Gabbie Paton of Haverhill beauty salon, A Girl’s Best Friend, named Freelancer of the Year at the Bury Free Press West Suffolk Business Awards

West Suffolk’s Freelancer of the Year title has this year been awarded to an an entrepreneur following her passion.

Gabbie Paton, who launched A Girl's Best Friend in Haverhill, in April 2018, collected the title at the Bury Free Press West Suffolk Business Awards on October 11.

Her beauty salon specialises in hair removal, particularly waxing and laser treatments, alongside a variety of beauty services like skincare and massages.

Since founding A Girl's Best Friend in April 2018, Gabbie has created a welcoming multi-award winning studio that reflects her passion for personalised, result-driven treatments.

After a successful six years, she recently relocated to a larger space, overcoming challenges to enhance her offerings

The Freelancer Award, celebrates individuals who have chosen West Suffolk as their base to extend their services regionally, nationally or internationally.

It shines a light on the home office and the hot desk. Freelancers are often the hidden gems that make a significant contribution to our economy and demonstrate a way of working with little or no carbon footprint and agility to push the traditional boundaries of the 9-5.

The winner has made a lasting impact, whether in their sector or on a specific client project.They look for those with the magic X Factor of a new idea or a new business concept.

The Freelancer of the Year Award is sponsored by @inc, which offers co-working spaces across the region for a growing community of freelancers, creatives and entrepreneurs.

Its inclusive space benefits from breakout meeting spaces, private Zoom rooms, collaborative working space where ideas and contacts can be shared as well as after work social fun.

Established as part of the MENTA business support ‘Space’ offer, @inc is a forever evolving, inclusive, and flexible workspace, with a naturally engaging contemporary and dynamic feel.

With 24-hour access seven days a week for members, our coworking spaces are situated in the heart of Bury St Edmunds offering both a business and social lifestyle.

The Bury Free Press West Suffolk Business Awards was attended by around 250 people.

Now in it’s 13th year, has become one of the most important events in the business calendar.

This year it also supported mental health charity Suffolk Mind through donations.

You can find out more about A Girl’s Best Friend here.

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