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EnterprisingYou – Celebration event

Three years after EnterprisingYou was launched, its success has been celebrated at an event attended by a wide variety of people, from existing and alumni clients of the programme, representatives from each Greater Manchester local authority, universities, all those involved in delivering EnterprisingYou and Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

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A B Copywriting

Anna Bartholomew has worked as a freelance writer for over eight years. Through her business A B Copywriting she offers a full range of copywriting services in Manchester and beyond.

We caught up with her to find out how the things she learnt on the EnterprisingYou programme have helped her business so far.

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Gwafuvegan

Owner and entrepreneur Ngwafu Tansie, joined the EnterprisingYou programme to help take her business, Gwafuvegan,  to the next level.

We decided to catch up with the culinary chef to hear about her journey on our programme.

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Not A Blue Tree

Gary Burns started Not A Blue Tree in 2019, providing Coaching, Hypnosis and Training, and joined the programme after being recommended by a friend. We caught up with him to find out how we're helping his business.

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Grounded MCR

Serving the community with coffee and conversation, we had the chance to talk to Natalie Lobel, one of the founders of the Grounded MCR, on her journey to set up a social enterprise. 

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EnterprisingYou offers bespoke support to self-employed and entrepreneurs working with a disability

Greater Manchester’s self-employed and entrepreneurs who are living and working with a disability were invited to attend a bespoke networking event, hosted by EnterprisingYou.

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Alison Mosley – A Leap of Faith from Teaching to Counselling

With a passion for working with young people and supporting the mental health of others, EnterprisingYou client Alison decided to take the leap of faith and started her practice of counselling after teaching for 20 years.

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Creative Artist and Owner of Our Curious Panda - Carie Barker

Launching the first creative magazine for kids in the UK that focuses on art and the outdoors, Carie Barker, EnterprisingYou client, shared with us her journey and how she developed Our Curious Panda.

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Chris O'Brien – A bakery for dogs in Manchester

Find out how after over two decades of working nine to five in offices, Chris O'Brien decided to start a new business that combined his talents. Rooted in his family background and his love of dogs.

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Event provides support network for Manchester’s self-employed community

On Thursday 29th September, more than 60 freelancers and self-employed business owners joined EnterprisingYou at the Autumn Networking Event at Clockwise, Manchester.

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Victoria Merness - Crafting her Embroidery Business from Home

To promote the therapeutic practice of stitching through embroidery to help people’s wellbeing, EnterprisingYou client, Victoria Merness, provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life with the products from her Little House of Victoria.

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Nina Daniels - Scandi Homeware Designer and Business Owner

Founded her homeware business NINA D in 2020, Nina designs and produces her unique tableware inspired by her Swedish upbringing and family traditions. Her business has taken off after completing the EnterprisingYou programme. We recently caught up with Nina to learn more about her journey and her plans for the future.

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Outdoor Learning with Mandy Morrison

With a background in garden design and promoting outdoor learning with the RHS, Mandy Morrison is passionate about children receiving an engaging education through learning in the outdoor environment. Find out more about her and her business.

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Jane Fern and Her Decluttering Business

Trained by the decluttering guru and Netflix star Marie Kondo, our client, Jane Fern, is eager to help solve any organising issues and develop systems that will last a lifetime for her clients online and offline.

Find out more about her story and her business.

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