Lisa's back in the business saddle

An enterprising Rotherham woman has jumped back into the saddle and taken the reins of her career with her own horse riding business following help from a local project.

Former health and safety manager Lisa Morgan (31), from Maltby, dreamed of starting up her own equestrian company but was unsure how to get into business before contacting the Rotherham Enterprise Project.

The mother of two said: “Riding horses has always been my passion and working long hours in the health and safety department for Ikea in Rotherham meant spending time with my two young sons, who are aged five and nine, really difficult.

“I'm a single parent and have really fought to get where I am. I just felt ready for a complete life change.

“So when my mum saw an advert about the Rotherham Enterprise Project offering business advice in a local newspaper, I got in contact and Rags to Rosettes has been up and running since April.

“It's the best thing I've ever done.”

The Rotherham Enterprise Project, which is part financed by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), helped Lisa secure a £500 grant and provided essential business knowledge about national insurance and tax needed to become self-employed.