When she founded Persephone Books to resurrect ‘forgotten’ novels, Nicola Beauman had no inkling of the cult status it would achieve – nor that one of her titles would become a Hollywood movie.
Archive | Stories
Inspirational stories from real women in business.
The renewable energy sector: gender differences in sustainable business
Juliet Davenport is co-founder and CEO of renewable energy provider Good Energy. A climate change activist, she decided that getting into business was the best way to change things.
Getting Back on the Right Track with Fashion: Sissy Rooney
Having left school with no qualifications Sissy built a career and got her education the hard way. She now uses innovative methods to keep kids on the right track and to inspire them to get the most out of their own educational opportunities.
Running a Successful Consulting Business: Sarah Daniels
“Companies will not sign up to a consultancy service from an advert, it is a very personal relationship.” Sarah Daniels of the RedCat Partnership shares her business journey in our Real Women in Business Q&A.
Start-up Stories: 5 Women in 60 Seconds
Six women from one small town share their experience in 60 second videos. The passion is contagious!
Share Your Story
Prowess visitors want more stories from ‘real’ women in business! Every woman who has gone it alone has a story to tell: what’s yours?
A working life: the inventor
When Mandy Haberman had a baby with feeding difficulties, she designed a solution. From that came more inventions and her own company
Lauren Luke: YouTube Marketing Masterclass
Lauren Luke is a YouTube marketing phenomenon. Watch the video and read Lauren’s top tips to help you build a business with YouTube.
