Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Prepare to face these challenges

According to recent research, the proportion of new businesses run by women is steadily growing – from just under a fifth in 2017 to just over a third today. Female directors of UK SMEs are in the minority just about everywhere in the country, with the only exception being Carlisle, where there’s a just-about-even split between the genders. Of course, there may be a whole host of explanations…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting up Your Home-Based Business

The London Mums archive section dedicated to inspirationalmumpreneurs is growing by the minute, because more mums decide to go solo and become mumpreneurs. Setting up a Home-Based Business isso exciting. Hopefully this blog will provide a few more ideas. Maybe you’ve already got an awesome idea, have completed all the necessary research, written your business plan and you’re ready…
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Five careers that are ideal for mums heading back into the workforce

Are you a mum who is looking to get back into the workforce after a short-term absence or a long-term one? Are you feeling a bit unsure of what kinds of careers would be best suited to you, your needs, your interests, and financial goals? Then there is the question of what careers are currently enjoying periods of growth, meaning there are job opportunities out there right now. To help jump-start…
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EXCLUSIVE! Comedian and mother Olivia Lee reveals her secrets on how to be mindful mums and how not to lose our marbles

I recently interviewed comedian, actor and writer Olivia Lee – best known for her character comedy and her appearance on Channel 4’s ‘Balls of Steel’ with her slot ‘Prank TV with Miss Lee’ as well as for ‘Olivia Lee’s Naughty Bits’, Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny’. Monica and Olivia talked about Olivia’s album ‘Mindful Mum – How Not To lose Your Total Fucking Shit’…
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10 Ways To Get More Done in 2020

Feel like you didn’t get enough done in 2019? There’s still time! You have three months left to make this the best year ever – as cliche as that sounds. This business year it’s been my best so far, but I have often felt snowed under and overwhelmed by the lack of time. I have reflected on where my time goes and I have to admit that social media have inevitably sucked so much of it.
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Three Challenges That Every Mumpreneur Must Overcome

Becoming a successful businesswoman while raising a family must be one of the toughest challenges you are ever likely to face. Most entrepreneurs struggle to manage just one business, so to do this while raising children and maintaining a strong spousal relationship is one hell of a task. In spite of this, mumpreneurship is on the rise and manymums are making waves, so how are they doing it?
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Exclusive heart-warming interview with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Elisa about her new record ‘Secret Diaries’

Multi-platinum international singer-songwriter Elisa from Italy reveals a brand-new exclusive 5-track EP, ‘Secret Diaries’, available on all streaming platforms, via Island Records. I had the honour to interview her and find out that she is a very gentle soul full of grace and who can connect with audiences in a very deep way. She is a loving mum and wife who has manifested her love to her…
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Liberty X Singer Michelle Heaton talks about the importance of early intervention in childhood development

Singing star Michelle Heaton, recently pulled on a white lab coat as she got into character as ‘Professor Michelle’ during a visit to a children’s science class in Harpenden to learn all about the concept of flight. The special session run by nationwide early years science class provider Mini Professors, in celebration of Children’s Activities Week, was themed around a ‘Watch me…
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Chatting to Michelle Reeves about her happiness transformation habits method

Last year at theMumboss booklaunch partyI met a lovely lady who impressed me with her emotional intelligence and kindness. That amazing woman turned out to be the successful certified life coach, author and podcast host Michelle Reeves. A couple of months later, shelaunched her own book The Happiness Habits Transformation in which shewrites about how through personal…
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5 Tips to excel when self-promoting

With imposter syndrome being a common feeling amongst women, self-promoting in the right circles can be difficult without feeling awkward or boastful. Many women find tooting their own horn extremely uncomfortable and hence avoid talking about themselves. However, self-promotion is necessary to be seen and heard at all the right places. Here are some ways you can incorporate this incredibly…
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