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  • Small Business – Big Difference! In this interview with Alison Cork we discuss how she champions female entrepreneurs, is passionate about healthy living, and how she has now launched a Viral Campaign for the UK Small Business Community to Donate £1 each to support Ukraine Appeal..

    Just wow! You know that question that often pops up – if you could choose just a few people to have dinner with, well, Alison Cork would certainly be on my list, she is an absolute powerhouse, doer, thinker, entrepreneur and all round great lady to support, motivate, inspire, whilst knowing how to pull something…

    Jules

    March 6, 2022
    Women in Business
    Alison Cork, British Library, British Red Cross, CARE International, Daily Mail, Food Poverty, Health and Fitness, IWD, Mail Force Charity, Make it Your Business, Small Business Initiative, Small Business UK, SMBN, Ukraine Appeal, Women in Business
  • Have you heard the news? Meet the Partners! Laura Callahan and Nehaya Zitawi!

    You may already know if you watched the 6pm news premiere! but if not you can read the online edition of the mag here and read more about Laura and Nehaya as well as all our incredible members and what they are up to in life and business! You can buy a hard copy of…

    Jules

    December 3, 2021
    flexible working, Women in Business
    Advertising Small Business, Burnout, Business Growth, Chapter 46, flexible working, HR, Investing in Women, Mens Mental Health, Minimum Income Floor, PR, Professional Single Parents, Single Mums in Business, Single Parents UK, SMBN, Wellbeing, Willow HR, Women in Business
  • Dealing with Copycats and your own wellbeing

    Dealing with Copycats and your own wellbeing

    I recently had an experience with a Copycat that inspired me to share a blog about it [….] I was then able to move to the next stage which was to listen to the advice I give others – ‘collaborate don’t compete’ ‘competition is healthy’.

    Jules

    November 29, 2019
    Women in Business
    copycat, Ethical, healing, misunderstandings, Mums in Business, networking, networking for mums, Networking Near Me, Self-employed, Self-employed Single Mum UK, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Project 100 Angels Launch

    Jules

    September 19, 2025
    Uncategorized
  • Introducing Project ‘100 Angels’

    As I closed the SMBN in February this year, I felt comfort in the fact that there are so many organisations working towards supporting our community, I also felt reassured that changes were underway, with enhanced flexible working rights and the renters rights act progressing well. Whilst the barriers to work, homes and finance remain,…

    Jules

    April 19, 2025
    Uncategorized
    Charity, flexible working, impact investing, Philanthropy, Responsible Finance, Small Business, Social Impact
  • Welcome New Member – Michelle Barrett – Stylist and Founder of Capsule Closet Stylist – to the Single Mum’s Business Network 💕

    I am delighted to welcome Michelle Barrett, stylist and founder of Capsule Style Closet to the SMBN! Michelle has been observing the network from the outside for a year or two, and is a previous award finalist, and so I am delighted that she has now decided to join us as a member, contributing with…

    Jules

    January 1, 2025
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    personal stylist, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Women in Business
  • SINGLE MUMS BUSINESS MAGAZINE – OUT NOW 💕

    SINGLE MUMS BUSINESS MAGAZINE – OUT NOW 💕

    Jules

    December 22, 2024
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, Women in Business, Work in School Hours
  • Welcome New Member, Michelle Jermy, The Yoni Therapist – Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist, to the SMBN!

    I am delighted to welcome Michelle Jermy, Founder at The Yoni Therapist, to the SMBN, and it is my pleasure to raise awareness of pleasurable intimacy. Michelle is now part of the SMBN – where SOLO no longer means SOLO 💕

    Jules

    December 16, 2024
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Sexual Therapy, Small Business, SMBN, Yoni
  • SMBN Celebration and Presentation Event – House of Commons

    We had a wonderful time in the Palace of Westminster last week! as we once again celebrated members of our community along with individuals and organisations who support and enable us. It was such a precious opportunity to take our children to the House of Commons, and we have decided to do it all over…

    Jules

    October 16, 2024
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Fleetcare, flexible working, NationalSingleParentDay, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SingleParentsDay2025, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member, Mable Melt, Founder of Mableade – Personal and Virtual Assistant, to the SMBN..

    I am delighted to welcome Mable Melt aka Mableade – to the SMBN – Mable is a seasoned professional and offers services in admin, bookkeeping, email management, digital content and social media!

    Jules

    July 17, 2024
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Bookkeeping, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, SMBN
  • Could you sign this petition please before it closes tomorrow?

    Jules

    May 28, 2024
    Uncategorized
    joolslaw
  • Welcome New Member(s) – Karen Williams and Andrea Leiper – Creative Wellbeing Circle, to the SMBN 💕

    I am delighted to welcome Karen and Andrea, of Creative Wellbeing Circle, as members of the SMBN. I love what Karen and Andrea have created and it is my pleasure to share their business with you. Here is what they say; ‘Creative Wellbeing Circle was founded by Karen Williams and Andrea Leiper. It is a…

    Jules

    April 1, 2024
    Uncategorized
    Andrea Leiper, creative business, Creative Wellbeing Circle, Herefordshire, Karen Williams, netwalking, SMBN, Women in Business
  • National Single Parents Day – Thank you to Ruth at Single Parent Rights for hosting our Insta LIVE today!

    Watch the Insta LIVE here: as we talked about 30 hour work requirements and self-employment! Some useful links for you: Report business income and expenses to Universal Credit if you are self-employed – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Claiming Universal Credit when you are self-employed – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Business expenses you can report to Universal Credit if you…

    Jules

    March 21, 2024
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    #NationalSingleParentsDay, #SingleParentsDay, Equality, Single Mums in Business, SingleParentRecognition, SingleParentRights, SingleParentsDay2024, SMBN, uk
  • What’s happening at the SMBN?! Single Mums Business Network

    Jules

    March 18, 2024
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Mums in Business, NationalSingleParentDay, Single Parent UK, SingleParent, SingleParentRecognition, SingleParentsDay, SingleParentsDay2024, SingleParentWeek, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Some events to look forward to! WOMANIFEST and IWD Conference – and that’s not all!

    Join us at WOMANIFEST on 6th/7th July – A weekend of wellbeing and sisterly love for women and girls (teens!) Click the image for more info or buy your ticket here: WOMANIFEST WEBSITE Join us for the UK’s biggest International Women’s Day Conference and Expo taking place at Millennium Point in Birmingham. Friday 8th March…

    Jules

    January 26, 2024
    Women in Business
    Single Mums in Business, Small Business, SMBN, Wellbeing, Women in Business
  • Single Mums Business Magazine – New Year Edition 2024 – Out Now!

