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  • Welcome New Member, Jane Marney, Cupcake Express, to the Single Mums Business Network

    Welcome New Member, Jane Marney, Cupcake Express, to the Single Mums Business Network

    I am delighted to welcome Jane, of Cupcake Express @Cupcakeexpress1 to the Single Mums Business Network. 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. Members enjoy exposure to their business with every visit…

    Jules

    November 10, 2020
    Women in Business
    Baby Shower Ideas, Business Growth, Business Networking, Christening Cupcakes, Corporate Event Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Film Cupcakes, Hampshire, Jane Marney, Lockdown Ideas for Children, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Single Mums Business, Small Business, SMBN, Trade Cupcakes, TV Industry Cupcakes, Wedding Cake, Wedding Cupcakes
  • Special Award – Friend of the SMBN – A must read!

    Special Award – Friend of the SMBN – A must read!

    SPECIAL AWARD – FRIEND OF THE SMBN – A MUST READ! […] There was no way that I was going to let this go unrecognised, so without having to be nominated or nominate herself, I awarded Marie Hall, of Empowerment House. Best friend of the SMBN for 2020. I hope she puts that award somewhere…

    Jules

    October 26, 2020
    Women in Business
    Awards, Collaboration, Empowerment House, Liverpool, Marie Hall, networking, Optimism, Positive Mindset, Sisterhood, SMBN, South West, Survivor, West Midlands, Women Supporting Women, working mums
  • Welcome New ‘Friend of the SMBN’ – Fiona Scott of Scott Media – Journalism, Public Relations and Media

    I am delighted to welcome Fiona Scott, of Scott Media, as a Friend of the SMBN’ I have known Fiona for a number of years and have worked with her when she helped me launch the business and I am so proud that she has joined as a friend, to further support the network. Fiona…

    Jules

    October 14, 2020
    Women in Business
    Fiona Scott, flexible working, Journalist, Julie Hawkins, Marketing Strategy, Media, PR, Press Releases, Public Relations, Scott Media, Single Mums Business Network Ju, SMBN, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member, Gemma Wall – Priestess of the Woods! to the Single Mums Business Network..

    I am delighted to welcome Gemma Wall, Priestess of the Woods, to the Single Mums Business Network. Gemma is a Nature Priestess, Tarot reader, Writer, Poet, Artist and creator of Moon Magic Ritual Boxes, and here is what she says: Hi, I’m Gemma. I’m a writer, artist, priestess and single mother of four children, three sons…

    Jules

    October 3, 2020
    Uncategorized
    Moon Magic, Priestess, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Tarot Readings, Working from Home
  • Single Mums Business Network Awards and Covid-19 – This is what is going to happen!

    Single Mums Business Network Awards and Covid-19 – This is what is going to happen!

    We had planned to celebrate with the first UK National Awards for Single Mums in Business on May 23rd 2020. Due to Covid, we played it safe and postponed the Awards until November 21st 2020, but following today’s announcement by the Prime Minister about events closing down, likely for another 6 months, we have had…

    Jules

    September 22, 2020
    Women in Business
    Awards, Business, Events Covid-19, flexible working, Julie Hawkins, PR, Single Mums, single mums business network, SMBN, Sponsors
  • Welcome New Member – Susie Mackie – Founder – Women of Spirit

    I am delighted to welcome Susie Mackie, Photographer, Author, Founder of Women of Spirit and Hotter Shoes Inspirational Woman! to the Single Mums Business Network. I have been connected with Susie for a few years and admired her work from afar, and I am so proud that she is a fellow SMiB and has joined…

    Jules

    September 16, 2020
    Uncategorized
    Glamour Photographer, Hotter Shoes, Julie Hawkins, Photographer, Single Mums, SMBN, Susie Mackie, Women of Spirit, Women Supporting Women
  • Welcome New Member, Fabienne Wilkinson to the Single Mums Business Network. Fabienne is a VA and Paralegal.

