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BEDWORTH BUSINESS WOMAN WINS TOP AWARD
Local Teacher Awarded ‘Entrepreneur’ Title
Bedworth business woman BECKI COOMBE, who was helped by the Women's Business Development Agency to set up her own business, has officially won the title of ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the Midland Business Awards. Founder of The Learn2 Group, Becki teaches alternative curriculum projects in Nuneaton and across Warwickshire as well as delivering first aid courses across the Midlands area.
Becki puts the success of her award down to her interview techniques; “When I was called to interview I tried to think how someone like Peter Jones from the Dragon’s Den would stand out in this situation. I wore my brightest red suit, smiled throughout and made sure my logo and name were on everything in sight!”
Becki further commented that she felt as though she had to put her own lessons into practice to win at the awards. “Every day I work with teenagers who are lacking confidence and unsure of how to sell themselves. It is easy for me to identify their strengths and areas that they are skilled at, but my students often struggle I ‘selling themselves’ in job and college interviews. When going through the awards process, I had to think about what I would be encouraging my students to say and do and it seemed to work!”
With only one night to celebrate, it wasn’t long before Becki got straight back into work, “The awards evening was very enjoyable, but more now I need to concentrate on entering my students for their qualifications and encouraging them to choose positive Post 16 destinations. You never know, it may be one of my students that may win the award in the future!”
For more information about Becki and The Learn2 Group, visit http://www.learn2.org.uk or call 0800 98 87 321
Information on the awards can be found at http://www.midlandsbusinessawards.com
For more information about how the Women's Business Development Agency can help you start and grow your own business, call us now on 024 76 236 111!
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