News

Editor's view

The increasingly high profile of the nursery business means that the mainly female entrepreneurs who run them are also getting more recognition. In our news section this week (page 9) you can read about two women who are celebrating their achievements in different ways. Heather Gilchrist, founder of the Happitots chain in Edinburgh, is one of ten finalists in the Women Mean Business awards to be given out next month.
The increasingly high profile of the nursery business means that the mainly female entrepreneurs who run them are also getting more recognition. In our news section this week (page 9) you can read about two women who are celebrating their achievements in different ways.

Heather Gilchrist, founder of the Happitots chain in Edinburgh, is one of ten finalists in the Women Mean Business awards to be given out next month.

Like many private nursery owners, she had the idea to launch when looking for childcare for her own children and is now on her way to running eight settings. We wish her lots of luck in the final prize-giving.

Our other entrepreneur, Stephanie Davis, is to be one of the stars of a television docu-soap for BBC Wales which will follow the fortunes of five people starting up their own businesses with the help of a mentor.

One of the great things about the nursery sector is that it is possible for women to start their own business from scratch in a field they are really committed to. If that's your dream, too, keep reading Nursery World for lots of advice, support and ideas.