11 People Who Became Successful Later In Life

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Catherine Balavage

This is part two of my Famous People Who Became Successful Later In Life article. The first one was hugely popular and many people asked for a follow-up. I got so many amazing comments on it and found it very inspiring. So here is it! If I have missed out any people who became successful later in life then let me know, I can always do part three. There is more business people in this one as that was requested. I will be doing a separate one on actors who became successful later in life.

The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was selling paper cups and milkshake mixers at 52-years-old.

Andrea Bocelli worked as a piano player in bars until he was 33-years-old

Ang Lee was a househusband until he was 31.

Zara founder Amancio Ortega worked in a shirt shop until he was 30.

Sheldon Adelson, the Las Vegas Sands founder sold shampoo and windshield defroster into his 30s.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was a single mother on welfare until she was 31.

Suze Orman wasn’t always a financial guru, until she was 30 she was a waitress.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban owned a bar and worked in it until he was 25.

KFC Founder Colonel Sanders was washed up and broke at 65. He got fired from a dozen jobs but fought his way back and started franchising his business and never looked back. There are now 18,875 outlets in 118 countries.

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder and CEO of 5-hour Energy Manoj Bhargava was a taxi driver and a monk until he was 30.

Mary Kay founder, Mary Kay Ash, sold books and home goods door-to-door until she was 45.

What do you think?

The Saatchi & Saatchi Guide To Mobile Marketing By Tom Eslinger Review

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Catherine Balavage

The Saatchi & Saatchi Guide To Mobile Marketing By Tom Eslinger is worth it’s weight in gold. It’s actual weight in gold, because it is basically free marketing advice from Saatchi & Saatchi. Mobile is the way forward: 50 per cent of all unique e-mail opens now occur on mobile devices, one half of all local searches are done on mobile devices and mobile commerce accounted for an estimated 15 per cent of total e-commerce sales in 2013. It is fair to say that if you are not utilising the mobile version of your site you are missing out, losing visitors and sales.

This book is useful and practical. It is not text-heavy and full of jargon, it is easy to read and navigate. Above all, this book leaves you educated instead of adrift. The mobile market is no longer a strange place, this book demystifies everything and leaves you with the knowledge to make the most out of your business. Essential reading.

Mobile phones and tablets aren’t like computers or TV or any other media channel or hardware technology that came before them. They’re personal—your mobile device is yours alone, the place where you go from work to play to socializing with the swipe of a finger. They’re portable—your mobile device goes wherever you go, and can connect you to almost anything, anywhere. Put together, these features come together to make mobile powerful—the most potent communication and marketing channel available to marketers today. How do you get onto your audience’s mobile, deeply engage them and have the privilege of staying there? Mobile Magic, by mobile marketing expert and Saatchi & Saatchi’s Worldwide Director of Digital & Social Tom Eslinger, takes you from the practical points of development and through to production, content strategy, content management and how to market your digital and social campaigns. You’ll learn how to understand your audience and how to maintain your mobile initiatives. This book will guide you in executing winning mobile strategies for your business. Written especially with marketers new to mobile in mind, Mobile Magic is your key to the wide world of apps, mobile websites, integrated campaigns, social media and cross-platform thinking and strategies that every marketer needs to know.

Mobile Magic: The Saatchi and Saatchi Guide to Mobile Marketing and Design is available here.

Natwest Everywoman Awards Invites Entries For 2014

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Frostie

UK’s leading programme for female entrepreneurship seeks enterprising stars

Female entrepreneurs following in the footsteps of Jo Malone MBE, Hilary Devey CBE, Kelly Hoppen MBE and Cath Kidston MBE are being sought as the 2014 NatWest everywoman Awards open for entry. Britain’s most successful programme supporting female enterprise has attracted thousands of entries and recognised the achievements of dozens of women in its 12 year history. At its annual ceremony stories of extraordinary tenacity and determination are brought to the fore as the cream of the business and political worlds celebrate the achievements of the UK’s leading business owners.

There are now almost 1.5 million women self-employed in the UK, which represents an increase of around 300,000 since before the economic downturn*. Whilst on the increase, this figure is still disproportionately low compared with the number of male-owned businesses, and the NatWest everywoman Awards aims to address the imbalance, highlighting the achievements of exceptional women of all ages. By raising awareness and creating role models, the Awards’ purpose is to show others that anything is possible and give them the confidence and courage to follow their business dreams.

