Top 25 Sara Davies Quotes

I just want the business to continue to grow and for our brand to become one of the most respected household names in craft, both in the U.K. and around the world.

That’s what us northern people do don’t we? Don’t mince our words, just say it how it is.

For all we are a manufacturer, we’ve always had a lot of communication with the consumer.

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.

Both my parents ran small businesses and it undoubtedly made me the person I am today because I’ve only ever known them work incredibly hard.

Having been a fan of ‘Dragons’ Den’ since it first aired in 2005 I was absolutely delighted and proud to have the opportunity of becoming a Dragon myself.

I have learnt this over time, that Peter Jones, you’ve gotta watch him.

I’m just like the girl next door.

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.

Someone suggested elocution lessons but there is no way I am changing my accent, I’m proud of my roots.

There was no way I was going to have a baby and hand him over to a nanny.

I want to inspire and educate people and just be an Aladdin’s cave for the magpie crafters that are already out there.

I’m proud to say all our products are made in the U.K.

Of course, juggling a career and a baby is tough but, as it’s my business, I pick and choose.

I know exactly what it feels like to be an entrepreneur with everything riding on a sale.

I grew up in a little pit village on the outskirts of Durham.

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.

I was the kid at school who wore clothes from charity shops.

I’ve always been very passionate about investing time in and sharing my expertise with other entrepreneurs.

I knew, back when I was starting up, that if I had something that could be developed for the mass market, I could really take it forward.

A good 60 per cent of my time I spend travelling, mostly to the U.S., Canada and Germany.

I’ve been under-estimated myself quite often, and in some ways I quite enjoy it.

I was surprised to hear that I would receive an MBE and have no idea where the nomination originated but I’m incredibly grateful.

I’m not a celebrity, but when I walk into Hobbycraft and someone comes up to me to tell me how great one of our products is, it’s a bit of a surreal experience.

I knew that when I grew up, I wanted to have a business.