Party Planning and Direct Selling is becoming an increasingly popular choice for mumpreneurs.
It’s the type of business you can operate in your spare time if you already work full or part-time. It’s equally a great option if you want to develop it as a business full-time.
Party Planning: Which one do you choose?
Often, the start-up costs are relatively low and if you’re buying…
I started my own business seven years ago when my second child was born and my eldest was four in part-time nursery. Although I was lucky enough to pin down work-from-home contracts as a Freelancer, working with pre-school children wasn’t plain sailing. And it is still a challenge now that I have a third child, who is coming up to four years old.
Mumpreneur with pre-school children
On the…
This testimonial is one of my favourite so far. So real, so emotional. I found Parry Ray online and fell in love with her amazing voice!
On October 18th 2001, my father was admitted for a routine back operation. it was scheduled for half an hour and he was to be discharged later that day. That afternoon, the surgeon made a mistake and my father bled out in recovery, suffering a stroke which…
Mums Charlotte and Fiona co-founded Woolly Mammoth in May this year. The company provides ready made art&craft packs that arrive through the letterbox twice a month (with a personalised label, we have found kids love receiving their own post) containing an imaginative make-and-do craft kit, photo suggestions, and either a story, song, quiz or game linked to that week’s theme. In our…
Are you toying with the idea of becoming your own boss? Giving up ‘nine to five’ for something more flexible? Or perhaps you’ve heard that as a Freelancer, you can make more money; work on a variety of exciting projects and get time off as and when you need it.
A great career choice, right?
Is Freelancing for you?
Well partly. The adhoc nature of Freelancing certainly makes it a great…
Inspirational chat with ‘Every Teacher Matters’ author Kathryn Lovewell.
Do you have children?
I am a very proud mum! I have three beautiful boys, two birth sons and one step son. As I mention in my book, Oliver, Dominic and James have been my biggest teachers. Every day I have the challenge to guide my children the best way I know how. Helping them grow in confidence, build their…
Here is a great mumpreneur’s testimonial: Charlotte Pearl founder of those gorgeous and colourful bags you see yummy mummies going around town with, Pink Lining.
1. How do you juggle family life with running the business?
Juggle is the operative word but fortunately the industry I am in is all about and inspired by family life, and to a certain extent being a husband and wife…
We often receive touching letters from mums and mumpreneurs. It is amazing and this letter is one of those that really touched me.
This letter is from Katherine Mount. I hope you love it as much as I do.
In 2002 my son Ethan was born. He was diagnosed profoundly deaf and my world fell apart.
90% of deaf children are born into hearing families, the majority of which, just like mine, have little…
The school holidays are here and while children are squealing with delight at freedom from school rules, itchy grey uniforms and prescribed bed times, in contrast, many parents are filled with dread. All the balls are thrown in the air with weeks of school holiday time to fill, not to mention the financial pressure that can cause. Sound familiar?
‘I feel really guilty shoving the children…
Maxine Clark, 63-year-old founder of Build-a-Bear Workshop, is a very inspirational female entrepreneur who is extremely passionate for her job. Here is an exclusive interview with her. Watch out for really useful tips too!
How did you come up with the idea for Build-A-Bear Workshop?
The ‘light bulb’ went off for me when I was shopping with my friend Katie, who was 10-years-old at the time.