As an award winning business it was an honour being invited as guests by Digi Kind on Nov 3rd in association with the Borough of Windsor Maidenhead to cover DJV's journey and success story LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE.
The Borough are key players in rejuvenating the high street, building communities, supporting digital transformation and providing vital business support FIND OUT MORE HERE.
Commissioned by the Borough Digi Kind is directed by influential businesswoman Kathy Kyle who is working on a comprehensive digital innovation training programme, involving key speakers and influencers to contribute to help and influence SME's.
It's always such an exciting privilege when you are asked to participate in an interview!
I can safely say that there's never a dull moment in the retail scene, especially with the dramatic shift in shopping patterns and not to name the set backs due to the pandemic. As retailers we've had to become more savvy with our business proposition and fortunately we have sustained trade by demonstrating resilience and determination at DJV Boutique.
Personally, becoming one of top 100 #also female entrepreneurs this year has been a huge honour and provided so much support and insightful opportunities to me as an individual so being interviewed by the them was not only a personal but great experience - thanks for the opportunity!
You can catch the interview on Facebook HERE
I'm honoured to say the least that I've been been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign.
As the owner of DJV Boutique, my journey will be showcased alongside 100 female entrepreneurs from across the UK, as part of the campaign’s recognition of the multi-achievements of women that have proved critical to society during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now in its fourth year, f:Entrepreneur was launched in 2017 to highlight amazing female role models to help and inspire all small businesses, through content, stories and events. It particularly aims to showcase trailblazing female entrepreneurs that lead small businesses alongside a roster of other responsibilities, such as volunteering, mentoring and community support, activities
I was called out for my dedication in training and mentoring apprentices, pivoting my business by demonstrating resilience and overcoming some fierce challenges since the pandemic. DJV was also selected as one of Small Business Saturday’s SmallBiz100 UK 2020.
From beekeepers to PPE suppliers to tech entrepreneurs, this year’s campaign celebrates inspiring and resilient female entrepreneurs that have flourished despite Covid-19, with many still growing or starting new ventures.
On being listed in the #ialso100, I quote “This is our eighth year of trade and the growth of our business has been positive – despite the set backs of the pandemic. This is such an exciting springboard for me and so empowering to be amongst such influential women in the f: entrepreneur community.” It’s also a privilege to represent business owners in our region as well as the UK.”
Both f:Entrepreneur and Small Business Britain were founded by Michelle Ovens CBE, who is also the director of Small Business Saturday UK.
