A biography for Sara Davieshasn’t been written yet.
“I came up with the Enveloper when I was 20 and it took my dad and me several months to develop the initial concept into a working model.”
“I've always been very passionate about investing time in and sharing my expertise with other entrepreneurs.”
“I've always been creative - I baked, knitted and crocheted with my mum and grandma.”
“I get people coming up to me and telling me that they are proud of me for what I've achieved. That is lovely.”
“I have learnt this over time, that Peter Jones, you've gotta watch him.”
“All the other students were going to flash firms in London, but I'm a real homebody and was determined to stay in the North-East.”
“The biggest challenge being an entrepreneur is knowing what you are good at and what you need to build on.”
“Of course, juggling a career and a baby is tough but, as it's my business, I pick and choose.”
“I'm proud to say all our products are made in the U.K.”
“Just because I'm a lot wealthier now doesn't mean I want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.”
“I'm an absolute sucker for a bargain. If I go into a shop and there's a sale on, I always head for the discounted stock.”
“When I go to the U.S., the flights are long, and they do affect the body clock, but they are worth it.”
“I always wanted to be the best at what I did; I wanted that at university, I wanted the first-class honour and to be the best in class.”
“There was no way I was going to have a baby and hand him over to a nanny.”
“I worked in my parents' decorating store from six. My mum would get me in every Saturday polishing the paint and straightening the wallpaper for 50p.”
“The major gripe I heard was from people who made beautiful cards but couldn't find envelopes to fit them. I realised that if I could provide a product that would make envelopes in any size and out of any paper, I could hit the jackpot.”