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Network your way to success

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by Helen on February 3, 2012

For many mums, going back to work after having a baby can be a real struggle. Switching from home to a high-pressure workplace can be a difficult transition, and part-time work that’s flexible and affordable is few and far between at the moment. If you’re expecting a second child or juggling school schedules, it may [...]

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Today I’m delighted to bring you an interview with Venita Dad Anthonij who has just launched SheNovate, a new way for women in business to network. I first (virtually) met Venita last year when she launched MUMbitions, so I was keen to catch up with her and find out more about SheNovate… Hi Venita, welcome [...]

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Be careful who your friends are

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by Helen on November 3, 2011

The people we hang around with influence us more than we think. That’s because our perception of  what’s normal comes from the people around us. Hang around with struggling self-employed people who have  clients-from-hell and are working their butts off just to make minimum wage and you’d conclude that’s just the way that self-employed life [...]

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Mumpreneur Monday Challenge: Get Out There!

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by Helen on November 1, 2010

Welcome to week two of the Mumpreneur Monday challenge! How did you get on with last week’s challenge? If you missed it, the Monday challenge was to Promote Your Blog. The internet is a wonderful thing but nothing beats meeting real, live people in the flesh. Too much time on your own in front of [...]

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If you’re thinking of going to the Business Mums Conference on October 5th in Brighton, you have just 7 days left to get your ticket at 20% off the full price. Your ticket includes: An exhibition full of resources for your business Talks from high profile inspirational businessmums A choice of workshops to help you [...]

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Creation Collaboration Women Wednesday

by Helen on May 19, 2010

A month ago, a group of friends created a new social network for women in business called Creation Collaboration. Their aims were to promote their own businesses and products, plus support other women in business. And they already have 50 members. One feature I really like is the Collaboration Women Wednesday  Blog Hop, where you [...]

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New Mums’ Networking Group in Leicestershire

by Helen on February 16, 2010

The fabulous Mum’s The Boss is opening a new mums’ networking group in Leicester this week. If you’re in the Leicester area, I really recommend going to the Soar Valley Leisure Centre, Mountsorrel from 10 to 12 on Friday 19th February. Take a look at Mum’s The Boss Leicestershire Launches for all the details. For [...]

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