Young entrepreneur: jewellery school

Jessica talks about setting up her own jewellery school

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Running training workshops throughout the week, Jessica teaches others to design and produce their own jewellery.

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After saving enough money, Jessica followed her passion and took a risk by starting up her own jewellery-making business. Not only does she make and sell her own necklaces, bracelets and rings, but the business also functions as a training provider offering courses for people who would like to design and make their own jewellery.

Jessica has found work experience highly beneficial in helping her to learn the trade and organise her business. Such is the success of the jewellery school, she now employs an assistant and is considering moving to a bigger studio.

Updated:28/05/2010

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