Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

How to turn a side hustle into a brand people remember

A side hustle often starts with a simple idea: selling a product, offering a service or sharing a skill outside of your main job. At first, the focus is usually on getting the first customers. As the business grows, however, people need a clear reason to remember you and choose you again. That is where branding matters. A brand is not only a logo or colour palette. It is the impression…
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How mums can turn a passion for nails into a successful business

Many mums dream of finding work that offers both flexibility and personal satisfaction. For those who enjoy creating beautiful nail designs, that passion can become much more than a hobby. With the right approach, it can grow into a business that fits around family life while providing opportunities to build a loyal client base. Photo by Karola G from Pexels Running a nail business does…
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How London Mumpreneurs can create better outdoor spaces

An outdoor area can change the way customers experience your business. A few pavement tables may give a café greater visibility. A courtyard can offer families somewhere calmer to sit. A terrace might increase capacity during the warmer months, while a thoughtfully planted entrance can make a venue feel more welcoming before anyone steps through the door. But outdoor space is not automatically…
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What a boutique PR agency offers that larger agencies often cannot

When navigating the intricate world of public relations, businesses have a myriad of options to choose from, ranging from behemoth agencies to the more intimateboutique PR agency. Each has its own set of advantages, yet boutique agencies offer unique benefits often overlooked in the grandeur of larger firms. Let’s delve into what makes these smaller agencies stand out and why they…
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Balancing motherhood and degrees: Top academic hacks for London’s student mums

Being a mother is a full-time job with no days off. Being a university student is also a demanding, full-time commitment. When you combine the two and throw in the fast-paced environment of London, you get a unique set of challenges that can feel completely overwhelming. Photo credit: pexels.com Being a mother is a full-time job with no days off. Being a university student is also a…
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Kike Agoro: ‘Confidence is half the battle. The other half is knowing where to look’

Kike Agoro was scouted by Harvard at 18. An international athlete with top grades. But she found out two years too late to prepare. She missed her shot. That missed opportunity is why she built Raising Greats. Kike grew up in East London with a single mum who held the family together through crisis. At 16 she opened her GCSE results. Eight A stars and three As at a school where only 30 percent…
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Raising Greats: Missed Harvard, built a community

Kike Agoro is the kind of woman who makes you feel a little bit tired just reading her CV. Represented Great Britain in javelin. AAA at A Level. Economics at Nottingham. Fully funded scholarship to Florida. Internships at Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Citibank. Forbes 30 Under 30. Built a 200,000 strong professional network from her bedroom. But none of that is why she started Raising…
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Get out of the box – Have two careers

I am so blessed.  I have two careers I absolutely love!  Can you say you love your job?  If not, read on. I am able to take my best skills and interests and apply them to both being a Hypnotherapist (www.mghypnosis.co.uk) and a Private Personal PA/VA (www.mgvirtualassistant.co.uk). Having two careers can be an incredibly enriching and empowering way to live and work. One of the most…
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Why every busy mum needs an email provider she can trust

If you were to look at the average mum’s inbox, you would find a remarkably complete record of family life. School newsletters and permission slips, GP appointment reminders, club booking confirmations, birthday party invitations and the endless administrative thread of keeping a household running. It is a lot of information. Some of it is mundane but a fair amount of it is genuinely…
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Corporate event must-haves: Tips for making your event a success

Organising a business gathering is a big job for any team. You want every part to go right so that your guests have a great time and learn something new. Success comes from the small choices and the big ideas that you put together over several weeks. Planning takes a lot of effort to get the pieces in place before the guests arrive. Every choice from the room to the snacks will make an impact…
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