A Memento In Time

Buying the perfect present takes a lot of thought and often a great deal of time.

Jan Ward - Heavy Metal

Abi Mowbray meets up with Jan Ward, recent recipient of the Natwest Everywoman Award and director of Corrotherm International Ltd and discovers that this inspirational entrepreneur thrives on being a woman in a man's world.

Sweet Memories

Remember the days when a penny actually bought you something. Black Jacks and Cola Bottles, Milk Gums and Fruit Salads. Poppy Watt met up with Carla Knox founder of “Sweet Memories”, a woman who believes that when it comes to treats, you simply can’t beat the confectionery of years gone by.

Kinvara Corbett and Wizz-It!

IT has long been regarded a male dominated environment. However, George R Vaughan met up with web designer Kinvara Corbett to see how she is not only bucking the trend with her company Wizz-It.com but also setting new standards in making the web accessible and affordable to even the most inexperienced of users.

Laura Tenison MBE

Determination and an entrepreneurial eye to spot a gap in the market have served Laura Tenison MBE, founder of JoJo Maman Bébé well over the years. She took time out from her very busy schedule to talk to Abi Mowbray about her company’s meteoric rise to success and assures all women that if they really want it, they too can have it all.

Women With Vision

Several years ago, ex-banker Kerrie Hanafin hit the headlines with her painting and decorating firm A Woman’s Touch. Now she has teamed up with property specialist Rose Lock, to launch Vision Board Properties. George R Vaughan caught up with both ladies to discover why in a time of recession, they still believe bricks and mortar to be a sound investment.

A Darling of the Gift World

Finding the right gift for that “once-in-a-lifetime” family event can often prove hard work. Coral Garlick, founder of Darling & Darling got so frustrated looking for a solution that she decided to do something about it by starting up her own company.

Women In Business

WIB is 12 years old and returning to London this May with a new conference and a host of important speakers.

Show Them You’re Out There

Tough times often call for tough decisions, especially in the business arena. With the “credit crunch” starting to bite, many companies may look to cut costs and whilst advertising and PR are often the first things to feel the chop, PR expert Puja Khanna argues that its at times like these that businesses need to make themselves more visible than ever.

Cartier Women's Initiative Awards

WomenTalking member Laura Chicurel is Cartier Women's Initiative European Laureate for 2008. Our warmest congratulations Laura. If you would like to follow in Laura's footprints then read on for details on how to enter the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards for 2009.

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