Mums in Business

[hayesgrover]

Hi all,

I've just been to my second meeting of this group. They meet once a month in East Dulwich. It's a really useful place for entrepreneurs to meet, get ideas, share skills and basically bounce ideas off each other. I thought it was a great forum and they are looking for more people to attend.

Go to http://mothersinbusiness.co.uk/ for more details and to register for the next session. It's well worth going along.

[SteveT]

Sounds a bit sexist, so I dont expect you will attract the other half of the entrepreneurial population.

[annieB]

It was a great meeting last night, nice to meet you hayegrover and by the way Steve since when was being a Mum sexist?

[quickbrownfox]

MIBs are a lovely group of people - genuinely supportive of each other and full of useful information.

[hayesgrover]

Just a reminder that the next Mums in Business event is tomorrow (Wednesday August 12th) at 8pm. The venue is All Fired Up. We are all going to try to bring some finger food and SE Magazine will also be present. It would be great to see some new members.

[Foxy Fi]

Hi there,

I am not yet a mum (due to be in Feb 2010) but I am wondering if I can join the ED mums in business, or do I have to be a ready made mum, so to speak!?

I am starting a part-time book selling business for babies, toddlers and beyond as well as selling books of interest to older children - fabulous fiction, sports, art, science, maths and even languages to name a few. Such a shame I missed the event yesterday (12/08/09) as I was trying to contact Marilyn at All Fired Up to see if I could use the back room for my event. It would be great to be able to get into this with MIB support.

I am struggling to find a venue to hold my events as my flat is at the top of a conversion and isn't best designed for many babies and buggies. If you have any ideas of venues, I would be really greatful. I will also be looking to expand the business to local nursaries and daycare centres so again your advice wuld be invaluable.

Anyway, enough ranting, let me know if I can be a mum-to-be- in business and join your forum as it sounds fab.

Thanks,

Fiona

[quickbrownfox]

Of course you can. I was just a frustrated HR Manager with a fabrics obsession (nowhere close to having a business) when I started going to the meetings.

It's a pretty informal set up - don't expect power networking, but really great if you need some help getting your ideas off the ground, and especially good for helping you sort out the practicalities of starting a business - there's always someone who has come up against whatever challenge you're trying to work through and can help you get it sorted!

[Ernie&Kopka]

Hi,

I would love to come along...although not too sure if I qualify as I am not a mum (as yet)?! You probably know me as the dance teacher on EDF but I have recently started a new venture-Swiss skincare and would really like to take part in any of your meetings if possible... I am sure these will be of a great help in finding solutions etc...

Many thanks,

Joanna.

[Mellors]

Do you think anybody there would like advice on property law - taking a lease of premises, landlord issues, buying business premises etc etc.

I'm a mum/commercial property solicitor and would be happy to come down to one of your events if anybody would like to chat about it.

(although I secretly want to run my own cake shop!).

[quickbrownfox]

Ooh, Mellors, come along! We are always looking for experts to educate us! We'll get you on the schedule....

We could do with a cake shop in ED.... a proper one... just cakes... pure calorific heaven!

[Mellors]

I've put my name down, looking forward to meeting lots of interesting ladies. Sadly I fear there is already a glut of cakes in ED if my waistline is anything to go by :S

[Ernie&Kopka]

...Ooops... is that a no then...? J.

[quickbrownfox]

E&K - I don't see why not! It's not like we spend the whole time (or much time at all actually) talking about our kids. See you at the next one.

[Ernie&Kopka]

Fantastic! Thanks quickbrownfox I am really looking forward to it...see you there. Would it be cheeky to ask Mellors if there will be any cakes? I'd like to put myself forward for testing any samples...

[Foxy Fi]

Hi there,

Where do I sign up for the next meeting?

F

[Foxy Fi]

Hi there,

I am back from hols and looking forward to meeting you business movers and shakers...So, when is the next meeting?

Fi

[ceebeebee]

Hi there

The next meeting is on Wednesday 14th October at 8pm, at All Fired Up, and we're having a short informal session on accounting. Everyone welcome, and any questions please reply to this forum.

Kind regards

[Foxy Fi]

Excellent. Looking forward to meeting you all. Will be making my way back from a business trip and hopefully will be on time.

[mrs cuckoo]

Hello....never been to one of these meetings - can I join in this week? It sounds just what I need to get me motivated!

Thanks

Alice

[lorraineliyanage]

Wish I could come, but I'm working in the evening unfortunately :(

Hope to be able to come along to one soon. Could have done with some accounting tips seeing the tax return is looming!

[Ernie&Kopka]

I am really looking forward to it! I need to get myself organized after kick starting my own business...

[Ernie&Kopka]

Having problems registering for tomorrow as the website won't load...I just wanted to put my name down plus 1...looking forward to it!

[welshwag]

Hi

I am a mum who is thinking of leaving the security of my current employ and stepping into the heady world of setting up a business (and I am a mum).

I can't load the website or make tonights meeting, but i'd like to come to the next one if anyone can let me know when and where?

Thanks in advance

Mauny

[Foxy Fi]

Hi ladies,

Apologies for not being able to make it to my first MIB meeting but was delayed getting back. Hope it was good. When is the next one? Wild horses (or anything similar) won't keep me away....

Fi

[mearly]

Hello,

I am a local new Mum. I support my husband's IT business and am a freelance communications consultant, and although I am loving motherhood, a Mums-in-Business monthly meeting sounds an ideal way to keep my brain wired into the business. Please let me know when the November meeting will be and I hope to see you there.

Every success,

Mia