Defining Moments

I’m a recent convert from full time employee for the last ten years, to realising that if I want to achieve my personal goals I have to take the risk and employ myself. Hence the launch of SWOO Digital Media, a tiny freelance website design and… read more

Lifestyle Story

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is the misconception of some people that because I’m self employed, I sit around on my backside all day. Nothing could be further from the truth. I actually work more hours now that I’m running a business than I… read more

Pearl Of Wisdom

If you have an idea that you are sure you can pull off, have the ambition to see through and generally can’t stop thinking about, then just DO it. There will never be a right time and the longer you put it off, the more likely it is that you will end up… read more

Challenge

I didn’t have any savings whatsoever to fall back on, so sometimes it’s been a bit stressful when I’ve had the odd bill to pay. I’ve since become a master at budgeting, and having my own business has made me have new respect for the value of money.… read more

Success

Hopefully my passion for what I do will make sure my clients get what they asked for and more, my bills get paid and my overall outlook on life is positive. That, for me, will constitute success.… read more

Aspiration

My main aspiration is for my clients to love my company so much that they keep coming back! I want the company to be successful and I’m determined that the business will eventually take off, and be known as a high quality agency here in the North East.… read more

Support Story

SWOO is still a young venture, and I am still actively seeking business support. However, the pillar of strength has undoubtedly been my immediate family, who have accepted that a change of lifestyle is inevitable at least until the business takes off.… read more