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From hobby to thriving business: the story of 4YaParty
Founded in 2018 by former teacher Mercedes Gale Parr, 4YaParty Weddings and Eventsis an award-winning event decor and styling business based in south London.
What started as a creative outlet when Mercedes was unable to return to work following pregnancy complications has grown into a thriving family-run business with sustainability at its heart.
Here, Mercedes shares her inspiring professional journey, the challenges of growing a company while managing a disability and how Grow London Local has supported her along the way.
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