Captured 2016

Natalie’s near miss is a blessing in disguise

Natalie Wiley is a firm advocate of Captured and its benefits – but she almost missed out on the scheme because she felt it wasn’t suitable for her.

Last modified: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:03:41 GMT

Optometrist Kaye eyes business success

Kaye Winship has been able to hone her business acumen with help from the Captured programme

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Captured helps Elizabeth on journey of self-improvement

Elizabeth Scott forged a successful career in the public sector before motherhood sparked a radical change of heart.

Last modified: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:04:20 GMT

Captured gives Yvonne a whole new perspective

Many small firms are drawn to Captured because they need help to redefine their strategy and put their business on the right course.

Last modified: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:12:45 GMT

Business venture helps Jo find better work-life balance

It’s fair to say that 2010 wasn’t the best year of Jo Long’s working life. Following the sixth or seventh round of redundancies at her firm

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Chance phone call is a life changer for Matt

It took only one phone call to help Matt Gillibrand land his dream job.

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Captured helps physiotherapist Lisa to get her finances on track

By her own admission, money management wasn’t one of Lisa Crowther’s strong points – but the Captured programme run by Newcastle University Business School helped her to put that right.

Last modified: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:22:28 BST

Red Handbag; “C” word is the spark for consultancy venture

Confidence is a key attribute to have in the cut-throat world of business and it’s this – or rather the lack of it – which encouraged Sharon MacArthur to launch her own consultancy business.

Last modified: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:14:14 GMT

Counsellor Kelly finds solace in Captured

Kelly Oliver Dougall has made a career out of helping other people. A qualified humanistic counsellor, she provides careers advice to workers at risk of redundancy

Last modified: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:14:31 GMT

Nina eyes growth after joining Captured Scheme

Nina Walton has made a living from devising creative marketing solutions that get results for clients.

Last modified: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:14:44 GMT

Captured programme hits the right note for music man Ian

Entrepreneur Ian Straker knows all about the stresses, strains and rewards of running a successful business.

Last modified: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:15:10 GMT