    Follow the link to read in full FOC or to buy an A4 glossy delivered to your door 💕

    Jules

    January 22, 2024
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    #smbn, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN
  • Welcome New Member – Jenny Beckford – Parent & Teen Expert | 🏆Award Winning Coach of The Year | CEO of Greater Elevation | Inspirational Speaker

    I am delighted to welcome Jenny Beckford, CEO of Greater Elevation, to the Single Mums Business Network! We met Jenny this year as she was nominated for (and won!) Coach of the Year at the SMBN Awards – she is an absolute delight, with her own incredible story of being a young single mum to twins…

    Jules

    December 17, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Greater Elevation, Jenny Beckford, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Love, Loss and the Single Mums Business Network. A reflection as I live the anniversary of losing my father… again, and a message to my single parent community.

    As I approach the anniversary of losing my father last year (29/11), I have reflected on the life lessons that he taught me, and the trauma that you experience when somebody loves you, but they do not choose you. Learning to see love in its different forms is a powerful and painful lesson of life.…

    Jules

    November 26, 2023
    Single Parent
    flexible working, rental reform act, Responsible Finance, SMBN
  • FINANCE IN ADVERSITY, AND THE INCREDIBLE WORK UNDERWAY…

    This week has been quite a momentous one with respect to my work around barriers to finance. It started with an invitation to the dual APPG in Westminster by The Finance Innovation Lab, followed by an Invitation to Purple Shoots head office in Pontypool to meet with the Bank of England, peaking with our very…

    Jules

    September 19, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    CCJ, CDFI, Finance, flexible working, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member, Aina Gomez, Family Photographer at Family Memento, to the SMBN. This is a MUST read ‘why’…

    Welcome New Member, Aina Gomez, Family Photographer at Family Memento, to the SMBN. This is a MUST read ‘why’…

    Jules

    September 10, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Aina Gomez, Family Memento, family photography, memories, oxfordshire, SMBN, Widow
  • The Power of Networking, and celebrating other leaders.. Today I want to give a massive shout out to Sarah Cook, the lady behind ‘Come Network With Me’…

    Today I want to give a massive shout out to Sarah Cook, the lady behind ‘Come Network With Me’, just take a look at her website, and then come back so I can explain! 👇 www. Sarahcook.co.uk I LOVE networking, I am a HUGE fan of the energy that fills the room when you join…

    Jules

    September 10, 2023
    Women in Business
    networking, networking for mums, Single Mum in Business, Small Business, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member – Sonia Gupta, Divorce Mentor; ‘It’s a Sonia Thing’ to the SMBN

    Welcome New Member – Sonia Gupta, Divorce Mentor, ‘It’s a Sonia Thing’ to the SMBN. The stigma around divorce in the Asian community is a complex and multifaceted issue; If you know someone who might benefit from this community of support, don’t hesitate to share these pages with them. @_itsasoniathing_

    Jules

    September 5, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    #asian, #celebratingyou, #divorce, #divorceparty, #itsasoniathing, #lifeafterdivorce, #livingmybestlife, #smbn, #stigma, #uk, Single Mums in Business
  • SMBN Conference – Saturday 16th September – Bristol – Join us 💞

    This is why you may want to join us It could be that you want to see a demonstration of mediumship with international medium Val Hood at 10:15am It may be that you would like to listen to the panel discussion with Purple Shoots, Experian and the British Business Bank to talk about business finance…

    Jules

    September 3, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    flexible working, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member, Samantha of SO Francis Productions, to the SMBN

    Welcome Samantha to the SMBN, where Solo no longer means Solo, and our motto is #weriseanyway…

    Jules

    August 15, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    #smbn, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Community, Independence, Loss and AI

    I want to know who is talking to me, I want to know whose words I am reading, I want to connect to the words as a reader.

    Jules

    July 16, 2023
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    community, economy, Full Monty, Single Mums in Business, SMBN
  • The Mag is Out!

    The Mag is Out! Cover Girl @DanielleBaron Hear all about National Women’s Enterprise Week! a nationwide event celebrating our female entrepreneurs! Brainchild of Alison Cork MBE @AlisonCork and #nwew Conference Tickets are also available! Read for more info ♥

    Jules

    June 21, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    flexible working, Mums in Business, nwew, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Single Mums Business Conference 2023- Speaker Spotlight

    I am delighted to introduce Jhumar Johnson as one of our carefully selected speakers for the 2023 ‘single mums business conference’. Designed to help women, specifically single parents, with work, enterprise and wellbeing.

    Jules

    May 29, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Adversity, CDFI, Credit Scoring, divorce, enterprise, flexible working, Investing in Women, Jhumar Johnson, Responsible Finance, Single Parent, Women in Business, Work in School Hours
  • Welcome New Member, Rachel Cockburn, of Yellow Tiger Design, to the Single Mums Business Network

    I am delighted to welcome Rachel, owner of Yellow Tiger Design, to the Single Mums Business Network. Yellow Tiger is a one-woman creative practice offering illustration, repeat pattern and hand-lettering services. Here is what Rachel says; “I’m Rachel, the illustrator behind Yellow Tiger. Collaborating with clients to create purpose-driven projects is what I love to…

    Jules

    April 3, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    SMBN
  • Webinar #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity – My talk on Barriers to Finance, and how Barriers to Work, Homes and Finance are interlinked..

    On Wednesday 8th March I co-hosted a webinar with SWIG finance. Speakers included:

    Jules

    March 11, 2023
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    #Childcare #FlexibleWorking #Enterprise #SmallBusiness #CreditScore
  • Welcome New Member, Michele Ambara – M&M Events Inspiration

    I am delighted to welcome Michele, to the SMBN; here is a little about Michele: ‘I am a single mother of two children, and I am self-employed.  Before I tell you about what I do now, I’ll tell you a bit about my background…

    Jules

    February 22, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Christening, Event Planning, Events, French Lessons, IWD2023, M&M Events Inspiration, Michele Ambara, ReForest Fund, Single Mums Business, Small Business, SMBN, Trillion Trees, Wedding Venues, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member, Janine Jorsling, Mobile Massage Therapist and Candle Maker, at Janine Marie London

    I am delighted to welcome Janine to the Single Mums Business Network, our first new member of 2023! By joining the SMBN Janine is no longer ‘SOLO’, with ongoing exposure in our quarterly magazine, regular networking with other Single Mums in Business plus additional member benefits, Janine is not only helping herself but she is…

    Jules

    January 4, 2023
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Aromatherapy, enterprise, Gift Ideas, Janine, Kinship, London, Mobile Massage Therapist, Mums in Business, Scented Candles, Self-employed, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, SMBN CIC, Social Impact, Women in Business, Working from Home
  • Welcome New Member, Nina Farr, to the Single Mums Business Network. Nina is a Leadership Coach & Mentor, TEDx Speaker, Author of ‘I am the Parent Who Stayed’, and there’s more! Read on…

    I am delighted to welcome Nina Farr, to the Single Mums Business Network, aka SMBN. You really need to visit Nina’s website to fully appreciate the scope of her offerings, from coaching, HR Support, her own Cluster Mothers Membership group, her book, and much more. Here is what Nina says;

    Jules

    November 20, 2022
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Cluster Mothers, Divorce Advice, flexible working, I am the Parent who Stayed, Minimum Income Floor, Nina Farr, Self-employed, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, SMBN, TEDx
  • Welcome Nina Bambrey, Parenting Coach, Author and Researcher, to the Single Mums Business Network

    I am delighted to welcome Nina back to the SMBN. Nina is a parenting coach, author and researcher..

