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Global onesie entrepreneur heads to Teesside

A woman who’s built a global business manufacturing onesies is heading to Teesside.

Local companies are invited to hear from Kate Dawson, director at The All-In-One Company, when she speaks at the Redcar and Cleveland Business Forum tomorrow (Tuesday, December 16) – a monthly free business networking event organised by the Enterprise Team, part of Redcar and Cleveland Council.

The Forum was launched more than a year ago to help boost the local economy. It’s a place where local companies can share their experiences and learn valuable tips to grow their business.

Cllr Mark Hannon, the council’s cabinet member for economic development, said: “It’s great to bring established entrepreneurs to the region and show them that Redcar is a hot-bed for start-up businesses and rapidly growing businesses.

“The Enterprise Team recently held a hugely popular marketing masterclass featuring Geoff Ramm from OMG Marketing which attracted almost 100 local companies and we look forward to welcoming Kate to the Business Forum.”

Kate began manufacturing onesies in 2008 – they have since grown in popularity.

She now employs a team of staff including two apprentices at a factory in Northumberland, designing and manufacturing the all-in-ones and exporting them around the globe including Canada and New Zealand.

Since launching the company in 2008 she’s scooped a raft of accolades including Best Small Business at The North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Kate said: “Being an entrepreneur is a rollercoaster, whatever sector you’re working in. We began with three staff and now we have a really stable team, we’ve survived market saturation and still come out on top as market leaders. It’s been an amazing ride and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.”

The Business Forum takes place at Redcar Racecourse on Tuesday, December 16, at 5pm. Book free tickets at www.theenterpriseteam.co.uk

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