Celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month 2024: A Female Founded Trailblazer in Commercial Debt Recovery
The month of October marks National Women’s Small Business Month 2024, and it is only right that we shine a light on Darcey Quigley as a female founded business! For over 17 years, the company has been supporting businesses getting paid, but in this blog, we’ll discuss how Darcey Quigley became who it is today and what makes it more than just your typical debt recovery company.
Darcey Quigley is a business proudly female owned and founded. Lynne Darcey Quigley’s journey to becoming a prominent figure in the commercial debt recovery sector is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit, but how did she start the business?
Well, having worked in credit control for many years, Lynne understood the importance of a robust credit control process for a business and that having a healthy cashflow and getting paid is the key to running a successful business. That’s why Lynne decided to start Darcey Quigley in 2007. She saw a gap in the market providing a professional and transparent service to all sizes of businesses across all industries so decided to open Darcey Quigley!
The core mission of Darcey Quigley has always been to get businesses paid and the main driver for this cause is Lynne herself. Lynne’s sheer determination to succeed in the early years has never left her and the perseverance to support other companies is still her main motivating factor.
Darcey Quigley is now over 17 years old, and through these years, Lynne has built an exceptional team who she describes as her greatest asset and our clients’ too! A focus within the team is empowerment, and guided by Lynne, the team have exceptional knowledge in the commercial debt recovery industry. As CEO, Lynne is very passionate about providing the team with the tools and resources needed to thrive in a business environment.
Throughout Lynne’s career in commercial debt recovery, she has been recognised for her pioneering business expertise and outstanding leadership. Being featured as one of Insider’s top 20 Women to Watch in 2021, Ractonteur 50’s New Frontiers in 2023 and countless other notable awards!
Darcey Quigley & Co are proud to be a female led business and with the guidance of Lynne, have supported businesses across all industries both in the UK and Internationally.
Here’s what some of the Darcey Quigley team have to say about working at a female founded business:
“Working for a female founded business makes me feel inspired, driven, creative, empowered, understood, motivated to work hard” – Cheryl: Operations Manager
“I always feel like I can approach Lynne for any advice or help! Being in a female founded business, I feel inspired and supported to do my best work!” Amy: Digital Marketing Executive
“It’s very empowering to see a female leader start her own business and inspire her employees to deliver their best results every day.” Hannah: Sales and Marketing Administrator
“I find it very rewarding working alongside a female founder and CEO who is breaking down barriers every day.” – Chris: Chief Commercial Officer
If late payments have been affecting your business, why not book a call with one of our friendly debt recovery specialists or phone 01698 821 468 today!
Lynne is the Founder and CEO of Darcey Quigley & Co.
She is passionate and determined to help businesses get overdue invoices paid quickly.
Having worked within the credit management industry for over 27 years and ran UK leading commercial debt recovery specialists Darcey Quigley & Co for over 17 years, Lynne has helped businesses recover commercial debts from every continent across the globe.
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