    I am delighted to welcome Fabienne to the SMBN – Fabs is a Virtual Assistant and Paralegal based near Cardiff and she has joined the SMBN to help her gain exposure to her new business and to join a network of like-minded professional single mums. Here is what Fabienne says:

    Jules

    September 1, 2020
    Women in Business
    business network, Cardiff, Fabienne Wilkinson, Julie Hawkins, Legal Assistant, Near ME, networking for mums, Networking Near Me, PA, Paralegal, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Virtual Assistant
  • Member success story – single mum in business created three female breadwinners, and has now hired a new member of staff who is pregnant

    To try and articulate how immensly proud I am to share Laura’s story seems to great a task. Not only is she a single mum who faught to make work work for her and her family, she sustained, she grew, she employed, and during Covid-19 when the self-employed partners lost work, she created and sustained…

    Jules

    August 29, 2020
    Women in Business
    Childcare, Covid-19, Employment in Pregnancy, Female Breadwinners, HR Consultant, Julie Hawkins, Laura Callahan, Single Mums, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Willow HR, Work from Home, Work in School Hours, Working Tax Credits
  • SMBN MEMBERSHIP – PROFIT OR PURPOSE?

    For our children, we work together, for change, for a better life. PARENTING SHOULD NOT CARRY A FINANCIAL PENALTY, We NEED to create tomorrow’s carers, nurses, shopkeepers, vets, cleaners, administrators ETC. We have to continue the life cycle! and we SHOULD not be dismissed for doing it!

    Jules

    August 20, 2020
    Women in Business
  • Neesie, Facilitating Prosperity for Single Mums, Sponsors the ‘Acing Adversity’ catergory at the 2020 Single Mums Business Network Awards

    Neesie, Facilitating Prosperity for Single Mums, Sponsors the ‘Acing Adversity’ catergory at the 2020 Single Mums Business Network Awards

    Jules

    August 14, 2020
    Women in Business
    Awards, Julie Hawkins, NEESIE, Noreen Khan, Policy, Single Mothers, single mum, SMBN, Sponsor, uk
  • Meet Jane, shop eco for xmas, and browse for some cards to post to your loved ones..

    We love Jane. Jane has been a member of the SMBN for several months and she supports so many local networks it’s incredible. Jane promotes herself as a Utility Warehouse Partner (see her welcome post here), but that’s not all she does – like getting blood out of a stone I recently learned of her…

    Jules

    June 17, 2020
    Women in Business
    Birthday Cards, Christmas Gifts, Eco Christmas, Eco Tinsel, Jane Cadbury, Knitting, single mums business network, SMBN, Sustainable Gifts, Tinsel, Unique Christmas Gifts UK
  • Genny Jones – Happiness and Wellbeing Consultant

    Genny Jones has been working in the accounting profession for 25 years in various roles. Over the years she has overcome a period of work burn out, depression and low self esteem to developing her unique happiness and wellbeing sessions aimed at businesses to help employees manage their stress levels so that they can be…

    Jules

    June 5, 2020
    Women in Business
    Confident Queen, Corporate Team Building, Employee Engagement, Genny Jones, Icebreaker, Laughter Yoga, Productive Workforce, Single Mums in Business UK, SMBN, Team Bonding, Team Building Events, Team Building UK, Wellbeing at Work
  • Welcome new ‘Friend of the SMBN’ – Carol McIntyre, Exec Pro VA

    I’m delighted to welcome Carol McIntyre, Exec Pro VA @execprova as a ‘friend of the SMBN’. The mission of the SMBN is ‘To help self-employed working mums in the UK who are fighting solo to be financially independent whilst there for their families’. Friends of the SMBN are valuable in helping us gain this exposure…

    Jules

    May 31, 2020
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Carol McIntyre, Exec Pro VA, IFA PA, Marketing Support, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Social Media Management, Virtual Assistant, womensupportingwomen
  • Welcome New Member, Gemma Bullock, Aurora Within

    Hi I’m Gem I’m a single mum to two boys aged 9 and 6 my eldest son has additional needs. I work part time in a pharmacy as a dispenser as well as running my own beauty business from home (aurora Within) I’ve just further expanded my Beauty business to do aesthetics such as lip…

