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Get Ahead: Start Your Own Business

  • 12th December 2024
  • Investing in Women
  • 3 mins read
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Rewriting My Career: How I Started My Own Business with Get Ahead

Get Ahead Nicola Wolverson

Are you yearning for a career change as we approach the new year? Feeling stifled by corporate life? Thinking about diving into entrepreneurship? If you’ve ever dreamed of the freedom owning your own business and reshaping your professional life can bring, this LinkedIn Live is for you!

Join us as we sit down with Nicola Wolverson, a former corporate professional who bravely left her 20-year career to start her own journey as a business owner with a Get Ahead franchise. Discover how she transitioned from the predictability of corporate life to the thrilling world of entrepreneurship.

What You’ll Gain:

* Insights on Making the Leap: Learn directly from Nicola’s experience and discover what it takes to make a significant career change.
* Practical Advice: Get valuable tips on starting and running a successful business, and why owning a franchise might be for you.
* Inspiration for 2025: Start your new year fueled by the inspiring story of someone who’s already taken the leap.

This conversation is perfect for anyone who feels stuck in their current role and is curious about how to take control of their career. Whether you’re considering a franchise or need that push to make a change, you won’t want to miss this.

 

Get Ahead

About Get Ahead

Get Ahead is a dynamic virtual assistant service designed to help businesses and professionals streamline their workload and focus on growth. Offering flexible, bespoke support in areas like administration, marketing, and customer service, Get Ahead provides the expert help you need without the hassle of hiring full-time staff. Whether you’re a small business owner or a corporate leader, Get Ahead’s skilled team delivers practical solutions to keep your business running smoothly, efficiently, and stress-free.

Rebecca Newnham- Founder of Get Ahead

Rebecca Newenham is the founder of Get Ahead VA. She is an evangelist for flexible working and a great supporter of her fellow entrepreneurs. Above all, Rebecca is a people person – knowing what makes someone tick is key to providing them with the right support.

Rebecca’s team of over 80 virtual assistants and franchisees provide marketing and business support services to SMEs across the UK. Since its foundation in 2010, Get Ahead VA has won multiple awards, including Flexible Business of the Year. Rebecca herself is also an award-winning entrepreneur and franchise ambassador.

Get Ahead Rebecca Newenham

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Connect with Nicola on LinkedIn

Visit the Get Ahead website here 

Connect with our host, Elizabeth Willetts, on LinkedIn here

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