    Jules

    November 17, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    flexible working, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Member Impact Story – Claire Harris – Pets2Places

    Thank you to SMBN member Claire for submitting our first official Impact Story! The Single Mums Business Network [SMBN] was set-up in 2019 to help single mums with work, enterprise and wellbeing, with a strong focus on positive mental health and economic impact…

    Jules

    November 8, 2022
    Uncategorized
  • Welcome New Member, Claire Standen, Coach, Speaker and Activist, to the SMBN

    Welcome New Member, Claire Standen, Coach, Speaker and Activist, to the SMBN. Claire is a coach and therapist helping entrepreneurial and professional women break the generational curse of ‘never enough’ so that they can build businesses, relationships and family lives that light them up. Read more..

    Jules

    November 6, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Claire Standen, Coaching, divorce, healing, Neuro-linguistic, NLP, Reiki, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, Solo Parenting, Speaker, Wildwoman
  • The BOOK – Single Mum & 21st Century Peasant – Breaking out of Benefits Jail.

    The BOOK – Single Mums & 21st Century Peasant – Breaking out of Benefits Jail, is coming soon! I have held a number of webinars to address barriers to adequate work, homes and finance, and consequential benefits. This book shares my own journey as a Single Mum and self-proclaimed 21st Century Peasant, as I share…

    Jules

    October 29, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Budget, Childcare, economy, flexible working, Minimum Income Floor, SMBN, social enterprise, Universal Credit, Work from Home, Work in School Hours
  • Sarah Harvey, SMBN Member and Students in Mind Founder, delivers Wellbeing Workshop to Weightmans Solicitors.

    Sarah Harvey, SMBN Member and Students in Mind Founder, delivers Wellbeing Workshop to Weightmans Solicitors. By engaging with one of the Students in Mind workshops, Weightmans showed themselves to be a forward-thinking employer when it comes to educating their staff…

    Jules

    October 28, 2022
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    economy, enterprise, Mums in Business, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, SMBN, Wellbeing
  • Welcome New Member to the SMBN – Debra Elsmore, Owner at Balance, Pilates and Wellbeing

    I am delighted to welcome Debra to the Single Mums Business Network. Deb and I have been connected via networking for a number of years and it is always very heart-warming when somebody who has known me for years and I consider a friend, sees the value in formal membership of the SMBN. Debra is…

    Jules

    September 30, 2022
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    #smbn, Forest of Dean, Massage, Pilates, Reiki, Small Business, Womens Health
  • Welcome New Member – Carmen Romero, Founder and Director – Impact Creation Lab Ltd

    I am delighted to welcome Carmen Romero as a member of the Single Mums Business Network. Carmen has worked for more than a decade in the space of impact investing, UHNWI, family offices and social enterprises as well as with start-ups at various stages of their growth from ideation all the way to pre-seed or…

    Jules

    September 29, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Impact Creation, SMBN, Start-up
  • SMBN Webinar – Benefits, Minimum Income Floor, MLM, Business, Flexible Working Agencies, Wellbeing, Finance, Support. – AUDIO only for privacy of attendees.

    I’ve had to share this as an audio rather than video for privacy reasons as I failed to remove videos of attendees, but please listen, and do what you can for positive advancement.

    Jules

    September 28, 2022
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Benefits, Childcare, Minimum Income Floor
  • Welcome New SMBN Member – Danielle Baron – Integrative Therapist | Life/Career Coach | Experienced Teacher and AHT 10+ Years | 11 + Entrance Exam Tutor | Seen in Daily Mail, Prima, Grammar School Insider, Brainz Magazine… and there’s more!

    I am delighted to welcome Danielle Baron to the Single Mums Business Network! Danielle catalyses children and adults to rise like a phoenix from the flames 🔥 and to reach their optimum potential. She is an entrepreneur, inspiring 11+ and 7+ entrance exams tutor, rapid transformational therapist®, business coach for overachievers, a life coach for…

    Jules

    September 27, 2022
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Children, Exams, Hypnotherapy, NLP, Rapid Transformation Therapist, Tutor Mentor
  • Right darlings! The Gov have just made a ‘bit’ of a ‘massive’ poop in judging you instead of tackling the root cause and keeping you safe in the interim, so, let me see what I can do to help… Webinar/ Workshop – Breaking Free from Benefits – Flexible Working and Self-Employment – Free of Charge – all welcome regardless of reason for needing support.

    I cannot express enough how disappointed I am in the Chancellor’s attitude towards the most vulnerable members of society in receipt of universal credit. I am all for everybody working, and I am all for growing the economy, but punishing the most vulnerable, instead of tackling the root cause, epitomises what is wrong with our…

    Jules

    September 24, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Cost of Living Crisis, mini budget, Single Parent UK, Universal Credit
  • Single Mums Business Magazine Autumn Edition 2022 OUT NOW

    Single Mums Business Magazine Autumn Edition 2022 OUT NOW

    Jules

    September 20, 2022
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Small Business
  • Our new Prime Minister Liz Truss, her knowledge of the Single Mums Business Network, aka SMBN, and our renewed hope for access to childcare, homes, financial independence and dignity.

    With every change comes renewed hope, renewed hope for action, change, and a better future for us all, and whatever your political views, this is todays’ reality, and this is where less drama, and more productive focus is needed.

    Jules

    September 5, 2022
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    #smbn, Capitalism, Economic Crisis, Fuel Poverty, New Prime Minister Liz Truss, single mums business network, Small Business, SMBN, Women in Business, Working from Home
  • ITV interviewed me last week; they refused to use my interview, as I refused to deviate from my truth. We need to be clear about who receives benefits, instead of fuelling the stigma..

    ITV interviewed me last week; they refused to use my interview, as I refused to deviate from my truth. We need to be clear about who receives benefits, instead of fuelling the stigma..

    Jules

    August 29, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Benefits, Cost of Living Crisis, Disabled, Elderly Support, Energy Bills, Energy Profits, flexible working, Mortgage Deposit, Single Parent
  • Welcome New Member – Rachael Namiiro – Founder of Billdup (use bill payments to improve your credit score), to the SMBN!

    I am delighted to welcome Rachael Namiiro to the Single Mums Business Network. Rachael founded Billdup, following her own experience post separation, of the reality of an absent credit score if your bills are paid via your partner. Here is what she says;

    Jules

    August 14, 2022
    Single Parent, Women in Business
    Billdup, Credit Score, Financial Inclusion, fintech, Improve credit score, money and mental health, Rachael Namiiro, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Wellbeing
  • SMBN Awards 2022 – Headline Sponsor Announced! Thank you to the Charity Learning Consortium, The #1 online training provider for charities!

