Apr 03 2015
Laura Tenison
Founder and Managing Director of JoJo Maman Bébé
A very successful entrepreneur, Laura Tenison launched JoJo Maman Bébé in 1993. The maternity, baby and nursery retailer is now one of the leading retailers in its sector in the UK. She has organically grown the company from a start-up to its current size of over 240 employees and a turnover of around £17m.
“I am committed to providing 1st class service through honest, ethical trading, integrity and respect for our customers’ point of view”
Laura showed entrepreneurial spirit from a young age and started her first company whilst still at school. She was inspired to start a mail order baby product business by a bed ridden mother during a spell in hospital following a car crash. Laura’s has set up a company policy based on strong codes of ethical business practice, both in product manufacturing and buying. Laura has received many awards including Harpers & Queen Entrepreneur of the year 2005, the Welsh Entrepreneur of the Year 2003 and she received an MBE for services to business in the Queen’s 2004 New Year’s Honours List. JoJo Maman Bébé has won numerous awards.[/expand]
Laura shares the invaluable experience as an entrepreneur and the secrets of her success, insisting that all managers should lead by example. Laura is happy to give her time to inspire others and is often found talking to those who ask her advice when setting up a new business. Audiences are provided with actionable insights into Laura’s proven methods. Her enthusiasm for the product and the brand are the foundation of her tremendous success. [/expand]
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Topics
Rags to Riches – How to Grow a Company from Start-up to £20M without Capital Investment
Ethical and Environmental Issues in Business – Being an MD is more about Social Responsibility than Profit
Multi-channel Retail
Niche Market Fashion
Women Can Have it All
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