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1. Friends are on the road to success

Get Wokingham, Friday 6 May 2005
It 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

2. Quality and hard work on menu

Get Wokingham, Friday 22 April 2005
This 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

3. Lots on offer with people's business

Get Wokingham, Friday 15 April 2005
Despite 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"

4. My big buzz - turning a brand into a winner

Get Wokingham, Friday 11 February 2005
When Simon Dunn set up his sales company, he decided to focus on food products with a difference that could make it on to the mass market. Based in Twyford, Product Chain has helped small companies get on supermarket shelves without renouncing their values. Mr Dunn tells Franck Marceteau why he gets a big buzz out of running his own business

5. Business with very healthy prospects

Get Wokingham, Friday 29 April 2005
Years 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

6. Designs on spinning web of success

Get Wokingham, Friday 18 February 2005
Two graduates set out to make it in the competitive web design world with £3,000 of savings each and bags of ambition. After starting off last September, they are hoping to start employing staff and become a limited company this year. Partner David Gale tells Franck Marceteau not having to take orders from anyone is one of the best things about running your own business

7. Mum's the word to cater for community

Get Wokingham, Friday 25 February 2005
a group of mums has set up a catering business thanks to an innovative scheme. The project, which was set up with support from the Reading Community Enterprise Agency (RCEA), aims to bring together people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to work with each other. Team leader Amina Rabbani tells Franck Marceteau the group is hoping for success after a tough learning curve

8. Flowers make financial scents to former accountant

Get Wokingham, Friday 18 March 2005
Gill 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

9. Sandwich shop on a roll - thanks to hard work

Get Wokingham, Friday 11 March 2005
Sean Dorrington got his teeth into running sandwich shop Richfields about four weeks ago and already changes are in place. Next week a breakfast bar will open at the Caversham Road shop and a virtual ordering service is on the menu. And the key to be successful is simple, Mr Dorrington tells Franck Marceteau, it is all about hard work

10. Music store knows score - 140 years on

Get Wokingham, Friday 21 January 2005
With a history spanning back to 1864, music store Hickies is probably the oldest shop in Central Reading. The Elphick family has now been running the shop for more than a century and is about to add another string to the business next month when it launches a music school. William Elphick tells Franck Marceteau the friendly atmosphere in the shop is probably its greatest asset
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