    We are delighted to announce that the Headline Sponsor for the 2022 SMBN Awards is the Charity Learning Consortium. The CEO Martin Baker really understands the impact of helping others, from affordable eLearning to flexible working, he has truly created a company to be proud of.

    Jules

    August 12, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Charity Learning Consortium, Childcare, corporate responsibility, eLearning, flexible working, learning management system, LMS, SMBN, training provider, Working from Home
  • I’ve had a busy 24hrs! I have spoken to the PM; challenged, listened, delivered our message, presented the barriers, the solutions, the pain, and I am beyond satisfied that I have done all that I can; here’s what was said…

    Naturally we do not know whether it will be Rishi or Liz that resides at No.10 next month, but I can hand on heart, in the knowledge that it will be one of them, say that I have spoken to our PM! Quite literally for YEARS, I have been writing to Downing Street, Royalty, MP’s,…

    Jules

    August 3, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Benefits, Capitalism, Childcare, flexible working, Humanity, Liz Truss, Responsible Finance, Rishi Sunak, Single Parent UK, Small Business
  • Happy 9th Birthday to KIH Products. The Company that led to the SMBN…

    I am SO grateful for my journey; from identifying a gap in the market and supplying KIH Beds to professional practitioners and the #spa industry worldwide. I met a need despite being unable to meet my own needs…

    Jules

    July 24, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    flexible working, Grants for Single Mums, Julie Hawkins, Kaylyn Hawkins, kih bed, pregnancy massage, Responsible Finance, Small Business, SMBN
  • Award Entries, Membership and More…

    smbn – Award Entries, Membership and More… are you up to date? it’s a beautiful day, why not have a browse 💞

    Jules

    July 10, 2022
    flexible working, Single Parent, Women in Business
    Single Mums in Business
  • Friend of the SMBN Carol McIntyre – Founder of Exec Pro VA – A Welcome Renewal!

    It is always lovely to welcome a new member or new friend to the SMBN, but it’s something extra special when a member has a break then re-joins, or renews their membership. It’s a real pleasure to extend a warm second welcome to Carol McIntyre, after her confirmation of renewal of being part of what…

    Jules

    June 25, 2022
    Women in Business
    Carol McIntyre, Exec-Pro-VA, How to be a Virtual Assistant, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, VA, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Secretary
  • It’s out! Single Mums Business Magazine – Summer Edition 2022

    It’s out! Single Mums Business Magazine – Summer Edition 2022

    Jules

    June 19, 2022
    flexible working, Women in Business
    flexible working, Made in the UK, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, Universal Credit, Working from Home
  • Welcome ‘Friend of the SMBN’, Caron Kipping, Divorce & Separation Coach

    Welcome ‘Friend of the SMBN’, Caron Kipping, Divorce & Separation Coach Caron is a Divorce Coach specialising in supporting people in abusive and controlling relationships or dealing with post-separational abuse.

    Jules

    June 8, 2022
    Women in Business
    Caron Kipping, Divorce Advice, Domestic Violence, The Dash Charity
  • Welcome ‘Friend of the SMBN’, Katie Phillips, The School of Self Love

    The Empowered Feminine Approach To Dating When it comes to preparing midlife single women to be ready to receive their ‘one’ and enjoy an empowered relationship – our friend Katie Phillips is your gal. Katie is a master at guiding women through the inner work that’s required to experience a shift in their external circumstances.…

    Jules

    June 7, 2022
    Women in Business
    Confidence, Dating, Katie Phillips, Life Coach, Self Love, Single, Soul Mate, The School of Self Love, Women's Empowerment
  • With gratitude to 2022 SMBN Awards Prize Sponsor – Something Wicked! Luxury High End Leather and Vegan Leather Lingerie… £250 voucher..

    I am very grateful to our friends at Something Wicked, @wearewickeduk for being so generous as to offer a £250 voucher to one of our award winners this year! It is such a special night to treat the ladies who rarely come first, and we appreciate all the help we can get to make that…

    Jules

    June 6, 2022
    Women in Business
    Awards, luxury lingerie, Made in the UK, Single Parent, SMBN, Something Wicked, vegan leather
  • Aaaaand, we’re off!

    Aaaaand, we’re off!

    Aaaaand, we’re off! The SMBN Single Mums Business Network 2022 Awards are officially OPEN for entries! Read more…

    Jules

    May 28, 2022
    flexible working, Women in Business
    Awards, Benefits, community, employee wellbeing, flexible working, Gloucestershire, single mum, Single Parent, Small Business UK, Work in School Hours
  • Cost of Living Crisis – How the Government are trying to step up.

    Cost of Living Crisis – How the Government are trying to step up.

    I say step-up, and not help, because they should have stepped up a long time ago. I have always said that the cost of living outweighs inflation and that we have, for our entire lives, trusted that our tax is used for the right reasons, but it has been like observing a solicitor who has…

    Jules

    May 26, 2022
    flexible working, Women in Business
    Chancellor, Childcare, Cost of Living Crisis, flexible working, Inflation, Martin Lewis, mental health
  • Welcome New Member – Michelle Forster, Founder of Tricord Solutions HR, to the SMBN

    I am delighted to welcome Michelle Forster, Founder of Tricord Solutions HR, to the Single Mums Business Network. Here is what Michelle says:

    Jules

    May 23, 2022
    Women in Business
    flexible working, HR, Michelle Forster, Mums in Business, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Tricord Solutions, Working from Home
  • Categories announced for the SMBN 2022 Awards…

    Categories this year are: Campaigner of the Year Acing Adversity Award Super Start-up Community Champion Excellence in Customer Care Employer of the Year SMBN Champion of the Year Best Corporate Responsibility Best Innovation Award Best Business Marketing Read more…

    Jules

    May 16, 2022
    Women in Business
    Awards, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, Work from Home, Working School Hours
  • Welcome ‘Friend of the SMBN’, Charlotte Webb, Principle at Castle Green Financial Planning

    I am delighted to officially welcome Charlotte to the SMBN as a ‘Friend’, being a friend of the SMBN means that you benefit from the exposure on-line and in print whilst supporting our quest to make work work as single parents. We appreciate every friend of the SMBN as, with their actions, they demonstrate they…

    Jules

    April 7, 2022
    Uncategorized
    Castle Green Financial Planning, Charlotte Webb, Financial Planning, Hereford, PR, Single Parent UK, SMBN, St. James's Place, Wealth Management, Women in Business, Working from Home
  • Single Mums Business Magazine – Spring Edition 2022 Out Now!

    Single Mums Business Magazine – Spring Edition 2022 Out Now!

    Jules

    March 21, 2022
    Uncategorized
    Daily Mail Ukraine Appeal, flexible working, Franchise Opportunity, Mens Mental Health, Minimum Income Floor, property investment, Purple Shoots, Responsible Finance, Self-employed, Single Parent UK, SingleParentsDay, SmallBiz100, SMBN, StandwithSingleParents, Women in Business
  • Ruth and the Single Parent Rights Team are working hard to bring single parents employment experiences to politicians..

