Ref. 73182-15Lynda McPherson, 48, of Wallingford Close, Toothill set up her cleaning business through the job centre before going it alone.
Lynda's Cleaning Services is now flourishing, providing a range of cleaning and ironing facilities to businesses and private homes.
Lynda decided to enter Tycoon Idol after her sister showed her the magazine.
She said: "It really is quite an achievement for me."
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