flawless finish that will last all day. I am mobile so I take all of my kit to the bride’s home or venue.

Stephanie Hatton: Studio 7

Stephanie Hatton from Studio 7
I run a beauty salon based in Spon End, Coventry, called Studio 7. A range of treatments are available, such as, hairdressing, nails and tanning.

Christine Toal: LulaPie

Christine Toal from LulaPie
Lulapie offers handmade dresses for little girls ages 0 – 8 years. Made and designed by me, using both organic and traditional fabrics. Two months in and the lines needs to be expanded to cater for little boys and to include retro and vintage fabrics – as these are the main things customers say they want.

Susan Holtom: Vesta Properties (Coventry) Limited

Susan Holtom from Vesta Properties
My business is a Lettings Agency, where I will be looking after properties for the landlords.

Doreen Angus: Keeping It Secret

Doreen Angus set up her own business called Keeping It Secret with the help from the Women's Business Development Agency
My business introduces people to one another without having to search on the internet.

Dianne Stokes: Shinansa

Dianne Stokes from Shinansa set up her business with the help from WBDA
I am doing spiritual healing offering Magnified Healing, Reiki & Seichem, chakra & aura cleansing and balancing and Earth energy work.

Amanda Thacker: @ Administration

Amanda Thacker from @ Administrations

My business provides administration / office support to businesses on an hourly paid basis. I am offering to undertake the kind of tasks that take up valuable time and personal resources in a small or busy office. Example of services: internet research, formatting excel spreadsheets, power point presentations, document collation, binding, filing and data inputting.

Karen Delahunty: Karen Delahunty

Karen Delahunty
I teach others to sew and create beautiful things. I encourage everybody to earn the basics – even if you are able to turn up trousers it can end up saving you money. I also design and create bespoke corsets, bridal wear, wedding dresses, bridesmaid’s dresses, prom dresses and more!

Julie Davis: Jemz by Jules

Julie Davis from Jemz by Jules
I design, create and make jewellery in various mediums, styles and methods.  I use and recycle a lot of unwanted, broken and old fashioned jewellery turning them into a new one off or limited ranges of jewellery at affordable prices.

Tracy Taylor: Crystal Calla Tiara

Tracy Taylor from Crystal Calla Tiara
I design and hand make unusual and high quality Swarovski crystal and pearl tiaras, crowns, fascinators and accessories for weddings, proms and special occasions.

Samantha Pilbeam: Viva Health and Beauty Therapy

Samantha Pilbeam from Viva Health and Beauty Therapy set up with the help from WBDA

Viva Health and Beauty Therapy offers natural beauty and cutting-edge health treatments in luxurious surroundings in the heart of Leamington Spa.  Our pledge is to only use natural or organic products, which you can buy in the health store downstairs. Offering flexible hours for clients who have busy lives and unique treatments Viva is the perfect place for maintaining a state of relaxation and good health.

Janice Towell: Austen Business Solutions Ltd

Janice Towell from Austen Business Solutions Ltd
I have established a new company called Austen Business Solutions Limited. We will provide Management Support and Consultancy based on our key competencies and experience:

Marla Nelson: Enterprise Solutions (MN)

Marla Nelson from Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise Solutions (MN) offers a comprehensive project/programme design & management service and can manage all stages of a project or enter the project timeline at different stages depending on the particular project and your requirements, delivered in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Elizabeth Horlemann: LEP Services

Elizabeth Horlemann from LEP Services

Providing car washing and valeting services at the Shire Retail Park in Leamington Spa. The service is available to motorists who come for shopping at the shopping complex. The cars are cleaned, washed and/or valeted.

Eve Uhlig: Toto-Self Discovery

Eve Uhlig from Toto Self Discovery
My business delivers workshops of varied lengths using the life changing tools outlined in Susan’s book; tools that have successfully been used by hundreds of people across the world over the past 22 years. As part of a small international team of licensed trainers I run courses for both organisations and individual groups.

Beverley Roye: Hair By Beverley

Beverley Roye from Hair By Beverley

My business is hairdressing, specialising in Afro Caribbean Hair.

Sue Koria: Luv 2 Accessorize

Sue Koria from Luv 2 Accessorize
I am a retailer of jewellery and accessories (scarves, watches, handbags etc) through mainly party plans and corporate events such as large companies or fund raising charity events (craft fairs).

Hannah Johnson: Lean Body Vision

Hannah Johnson from Lean Body Vision
I’m a personal trainer and I have opened a private training studio where people can come for one to one or couple training sessions without the intimidation of the gym but with my expertise and motivation.
 
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