    I have a lot of respect for the work Ruth does, to date alone and unfunded, to ensure that we do not face various discriminations due to our status. As I discuss barriers I realise that as a protected characteristic we would be better placed to fight for equal opportunities to home ownership, work, business…

    Jules

    March 8, 2022
    flexible working, Women in Business
    Benefits, Careers, Childcare, flexible working, Ruth Talbot, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Single Parents Rights, SMBN, Universal Credit
  • 2022 – The Year of the Single Parent!

    2022 – The Year of the Single Parent! I have it on good authority! Things are changing for us, we are raising awareness of, and challenging, genuine barriers that feed negative public perception. We are making it okay to be single, and a parent! We are not ashamed, we are celebrating a future where relationships…

    Jules

    February 6, 2022
    Uncategorized
    bad credit mortgage, discrimination, Domestic Abuse, homeless, minority group, mortgage self employed, renting on benefits, single mum, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Universal Credit, unrecognised, widowed
  • SMBN Member Claire, Founder of Pets2Places, welcomes first franchisee, Nicola Hughes, who is now operating the Pets 2 Places pet taxi service in Solihull

    SMBN Member Claire, Founder of Pets2Places, welcomes first franchisee, Nicola Hughes, who is now operating the Pets 2 Places pet taxi service in Solihull

    SMBN Member Claire, Founder of Pets2Places, welcomes first franchisee, Nicola Hughes, who is now operating the Pets 2 Places pet taxi service in Solihull…

    Jules

    February 1, 2022
    flexible working, Women in Business
    claire harris, flexible working, Franchise, franchise opportunities, Milton Keynes, New career after 50, nicola hughes, Pet Taxi, pets2places, solihull, West Midlands, working with animals
  • It’s official! Purple Shoots Responsible Finance Raising Funds to Specifically Support SMBN Members! and we are so grateful!

    This is Mike and Karen, from Purple Shoots, receiving flowers at this years’ Single Mums Business Network Awards, in gratitude for having faith not only in me (Jules), but in a handful of my members when banks had written us off because the computer says no. Purple Shoots Business Lending (“Purple Shoots”) is a not-for-profit…

    Jules

    January 27, 2022
    Women in Business
    Debt, depression, Poor Credit, Purple Shoots, Responsible Finance, single mum, Small Business, Universal Credit, Working from Home
  • From MEH to Magnificent! Ways to grow through student life. By Sarah Harvey

    I am so excited for SMBN member Sarah who has today published her book on Amazon – From MEH to Magnificent! Ways to grow through student life. I have had a front row seat for the past two years as Sarah has developed her courses, piloted in private secondary schools and with true relentless tenacity…

    Jules

    January 11, 2022
    Women in Business
    Education, exam stress, From MEH to Magnificent, Sarah Harvey, school wellbeing, Self Help, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, students, Students in Mind, teenage stress, Ways to grow through student life, welbeing
  • Welcome New Member, Crystal Gregory. Leadership Coach and Business Consultant – GEC Coaching

    I am delighted to welcome Crystal Gregory, an executive leadership coach to the SMBN. Crystal Says: I’m an executive coach who helps leaders understand where their stress comes from, choose the right tools to master these stressors and create a successful career path.  Managing leadership roles, family and other committments can be difficult. The tools…

    Jules

    October 28, 2021
    flexible working, Women in Business
    CEG Coaching, Coachine, Crystal Gregory, Leadership Coach, Personal Development, Professional Development, SMBN, uk
  • Welcome New Member – Nicola Booth, Founder, Director, and Chair of Trustees – Single Parents Support and Advice Services aka SPSAS

    I am beyond pleased to welcome Nicola Booth, of Single Parents Support and Advice Services, to the SMBN. Nicola and I connected when I did THE BIG EVENT, for Single Parents Day 2021, and we all know that actions speak louder than words, so the fact that she has since joined so that we can…

    Jules

    October 15, 2021
    Women in Business
    Dorset, Emergency Hardship Fund, Fundraising, Hampshire, Nicola Booth, Philanthropy, Single Parent, single parent advice, Single Parent Charity, SingleParentsDay, SMBN, SPSAS, Universal Credit, Working Together
  • Look at this amazing woman! Welcome New Member Natasha-Dawn Ni Leighn [aka Ash] Founder of Dandelion Weatherstone: VEGAN, ANTIBACTERIAL AND FUNKY C-SECTION KNICKERS…

    Look at this amazing woman! Welcome New Member Natasha-Dawn Ni Leighn [aka Ash] Founder of Dandelion Weatherstone: VEGAN, ANTIBACTERIAL AND FUNKY C-SECTION KNICKERS… Yes we all need underwear! But we don’t always realise what challenges exist if you’ve had a c-section, are a pregnant transman or if you have had any kind of surgery that…

    Jules

    September 16, 2021
    Women in Business
    #smbn, abdominal surgery, Advertising, Affordable PR, c-section, Creative, Dandelion Weatherstone, diabetes, eco, flexible working, heart-centred business, LBGT, Magazine, Natasha-Dawn Ni Leighn, NHS, pregnant transman, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, UC, UK Business, underwear, Universal Credit, Uplift, Vegan, Work from Home
  • Wow – my mind is blown! Welcome New Member Donna Easton – Joyologist and Founder of LifeShine! You have to see her website…

    Wow – my mind is blown! Welcome New Member Donna Easton – Joyologist and Founder of LifeShine! You have to see her website… Ever since setting up the SMBN I have been like a broken record talking about the amazing women out there doing this solo, and changing public stereotyping is an ongoing effort. I…

    Jules

    September 14, 2021
    Women in Business
    coach, Creative, Dance Class, Donna Easton, heart-centred business, Joyologist, Magic Morning Class, MECCCA Technique, Sales Coaching, Single Parent UK, SMBN
  • Welcome New Member – Laura Clark, Owner of Aurora Beauty, Swindon – to the SMBN.

    I am delighted to welcome Laura Clark, Owner of Aurora Beauty, to the Single Mums Business Network. Laura’s treatments look heavenly and I am very excited to be able to support her by helping to raise awareness of her biz.

    Jules

    September 2, 2021
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Aurora Beauty, caci, facial, Laura Clark, luxury gifts, Massage Swindon, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, Swindon, UC, uk, Waxing, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member – Kari Sherman, Founder of Tom Pom Organic Baby Food – to the SMBN.

    I am delighted to welcome Kari Sherman, Co-founder and Managing Director of Tom Pom Organic to the Single Mums Business Network. Kari’s range looks simply mouth watering and I am very excited to be able to support her by helping to raise awareness of her biz.

    Jules

    August 30, 2021
    Women in Business
    Baby Nutrition, Co-parenting, Eco living, Eco-family, Food Allergies, Kari Sherman, Natural Baby Food, Organic Baby Food, Severe Food Allergy, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Tom Pom Organic, UC, uk, Women in Business
  • Gratitude Post to Friend of the SMBN & Media Foundations Fiona Scott, of SCOTT MEDIA – because we didn’t just fall into the press!

