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Meet Rachel Elnaugh

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Rachel ElnaughRachel Elnaugh is one of the UK's most high-profile entrepreneurs. She is well known publicly as the original female dragon, who advised and invested in small businesses on the BBC's popular show Dragons' Den. However, Rachel's name really hit the headlines in 2005, when her business, Red Letter Days spectacularly collapsed. The irony of this business failure was splashed across national newspapers and television.

This was an extremely difficult and painful time for Rachel. But, she managed to overcome it and move on.  Today she is a successful mentor and consultant to a number of small businesses, as well as being an accomplished business speaker at events across the UK. Most recently, Rachel has drawn upon her experiences to write her amazing new book: Business Nightmares.

 

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Rachel's family

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  Rachel lives in Bakewell, Derbyshire with her husband Chris and is a mother to five sons: Mark (12), Paul (9), Eddie (5), Michael (2) and Jack (6 months).
 
Rachel and Family
 
Losing Red Letter Days was a nightmare time for Rachel and her family. Not only had she suddenly lost her business and income and was having to cope with the intrusion of reporters outside her house, but she was also seven months pregnant with her fourth child. Both Rachel and her children also endured the humiliation of watching her demise broadcasted on national television. To understand the extent that Rachel's business tragedy affected life for herself and her family, and to learn how she overcame it, read Business Nightmares.
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