Rachael Flanagan at the age of 16 had no idea what she wanted to do but fate intervened when, one day, their domestic cleaner failed to turn up so Rachael offered to do it. She enjoyed it so started cleaning for friends and neighbours. There seemed to be a good deal of interest in the service she offered so Rachael invested just £20 to have flyers printed and distributed them around the houses in her locality. The response was better than Rachael anticipated and she was inundated with enquiries and Mrs Buckét was born!

Through sheer hard work and good business acumen and instincts, the business has grown beyond her wildest dreams. Rachael treats her carefully selected and well trained staff really well, paying them above the going rate. She does not ask them to do anything she is not prepared to do herself and she has their respect and loyalty.

Rachael Flanagan has created an impressive management team who run the day to day business now, enabling her to work 'on the business not in it'! Rachael's vibrant personality is a real asset in keeping existing clients and getting new ones.

Rachael is an award-winning and celebrated young entrepreneur her Awards include:

April 2009: Winner of the Federation of Small Business's Young Entrepreneur Award

Sept 2011: Winner of the South Wales Evening Post Rising Star Award

Nov 2011: Winner of the South Wales Business Award Young Entrepreneur Award

Dec 2011: Winner of the IWA/Western Mail Young Achiever Award

Mar 2012: Director of the Month, Director Magazine

Apr 2012: Finalist in the Leading Wales Awards, Young Leader Category

Jul 2012: Signed up by Welsh Stars for their inspirational speakers programme

Feb 2013: Finalist in the South Wales Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for the most promising growth company

Mar 2013: Winner of the Welsh Women Mean Business Young Entrepreneur Award

Apr 2013: Finalist in the Federation of Small Business's National Business Awards in London

June 2014: Winner of Women in Leadership award – Leading Wales Awards

June 2014: Winner of Business Leader of the Year – Inspire Wales Awards

In recognition of her business success, Rachael has attended special receptions with the former Secretary of State for Wales Rt Hon Cheryl Gillan MP and the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street. Early 2014 Rachael was handpicked by the Prince of Wales as one of Wales' leading business people to attend a celebratory event during the NATO summit.

Rachael Flanagan is not one to rest on her laurels; she continues to drive the business forward and has expanded along the M4 corridor. Following a series of exciting client wins,  Mrs Buckét is setting its sights on national growth, targeting clients UK-wide, in a bid to push turnover past the £10million mark.

Rachael Flanagan is a fascinating and inspirational speaker and the enthusiasm for business she displays is infectious.