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Starting a family business

Sharon’s story

Two years ago, single mum Sharon kindly took part in our Christmas appeal, sharing her experience of the cost-of-living crisis. Since then, she’s been busy setting up Smooth Scribe, a family business venture, with her...

'Starting this business has shown me that there are other things that I can do and that my whole life isn't solely focused on my children. It's been a way for me to explore who I am and have confidence again...'

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