Do you want to be part of the bigger picture?

 'Do you want to be part of the Bigger Picture?'

Laura Morris and Joanne Dewberry started Networking Mummies (Dorset) on the 9th February 2009.

The idea was formed one wet morning at a local toddler group between the two mums who already owned their own businesses. Laura Morris of www.rentabuggy.co.uk and Joanne Dewberry of www.charliemoos.co.uk.

They both felt that there was no support for local mums in business, who were not only trying to start or run their own business but also juggle family life. So on the 9th February 2009 they met with a small group of other entrepreneurial mummies and soon realised from the feedback they received it could be more.

Over the next few months they built a website, held more events and went onto providing a great support network of like minded women.

2009 was a great year with a Hampshire branch being added in November, run by Jo Gleeson and 2010 went onto be even better! Networking Mummies (Dorset) at this point had reached over 350 members. Their monthly events consisted of affordable workshops, free events with the kids and more and also importantly raising funds for various charities locally and Nationally.

Also in 2010 saw their first 'Dorset Business Mums Journal' being launched and also Networking Mummies (Dorset) being a Finalist in the World Skills Entrepreneurship Competition. Not only were things going well but Laura Morris was announced Winner of the 'Start Up Category' for Women on Their Way Awards too!

In May 2010, Laura decided to relocate back to Warwickshire to be nearer family. A hard decision but an exciting one as it meant they were expanding! Networking Mummies (Warwickshire)  had a great year, with already over 150 mums on board running a range of businesses and with their own edition of the 'Midlands Business Mums Journal'.  

In 2011 they saw the launch of their own Bigger Picture Networking Mummies Magazine, with 10,000 copies being distributed throughout all the branches, their second birthday and the launch of their franchise plan. In the later part of 2011, there was a big change as Joanne stepped down as Co-Owner and Laura welcomed Stcaey Calder, a long term friend and business associate as her new partner.

Laura and Stacey have both always had aspirations and dreams for the business. Networking Mummies is about supporting each other and recommendations. They recognise the power of word of mouth endorsement, its prevalance amongst the parenting community and the importance of tapping into it to incease sales. By joining forces and sharing skils, knowledge and contacts, they hope to drive business success for all members. 

We bring you the chance to be part of the 'bigger picture' as we launch our LOW COST Franchise across the UK. If you are interested in joining our team then please email us on mail@networkingmummies.com to see the Franchise Plan and how you can be part of our growing community.

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