Ideas for a new business can spring from anywhere at any time. But when Kate Greenhalgh received a handmade Christmas gift from her husband, John, little did she know that it would change the course of her life.

The jar with 72 date ideas morphed into a business and ‘A Year of Dates’ was launched in 2016. Two and a half years later, John has also quit his job to join the business full time.

In this episode Kate and John share their startup journey with Trish.

Key highlights include:

• Turning an idea into a business

• Seizing opportunity when it strikes

• Growing a business while balancing day jobs and family life

• Funding the venture

• Working as a husband-and-wife team

• The challenges and what the journey has taught Kate and John about themselves

Host: Patricia Keating

Guests: Kate and John Greenhalgh, founders, A Year of Dates www.ayearofdates.co.uk

Listening Time: 33 mins

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