Youth Enterprise - To Aim Higher In Life

Amanda’s path to self employment began aged 14 when she first worked as a Saturday girl for a florist. At 16 she set her sights on one day owning her own floristry shop. She went on to do work based learning gaining a NVQ Level 2 in Floristry, National Award in Business and graduating Interflora Creative courses.
By 18 Amanda was employed as manager of a floristry shop and coming to the end of her studies.

Upon completing her studies, Amanda focused all her efforts on getting her dream of owning a shop off the ground. With money she had saved along with a loan from her parents, Amanda acquired her 1st shop on Hessle Road, Hull in January 2008.

Amanda got in touch with Youth Enterprise in January where she received business advice and support with developing a website and applying for Youth Enterprise Bank funding.

Amanda states:
“Floristry is my passion. I have worked in this field for 4 years and have gained a lot of experience with general customers, wedding clients and business clients. The feedback I received from my clients encouraged me that I would do well if I had my own business. It has been my dream since I was 16 to have my own shop. The support I have received along my journey has been invaluable”.

Amanda's Blue Orchid
376 Hessle Road, Hull
Tel: 01482 225812

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