The NatWest everywoman Awards are free to enter and individuals can be nominated or can enter themselves at www.everywoman.com/ewawards. The core categories are:

Artemis – for a woman running a business who is aged 25 or under.

Demeter – for a woman running a business who is aged between 26 and 35.

Athena – for a woman running a business who is aged between 36 and 49.

Hera – for a woman running a business who is aged 50 or over.

Specialist category:

Iris – This Award is given to the most inspirational and successful female entrepreneur who runs a business that uses technology in an innovative and disruptive way. Sponsored by IBM.

Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman comments: “With categories according to age we aim to show the development of businesses from the hungry start-ups fuelled by passion and determination through to mature, global organisations that make significant contributions to the economy and employment. We have identified that role models are crucial in their influence of women making decisions about their professional future and these awards are important in highlighting success stories and inspiring future generations of entrepreneurs. The profile attributed by the awards has helped many of our winners and finalists grow their businesses further, and provides valuable networking opportunities.”

Anne McPherson, Managing Director, Enterprise at NatWest says, “We are delighted to support the NatWest everywoman awards for the 12th year in a row. These awards have showcased many excellent role models over the years, and have offered great encouragement to female entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journey. At NatWest, we have seen a tangible increase in the number of women starting up in business, and we continue to be committed to encouraging more women to do so. To this end, we have a network of over 200 externally accredited Women in Business Specialists across the country who share and understand our customers’ ambitions, and provide business advice, networking and mentoring opportunities to help them build successful businesses and fulfil their potential”.

Nominations are made online at www.everywoman.com/ewawards until 7 July.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony held on 3 December 2014 at The Dorchester Hotel, London and will be attended by hundreds of the UK’s leading businesswomen, politicians, media and VIPS. For further information and for table bookings, please contact everywoman directly on 020 7981 2574.

No5 Bridge Street Winchester

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

Winchester has some of the finest places to eat and one in particular will knock your socks off! NO5 has to be the most vibrant happening places to spend a few quality hours eating and drinking. The food is so incredible you will think you are being fed and cared for by the most famous of chefs. The presentation is out of this world and every dish is bursting with flavour and will send those taste buds on a delightful joy ride. We sampled the dishes sitting outside in the pretty courtyard with the sun beaming down on us. A perfect sunny evening full of chatter and excitement over each morsel that we ate.

First we got stuck into the olives, bread and a delicious herb dip before ordering the main events. We drank a smooth red Shiraz that was just the right temperature, velvety and delightful and a crisp bottle of Pinot, perfect for the most balmy and humid of evenings we have had in a very long time. Siting outside in the quaint courtyard was just what this day called for.

We ate pulled pork burgers with a scrumptious BBQ sauce and french fires. This dish was soft, tender and rich. The sauce added a slight sweetness to the flavour that worked perfectly, accompanied by the wine.

Hampshire steak burgers and fries with a spicy dip. The burgers melted in the mouth and not one bit was left. These are possibly the best burgers we have tasted in years. Perfect and delicate at the same time meaty and comforting.

The vegetarian option was incredible. A Roasted garlic gnocchi dish with spring onions and baby red broccoli and chilli with lashings cheddar shavings on top.

A table set for Kings and Queens

The mains where just perfect but no meal is ever truly complete without pudding now is it!!

The best Banana Sticky Toffee pudding on the planet. Rich, crunchy, gooey and it’s possible to say we could have eaten about 3! Not because it was too small, just because we didn’t want this little beauty to end!

Raspberry chocolate mousse with a caramel and peanut slice. This was totally tantalising and the mousse had a hidden sharp treat at the bottom. The raspberries just popped the flavour of the chocolate mousse. Creamy and light with every mouthful, the caramel slice was a perfect addition.

This stunner was a Vanilla cheesecake with blackberry sorbet and a side of honeycomb. Light and delicate in taste but when the sorbet was added it gave the perfect treat for those taste buds.

No5 gets a big thumbs up and 5 star rating with us. One place to visit when you are in Winchester next. No5 also has 5 beautiful, contemporary, cozy and stylish rooms you can stay in too… More on that soon!!