    Let me begin at the beginning! How do you write a post when you know it is about a professional media writer that could write it better than you!! – but, alas, this isn’t a PR post it’s an authentic from the heart raw and unchecked post – so let me start by saying –…

    Jules

    August 28, 2021
    Women in Business
    Awards, Business Retreat, Chris Tipping, DM Lab, Fiona Scott, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, HR, Journalism, Journalist, Laura Callaghan, Lisa Berry, News, Pet Jewellery, Press Release, Professional PR, Scott Media, SEO Help, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, Universal Credit Uplift, Wiltshire, Working from Home
  • Welcome New Member, Carly Newman, of Carly Newman Coaching, to the Single Mums Business Network

    I’m delighted to welcome Carly Newman, of Carly Newman Coaching, to the Single Mums Business Network. Carly has a strong career background and has combined all of her skills and experience to help others. Here is what she says; Hi I’m Carly, single mum to my 3 year old boy. I am certified life coach…

    Jules

    July 31, 2021
    Uncategorized
  • Welcome New Member, Philippa Main, of Three Sisters Farm, to the Single Mums Business Network…

    I am delighted to welcome Philippa Main, Owner and Founder of Three Sisters Farm, @threesistersfarmshop to the Single Mums Business Network. As a huge fan of dried flowers it’s a real joy to discover Philippa’s site and I am very excited to share it with you! Here is what Phillipa says;

    Jules

    July 22, 2021
    flexible working, Women in Business
    Bouquet Vases, flexible working, Giftware, Home Dressing, Interior Design, lockdown business, Philippa Main, Single Mums, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, Three Sisters Farm, Women in Business, Women Supporting Women
  • Welcome New Member – Teri Chance. Owner of Teri Chance Boutiques, to the Single Mums Business Network

    WELCOME NEW MEMBER – TERI CHANCE. OWNER OF TERI CHANCE BOUTIQUES, @terichanceboutiques TO THE SINGLE MUMS BUSINESS NETWORK. This lady is beautiful, inside and out. I began networking with Teri in 2014 at the beginning of my KIH Bed journey, and I have witnessed her incredible private and professional battles, so to welcome her now,…

    Jules

    June 29, 2021
    Women in Business
    Bags, Fashion Shows, Gloucestershire, jewellery, Lydney, Personal Shopper, Shoes, Single Mum UK, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Summer Shoes, Support Small Business, Teri Chance, Teri Chance Boutiques, What's on, Women in Business, Women's Clothes Shop, Women's Clothing
  • Local Business Woman ‘Leading the Hospitality Industry’ in Flexible Working and Removal of Barriers to Work – Don’t ever believe you can’t make a difference because you can!

    So today I’ve been having some fun, standing in the middle of the road having my pic taken with this amazing lady who is taking on the world of hospitality, showing true leadership, and doing her bit to create a better future for us all. Some of you will have seen my last blog, (or…

    Jules

    June 27, 2021
    flexible working, hospitality, Women in Business
    Andrew Moore Photography, Business Leaders, Estate Agency, Fine Dining, flexible working, Hospitality Industry, increase income, Jules, Large House Rental, Old Court Hotel, Outstanding Natural Beauty, Part-time work, retail, Saving for a mortgage, Single Parent, SMBN, Sunday Lunch, Symonds Yat, UK Holidays, Victoria Smith-Milne, Weekend Work, Women Leaders, Working Childcare
  • Must be able to work weekends.. why this statement is such a killer and the direct link to your tax bill and the ‘benefits culture’ – how so many industries are getting it WRONG

    We all just accept things the way they are, instead of standing up and pointing out how a simple stubborn decision, or comments such as ‘that’s just the way it is’ have such a detrimental impact, not only on the individual but on society as a whole, not only our wellbeing but our economy. We…

    Jules

    June 16, 2021
    Uncategorized
    Benefits, estate agent, flexible working, hospitality, retail, Widow
  • Welcome New Member, Fay Victoria Durrant, Owner of Wellness & Wilderness, Self Care for Wilder Women Online or In Person ‘Retreats in the Spanish Mountains’ – I am very excited to welcome Fay – You HAVE to look at her website!!

    I am delighted to welcome Fay Victoria Durrant, Owner of Wellness & Wilderness – Self Care Sessions Health & Wellbeing for Wilder Women online & in person on retreats, to the Single Mums Business Network. Fay offers Mindset Movement * Menopause Support *Nature * Yoga * Pilates *Plant Based Food Online & In person on…

    Jules

    June 13, 2021
    Women in Business
    Burnout, Eco Retreat, Fay Victoria Durrant, Glamping, networking, Plant Based Food, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Spanish Mountains, Vegan, wellness, wellnessywilderness, Working Holidays, Working Single Mums
  • The lockdown Swan, A new Business, a new Woman, a new Mother, The Power of Networking!

    12 months ago you would never have been able to tell Shannon what she would feel like today. She was struggling with her full-time job in a school and battling childcare, home, life and work and she was desperate to take the plunge and use her incredible art skills to start her own hand lettering…

    Jules

    June 6, 2021
    Women in Business
    Art, Artist, bbc radio 2, Business Mentoring, Business Networking, hand lettering, Imposter Syndrome, lockdown business, paul wakefield, Personalised Wedding Stationary, place name cards, Shannon Andrews, sign writing, single mum, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, SMBN, the hand lettering studio, wall art, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member – Emma Peries, Social Media Trainer & Consultant – Digital Mother

    I am delighted to welcome Helen Must, a Mortgage & Protection Adviser based in Bournemouth, to the Single Mums Business Network. Here is what Helen says:

    Jules

    May 21, 2021
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Best Mortgage Advice, Bournemouth, Business Networking, Dorset, Helen Must, How to get a Mortgage when self-employed, Mortgage Advice, Mortgage Advice Near Me, Mortgage Squared, single mums business network, UK Single Parents, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member, Rosie Gosling of Flamingo Paperie, to the Single Mums Business Network

    I am delighted to welcome Rosie to the SMBN. Rosie sells UK Manufactured Cards, Stationery and Papercraft Kits on-line and in person via Flamingo Paperie. Here is Rosie’s intro;

    Jules

    May 21, 2021
    Women in Business
    Birthday Cards, Flamingo Paperie, Rosie Gosling, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, SMBN, Stationary, UK Manufacturing, working mums
  • Welcome New Member – Chrissie Lowery, to the Single Mums Business Network. Chrissie is a Crafty Entrepreneur, Author, Radio Presenter, Owner of The Cuddle Bed Company and Founder of shophandmade.co.uk!

