Precious Online

Precious Online is an Internet based community and magazine dedicated to promoting, inspiring and informing women of colour in the UK and beyond. It was established in 2000 by Foluke Akinlose, an editor and journalist working at ITN Online.

This pioneering lifestyle magazine has seen its 'Precious community' grow in recent years, with visitors from across the UK and the world. Notable acheivements include working with Yana cosmetics, launching the first UK wide survey to uncover the needs and problems faced bywomen of colour and finding suitable make up.

Precious has been involved with CIDA for two years. "CIDA has given me the confidence to drive Precious to achieve its full potential," says Foluke.

Foluke first approached CIDA after advice from more traditonal business support agencies had not met her needs. "I was looking for business support from an organisation that really understood how creatives operate. Precious is not just my business, it's my passion and CIDA grasped that from day one."

" I have receievd one-to-one sessions, marketing advice and attended some innovative workshops which have really changed my whole outlook. CIDA also introduced me to a wider community of like-mided people in the Creative Industries and beyond, helping me to develop my network of contacts.

"As Precious grows, so will my relationship with CIDA, the advisers at CIDA have become vital in helping me shape the future of my business."

Contact:
To find out more visit the Precious Online website or email Foluke.