Archive April 2011

Meet Leah Samuel

April 26, 2011 in Lifestyle

Founder
TeyaLilly

TeyaLilly provides unique, illustrated cards for all occasions, targeting the multicultural greeting card market.

Founded by Leah Samuel in Battersea, London, TeyaLilly was born from a desire for more choice. An illustration for Leah’s daughter took on a life of its own and the company launched in December of last year.

9 numbers you need to know

April 19, 2011 in Business Tips

Are you excited? What about? The start of the new tax year of course!

Well okay, maybe entering a new fiscal year isn’t as interesting as the great weather we have all been enjoying or the upcoming royal wedding, but it is still important – particularly for small business owners.

Chartered accountant Katrine Richardson shares 9 numbers you need to know to see you through the next twelve months.

Meet Misan Odutola

April 18, 2011 in Fashion

Creative Director
Asòtodun

Asòtodun is a fashion label that specialises in European style outfits made from African prints.

Translated from the language of the Yoruba tribe, from the western part of Nigeria, Asòtodun means “sweet attire.”

Based in Langley, Berkshire the company was founded in February 2009 and currently employs a team of two.

Meet Cay Moore

April 11, 2011 in Events, Professional Services, Serial Entrepreneur

Owner
Cay Moore Events Management & Cay Moore Associates

Founded in 2010, Cay Moore Events provides an events management service and Cay Moore Associates provides business support to sole traders and small and medium sized companies.

Based in Mitcham, Surrey, the businesses operate as two distinct and dynamic entities whose ethos reflect the characteristics of owner Cay Moore – professional, innovative, forward thinking and reliable.

Recent commissions include virtual legal assistance to a US based corporation; production of a UK fundraising event and full-service wedding co-ordination.

Meet Ronke Ige

April 4, 2011 in Beauty, Public Relations, Serial Entrepreneur

Founder & MD
Emi & Ben & Bread + Butter Communications

Ronke Ige is a serial entrepreneur and founder of two London based companies, Emi & Ben and Bread + Butter Communications.

Founded in 2009, Emi & Ben is a natural skincare company, specialising in handmade body butters produced with 100% unrefined shea butter.

Bread + Butter Communications is a full service PR agency. Founded in 2005, the company specialises in fashion and consumer PR in addition to representing entertainment professionals, experts and business personalities.

In addition to running two successful businesses, Ronke serves as an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust and Enterprise UK.

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