    WELCOME NEW MEMBER – CHRISSIE LOWERY, TO THE SINGLE MUMS BUSINESS NETWORK. CHRISSIE IS A CRAFTY ENTREPRENEUR, AUTHOR, RADIO PRESENTER, OWNER OF THE CUDDLE BED COMPANY AND FOUNDER OF SHOPHANDMADE.CO.UK! – If you sell Art and Craft please do take a look at Chrissie’s platform to help you increase your sales! Read more…

    Jules

    May 20, 2021
    Women in Business
    Art, Autism, Bean Bags, Bespoke Face Masks, Chrissie Lowery, Chronic Illness, Craft, Craft to be Kind, Craft UK, flexible working, Interior Design, Mums in Business, networking, Shop Hand Made, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, SMBN, Women in Business, working mums
  • Welcome New Member – Helen Must, Mortgage & Protection Advisor with Mortgage Squared

    I am delighted to welcome Helen Must, a Mortgage & Protection Adviser based in Bournemouth, to the Single Mums Business Network. Here is what Helen says:

    Jules

    May 19, 2021
    Women in Business
    Best Mortgage Advice, Bournemouth, Business Networking, Dorset, Helen Must, How to get a Mortgage when self-employed, Mortgage Advice, Mortgage Advice Near Me, Mortgage Squared, single mums business network, SMBN, UK Single Parents, Women in Business
  • An invitation to join your local SMBN meeting; Here’s what to expect and how to book!

    An invitation to join your local SMBN meeting; Here’s what to expect and how to book!

    My initial plan when I set up the SMBN was to host all meetings in person, and drive to various locations throughout the UK to meet all of my members, but I realised that this wouldn’t be viable long-term and so I decided to take on County Coordinators to host meetings for me, and for the SMBN, in…

    Jules

    May 3, 2021
    Women in Business
    networking for mums, Networking Near Me, single mums business network, SMBN
  • SMBN Blogs – Conversations that matter

    SMBN Blogs – Conversations that matter

    Jules

    April 18, 2021
    Women in Business
    flexible working, Part-time work, Self-Employment, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, Universal Credit, Working from Home
  • Welcome New Member, Vicky Price, Owner of CreatiV Communications & The Entrepreneurial Single Mum Group, to the Single Mums Business Network

    I am delighted to welcome Vicky Price, Owner of CreatiV Communications, and the Entrepreneurial Single Mums Group, to the Single Mums Business Network. SMBN Nehaya, my No.2 and Bristol County Coordinator, met Vicky in a recent Come Network With Me meeting with the lovely Sarah Cook.

    Jules

    March 31, 2021
    Women in Business
    Bristol, Bristol Single Mums, Come Network With Me, Content Creation, CreatiV Communications, Marketing Support, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, The Entrepreneurial Single Mum, Vicky Price, working mums
  • Welcome New Member – Pollyanna England, Money Mindset Coach and Founder of Nirvana Investors – Ethical Investors helping people get their foot back on the property ladder!

    I met Pollyanna earlier this year, and have not stopped recommending her to potential investors and clients since. What she is doing is a real lifeline for many, and I am so delighted that she has now decided to join the SMBN as a member! Here is what Pollyanna says:

    Jules

    March 18, 2021
    Women in Business
    buy-to-let, divorce, Ethical Business, Female Founders, Hannah Beko, Home ownership, Investment, investor, Jules, Money Mindset Coach, Nirvana Investors, No deposit, Pollyanna England, property investment, Self Employed Mortgages, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent, SMBN, Social Impact Business
  • Top Secret Now Out! The BIG EVENT #SingleParentsDay – A Free Webinar with Seven Single Parent Founders

    Top Secret Now Out! The BIG EVENT #SingleParentsDay – A Free Webinar with Seven Single Parent Founders

    Well THIS has been a hard secret to keep! Join myself, Zoe, Zoe, Ruth, Aruna, Noreen and Sherisha, and many other Single Parent Support Groups to learn what’s out here for you! One in Four , but never alone..

    Jules

    March 7, 2021
    Women in Business
    Advice, Asian Single Parents, Bob, Business Networking, Dads Unlimited, depression, Ellamental Mama, FemaleFounders, Frolo, Independent Mother, InternationalWomensDay, IWD, mental health, Nav, NEESIE, Only Dads, Single Parent Rights, Single Parent UK, Single Parents Support and Advice Services, Single Parents Wales, Single Parents Wellbeing Wales, SingleParentsDay, SingleParentsDay2021, SingleParentStrength, SMBN, SPSAS, suicide watch, Support, Ten 2 Two Recruitment, WAY, Widowed and Young, WorcestershireSoloWarriors, WorkingMums
  • Do you want to be a Single Mum in Business? – Check out the Salary and Job Description (and join the SMBN if this sounds like you!)

    Do you want to be a Single Mum in Business? – Check out the Salary and Job Description (and join the SMBN if this sounds like you!) Hours – 119 to 126 per week (must not expect Sundays off) Salary – £2.30 per hour OTE £30K + Holiday Pay – No * Sick Pay –…

    Jules

    March 6, 2021
    Women in Business
    flexible working, How to set-up a business, Minimum Income Floor, Part-time work, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Universal Credit, Work from Home, working mums
  • Welcome New (old) Member, Esther Nagle, a copywriter from South Wales who helps ADHD and addiction coaches attract clients through engaging blogs, articles and web copy!

    Welcome New (old) Member, Esther Nagle, a copywriter from South Wales who helps ADHD and addiction coaches attract clients through engaging blogs, articles and web copy!

    WELCOME NEW (OLD) MEMBER, ESTHER NAGLE, A COPYWRITER FROM SOUTH WALES WHO HELPS ADHD AND ADDICTION COACHES ATTRACT CLIENTS THROUGH ENGAGING BLOGS, ARTICLES AND WEB COPY! I am really pleased to be able to welcome Esther, from ‘Be here write now’ back to the SMBN! I never take offence if somebody leaves for a while,…

    Jules

    March 2, 2021
    Women in Business
    ADHD, Be here write now, business support, Cardiff, Coaching, Copywriting, Esther Nagle, Mums in Business, Single Mums in Business, Single Mums Pension, Single Parents, SMBN, uk, web copy
  • Existing Member – New Business! Take a look at Indigo Jo – Fine Jewellery

    I love to watch my members evolve and grow, in life and in business! Jo joined the SMBN in 2019 when she was utilising her skills as a VA, but moving to Devon helped ignite her real passion as she and her daughter spent hours collecting shells from the beach!. Read all about Jo and…

    Jules

    February 28, 2021
    Women in Business
    Avastin, Colorectal Cancer Treatment, Devon, Fine Jewellery, GoFundMe, Jo Eccersley, Mothers Day Gifts, Mums in Business, Networking Near Me, Part-time work, Shop Local, Silver Jewellery, Single Mums in Business, Small Business, SMBN, Working Single Mums
  • Social Impact Review Report

    You can download the Social Impact Review Report (special first edition with typos) pdf HERE, but I have copied the content below for ease of reference. Single Mums Business Network Social Impact Review Barriers to Work, Cost to Economy and Solution Barriers to Finance, Cost to Economy and Solution Barriers to Home, Cost to Economy…

    Jules

    February 27, 2021
    Women in Business
    Adversity, Bank Charges, Budget, Budget Recovery, Childcare, Circular Economy, Covid Recovery, Debt, economy, flexible working, Loans for Bad Debt, Local Governance, Self Employed Mortgages, Single Mum Grant, Single Mums in Business, Single Mums Work, Small Budget, SMBN, Social Impact, Stigma, Universal Credit, Work from Home, Work in School Hours
  • Welcome New Member, Cheryl T, Founder and Principal Consultant – Chapter 46 – to the Single Mums Business Network!

