Burning ambition pays off for luxury candle maker Laura
dailyrecord.co.ukA Lanarkshire mum’s luxury candle business has been named as one of the UK’s most inspiring small firms.Earth, Mother and Soul, which was launched in June by environmentalist Laura Paterson, has been selected by UK Small Business Saturday for inclusion in this year’s SmallBiz100 roll of honour.Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and to support businesses in their communities.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Launched by American Express and now marking its 10-year anniversary, the day is held on the first Saturday in December each year, but its impact lasts all year round.Earth, Mother and Soul – a Cumbernauld-based eco-friendly, creatively conscious manufacturer of high-end candles – will be profiled as an impressive, independent business by the campaign on Sunday (September 4), as part of the 100-day countdown to Small Business Saturday UK on December 3.“I am absolutely delighted to be part of the 10-year anniversary campaign for Small Business Saturday,” 43-year-old mum-of-two Laura told Lanarkshire Live.“We have worked so hard to create a nature-inspired business that is kind to our planet while producing luxury candles.
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