A HARLOW businesswoman known as an inspiration to aspiring female entrepreneurs has received an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours.

Yvette Ankrah from New Hall said: “I have been humbled and honoured to receive an award as part of the Queen’s birthday honours. As a coach to women in business, I am passionate about what I do but also campaign nationally and locally for women to get support in business. I do believe that even one person can make a difference.

I have recently become an accredited Bird Table coach – an organisation dedicated to developing more women in business – so I can help reach more women. I am launching group sessions for locally based female SME owners starting in September.

I am looking forward to formally receiving my award and celebrating with family and friends.

Yvette Ankrah MBE
www.ankrahassociates.co.uk