WiRE on Video

Zoe Hiles

Squashed Tomato, Northumberland

Selling greeting cards on-line means that Zoe, who runs Squashed Tomato, can live in beautiful rural Northumberland. Hear how Zoe, a member of WiRE – Women in Rural Enterprise runs her successful business using Amazon’s fulfillment service. Zoe explains about how she sells charity greeting and christmas cards.


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Lucy Scott Paul

Bah Humbugs, North Yorkshire

Lucy who runs an old fashioned English sweet shop in Masham, North Yorkshire is keen to provide employment in rural areas and has a large online following from overseas as well as tourists who are visiting the Yorkshire Dales who come into her shop.


Christine Hope

Hopes of Longtown, Herefordshire

A village store and post-office is a vital part of any rural community and Christine is passionate about running her shop in Longtown Herefordshire. Here, Christine explains about running her rural business.


Anna Wilde

Perfect Arc, Shropshire

Anna Wilde from Perfect Arc explains how to run a successful business in a rural community. Some great business tips from Anna, a member of Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE). Set in Ludlow, Shropshire where Anna runs her web design business for small, medium and large businesses.


Alison Howell

Foot Trails, Somerset

Walking holidays with a touch of luxury are Alison Howell’s speciality from Foot trails. Supported by Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) hear how Alison runs a successful business in the South West of England.