Millie Kendall, Ruby & Millie
The co-founder of the successful cosmetics brand discusses what makes a successful business partnership.
Mille Kendall is the successful female entrepreneur behind the
cosmetic brand Ruby & Millie, which she co-founded with Ruby
Hammer 15 years ago. Kendall has been heavily involved in brand
management and over the years has developed a beauty publicity
business and has had a lot of experience in launching and
developing niche cosmetic products. In 2007 Mille Kendall was
awarded an MBE for her contribution to the cosmetic industry.
In this video interview Kendall talks about how she became an
accidental entrepreneur and how her reputation for launching large
brands for a small budget led to her gaining a lot of business. Her
relationship with Ruby Hammer developed from business to friendship
and Millie talks about the importance of partners sharing a
combined passion and drive for the business as well as having a
balance in skills and task delegation.
She also gives expert advice on the cosmetic industry and the
struggle that small businesses may find in entering the
"mastige"market. Kendall gives tips on maintaining stock level and
deciding minimum purchasing orders. The entrepreneur also talks
about how working on the shop floor was the best experience she had
in terms of understanding the product and customer. With Kendall's
great experience in the health and beauty industry, as well as
brand management, means that this video will provide a unique
insight into how a small business idea can become a huge
international success story.