Kim Brookes: How this successful entrepreneur launched her scented jewellery brand in lockdown
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Ten years ago Kim Brookes set up a gift registry company, which allows people to create gift wishlists for occasions like birthdays and leaving dos.
But we’re speaking to her about her latest venture, Perfino, which she launched in August. It’s a luxury, scented jewellery brand. She sells gift boxes containing pendants and a supply of scented, blended oils. A perfect way to smell great all day long…without putting any chemicals on your skin.
JUST SOME OF THE POINTS WE COVER IN THIS SESSION:
- How and why Kim started Perfino
- How she generated press coverage on the BBC
- The advantages that older entrepreneurs have
- What’s she’s learned from setting up a previous business
- Why she’s launching a crowd-funding campaign
SOME OF THE RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Enterprise Nation – a fantastic support and resource hub for Entrepreneurs
- Virgin Startup – loans and support for startups
- What I’d Love – Kim’s first gift wish list business
- The DIT – The Department for International Trade’s (DIT’s) E-Exporting Programme that helps UK companies export their products via e-commerce
- Canva – free graphic design tool for non-designers
- Receiptbank – Capture, store and keep track of your business receipts, bills, invoices and bank statements
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