4 very different businesses pitching for your vote

I am delighted to announce the finalists who will be pitching their business at our Oxfordshire SOUP event at 7.30am on Tuesday 8th November at The Bicester School, Bicester, OX26 2NS
 

Wonky Fruit - Laura Snook, John Cavers, Ashley Cavers

Wonky Fruit is an Oxfordshire business making delicious products from fruit and vegetables that might otherwise fall out of the food chain. The UK alone sees an estimated 40% of fruit and vegetables rejected before they even make it to the shops, yet we know that fruit and veg not pretty enough for the shop shelf are still pretty delicious to eat! We’re on a mission to make use of the ugly onions and imperfect peppers as well as surplus produce left over at the farm or supermarket.
 

TechPixies - Joy Foster

The TechPixie programme helps women who have been out of work for an extended period of time due to raising children re-enter the work force with top notch digital marketing skills
 

Healing Business - Sarah Sienkewicz

Healing Business is for people who have a healing business and for businesses that need healing in three specific ways.

• Support them to grow their business via 1-1 coaching, book, online programs, networking meetings and business skills training.
• Provide opportunities to showcase their products and services to the public, e.g The Health and Vitality Show.
• Create opportunities within local businesses to enhance the health of their employees 

9-2-3 Jobs - Helen Wright

9-2-3 Jobs is a boutique recruitment agency specialising in finding flexible work for experienced professionals. Candidates include mums returning to work following a career break as well as others simply seeking a better work-life balance. Passionate about promoting flexible work - whether that's 9-2-3 hours or full-time agile working. They also host 9-2-3 Networking Events, aimed at enabling like-minded individuals to meet, chat and share experiences in an informal environment. Founded by Oxfordshire mum-of-3, Helen Wright, they’re always open to new candidates as well as businesses looking to tap into this highly skilled pool of talent!