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Business Mums week Competition

Business Mums week was set up by Mumsclub in 2007 and designed to bring attention to mum owned businesses accross the UK so that more mum businesses can start nationwide networking. It also encourages local media to become interested in local mums. Here at Networking Mummies UK LTD we understand the importance of networking and supporting mums in business and small businesses and are delighted to be giving something back to our community by offering this competition.

To celebrate Business mums week (1st-7th October 2012) we are giving one lucky person the chance to win a business mentoring session with the Directors of Networking Mummies UK LTD- Laura Morris and Stacey Calder. As well as being Directors of Networking Mummies UK LTD they both have their own businesses coaching and mentoring people. Laura owns Educate Business and Stacey owns The Lifestyle Group.

  All you need to do to enter the competition is tell us how you juggle a business with your family life.

This could be 'your story' or your 'top tips' or anything else you feel relevant.

 Please send all your entries to kate@networkingmummies.com 

 Closing date is the 8th October 2012

By Kate Keene - www.mama2mamadirect.co.uk

How quickly did those 6 weeks go? Well for me the first 5 weeks went very quickly.  The last week of the holidays however we were all craving some routine in our house.

My eldest is nearly 5 so he was well and truly ready for school. Having said that he has surprised me so much over the last 2 weeks. During the last week of the school holidays he insisted that we take the stabilisers off his bike. So I spent quite a while explaining that it wasn't quite that simple and that we would take them off and that we would go to the park a try it out with no stabilisers.  So equipped with helmet and first aid kit we headed to the park.  He was a tiny bit wobbly at first but I have to say he proved me completely wrong and off he went.  He absolutely loves the freedom.

The 4th September saw his first taste of reception. Previously described as "shy and needing to build his confidence" I was worried about how he would cope. He has made me incredibly proud and he has taken the first few days in his stride. He has loved his first week of school and even told me "that he was fine to go in on his own as he now knows where his coat peg is" clearly that was all I was required for.

It has been nice to have some quality time with my youngest son.  He is spending two mornings a week in nursery and the other 3 mornings I
am looking to keep us occupied with various groups.

So now we are returning to normality I am looking forward to spending my time on my business as well as on my other self employed commitments.

For Mama 2 Mama I have about 40 items of stock in size 14 to 16 to upload to our facebook page. Some items are available at the bargain
price of just £4!

I will also be promoting a friends website through facebook and twitter.  If you are looking for beautiful baby clothes the http://www.baababybaa.co.uk/ is a must see.  Some really beautiful gifts for mums to be and babies.

As well as that I will be doing an administration role for the fantastic Networking Mummies UK Ltd.  This role and my own business are allowing me to work from home and still be around for my family.