Women Business Owners Wanted

[YEM]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am looking for female business owner who has been running their business for 2 years or more, or who has been running it for less but who has experienced rapid growth/rapid sales in that time. Free PR for the one I choose, please explain a little about your business and post your websites here so that I can have a look at what you are all about

[Alpha]

Certainly Caroline at Sillyjokes fits your required profile.

:)

[Jayne]

Why only internet business?

Jayne :D

[YEM]

Im looking for any female-run businesses - internet based or not

[SillyJokes]

It's true, I do run SillyJokes with Top Hat.

It is an online party shop which we started in 1999.

It started with a remote controlled fart machine as it's only product but now sells 3000+

We supply anyone who needs something silly including the BBC, The Forestry Commission, Damien Hirst and The Krankies.

The site employs about 12 people, has won a couple of prestigious awards and has a healthy six figure turnover.

[MorethanWords]

Hi Lucy,

Alas, I haven't been running my business for long enough - I'm barely a foetus in business terms, but I'm sure one of my clients would be interested.

She runs her own recruitment company based in Hertfordshire and is really doing rather well for herself.

She doesn't have a website as she currently has enough clients to keep her going without, but I can provide contact details if you'd be interested?

[YEM]

Hi,

Thanks for that, at the moment however we have somebody in mind

Lucy

[Sally Bacchetta]

Hi Lucy,

I've run my freelance writing business independently for several years. You can review details and samples of my work on my website, http://www.sallybacchetta.com, and link to my various blogs.
Make a great day!
Sally

[Cornish Steve]

I find it so encouraging that more and more women are taking the lead in business. We've missed out on their talents for too long.

[YEM]

Yes, but the fact still remains that the business world is male dominated. That's why I originally posted this thread - one of our features in the next issue is issues facing women and we are now going to feature more female case studies in the magazine to promotw women in business.

A colleague of mine at a business exhibition yesterday (and also a board member of Unique Women in Business) summed it up, she said

"You go into Lancashire and you can actually smell the testosterone"

[Alpha]

I must admit that I didn't realise that there was still that sort of discrimination in the workplace.

Women are human beings after all.

I suppose its the same as racism which you would have thought that by now would have not been an issue but to some people it sems as though there is some importance in being white, or afro carribean, or asian.
Shame we cannot as a species live together.

[jimbojones]

Hi there,

Interesting post!

I thought my mother might fit the bill actually: My grandfather set up our family construction company over 40 years ago. When he and all his brothers retired it was left upto my Auntie to be the main proprietor. My mother joined her sister on the board a few years ago and we now have 3 non-family directors and 3 family directors who run the company.

When you consider the industry they are in, it is quite an achievement for 2 women to run a multi-million pound construction company. They were credited on this fact by being interviewed by Granada North West Tonight some time ago to help promote women in the construction industry.

the web address for your perusal is: www.conlonconstruct.co.uk

Look forward to your reply,

All the best,

Jamie

[YEM]

To be honest, I don't think its much a case of discrimminiation, more a case of women have other things to deal (kids/looking after home etc). But now there are loads of womens networks trying to encourage women to go for it, offering advice and support.

I studied this for my dissertation whilst at uni and found that most women were afraid of the stereotype of the business world, rather than what actually happens. Also, women are more likely to take less risks than men, they tend to do more research, whereas men are more likely to take a risk. That's not to say that women don't take risks though - some do. Perhaps it goes back to the fact that the majority of women have other things to consider and maybe decide to stay within the comforts and confines of a 9-5!

[jimbojones]

Apologies the web address is: www.conlon-construction.co.uk

Cheers

Jamie

[Jayne]

Hi,

I think many men think that they should bring more money into the home than women. I think they feel less of a man if a woman earns more.

I have also found, starting this second business by myself, I am getting less suport from my other half. He says he doesn't know anything about computers, so he'll let me get on with it. However, when he wanted to buy a bakery, I knew nothing about that, but put 100% into helping him and still did all the housework too.

I wouldn't swap him for anything, as many men were brought up this way. The secret is, don't do the cleaning up etc, then when he moans the house is a mess, you tell him to help, as you were on strike. :D

Another way, is to say, since you had all that cleaning up to do, you are too tired for anything else...see how soon they get the vac out :lol: :lol:

Jayne

[YEM]

Hi James,

We would be interested in featuring a case study on the company in the magazine however we are currently running close to deadline and wouldn't have time to get the required information. Also, in the upcoming issue we have a property/construction company so we couldn't put it in the next issue either for fear of repeating industries. Please don't hesitate to pass on a message to send us press releases though and we will consider them in the future. Send press releases to
news@ye-mag.co.uk

[jimbojones]

Oh that's a shame, especially since we are in the local Lancashire area. What info do you require at such short notice ?

I don't actually work for the company myself, but to my knowledge I don't think that they reguarly send out press-releases etc. Due to the nature of the industry, they only put company literature together when tendering for a job.

Im not sure what the other construction company you have on the books entails but our company is massively involved into property development, schools, churches, hospitals, housing and commercial property. (might give you another angle).

I would be more than happy to forward any info onto yourselves if you wish to use it in the future.

All the best,

Jamie

[Rae Stephenson - Acumen]

Hi
We are two ladies in business Coral and Rae (yes i am female:redface:) At Acumen Sales Training. We are still a quite new business but finding our niche out there in the business community!
We would love the opportunity to talk to you or visit our site acumen sales training all your thoughts are welcome!!!

[Takeawayzjenny]

In response, I am the Director of a new start up business that has grown rapidly in the last 2 years however is still in need of much more growth visit takeawayz.com i would be happy to conduct PR campaigns. I am a young entrepeneur and have experienced many challeneges At the moment we are in need of more sales and this could be the boost it needs. I hope to hear from you soon. Jennifer Brown

[VendingRevolution]

Hello

Yes, very interesting post .....

I have been running my business for over 17 years together with my husband, Peter. Not sure if that counts as Peter is not female, hehe.

We have been involved in the vending industry for well over 17 years and I am the Franchise Director, here is a link to our website:

www.vendingrevolution.com (http://www.vendingrevolution.com)

We have experienced incredible growth in the last couple of years and still growing at a very fast rate.

Kind regards.

Barbara

[VendingRevolution]

I've just realised that this post is years old. :D

[Rae Stephenson - Acumen]

Barbara
Firstly great website! Secondly great product!
If you feel we can help you realize your companys vision we would love to hear from you. (oopps) realised the link is old too but no harm done. Drop me a line if you want to chat some more
Rae

[GreatSEO]

Try Sandra at www.boxby.co.uk this business has seen a massive growth and she is ideal for what you are looking for

Regards

Dave