When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, panic set in for many business owners, including Skylar Atkinson – who had just jumped with two-feet into her new business venture. However, some invaluable peer advice settled the nerves – and helped Skylar to pursue a new vision for her business.
Skylar Atkinson, managing director of Belvoir Aberdeen, says the guidance she has received from fellow TAB members has energised her business strategy and given her the confidence to move it forward.
Skylar, originally from Carlisle in Cumbria, moved to Aberdeen at 18-years old in the hope of spotting and pursuing career opportunities. From taking on various jobs in hospitality, retail, and management, she then went on to attain her bachelor’s degree in Law and Management at Robert Gordon University.
She started at an estate agent and lettings agency, Belvoir Aberdeen in 2017 as a part-time admin assistant, and began working her way up to leasing negotiator and then onto property manager.
The perfect opportunity emerged in 2019 when she had the chance to buy the business – her love of property and dream of owning her own business encouraged her to take the leap of faith at only 31-years of age.
However, after being plunged into a lockdown and having to manage furlough schemes, staff working from home and interpreting government guidelines, Skylar was quick to take up the opportunity to join TAB – a decision that has helped mould her into the businesswoman she is today.
