News: Rags to Rosettes in Rotherham
An enterprising Rotherham woman has taken the reins of her career with her own horse riding business following help from the Rotherham Enterprise Project.
Former health and safety manager Lisa Morgan from Maltby dreamed of starting up her own equestrian company but was unsure how to get into business before contacting the project.
The mother of two said: "Riding horses has always been my passion and working long hours in the health and safety department for Ikea in Rotherham meant spending time with my two young sons, who are aged five and nine, really difficult.
"I'm a single parent and have really fought to get where I am. I just felt ready for a complete life change. So when my mum saw an advert about the Rotherham Enterprise Project offering business advice in a local newspaper, I got in contact and Rags to Rosettes has been up and running since April. It's the best thing I've ever done!"
The Rotherham Enterprise Project, which is part financed by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), helped Lisa secure a £500 grant and provided essential business knowledge about national insurance and tax needed to become self employed.
As a fully qualified horse riding coach, Lisa is currently working towards more advanced teaching accreditation. She is a groom at a dressage competition yard, competes in affiliated eventing and runs themed pony parties for children's birthdays. She hopes to go into horse breeding next year
Rob Moorhouse, a business coach from the Rotherham Investment and Development Office – an arm of Rotherham Enterprise said: "Giving up a secure job to pursue a career in something you love is not always an easy choice, but Lisa has shown that for her it was a risk worth taking.
"Now her business is reaping the rewards of success and is full of original ideas. We wish her all the best in business and will continue to offer her valuable support."
Rags to Rosettes website
Rotherham Investment an Development Office
Images: brchamber.co.uk
Former health and safety manager Lisa Morgan from Maltby dreamed of starting up her own equestrian company but was unsure how to get into business before contacting the project.
The mother of two said: "Riding horses has always been my passion and working long hours in the health and safety department for Ikea in Rotherham meant spending time with my two young sons, who are aged five and nine, really difficult.
"I'm a single parent and have really fought to get where I am. I just felt ready for a complete life change. So when my mum saw an advert about the Rotherham Enterprise Project offering business advice in a local newspaper, I got in contact and Rags to Rosettes has been up and running since April. It's the best thing I've ever done!"
The Rotherham Enterprise Project, which is part financed by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), helped Lisa secure a £500 grant and provided essential business knowledge about national insurance and tax needed to become self employed.
As a fully qualified horse riding coach, Lisa is currently working towards more advanced teaching accreditation. She is a groom at a dressage competition yard, competes in affiliated eventing and runs themed pony parties for children's birthdays. She hopes to go into horse breeding next year
Rob Moorhouse, a business coach from the Rotherham Investment and Development Office – an arm of Rotherham Enterprise said: "Giving up a secure job to pursue a career in something you love is not always an easy choice, but Lisa has shown that for her it was a risk worth taking.
"Now her business is reaping the rewards of success and is full of original ideas. We wish her all the best in business and will continue to offer her valuable support."
Rags to Rosettes website
Rotherham Investment an Development Office
Images: brchamber.co.uk
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