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Passion, Purpose & Pride
How about that.. It’s always nice to have a p! The title of this blog really does some up my reason for founding the SMBN, it is with great conviction that I speak to help raise awareness of the issues surrounding us to do my bit to minimise difficulty for others.. For 20 years my… Read more
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Why I help Single Mums – Some inside info..
Since becoming a Single Mum in 2012 I have worked part-time, I have worked full-time, I have worked freelance and I have sustained my own business, I have been threatened with sanctions and set-upon by bailiffs, sent by the very people I spent 20 years to be there for me in my darkest hour, as a result of their calculation errors. I have made mistakes, and I have learned lessons. And I am not going to sit by and watch millions of women (and men) struggle, without doing my little bit to point out where there are some issues that needn’t be there.
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SMBN now supports GINGERBREAD via WORK for GOOD!
https://workforgood.co.uk/businesses/view/single-mums-business-network It is no secret that I am a big fan of Gingerbread. They are, as far as I am aware, the only UK charity whose sole existence is to support single parents. When I became a Single Mum in 2012, I had NO idea, what to do or where to go, or what help… Read more
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Welcome new FRIEND of the SMBN – Kirsty Tyler, Wyefield Wealth Management
On the back of support from wonderful business people who are not single parents, I created ‘Friends of the SMBN’. And I would like to give a warm welcome to Kirsty Tyler of Wyefield Wealth Management, who will now benefit from exposure to her business with every view of the Single Mums Business Network.
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Award-Winning Best Selling Author and Virtual Assistant Catherine Gladwyn shares inspiration at the Single Mums Business Network Conference 2019
Catherine started her Virtual Assistant business while still employed, with a daughter at college, no pension and no savings.
Catherine shares her journey in her award winning bestselling book, How to be a Virtual Assistant, which was written to help others break free from the
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Women in Business – Single Mums – Affordable Exposure
Single Mums Business Network aka SMBN – AE = Affordable Exposure – When you are a self-employed Single Mum in the UK finding a PR budget can be really hard, and so the SMBN is here to provide that crucial affordable platform, where you can gain exposure and connect with like minded hard-working women who are doing all that they can to achieve financial independence and enjoy family life.
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Meet the mum’s mum!
This is my mum! And she has done herself proud! Years ago they did not have the power of the social media or the internet to fight for financial independence and get their 5 mins of glory – so I’m doing that now, because I want my mum to be recognised. She too was a… Read more
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Welcome new FRIEND – Alison Holmes – PERITIA
On the back of support from wonderful business people who are not single parents, wanting to join the network and attend the conference I have created ‘Friends of the SMBN’. And I would like to give a warm welcome to Alison Holmes of PERITIA, who will now benefit from exposure to her business with every view of the Single Mums Business Network.
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Welcome new FRIEND – Marie Hall – EMPOWERMENT HOUSE
On the back of support from wonderful business people who are not single parents, wanting to join the network and attend the conference I have created ‘Friends of the SMBN’. And I would like to give a warm welcome to Marie Hall of Empowerment House, who will now benefit from exposure to her business with every view of the Single Mums Business Network.
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Welcome new FRIEND – Lisa Fisher – Colour Analyst and Personal Stylist
On the back of support from wonderful business people who are not single parents, wanting to join the network and attend the conference I have created ‘Friends of the SMBN’. And I would like to give a warm welcome to Lisa Fisher, who will now benefit from exposure to her business with every view of… Read more
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Do you want to be a friend of the SMBN (Single Mums Business Network)?
The SMBN has opened its doors to friends of the SMBN, we APPRECIATE your support and so we want to give YOU the opportunity for some low cost PR too! Come join us. We have an important undercurrent and together we are stronger x
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Julie Hawkins is a NATIONAL FINALIST in the ‘Leadership’ Category of The Positive Awards
Julie Hawkins is a FINALIST in the Leadership Category of The Positive Awards Courtsesy of Amanda Moss PR
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Single Mums Business Network VT
Single Mums Business Network UK – For self-employed women who are also single parents
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A Virtual Assistant is your right arm, your confidant, your back bone, your spokes!
The SMBN is here to help women in business with the PR side of things, becasue we 100% get the pressure, and want to be financially independent, despite misconceptions of lifestyle choice.
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Welcome New Member – Lisa Berry – Cheeky Little Prints
Lisa Berry is a Single Mum and established woman in business.
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Welcome New Member – Amy Box – Amy Box Voice
Amy is a passionate vocal coach and worship leader specialising in contemporary vocals. Her student-led coaching sessions work on the needs and desires of each student, exploring their voice and developing technique with a goal of finding a powerful voice which is easy to produce and brings joy to use.In 2018 Amy also founded Business… Read more
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Welcome New Member – Heather Martin – Support for Businesses
I am passionate about helping businesses owners create robust and sustainable businesses. As a busy and “happily single” mother of 2 beautiful daughters I am lucky enough to balance the two. I believe businesses don’t know what they don’t know and I help them navigate and engage with all the often FREE support which is available, but is not easily located.
