Sitting here, with my cat on my knee purring...

Last year I went on a business course with WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprize). This helped me to write my business plan and to forecast income and expenditure.

I'm still on maternity at the moment, but once my workshop is useable I want to start making new work for future exhibitions and galleries.

I have no money to put into this venture. I applied twice for a set up grant through the local council but was not lucky. I think setting up in business is also about determination and persistence.