    Jules

    May 27, 2020
    Women in Business
    Aurora Within, Beauty, Childrens Pamper Parties, Dermaplaning, Gemma Bullock, Intimate Waxing, Lip Fillers, Luxury Manicure, Luxury Pedicure, Massage, Microdermabrasion, Near ME, Self-employed Single Mum UK, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business UK, SMBN, Spray Tan, Waxing, Worcestershire, Work in School Hours
  • Webinar: Single Mums in Business and Flexible Working. Thank you to the British Library for Facilitating

    Here is the presentation: Thank you to those of you who joined us today, and this is for those of you who requested a recording. We could have talked for hours, I will arrange another webinar or workshop soon. Jules x www.singlemumsbusinessnetwork.com

    Jules

    May 26, 2020
    Women in Business
    #workfromhome, Benefits, British Library, Minimum Wage, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, SMBN
  • Welcome New Member, Esther Nagle. Blog and Social Media Content Writer for Yoga Teachers

    I would like to welcome Esther Nagle, of beherewritenow.co.uk to the Single Mums Business Network. Esther is based in Wales but the nature of her work means that she can help you wherever you are in the UK! Here’s what Esther says: What do you get when you combine a love of writing with a…

    Jules

    May 19, 2020
    Women in Business
    Blog Conent, Business Admin Support, Freelance Writer, Self Employed Single Mum, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Social Media Content, Wales, Women in Business, Women Networking, Work in School Hours, Yoga, Yoga Blog, Yoga Teachers, Yoga Websites
  • We don’t need no education! (despite the double negative!) We just need less time control..

    As part of my journey in establishing the SMBN and what it stands for, I have spent a significant amount of time researching what support is out there, for women who have been locked out of their careers, since making the very selfish decision of keeping the conveyor belt of life going.. Gone are the…

    Jules

    April 30, 2020
    Women in Business
    Benefits, Career Break, low pay, Relative Poverty, Returners to work, Right to work, Single Parent, SMBN, Women in Business, women returners
  • Students in Mind..

    SMBN Member Sarah Harvey joined the network when her business idea was in its infancy. She has since supported other members, coordinated meetings in Liverpool to help other women grow and now she is ready to share more information about her business – Students in Mind. Students in Mind offers wellbeing coaching & facilitating within…

    Jules

    April 2, 2020
    Women in Business
    College, Education, Liverpool, Merseyside, Near ME, Sarah Harvey, Single Mum in Business, SLT, SMBN, Student Wellbeing, Students in Mind, Teachers, Wellbeing, Wellbeing in Schools
  • Covid-19 and destitute self-employed, self-sufficient single mums

    I have long campaigned for the right of a mother, or any primary carer, to be able to enjoy the sanctuary of employment with some flexibility to work 0.6 or 0.8 FTE without sacrificing skillset or pay scale. As it stands, many women ‘choose’ self-employment, as an alternative to a benefits lifestyle when they find themselves…

    Jules

    March 31, 2020
    Women in Business
    Bank Charges, Benefits, Covid-19, Destitute, Housing Crisis, Minimum Income Floor, Minimum Wage, Mortgage Holiday, Overdraft Fees, Part-time work, Private Rental, Self-employed, Single Mums, Single Mums in Business UK, Small Business, SMBN
  • Welcome New Member – Danielle Fletcher – Certified Social Media Marketer, Facebook & Instagram Ads Strategist, Learn Digital With Danielle

    I am delighted to welcome Danielle Fletcher, Certified Social Media Marketer, Facebook & Instagram Ads Strategist, Learn Digital With Danielle, to the Single Mums Business Network. We met at a recent Woman Who awards event in Coventry and made an immediate connection. If you are still shy about networking, please don’t be, once we have…

    Jules

    March 23, 2020
    Women in Business
    Certified Social Media Marketer, Danielle Fletcher, Facebook & Instagram Ads Strategist, Facebook Ads Manager, Facebook Ads Training, Instagram Manager, Instagram Training, Learn Digital With Danielle, Leicester, Lively Social Media, Near ME, Self-Employed Single Mums UK, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Social Media Management, Work from Home
  • Welcome New Member, Rebecca Flynn – Director of Alpha and Omega Recruitment, London & Liverpool

