Megan Ruiter
Ambitious owner of her own clothing brand, Megan has made bespoke clothes for a host of famous faces. Now looking for investment in her clothing brand, Megan is hoping that Lord Sugar can help tailor her success.
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Owner, Online Women’s Clothing Brand |
| Location | Wirral |
What is your current business plan?
My current business is a bespoke womenswear clothing brand, Ruiter, which allows all customers to modify our designs online so that they suit their own personal style preferences. Whether that be a shorter or longer version, with or without sleeves, different neckline options or different colours and fabrics. We are not a fast fashion brand where one size fits all, our bespoke feature allows customers to make all our designs their own, appealing to a wider demographic. Our aim is to make our customers feel confident in every piece of Ruiter clothing and to create pieces that last a lifetime. With Lord Sugar’s investment, I can scale this brand and build on its successes.
I like things done my way, because I know they will get done.
What makes you a unique candidate?
I am such a hard worker, I currently own three successful businesses, and each business has taught me so many business and life lessons. I don't know what a 9-5 job is because my work life is 24/7. I have such a strong desire to succeed in life as a well established businesswoman and I am currently on a mission to achieve that dream goal for myself. I have no ‘off’ button, it's always go, go, go.
Why do you deserve Lord Sugar's investment?
I deserve Lord Sugar’s investment because I am such a hardworking person and have been from such a young age. During university most students were out partying whilst I was at home teaching myself to sew and starting my own clothing business. Whenever I reach a goal in life, I am already working on how to achieve the next goal set. I always give everything my absolute all because when my work life is thriving that is when I feel most content within my personal life too. Plus, I think myself and Lord Sugar would make a great team together.
How would those who know you best describe you?
People often describe me as very hard working and extremely organised. I am a very positive person and even won an award in school for ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ - for always making everyone smile around me. However, if you were to ask my boyfriend how he would describe me, I am pretty sure he would say bossy. I like things done my way, because I know they will get done.
