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Let's Do The Right ThingDeirdre Mc GettrickThe dichotomy of great ideas is that they're often so simple, and yet had by so few people. ufurnish.com is the comparison website for furniture, and that ease of describing it is probably part of the reason why it's enjoyed a huge amount of growth in a such a short time period, added to the fact that it's the brainchild of award-winning entrepreneur, Deirdre Mc Gettrick, whose sharp business sense combined with her love of interior design to inspire the brand. If you believe that doing something you enjoy is the key to setting up a successful business...2024-07-1227 min
The Start-Up Diaries PodcastLeaving A Six Figure Salary To Become A First Time Founder | Co-Founder of ufurnish | Deirdre Mc Gettrickufurnish is search and comparison website for home furniture and furnishings that brings 110+ furniture retailers and all of their products into one place.In this episode, we have Co-Founder & CEO Deirdre Mc Gettrick, who talks us through what made her take the plunge and leave a six-figure salary in banking to start her own business. She talks us through the interesting dynamic of co-founding a business with her then boyfriend now husband, and how they’ve raised over £5 million from individuals, rather than institutions. Finally, Deidre talks through some of the challenges she’s faced...2023-09-0522 min