Tell us a little about your business
DiscoverMe Toys is an online toy store specialising in educational toys that complement the 6 key learning areas of EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). Our toys include traditional wooden toys, beautifully hand-crafted jigsaw puzzles, activity toys, books and games. I love the toys available at DiscoverMe and we have 2 little product testers to put the toys through their paces. We have recently received a Gold Website Award from MumpreneurUK.
What was your job before starting your business?
I worked in recruitment after graduating from University, specialising in business development and account management working with many of the UK’s leading IT companies.
How did you go from your old career to your new business?
I was made redundant a couple of weeks before my first son arrived on the scene and had a few difficult months but ultimately this made me more determined to realize my ambitions and go into business by myself. Continue reading “I started a business with a baby: Cathy Belford of Discover Me Toys”