Trudy Simmons, clarify and business coach from The Daisy Chain Group. Image: PA Photo/Handout FEMALE entrepreneurs from Winchester have joined with other business women across Hampshire to create £1million of turnover in January. More than 80 took part in the Spectacular Challenge to £1 million, which ran from January 5 to February 5. It was launched by business coach Trudy Simmons and the aim was to encourage business owners to remain positive and focused as the country entered its third lockdown. Trudy said: “We know that January can be a slow month for some businesses but as we went into another lockdown, I wanted to help people feel motivated and start the year in a place of success rather than uncertainty.
BUSINESSWOMEN in Hampshire joined forces to create £1million in turnover in a month. More than 80 female entrepreneurs took part in the Spectacular Challenge to £1million, which was launched by business coach Trudy Simmons as a way to encourage business people to stay positive in the latest lockdown. The event, from January 5 to February 5, saw businesses from accountants to craft suppliers and social media consultants reach a total turnover of £1,056,895. Trudy Simmons said: “We know that January can be a slow month for some businesses but as we went into another lockdown, I wanted to help people feel motivated and start the year in a place of success rather than uncertainty.