AFTER four years of unemployment, a Camborne woman launched her own business as she was determined to provide a better life for her daughter.

Charlotte Parker, who started Charlie's Angels cleaning service about 18 months ago, said that at first: "It was totally scary and on a lot of days I wondered what I was doing, but I had to keep strong."

Miss Parker, 29, who lives at Pengegon, said: "In the four years I was unemployed I just couldn't find anything I wanted to do.

"I didn't want to stay on the dole for ever but get a better life for myself and my daughter, Naomi."

She came up with her business idea in 2009 and joined the Prince's Trust, taking part in a business course.

"The course was fantastic and really helped me a lot, giving me a great understanding of business skills.

"I started the business with no money whatsoever. I decided to join Network Cornwall and gained my first client in St Agnes.

"That was my first big step and made it real for me.

"After a while a few more came through on the same site, so I was then able to start investing in equipment.

"It has gone brilliantly."

Miss Parker added: "It was definitely a good decision and one I would recommend to anyone."