Alison Helen Lucy Cork MBE was born on 28 July 1963 and is an English entrepreneur, lifestyle expert, author, and broadcaster.
21 Facts About Alison Cork
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Alison Cork is a frequent guest speaker on the subject of female entrepreneurship.
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In 1992, Alison Cork co-founded mail order publishing company Carnell Ltd with entrepreneur publisher John P Gommes.
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Alison Cork was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1994.
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From 1995 onwards, Alison Cork wrote five books including The Streetwise Guide To Renovating Your Home and Special Occasions.
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Alison Cork has written six books including The Streetwise Guide To Renovating Your Home and Special Occasions.
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From 1997 onwards, Alison Cork has presented a number of TV series, including Countdown To Christmas and Domestic Magic.
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In 2005, Alison Cork presented a 30-part series for ITV called Don't Move, Improve, which saw her travelling the country with fellow presenter Michael Holmes.
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In 2012 she presented Secret Removers for Channel 4 and in 2015, Alison Cork presented Cowboy Builders.
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Since 2014, Alison Cork has become a regular presence on Home Shopping Channel QVC featuring her interiors collections.
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In 2017, Alison Cork launched several bathroom collections for online bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing.
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Alison Cork has since sold her collections on QVCUK and HSN America.
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From 2013 to 2015, Alison Cork was an ambassador for PRIME.
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In 2017, Alison Cork founded The National Women's Enterprise Network, which incorporates Make It Your Business, a not-for-profit initiative to encourage women to set up their own business.
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Alison Cork is a frequent guest speaker on the subject and importance of female entrepreneurship.
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In 2018, Alison Cork was appointed Conservative Champion for Women Entrepreneurs.
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Alison Cork was longlisted but not shortlisted to be the Conservative in the 2020 London mayoral election.
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In 2021 Alison Cork received the Freedom of the City of London.
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Alison Cork was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to female entrepreneurship.
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Alison Cork met her husband Efi Zazo in 1996 after dialing the wrong phone number.
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The purchase of Alison Cork's home was featured in the Telegraph under the headline "Belgravia or Bust", detailing her journey to find and overhaul her dream home.