My Background
I originally studied Business Studies at Stafford College. I had many interesting positions and eventually went to work for a PR company in Shropshire before marrying and having my two boys, who are now 17 and 19. I worked in the family business whilst the boys were small but always felt that [...]
Why did you start your business? E.g. Money, work/life balance, to use your brain etc.
I was really upset at the thought of returning to work from maternity leave when my son was 6 months old but we needed my income as well as my husbands so I had to work. I then came [...]
At KidsTravel2 we are passionate about high quality, practical and affordable kids travel accessories. With help from my husband, Richard, I run my own online independent website www.kidstravel2.com specialising in selling childrens luggage and other kids travel accessories. We have a six year old son and many of the childrens travel accessories featured on [...]
www.thatsnotmymonster.co.ukMy name is Liz Pilling and I am mum to 1 little boy, Robert who is 4 years old, and wife to Richard. These are my most important “jobs”, but to enable me to do the best I can do at these I am also a self employed independent organiser for Usborne Books at Home. [...]
Roberta Jerram, mum of 4, lives in Hampshire and leads a team of associates with Mini IQ, a company selling books, toys and games for the 0-12+ age group plus a selection of parenting and family products. ‘I joined Mini IQ in September 2005. Straight away the company’s mission statement to provide today’s family with [...]
All started with making candles about 6 years ago, i got a candle making set for a gift, i then decided to make candles, then after a while, i remember going to lush, and loved their stuff, but found it a bit expensive, so i decided to look into making my own, did lots [...]
Working from home provides an opportunity for parents to gain the necessary work/life balance. This is the story of how I plan to give up my role as a Training Consultant in a bank and balance my retail gift business with bringing up my two young sons.
The career climate for women is changing - many [...]
I have always had this feeling deep inside that I would like to do something for me. The need has not been about making money, - although that would be nice, but it has been more about starting something from scratch and seeing it grow – being able to look back [...]
