Beverley Roye: Hair By Beverley
My name is Beverly and I am from Jamaica where I was a mobile hairdresser. I came to this country 10 years ago and worked at several places since being here.
How it all began 
I have always been interested in becoming self employed – even before I came to this country. After being a mobile hairdresser I saw the potential to be successful if I started my own business and become self employed.
When I was at the Job Centre, I asked who I could get advice from about starting my own business and they referred me to the Women’s Business Development Agency. I got in touch and Margaret booked me onto a few free business workshops and then after attending those I was booked in to see a business advisor called Michelle Grindley.
Michelle and WBDA supported me from the very beginning when I first had the business idea right up until I started! I encountered a few challenges along the way, such as opening a bank account, a lack of confidence and a lack of finance but thanks to the support from WBDA I have turned my dream into reality!
About Hair by Beverley
My business is hairdressing, specialising in Afro Caribbean Hair.
Top tip to women thinking about starting a business:
"Go and speak to WBDA. It may seem daunting at first but you will grow stronger if WBDA is with you along the way!"
For more information about Hair By Beverley please contact Beverly on 079 845 90110
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