BUSINESSWOMAN Jeanette Davis has won a software package worth £200 in recognition of her entrepreneurial spirit.

Ms Davis, 23, from Sunderland, won the Everywoman Solutions Plan (ESP), an online business solutions package designed by everywoman.com and funded by One NorthEast.

The package has been launched to help female business owners access a range of business solutions to help them choose the right resources for their operations and keep costs to a minimum.

Ms Davis, who will launch her ladies fashion business shortly, was one of ten entrants to win the ESP online package after she entered a competition for women starting up in business, last month.

Entrants were judged on the strength of the business plan and vision to develop the idea. The winners have access to legal advice, exclusive networking, training and workshop events, an email address at everywoman.com, and a listing in its online business directory.

Ms Davis said: "I am delighted to have been chosen for this award and to be recognised as one of the region's up and coming women in business.

"The Everywoman Solutions Plan is an invaluable resource for a new business starter and as it was set up by women who understand my situation, it is tailor-made to meet my needs."