ONE of the UK's leading women entrepreneurs has helped to inspire women entrepreneurs in the Tees Valley to develop their business ideas.

Michelle Mone, founder and co-owner of MJM International, the creator of the Ultimo bra, recently addressed more than 60 guests at a Meeting of Minds event, organised by Business Link and held in Middlesbrough.

Ms Mone said: "I was very pleased to be invited along to get an insight into the network and I hope that by sharing my own experiences I've helped to inspire members to believe in their own abilities and achieve their goals."