Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

A mum’s journey to business success in London

Starting a business is no easy feat, especially when you’re balancing the responsibilities of motherhood. Yet, many mums in London have found the key to not just managing but excelling in both realms. With the right strategies, mindset, and strong support system, you can transform your business ambitions into reality. Starting a business is no easy feat, especially…
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London Mums May 2017 newsletter including Half Term activities for families

  Dear London Mums Spring does not seem to launch and Summer is already at the door. My son is in year 6 and I feel these primary school years have gone so quickly. Before I know my son will be finishing secondary school and will be gone to Uni… I reflect on time and my past 10 years running the London Mums community. Wow! Time flies. In this newsletter, I have packed lots of ideas for the…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Mumpreneur's testimonial: From City Banker to Mumpreneur – Why I Took the Leap!

These days it can be tough for women who want to juggle a career with starting a family. One lady who understands this all too well is Salima Manji, who left a high flying career in investment banking to go it alone, starting up a business in singles supper clubs. In this article, Salima talks about the decisions she faced when it came to starting a family and how it lead to a completely different…
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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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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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Mumpreneur's testimonial: British pottery maker Emma Bridgewater

British pottery maker Emma Bridgewater has created an exclusive new homeware range for Red Nose Day 2013. Available from Red Nose Day official partners, brands-for-less homeware HomeSense stores and TK Maxx throughout the UK from 31st January 2013. How did the business start? Because I couldn’t find the right cosy cup & saucer as a present for my Mum – so I decided to make it…
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Mumpreneur's testimonial: Five minutes chat with inspiring paediatrician & mumpreneur Dr Anastasia Alcock

Five minutes chat with inspiring paediatrician & mumpreneur Dr Anastasia Alcock from London. What is your favourite London activity? My children Oliver (7) and Emily (4), love visiting the London Aquarium. They both love gazing at the fish and challenging each other to find the biggest, scariest or ugliest fish! But for them, getting hands-on and picking up and stroking the various creatures…
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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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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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