1 : WHAT DO YOU DO ?
A : Director at C & A Embroidery and Print , where I am involved in all parts of the business from running the machines , taking orders and meeting new clients .
Local work - C & A Embroidery and Print work with a growing number of local clients including SWDT .
2 : WHO HAVE YOU WORKED FOR IN THE PAST ?
A :
I started working for C & A as an apprentice straight after college , but I did have a part-time job as a groom on an event yard whilst I was at college .
3 : BEST PART OF YOUR JOB ?
A :
Working with some great clients and establishing relationships which leads to repeat business and happy customers . Also , being able to take my dog Billy to work is great , he is very popular with all of our customers !
4 : IS THERE ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR JOB THAT YOU REALLY DON ’ T LIKE ?
A :
No not really , I enjoy most things about my job and love being my own boss .
5 : FAVOURITE THING ABOUT WORKING ON AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK ?
A :
The community feeling and working with a wide variety of businesses ; the growth of the park is exciting .
6 : WHICH COMPANY / INDIVIDUAL ON THE PARK DO YOU DO THE MOST WORK WITH ?
A :
We work with a few different businesses on the park including ALM Products , Collins Seafood , SWDT , Haystacks Nursery , Optimum Skills and Beaumont Landscapes . But we would love to meet and work with lots more businesses on the park .
7 : WHO ’ S YOUR TIP FOR FUTURE SUCCESS ?
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There are lots of inspirational businesses around the park but an article I read on LinkedIn a couple of months ago , Ben Francis the owner of Gym Shark and how his business grew through social media was something that inspired me . They understood what their customers wanted and delivered – and , most importantly , took the risk which paid off for them .
8 : FOUR FAMOUS PEOPLE YOU ’ D LOVE TO HAVE ROUND FOR DINNER AND WHY ?
A :
Sara Davies , a local businesswoman from the area and I love watching Dragons ’ Den , it would be great to meet her for some business tips and advice !
Lord Sugar , for his success stories and straightforward talking . Zara Phillips , my childhood sports hero ; and Daniel Craig , I love all James Bond films .
9 : IF YOU COULD DO SOMETHING ELSE IN BUSINESS , WHAT WOULD IT BE ?
A :
It ’ s not something I ’ ve really thought about as I love what I ’ m doing , but if I was to do something else , I think it would involve event / holiday planning . I love planning and organising holiday and trips away .
10 : WHO ’ S YOUR FAVOURITE TWEETER ?
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I do have a Twitter account but it ’ s not something I use , it ’ s definitely something I need to get into !
11 : HAVE YOU EVER DONE ANYTHING REALLY DARING ?
A :
Scuba dived in the Great Barrier reef which was pretty scary with all the fish and reef sharks ! I ’ ve agreed to do a sky dive to raise money for a local charity so that will be a challenge for me .
12 : WHAT ’ S THE BEST PIECE OF BUSINESS ADVICE YOU ’ VE BEEN GIVEN ?
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Follow your dreams and believe in yourself . Also never underestimate a small order , as you never know who is behind this and could lead to a dream client .
13 : IF MONEY WAS NO OBJECT , WHAT WOULD BE YOUR IDEAL CAR ?
A :
I ’ m not really into fancy cars , but a Ferrari would be amazing .
14 : MONEY NO OBJECT , YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY WOULD BE ?
A :
A relaxing holiday on a water villa in the Maldives or a road trip around America !
15 : DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE BAND OR TYPE OF MUSIC ?
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I like all types of music ; I mainly listen to pop / chart music . I ’ ve been to see Jess Glynn , Take That and Ed Sheeran live , who were all amazing .
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WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT ? |
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Running my own business . |
17 : HOW WOULD YOU BEST DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN FOUR WORDS ?
A :
Determined , ambitious , patient , easygoing .
18 : WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS ?
A :
Continuing to run a successful business which has expanded into larger premises on the business park .
19 : WHO ’ S THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON YOU ’ VE EVER MET ?
A :
Sir John Hall , he presented me with my first-class honours degree in leadership and business management .
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DO YOU HAVE ANY GUILTY PLEASURES ? |
A : |
Gin , wine and chocolate ! |
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