Anne Byrne’s journey from financial services to garden design entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. After years in banking, Anne discovered her true calling through the EMPOWER programme – and the results speak for themselves.
Anne Byrne Garden Designs now creates stunning, affordable garden plans across Ireland. Her weekly gardening column reaches thousands through the Advertiser Group, and she’s become a trusted voice in gardening magazines nationwide.
The programme equipped Anne with essential business communication skills that transformed her natural gardening talent into a sustainable enterprise. From detailed garden plans to paving solutions, Anne now helps homeowners create their dream outdoor spaces.
The EMPOWER programme was instrumental in Aveline’s business transformation:
“The advice and support I received from Empower is priceless,” Aveline shares. Her 10 years of retail florist experience combined with EMPOWER’s guidance helped her identify market gaps and develop solutions that make floral arrangements more affordable and accessible.
Aveline’s success demonstrates how traditional expertise paired with innovative thinking can create breakthrough business models that serve customers better while building sustainable enterprises.