Di Burton has been named as a Women’s Enterprise Ambassador as part of the Forward Ladies group.

The Women’s Enterprise Ambassadors Network has been set up to give more women the self belief, confidence and support to start their own businesses. One hundred women in the region have been chosen for this role.

An ambassador’s role is to pro-actively inspire other women in the local community to believe they can be business women too. In addition to this ambassadors will receive a regular e-newsletter and an invitation to the annual event, which will allow them to share their experiences and information.

Di Burton has been a member of the Forward Ladies since it was formed six years ago. She says: “I want to show other women that there are no barriers to success. It’s all about attitude and the determination to succeed. I am delighted to be able to pass on the many lessons I have learnt from my 30 years in business.”

One of Cicada’s clients, Beverly Webster of wealth managers Prosperis, has also been named as an ambassador.