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Welcome New Member – Julia Hallewell – Network Leader & Forever Living
Julia is a member of the Single Mums Business Network
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Single Mums in Business Network
The SMBN (Single Mums in Business Network) is for Women in Business in the UK, who understand the journey of being solely responsible for making ends meet each month. The SMBN is to help these women gain EXPOSURE, to enable then to succeed so that they are not forced to sacrifice the precious parenting years… Read more
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Lidia Peto – Member Story
Lidia has kindly taken the time to share her very personal story with us – I have to be honest, I couldn’t get through it without crying, and some of it was so familiar that it made me realise that the SMBN is about so much more than business. As women we have dealt with pain, loneliness, financial struggle and desperately wanting so much more for our children that we come together. We come together in our quest to physically be there for them and to give them some financial stability. It is true that when you experience such raw struggle you do not wish that on another woman, and when you have come through it you do all that you can to help those who walk a similar path.
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Welcome New Member – Catherine Gennard – The Sustainable Life Coach
I have no doubt of the calibre of Single Mums in the UK and the SMBN is here to ensure that these ladies get the recognition and exposure they deserve, and the best possible opportunity to succeed in enjoying their families and achieving financial freedom.
Catherine will now enjoy exposure to her business with every visit to the SMBN and associated PR. Please don’t hesitate to join us if you are a Single Mum working hard to pay the bills alone, we are here to help you.
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Welcome New Member – Lidia Peto – Holistic Personal Trainer
Lidia is a passionate proud single mother, a holistic personal trainer, inspirational blogger, transformational life coach, mindfulness and gratitude advocate and travel enthusiast born and bred in South Africa. Lidia always dreamt of achieving great things in life however, circumstances like bereavement, poverty, abuse and trauma changed her life dramatically and she ended up taking a different journey than the one she wanted or chose.
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Welcome New Member – Cara Sayer – Make It Market It Sell It
Single Mums in Business
Supporting the UK Economy
Independent Mothers
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Welcome New Member – Zoë Chapman – Independent Mother
Independent Mother
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Are you a Single Mum in Business in the UK? The SMBN needs YOU
Members can include but is not limited to:
Dog walkers, Cleaners, Ironing Service, Book-keepers, Accountants, Financial Advisors, Solicitors, Paralegals, Creatives, Web Design, Social Media, Virtual Assistants, Caterers, Sewing Services, Photographer, Coaching, Counselling, Beauty therapy, Massage therapy, Chiropractor, Osteopath, Gardening, Painting, Mechanics, PR – the list is really endless – basically whatever your business – join the SMBN, I promise your small investment will have the best possible impact over the next 12 months!
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Welcome New Member – Kylie Rea
Business Networking for Mums in Business. The Single Mums Business Network welcomes Kylie Rea – Founder of The Mum Boss – Networking in Kent
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MLM – Sitting on the fence and rules for SMBN Members
Let me start with saying – you are welcome – just one very simple rule – you make it clear if you are looking grow your team, or if you are just selling the products for an extra income, there is a significant difference. You also need to be clear from the offset what MLM company you represent and what products they sell.
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We’re Exhibiting – at the Women in Business Expo!
Single Mums Business Network are Exhibiting at the Women in Business Expo to help single mums raise their profile and succeed in work/life balance and financial independence
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Welcome New Member – Michelle Molyneux
I would like to welcome Michelle Molyneux of MLM Virtual Solutions to the Single Mums Business Network. See her profile here Michelle offers Virtual Assistance, namely General Administration, Audio Transcription and Proofreading and editing. What I love about Michelle’s site is the transparency of what she can do and how much she charges. This is… Read more
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KIH Products to Exhibit at Holistic Health Show
Originally posted on KIH Bed:
KIH Products are excited to be exhibiting at this year’s Holistic Health Show at the Birmingam NEC in May. Director Julie will be giving a demonstration on the main stage on the Monday and the KIH Bed will be on show for you all to try before you buy during… -
Benefits as a Single Mum – holding your head high
Being a single mum on benefits is not a crime, it is a small moment where you nurture your child in between a lifetime of contributions. The shame must end now.
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Business Networking for Single Mums – what’s it all about?
As a single mum in business I have been networking for a number of years, and I love what networking with like-minded women does for your spirit, and your business, when most of the week you are working hard, normally alone. In the early days I did not have the confidence and I definitely suffered… Read more
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Fighting for Family and Financial Independence
Certainly as a single-mum you are often made to feel as though you are committing a crime against society if you are not in employment, a crime if you work part-time and are in receipt of housing benefit and a crime if you work full-time and have to leave your child(ren) for the best part… Read more
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SMBN Founder Julie Hawkins
Julie set-up her business KIH Products Ltd in 2013, two years after she designed the KIH Bed when she was pregnant with her daughter in 2011. For years Julie attended networking meetings and these were priceless with respect to the comradeship, support and encouragment from other small business owners. The only issue that Julie has… Read more
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The SMBN (Single Mums Business Network)
The SMBN was formed by Single Mum and Multi-Award-Winning Business Woman Julie Hawkins to create a Business Network specifically to recognise and support the challenges that are unique to single mums when starting and growing a business in the UK.
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