My lightbulb moment: Furniture paint CEO Pam Gruhn

My lightbulb moment: Furniture paint CEO Pam Gruhn reveals how she invested her £15k pension to start up her business  Pam Gruhn, from Surrey, founded paint brand Frenchic from her dining table   In 2014 she invested her £15k pension pot into making her business a reality  She still is yet to take out any investment … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Maria Leoni-Sceti, reveals the inspiration behind her accessory brand

My lightbulb moment: Jewellery maker Maria Leoni-Sceti, reveals the inspiration behind her accessory brand Maria Leoni-Sceti, 56, who lives in Surrey, founded Sonia Petroff in 2018 She was inspired by the collection of accessories owned by her husband’s aunt Sonia Petroff has been worn by Kate Moss and Phoebe Waller-Bridge By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Lazy Flora founder Claire Ransom

My lightbulb moment: Lazy Flora founder Claire Ransom, reveals the inspiration behind her plant subscription box company Claire Ransom, 38, who lives in Nottingham, founded Lazy Flora in 2018 She revealed her inspiration came after living in an apartment with a balcony Lazy Flora’s orders have risen by more than 550 per cent in the … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Juice guru Kara Rosen

My lightbulb moment: Juice guru Kara Rosen, reveals the inspiration behind her plant-based drinks brand Kara Rosen, 42, who lives in London, founded plant-based brand Plenish in 2012 She revealed her inspiration came after she became ill at the age of 29  Plenish is now sold at Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Boots and Whole Foods By Florence … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Soap-maker Emma Heathcote-James reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Soap-maker Emma Heathcote-James reveals the inspiration behind her business Emma Heathcote-James, 43, lives in the Cotswolds, with her wife and their son She founded Little Soap Company in 2018, as supermarkets lacked proper soap Her products are now sold in eight major supermarkets and retailers  By Liz Hoggard for the Daily Mail … Read more