Bright young thing
I build websites, manage digital
content and have worked
with a number of national and
international brands.
What’s the best thing
about working in and
around Winchester?
It is a fantastic part of the
country – the history, the wealth
of independent shops, bars and
restaurants and proximity to the
countryside – all superb! I love the
walk or ride to Twyford following
winding streams through fields
into the centre of town. There
aren’t many places in the UK that
are this beautiful.
What’s the toughest part
of being an entrepreneur?
I’m a bit of a control freak so the
thought of passing admin over
scares me. I do everything, from
invoicing, day-to-day admin to
emails at midnight. The toughest
part is not knowing what workload
I’ll have from one week to the next.
The uncertainty following Brexit
has become quite a challenge, but
after a chat with clients, they’re
reassured it’s unlikely anything
catastrophic will happen. We’re
lucky down here in Winchester;
we’re in a bit of a bubble.
And your main influencer?
My mum, who taught me from a
young age to be appreciative of
what I have and to enjoy life. This
is something I live by and I’m very
mindful of what I have and what
I’m building. Money is important,
but experiences, travel and really
enjoying the present are what
make a fulfilling life.
Downtime, what will we
find you doing?
During the past year I’ve really
got into Crossfit and yoga.
I’m enjoying expanding my
cooking skills… and being a bit
adventurous!
Town or country – trends?
Town – suntrap/outside space,
rain showers, grey walls. Country
– wooden floors, lots of green
space, hot tubs.
charlesbalchin.com
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