Tajda Ferko started photography as a simple hobby which has grown into a professional food and product photography studio with clients ranging from local start-ups to international brands in just a few years.
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Little Sri Lankan
We catch up with Malanie Tillekeratne and Michael Hooper, two professional chefs and owners of Little Sri Lankan to find out how they achieved peace of mind while maintaining a balance on the tightrope of the ever-changing business environment.
Breige Cobane Photography
Following a 15-year career in local government, Breige Cobane was craving something more creative. After trying out photography part-time she wanted to see if it would work for her as a full-time career.
We caught up with her to find out how the things she learnt on the EnterprisingYou programme have helped her so far.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Look After Your Health & Wellbeing When Running Your Business
Health & Wellbeing is important for the self-employed to focus on as often the self-employed are one-man bands. EnterprisingYou business coaches led a discussion in our last women's coffee morning and gathered some top tips to help you improve this area.
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.
Karen Rudd - A Lockdown Self-employed Mum Juggling the Dual Demands of Work and Family
Being a new mum can be a lonely and isolating time, least of all in the height of a pandemic. We spoke with the mumpreneur and EnterprisingYou client to hear her story as she juggled between a clingy baby and a new business, both crying for attention...
From Gig Works to a Real Business – A journey that is familiar to a lot of Self-Employed
Multiple projects can easily turn into long-term gigs or businesses if you start to take them seriously. At EnterprisingYou, we are proud to support local gigs workers and the self-employed. We caught up with Josh Wilkinson, our client and a videographer based in Manchester, to find out more about the business, his EnterprisingYou journey and the plans for the future.
Stress Awareness – Regaining Control
How often do you feel like you are not in complete control of your everyday life and start feeling stressed?
Read our guide and find out what you should do about things you cannot control?