Sara Davies

People forget we've got awesome entrepreneurs all over the country, especially in the North East.

— Sara Davies

Michaels is probably the most respected craft retailer on the planet so to be working with them is a fantastic honour, and…

— Sara Davies

I came up with the Enveloper when I was 20 and it took my dad and me several months to develop the…

— Sara Davies

It's a myth that you need thousands of pounds to start a business.

— Sara Davies

While we might now have expanded into the U.S.A. with our California office, I'm a Coundon girl born and bred and proud…

— Sara Davies

When I go to the U.S., the flights are long, and they do affect the body clock, but they are worth it.

— Sara Davies

Right from growing up I always wanted to be a teacher, but my dad discouraged me.

— Sara Davies

Someone suggested elocution lessons but there is no way I am changing my accent, I'm proud of my roots.

— Sara Davies

I'm proud to say all our products are made in the U.K.

— Sara Davies

I've always been creative - I baked, knitted and crocheted with my mum and grandma.

— Sara Davies

For all we are a manufacturer, we've always had a lot of communication with the consumer.

— Sara Davies

Just because I'm a lot wealthier now doesn't mean I want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.

— Sara Davies

I worked in my parents' decorating store from six. My mum would get me in every Saturday polishing the paint and straightening…

— Sara Davies

I have learnt this over time, that Peter Jones, you've gotta watch him.

— Sara Davies

Crafting covers so many areas and over the last few years, we have seen a real boom in the U.K. in terms…

— Sara Davies

The biggest challenge being an entrepreneur is knowing what you are good at and what you need to build on.

— Sara Davies

I get people coming up to me and telling me that they are proud of me for what I've achieved. That is…

— Sara Davies

I knew that when I grew up, I wanted to have a business.

— Sara Davies

By becoming an MBE, I hope it helps raise the profile of our sector and what a thriving industry it is. I…

— Sara Davies

All the other students were going to flash firms in London, but I'm a real homebody and was determined to stay in…

— Sara Davies

It's always good when you prove people wrong.

— Sara Davies

We work very closely with HSN's buying team, to ensure that our products and demonstrations are as exciting, educational and as inspirational…

— Sara Davies

I've always been very passionate about investing time in and sharing my expertise with other entrepreneurs.

— Sara Davies

There are lots of people at our company who dedicate their time and effort to make sure that the journey from product…

— Sara Davies

Both my parents ran small businesses and it undoubtedly made me the person I am today because I've only ever known them…

— Sara Davies