Thrive In Business, Transform Your Life
Networking. Workshops. Events. South Wales
Supporting you, to help your business THRIVE
Inspire, Empower,
Succeed.
Networking
Join Our Monthly Female Business Owners' Networking Events
Workshops
Each month we host various workshops for business owners, full of skills that are essential for business to thrive
Courses
Take a pick from a selection of business courses.
Unleash Your
Business Brilliance.
FREE: Business 101 Checklist
The ultimate start up checklist for entrepreneurs looking to THRIVE
Turn Your Vision into Reality with Expert Guidance.
We are Thrive
Hello, We are Katie and Iona and together we are
Thrive Business Academy.
Thrive Business Academy is a newly established business formed in the Summer of 2024.
Katie and Iona have been business friends for the last 10 years and have worked together closely on many occasions.
Together they have decided to put their endless knowledge into Thrive Business Academy as they are passionate about helping other business owners achieve their own version of business success.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Hey, I'm Iona
Licensed accountant and certified business strategist.
Iona is an accountant who has been running her own bookkeeping and accountancy practice, Ivy Wood, since 2012. With 160+ clients, Iona specialises in start ups and small businesses who intend to grow. Iona is our go to expert for all things finance.
Say Hello to Iona
Outside of business life, Iona is a wife and Mum of two, home is where the heart is and she enjoys cosy evenings in with a cup of tea.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Hey, I'm Katie
Meta Ads Manager, Certified Business Strategist and Mentor
Katie is a serial entrepreneur who started her first business over 20 years ago. Since then she has started and sold various businesses, in product, service, offline and online. She is passionate about helping female business owners grow a business they love, that is their version of success.
Say Hello to Katie
Katie is a huge sun lover. She is often found booking flights, on a flight or in Spain, where she spends a lot of time in the Spanish sun and sea.
Unleash Your Business Brilliance.
Driving Growth, Amplifying Impact
Gillian Devine
Absolutely five star! I highly recommend working with Katie Colella! Highly skilled marketing strategist as well as an ad’s expert. PLUS Katie is such a lovely person and actually cares about the success of your business. Don’t hesitate to work with Katie, your business will thank you for it! I've been with her over 5 years and I couldn't be without her
Katie F
Iona has been an absolutely incredible force of knowledge and support since day one of my business. She's encouraging, always on hand and her communication is second to none. There's a reason that I recommend her to everyone x
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