Sophie Lux turns £500 investment into £1.1m health and beauty awards business
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Sophie Lux turns £500 investment into £1.1m health and beauty awards business

19 Jul 2026 · Originally published 19 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'I was a 19-year-old mum, then I took £500 and turned it into a £1.1m business'
After starting her career as a young mother working from home, Sophie Lux has built a successful awards programme for the health and beauty industry. The venture, which she launched with £500, will host over 3,000 guests at the Manchester AO Arena next month, providing a new platform for independent businesses to be recognised for their work.
Source: Manchester Evening News Greater Manchester
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