Check out their website here and follow them on Twitter @no5bridgestreet

If you want to see more of the fashion in this post head over to SLBStyle for more details. Come say Hello on Twitter @sarahbacchus.

Anna Popovich Shoot

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

I had the real pleasure of shooting for Anna Popovich last week for her new online collection. I will be doing an amazing interview with Anna soon so I will share it with all of you another day, but for now here is a sneaky peak behind the scenes on the day and some of the stunning items that will be available very soon. Anna’s only 26 years old and boy has this girl got incredible talent. I ended the shoot wanting every item that was on offer. Its so well made, fits like a dream and from a fellow fashion design girl I can tell you she has pattern cutting down to a fine art. Every item is balanced and so versatile. The finish is exceptional and the quality is truly amazing. The collection is high end without the massive price tag either.

Anna (right) has a brilliant business partner called Emily (left) she has a background in photography and corporate events with many years as a fashion journalist and PR before she joined forces with Anna in 2013.

Emily, who I have know for many years is exceptional in every way possible and so talented, now the two are together they are going to be unstoppable

The brand is fun..really fun, affordable and just darn stunning just like these two girls.

Anna Popovich’s entire collection is so easy to wear, beautiful, luxurious and for all women. Its sassy and will make you feel super cool, stylish and so in love with your own figure.

Inspired by the likes of Audrey Hepburn with grace, intelligence and beauty. The collections are magnificent and cut in such a way you can’t help feeling that you are a perfect version of yourself.

Now with this new range that is being added over the next few days….Yes girls…days, you won’t have to wait months for these stunning items to wing their way into your wardrobes.

Our brilliant model Lottie loved every singe item she tried on.

Gorgeous key pieces that will make you just want to purchase loads of items every month. Anna & Emily make clothes that they want to wear and you will too! Classic designs that will never go out of fashion and you will be able to style for years to come.

All done and it was the best day filled with fashion and fun, these girls are delightful to work with and I can’t wait to update my wardrobe with a few of the items we shot. Her online store is packed with delicious and wonderful looks you will just have to purchase. Head over now to the online store www.Annapopovich.com Make sure you follow them on Twitter @annapopovich come and follow me for more fashion and fun @sarahbacchus visit my Photography site www.sarahbacchus.com and to catch up with my blog head over to www.slbstyle.com

Sewing Is Officially Cool Thanks To The Great British Sewing Bee & Kirsty Allsop

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Frostie

Sewing is officially cool, thanks to The Great British Sewing Bee, Kirsty Allsop and many more. Meet an entrepreneurial crafter who’s turned her love of stitching into a community event.

Maggie Robb has always been drawn to making her mark with a needle and thread, but it was leaving London and her job as a TV producer that set her on course as a maker.

Maggie Robb (Made by Maggie) at The Spring Downley Makers’ Market

Maggie works with vintage fabric and hand embroidery under the label Made by Maggie. “There’s something magical about hand-embroidering a name, or stitching the face of someone onto a blank piece of fabric. Like a little bit of benevolent voodoo!”

Fiona Emma (Linen and Roses) at The Spring Downley Makers’ Market

In 2011 she and her husband moved to the village of Downley on the edge of the Chilterns and near High Wycombe. At the toddlers’ play-group Maggie met local mums Catherine Smith and Fiona Emm. Somewhere along the line between changing nappies and playing with Lego, they discovered their mutual passion for stitching.

“We were all creating things in the evenings, but dreaming of turning our hobbies into a business. The Downley Makers’ Market was the result.”

Liberty Lavender Cats by Made by Maggie

Aware that there was a gap in the market the three creative mums booked the village community hall for a Saturday morning close to Christmas. “We knew we’d look pretty silly in such a big venue, so we started to advertise for other makers to take pitches, for a small fee. We could have filled the hall twice over and by the time our spring market came along we had three times as many makers applying.”

Brooches by Made by Maggie

The Downley Makers were able to cover their start-up and advertising costs with the fees taken from fellow makers. “We’re not quite running at a profit as we’re using any money left over from the craft markets to expand what we do online.” Maggie explains. “A website is on the way this summer, as well as workshops. Its really important to us that The Makers’ Market is as much about an ethos of sharing skills and information as it is an event at which people can sell.”

You can meet The Downley Makers in person at Downley Day on June 21st and their next market will be later in the autumn. “Things have been so busy since we started the markets that I think we all find it hard to keep up sometimes.” Maggie confesses, “But it’s great knowing that we’ve created something that so many people are engaging with and getting pleasure from.”

