insideKENT Magazine Issue 96 - March 2020 | Page 168

BUSINESS
KENT WOMEN in Business CONT.
Kacy Ford // Bucksford Law
I grew up in Ashford, the eldest of four girls (so you can imagine the queues for the bathroom, but on the
plus side I had three other ‘wardrobes’ to choose from!). I remember a teacher telling me that he thought I
would be good at law because I was good at arguing, I think that was the first time I thought about studying
law and I’m glad I never looked back.
In April 2019, Bucksford Law was set up together with Laurie Buckham and Amy Hanson, who I wouldn’t
have dreamt of doing this without. We are a law firm in Ashford, specialising in residential conveyancing.
After 10 months the practice is doing well and we have taken on more staff and hope that we continue to
develop throughout 2020 and beyond, branching out into other areas of law.
Deciding to go out on your own can be scary and I think the most important thing for me was to have an
amazing team around me, that I get along with and who are as passionate as me about law and client
satisfaction. You also need to be organised and to be able to ‘jump’ in and be prepared to work on all aspects
of the business, even when sometimes you don’t want to.
www.bucksfordlaw.co.uk
Zoe Bee // Zoe Bee Beauty
I'm Zoe Bee! Business owner of Zoe Bee Beauty and mum of three. Obsessed with helping as many
people as I can feel confident in the skin they're in. When I was around 15, I was covered head to toe in
psoriasis. It was so bad I left school. My confidence was at an all time low. I was always making recipes in
the kitchen for my skin. If I had a spot, it would be gone the next day! My mum still laughs about that now.
It still shocks me that Zoe Bee Beauty has become a worldwide thing now as it was initially just a hobby, but
I do feel very lucky.
I started out as an advice page, telling people how to make natural remedies for different skin issues until
eventually I began taking orders to actually make the products for people. There really is nothing better than
knowing I've helped someone feel confident enough to go out makeup free or receive a compliment on their
glowing skin after using my creams.
Starting a business can be a really challenging experience. Finances can play a big part in slowing down
or even stopping you in your tracks. I strongly recommend researching what grants are available for
your industry.
www.zoebeebeauty.co.uk
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Christine Or // Dr Christine Medical Aesthetics
I am an award-winning aesthetic doctor in Tunbridge Wells and proud mother of four
school-age children. I enjoy eating out and going for walks with my family, travelling,
and when I get some time to myself, a spa day is my treat.
My business is Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics. As an aesthetic doctor I provide non-
surgical cosmetic treatments such as wrinkle-reducing treatments, dermal fillers and
medical skincare. Having won the title “Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year” at the Kent
Health and Beauty Awards 2016, I am most known for the “8 point lift” which is a
non-surgical facelift using small amounts of dermal fillers placed in strategic points in
the face to create lift and a subtle rejuvenation. The joy and improved self-confidence
that a treatment brings to my patients drives my passion to deliver treatments of the
highest standard. Unlike busy clinics, I offer a uniquely personal service with unhurried
appointments spaced apart to provide confidentiality and discretion to my patients.
My advice to other businesswomen in Kent is: strive to be the best in your field and
provide the best service to your clients, looking after them as you would like to be looked
after yourself.
www.drchristine.co.uk
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