Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

International Women’s Day conference 2013 – Speaker’s profile: Penny Power

We look forward to Penny Power’s speech at our International Women’s Day conference 2013 on 8 March at City Hall supported by the Mayor of London. Here we present PENNY POWER‘s full profile. In her presentation “The power of peer-to-peer mentoring”, PENNY POWER, one of the UK’s most inspirational female entrepreneurs, will showcase the importance of peer-to-peer…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

International Women’s Day conference 2013 – Speaker’s profile: EMMA JONES, founder of small business community Enterprise Nation & co-founder of StartUp Britain

We look forward to Emma Jones ‘s speech at our International Women’s Day conference 2013 on 8 March at City Hall supported by the Mayor of London. Here we present Emma Jones ‘s full profile. Watch this space for all our speakers’ profiles which will be posted in the next few days. In her presentation “How to grow the business without outgrowing the home” author…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Flexible, home-based work for career minded mums

“Make Money Today and Fulfill Your Dreams Tomorrow™”- Flexible, home-based work for career minded mums. Check here this opportunity. Do you want to be your own boss and choose your own working hours? Would you like to kick-start a career in the world of cosmetics? Swedish beauty company Oriflame allows you to fulfill your personal dreams and ambitions, set your own hours and be your own…
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Fashion & Beauty

94 per cent of mums spend more on their child’s wardrobe than their own

It’s no surprise that a survey found that mothers are putting their children first in the style stakes, with 94 per cent spending more on their child’s wardrobe than their own. As a result, it seems that some mothers are neglecting their own wardrobes with almost half (46 per cent) of mums feeling guilty about spending money on clothes for themselves. The survey of 1,000 women aged…
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Fitness & Health

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity launches annual RBC Race for the Kids event for fitness, fun and fundraising this summer

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is once again encouraging people to sign up to their flagship mass participation challenge event RBC Race for the Kids. From fitness enthusiasts to fun-seekers, the RBC Race for the Kids is the fundraising event for all to enjoy. The fun 5km race takes place in London’s beautiful Battersea Park on Sunday 9 June 2013 and will raise vital funds…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Keeping a check on your household costs

The cost of raising a child has now reached an all-time high, according to figures recently released by insurers LV (source article, Daily Telegraph, “Cost of a child his record £222,000”, 24th January 2013). According to the figures, raising a child to the age of 21 costs a staggering £222,458. Perhaps more alarming is the Insurer’s prediction that if costs continue to increase at the…
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Fitness & Health

Ovarian Cancer prevention

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month so we have gathered important information on how to prevent it and how to recognise potential symptoms. Prevention General advice for all cancers is a healthy diet rich in fruit and veg, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. However, some specific advice for ovarian cancer prevention include: – stop smoking – if a woman has the choice…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Fares fair on commuters who work from home

Roger Evans, London Assembly Member, has recently launched a report ‘Home Works: Why London needs to expand home working’ that calls for a step-change in TfL’s attitude to home working and flexible working. In it, he calls for the Mayor and Tfl to introduce flexible travelcards and annual rebates to help commuters make substantial savings. “> “Even with Tube upgrades, the building…
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