Ronke Ige
Currently have my PR Consultant hat on. Lots of exciting work taking place for my clients ACLT… any of you VMP’s thought about signing up for the bone marrow/blood or organ donation registers???? 3 weeks, 5 days ago
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I'm from London, South East, United Kingdom and I'm here to motivate others, find inspiration, expand my network
So far I have a great idea, written a business plan, gained funding, registered the company, started trading
Ronke Ige founded Emi & Ben – a natural skin care company specialising in body butters handmade from 100% unrefined Shea butter in 2009.
For many centuries Shea butter has been used on the African continent and it was due to becoming an expectant mother, the brand Emi & Ben was born. To read the story behind why the brand was born, please visit http://www.emiandben.com and click on ‘Emi & Ben – The Story.
All Emi & Ben products are natural and don’t contain manmade chemicals such as parabens, sodium laureth sulphate, artificial colours or synthetic fragrances. Emi & Ben products are full of natural exotic butters, essentials oils and pure base oils which result in our luscious smooth body treats, suitable for the whole family.
In 2009 I approached the charity for young people The Prince’s Trust and signed up for their business programme. This consisted of training days, being allocated a business executive, drafting a comprehensive business plan and presenting to a Dragon’s Den style panel. At the end of the period (which took just under 4 weeks), I was awarded a business loan to cover the start up costs for the business (yippee!). The only reason why my process was completed in a relatively short space of time is simply due to my ambition, drive and focus – I was determined to get the business up and run ASAP!
Emi & Ben has been trading since September 2009. Since then Emi & Ben have a weekly stall at Greenwich market (South London), every Friday and Sunday and a booming mail order business. We also sell within a children’s wear stall in Brick Lane, Tea Rooms called ‘Dandy Dodo’ and last month we just won several wholesale accounts in the UK (London, Ireland and Leicester). We’ve also received coverage on BBC News 24, BBC Radio 5 Live, a full page in national newspaper Daily Mirror and women’s lifestyle publication Pride Magazine. We will continue to build on our success, with the aim of making Emi & Ben a house hold name in the natural skin care sector.
I'm interested in Socialising, eating good food, fashion, eating good food and laughing!!
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A Good Week update
A Good Week market day at the Virgin Media offices
Posted by Ronke | 11 months ago
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Pioneer TV_What do you wish was easier about starting a business
5 Pioneers On… What do you wish was easier about starting a business?”
Posted by Ronke | 15 months ago
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Ronke posted a new status update:
Currently have my PR Consultant hat on. Lots of exciting work taking place for my clients ACLT… any of you VMP’s thought about signing up for the bone marrow/blood or organ donation registers????
3 weeks, 5 days ago
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Ronke posted a new status update:
NEW BLOG POST: Review of GEC event and my day with Richard Branson thanks to the wonderful Virgin Media Pioneers! http://oprahwanabe.wordpress.com/
2 months ago
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Ronke wrote on Saleha “Saze”‘s wire:
Hi Saleha, thanks for your message re the Youth Investment Fund idea… How you can help you ask? It would be great if you could sign the online petition, which can be found on the VMP site… but for ease I’ve included the link here http://virginmediapioneers.wufoo.com/forms/petition-for-the-youth-investment-fund/ – please forward to others and get everyone involved!! …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Ronke posted a new status update:
Off to Westminister this morning to with Virgin Media Pioneers to see if we can push for a round table discussion with Member’s of Parliament re the brilliant initiative #YouthInvestmentFund, a result of the VMP’s Control Shift Report. Wish us luck… If you’re yet to show your support re the Youth Investment Fund (SHAME ON YOU!), please do so today by signing the online petition, see link here http://virginmediapioneers.wufoo.com/forms/petition-for-the-youth-investment-fund/
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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