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The Rap British Mum: is this you?

Check this Mum singing a rap song about the realities of being a mum. I am sure dads can relate to that too… I love the ‘I don’t give a s***’ look on her face – it’s what we should all have. She is surrounded by kids with runny noses, nits, she complains about post-baby body, vomit, expressing milk and all other everyday challenges a parent faces. I can…
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Exclusive Christmassy interview with TV star Cherry Healey

Cherry Healey is one of my favourite TV presenters at the moment. She is so loveable, so funny and she is a London Mum!!! We have caught up with her at the launch of iPieces, a range of interactive games for the iPad. What was your favourite game when you were a young girl? And why? My absolute favourite (and worst game) was Monopoly – I’ve got three brothers and we played it all the…
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Calling all mums for a focus group on 13 December 2012: £90 offered to all attendees!

The Research House a independent Market research company are looking to speak with second time mums on the topic of ‘Food Products’. We are looking specifically to speak to mums with at least a child between the age of 6 – 12 weeks. The focus group sessions are being organised on Thursday the 13th December 2012 in Central London at The Hilton Hotel in Paddington. The Session will last…
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Mumpreneurs' testimonial: Business inspiration from Provence to London

Watch this amazing testimonial from Sam & Sam, two London mumpreneurs who found inspiration for their business in Provence. I recently met my former colleague and friend Sam Sost at her exclusive Christmas Gifts and Homewares Show & Tell Party in Barnes where her business partner and friend Sam showcased me an amazing range of unique and beautiful objects / gifts and met some of our…
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Higher Education and the busy London Mum

Pauline Lamunu made the leap into an undergraduate degree three years ago and has never looked back. Now, she wants to encourage other mums to face their fears and do the same. The prospect of starting an undergraduate degree while taking care of two young children was certainly daunting.  My biggest concern was being able to balance the dual role of mother and student. One thing I knew for…
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Mumpreneurs' testimonials: How mum and daughter became business partners in their innovative Granny agency

When we came across Francesca and her mum, we immediately understood how innovative and useful the service they provide can be. Here is what Francesca told us about the idea behind her new childcare service, Granny and I, that places experienced and trustworthy Grannies in families to help with childcare and housework. How and why did you start the ‘Granny & I’ childcare…
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Trying to organise my disorganised home-working life

Organisation probably isn’t at the top of your list when you decide to work from home. For many years, it wasn’t mine either. I simply threw myself into it, and hoped it would work. Somehow! I knew I wanted to earn money working from home so that I could be ‘hands on’ with the kids, but didn’t have a clue where or how to start. Disorganised home-working Armed with marketing and…
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Inspiring female entrepreneur's testimonial: how the next best selling doll is born

I love dolls – I have always found dolls absolutely fascinating in particular Barbies. I want to be the first to predict the success of Lottie, the new British doll created by Lucie Follett, a young and inspiring female entrepreneur. In this interview she is telling us how she was inspired to create Lottie, a lovely doll that will certainly become a tough competition for all popular fashion…
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Thinking of a Party Planning or Direct Selling Business? How do you choose the right one?

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…
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Are you a mumpreneur with pre-school children - what do you do for childcare?

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…
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