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21. Lady plumber Janet is flushed with success
Get Wokingham, Friday 10 June 2005Janet Rivers decided to bring her feminine touch to the male-dominated world of plumbing. After years of working in a bank while dreaming of starting her own business, redundancy was the catalyst for her to act on her dream. Eight months after setting up Girls On Tap, she talks to Franck Marceteau
22. Variety is spice of life for 'nation of collectors'
Get Wokingham, Friday 3 June 2005Reading's Harris Arcade holds many treasures and one of them is Reading Collectors' Centre. The small shop in the art deco style offers a myriad of vinyls, TV memorabilia, old toys and games, antiques and militaria. Business partner John Willcocks tells Franck Marceteau why it is so good to do something you are passionate about rather than a "normal job"
23. A wedding dream comes true
Get Wokingham, Friday 27 May 2005Two months ago Moni Lumley's dream of playing the wedding fairy came true when she opened her shoes and accessories shop. Among scores of pretty shoes, headdresses, handbags and rose petals, Mrs Lumley uses her experience of the wedding industry to give customers her best advice.
She tells Franck Marceteau how her life-long dream became a reality thanks to her family
24. Key to success - retro dresses and hard work
Get Wokingham, Friday 20 May 2005Jo White opened Vintage clothes store Rock-a-Round as a small retro clothes store in Central Reading 10 years ago in the landmark Bristol & West Arcade and shoppers were instantly attracted. She tells Franck Marceteau why the future of small traders in Reading has become so bleak
25. Friends are on the road to success
Get Wokingham, Friday 6 May 2005It was a fascination with Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael novels that inspired Brenda Jenkins, Ralph Jenkins and Beryl Levett to start their own tour operator company. SelecTourS takes people with an interest in gardening,literature or theatre on short breaks. As the group prepares for its next outing to Kensington, partner Brenda tells Franck Marceteau that careful planning is key on the road to success
26. Business with very healthy prospects
Get Wokingham, Friday 29 April 2005Years of globe-trotting inspired Alison Smethurst to learn about natural healing techniques. She ended up opening her own clinic and as she gears up for two open days next weekend, she tells Franck Marceteau she feels lucky to be doing what she does
27. Quality and hard work on menu
Get Wokingham, Friday 22 April 2005This weekend will mark Ahmed Sajjad's first year in business, and he wants to celebrate with his customers. His Oxford Road takeaway shop Perfect Fried Chicken will offer meals at half price on Sunday and Monday.
The 35-year-old tells Franck Marceteau hard work and good quality products are the main ingredients in his recipe for success
28. Lots on offer with people's business
Get Wokingham, Friday 15 April 2005Despite working in IT for years, John Mostyn had always wanted to become
an auctioneer one day. Three years ago, his dream came true when he packed his job in and started Hugo's Auction Services. Mr Mostyn tells Franck Marceteau his customers are the "most important people"
29. Focus of success - precious moments
Get Wokingham, Friday 8 April 2005Neil Horne's lifelong interest in photography developed after his mother showed him the secret of her darkroom.
30. Flowers make financial scents to former accountant
Get Wokingham, Friday 18 March 2005Gill Poole decided to swap the monochrome world of accountancy for the sweet scented and colourful field of floristry. After years of counting and recounting money for other people, the 32-year-old now spends her days choosing the most beautiful flowers for their big days. She tells Franck Marceteau that self-belief and passion are the seeds you need to sow to grow a successful business