    Welcome New Member, Cheryl T, Founder and Principal Consultant – Chapter 46 – to the Single Mums Business Network!

    I am delighted to welcome new member Cheryl T, Founder and Principal Consultant at Chapter 46, to the Single Mums Business Network, aka the SMBN. Chapter 46 has a very clear mission ‘To remind you of who you were before the world told you who you should be’ Read more…

    Jules

    January 27, 2021
    Women in Business
    Chapter 46, Cheryl T, Coaching, Consultancy, Discreet, healing, London, Personal Development, Professional, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Sydenham, womensupportingwomen, Working from Home
  • 2020 – The Year We All Made History. 2021, The Year of Imminent Fun

    2020 – The Year We All Made History.  2021, The Year of Imminent Fun

    We have all fought this year. We all have our own personal challenges and triumphs. The main thing is that we are here to tell the tale. We all know the dance isn’t over, but we all know it will be soon. Whatever you have survived for 9 months, you will survive for 3 more.…

    Jules

    December 31, 2020
    Women in Business
    #SHECAN365, 2020, Business Awards, Covid-19, Darling Magazine, Debt, Events 2021, Food Banks, Help Depression, HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Julie Hawkins, Lady Magazine, New Year 2021, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SmallBiz100, SMBN, Social Media Training, The year of covid-19, Universal Credit, Women in Business, Work from Home, Work in School Hours
  • SMBN Awards 2021 – New Sponsor – Laura Callahan, Willow HR

    SMBN Awards 2021 – New Sponsor – Laura Callahan, Willow HR

    When Laura joined the SMBN in 2019, I could not have imagined how supportive she would be. She has offered guidance, coaching, she always wants to find ways to support me and my other members, and I have a had a front row seat as she has expanded her own business, and supported so many…

    Jules

    December 23, 2020
    Women in Business
    Affordable Advertising, Affordable PR, Awards, Business Coaching, HR, HR Consultant, Mums in Business, networking for mums, Networking Near Me, Philanthropy, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Sponsor, Willow HR
  • I should never have been on benefits, but lack of flexible working cost the tax payer thousands…

    I should never have been on benefits, but lack of flexible working cost the tax payer thousands…

    I SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ON BENEFITS, BUT LACK OF FLEXIBLE WORKING COST THE TAX PAYER THOUSANDS… I was blissfully unaware of issues surrounding flexible working in my 20’s and early 30’s. As I was blissfully ignorant and judgemental around benefits. I had been quite happy for 20 years in my 9-5 (or more like…

    Jules

    December 8, 2020
    Women in Business
    9to3, All by Mama, Business Women In, Debt, economy, Ellamental Mama, Equality, flexible working, Flexible Working Agencies, Flexology, Frolo, Humanity, Loneliness, NEESIE, parttimework, Pregnant then Screwed, Recruitment, Single Mums, Sistr, Sterling, Tax, taxcredits, Ten2Two, That Works for Me, The Boy, the Fox and the Mole, Thrive, Timewise, Unique Ladies, water rates, WiRE, Woman Who, Working Together, workinginschoolhours
  • Welcome New ‘Friend’ of the SMBN, Clare Griffiths, Founder of the Thrive Effect

    I am delighted to welcome Clare Griffiths, University Entrepreneurship Educator, Advocate for Female Founders and Women in Business and Founder of The Thrive Effect, as a friend of the Single Mums Business Network. I met Clare through her Thrive Huddle, and was really impressed with the way she supports fellow women in business, and so…

    Jules

    December 2, 2020
    Women in Business
    Barclays Eagle Labs, Business Events, Business Networking, Clare Griffiths, Discova, Emma Reilly, Entrepreneurship, Female Founders, flexible working, Hatch, Innovate UK, Jill Thorburn, Julie Hawkins, Lizzy Hodcroft, Luca Forte, Mind Of My Own, Naomi Muston, Single Mothers, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Support Networks, The Thrive Effect, Thrive, Women Supporting Women, Work in School Hours
  • Catfish UK are looking for people who have been chatting to someone online for quite some time but have never met up in person or even seen each other on video chat. A ‘Catfish’ is someone who lures a person into a relationship by adopting a fictional online persona, something that annoys me greatly, as I am consistently approached by ‘fake’ Gerrard Butlers, Leonardo Dicaprios and Single Dad Soldiers!

    I don’t normally talk about dating through the SMBN, it is a business network, and it is for single mums only as I want it to remain a professional network where members are unlikely to hit on each other (I am primitive I appreciate what is natural). I do signpost men where I can, as…

    Jules

    November 25, 2020
    Uncategorized
    be on tv, Catfish UK, Catfishing, dating on-line, dating sites, dating with kids, Gerrard Butler, single mum, tailor matched
  • Welcome New Member, Trupti Dudhia, of Consept Accounting Solutions to the Single Mums Business Network

    Welcome New Member, Trupti Dudhia, of Consept Accounting Solutions to the Single Mums Business Network

    I am delighted to welcome Trupti Dudhia, of Consept Accounting Solutions, to the SMBN. Consept Accounting Solutions is a Watford based, independent accountancy firm specialising in supporting business start-ups. Providing financial and strategic advice specially tailored to you, providing key insights and ideas to transform your business. Members enjoy exposure to their business with every…

    Jules

    November 25, 2020
    Women in Business
    Accountancy Advice, Budgeting, Business Networking, Business Plan, business support, Company Accounts, Consept Accounting Solutions, Dividends, Jules, Julie Hawkins, Mums in Business, Self-Assessment, Self-employed, single mums business network, Single Mums UK, Small Business, SMBN, Trupti Dudhia, Women in Business, Women Supporting Women, Working from Home
  • Welcome New Member, Aruna Bansal, Founder of the Asian Single Parents Network CIC, to the Single Mums Business Network.

    I am delighted to welcome Aruna Bansal, Founder of the Asian Single Parents Network CIC, to the Single Mums Business Network. It is so rewarding to connect with a fellow single parent who can offer support to a community that I do not have experience of, around divorce, legal advice and stigma. We had a…

    Jules

    November 16, 2020
    Women in Business
    Arranged Marriage, Aruna Bansal, Asian Single Parents, ASP, Divorce Advice, flexible working, Julie Hawkins, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Stigma, uk, Women Supporting Women, Working from Home
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