Fiona Emm, Catherine Smith and Maggie Robb – The Downley Makers’

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ContainerVille Offers Affordable Work Space On Regents Canal

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Frostie

ContainerVille, launched by The Estate Office Shoreditch, offers work space on Regents Canal
– Storage containers up-cycled for London’s dynamic start-ups –

ContainerVille, a new initiative for London’s start-ups has been launched today by The Estate Office Shoreditch. The concept aims to attract dynamic young creatives in search of affordable work space in which to grow their entrepreneurial businesses. The unique location of this offering will allow ‘New Eastenders’ the chance to thrive amongst their peers with close proximity to vibrant Shoreditch and Hackney.

Start-ups looking for a home for their growing business will find no better alternative than ContainerVille, which offers rental of a whole container for £1200 per month. Made up of 30 converted storage containers on the south bank of Regent’s Canal, ContainerVille offers affordable work spaces with low rent and minimal overheads so that small businesses will be free to grow more organically. The site will be managed but the containers will offer a great deal of flexibility for their tenants.

Over the past weeks the containers have undergone a total fit out and emerge transformed into fully functioning spaces for up to five people per container. Individual desk spaces can be rented for £320pp per month as the minds behind ContainerVille recognise that together small firms are stronger and businesses may choose to share containers or work in partnership. ContainerVille aims to create a dynamic hub of start-ups and small businesses, increasing opportunity for growth in a community of like-minded creatives working in proximity to one another. The landscaping around the containers is also geared to promote collaborative working and integration, with shared outdoor areas overlooking the canal.

The Estate Office Shoreditch hope to inspire future tenants with their historically rich canal-side location, where the technology of the industrial revolution will stand alongside the technology, design and digital firms likely to occupy the space. Further to the peace and tranquillity inspired by close proximity to the canal, Victoria Park, Broadway Market and London Fields are also within throwing distance, ensuring that tenants are well-connected and within easy reach of The City and West End.

The Estate Office Shoreditch is a family business who have owned and managed much of the land in and around Shoreditch since the mid 60’s. Phil Bouette, Development Manager at The Estate Office commented: “We are really excited about this new venture; we take a long-term view of property ownership and believe in offering flexibility to our tenants, whether they are longstanding establishments or fresh fast growth firms. We look forward to welcoming our first tenants in the next few weeks.”

Behind The Scenes for ‘Ashley Sofia Events’

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

This was one of the best photo shoots I have done in ages, tons of fun and the location was just superb. Ashley is a self taught florist and has such amazing creative talent. Her floristry is magical, beautiful and original. We decided to get together a few months ago when Ashley contacted me through Twitter. Plans went into action for a very different shoot indeed.

The entire week before we had showers, shadows and no sun whatsoever. Mine and Ashley’s vision was looking like it was going to be doomed from the outset.

We woke up on the day of the shoot to see clear blues skies and not a drop of rain. Here is a look behind the scenes!

Ashley Sofia Events is based in Manchester and started with a passion for flowers 8 years ago and with a focus on uniquely beautiful designs. Today Ashely offers trend setting wedding, Party, Christmas and event design. You can drop her a line and she will be able to help you with anything your little heart desires. Even a dinner party at home would just wow your guests. Beautiful centre pieces for coffee tables and fine dining. Ashley is free for ideas with hotels to coffee shops. Make your business stand out with a weekly floral display from this magnificent little company.

Nice …our model Lottie being a goof!! Joking aside a shoot like this takes weeks if not months of preparation. The test shots need to be sorted at the location, clothing needs to be sourced, props hired and the setting up takes hours. Tons of hanging about for the model or models. Lottie was freezing between sets poor girl. Coffee runs and catering has to be thought of too.

Delicious cakes eaten and a little delirious from all the laughter on set we called it a day. Perfect shoot in the bag and and a perfect friendship formed.

This is what can happen in-between all the fun! Here are just a few pictures form the shoot. The rest…well you will have to wait till they are published.

Visit Ashley Sofia Events or Tweet @ashleyflorist1 for more information.

For more information regarding Fashion, Wedding and professional photography please contact me at sarah@sarahbacchus.com or tweet me @sarahbacchus.

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