    I am delighted to welcome Rebecca to the SMBN! Again, Rebecca just showcases the professional woman that is also a Single Mum – are you beginning to see? Rebecca met Sarah, our County Coordinator in Liverpool last month and I am so pleased that she has now decided to join our fantastic National Network, of…

    Jules

    March 20, 2020
    Uncategorized
    Alpha and Omega Recruitment, divorce, Liverpool, London, Rebecca Flynn, Recruitment, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Single Mums in Business UK, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Work from Home, Work in School Hours, working mums
  • How the fragile economy and relative poverty will now cost lives..

    For too long, relative poverty, high debt and cost have living v low income has been ignored, or brushed under the carpet, and now it is clearly evident that a significant portion of society simply cannot afford to ‘ride the storm’ for a few weeks or a few months, in what should be a time,…

    Jules

    March 18, 2020
    Uncategorized
  • I’m a Finalist! Woman Who Achieves Awards 2020 with Sandra Garlick MBE

    Just in-case you didn’t see my post on Facebook, or Instagram, or Twitter, or Google, or LinkedIn, or if you didn’t see me skipping down the road! I have news… I’m a finalist! and yes I am celebrating it’s a really big deal.. I first applied for the Woman Who Achieves Awards in 2018 –…

    Jules

    March 11, 2020
    Women in Business
    Awards, Confidence Building, Coventry, Finalist 2020, Help others, Julie Hawkins, Pay it Forward, PR, Sandra Garlick MBE, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, uk, Woman Who, Woman Who Achieves
  • Welcome New Member, Carly Wheeler, Trainee Tattoo Artist, TJT

    I am delighted to welcome Carly to the Single Mums Business Network. It is so easy to judge a Single Mum, and many still do… 18 months ago Carly was happily married with a young child and a baby on the way, and then tragedy struck…. Tom Wheeler was a loving husband and doting father.…

    Jules

    March 5, 2020
    Women in Business
    Carly Wheeler, Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye, Self-employed Single Mum UK, single mums business network, SMBN, Tattoo Artist, TJT, Widow, Young Widow
  • Welcome New Member – Val Hood. Evidential Medium. Australia and UK

    I am delighted to welcome Val Hood, Evidential Medium, to the SMBN. Val is a perfect example of why it is so important for a family to manage on a single income so that women are not trapped in abusive relationships. Val is from the UK but now lives in Australia and offers workshops and…

    Jules

    March 4, 2020
    Women in Business
    Abusive Partner, Clairvoyant, Medium, Psychic, Self-employed Single Mum UK, single mums business network, SMBN, Val Hood
  • Welcome New Member – Noreen Khan, Board of Directors – Neesie. NEESIE is a unique concept which provides supportive friendships and help for single mothers

    I am delighted to welcome Noreen Khan to the Single Mums Business Network. Noreen is on the Board of Directors at NEESIE, an organisation which I had not previously heard of, but now I know about it I am very pleased to share it with you. NEESIE is a grassroots organisation providing a platform for…

    Jules

    March 4, 2020
    Women in Business
    #SingleParentsDay, Bradford UK, Development, Friendship, Leadership, Mentoring, NEESIE, Noreen Khan, Single Mothers, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Support for Single Mothers
  • Welcome New Member, Nina Bambrey of Flipturn – Author of ‘Journey into Parenting’ – a book and online course…

    Welcome New Member, Nina Bambrey of Flipturn – Author of ‘Journey into Parenting’ – a book and online course…

    Nina and I met on Linkedin and I am very pleased to welcome her to our national network of Single Mums in Business. I am so proud of the Calibre of women who are joining the network to not only help themselves, but help each other. Here’s what Nina says; Author of “Journey into Parenting”,…

    Jules

    March 2, 2020
    Women in Business
    Affordable PR, Flipturn, Journey into Parenting, Nina Bambrey, On-line Parenting Course, Parenting Course, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Work in School Hours, working mums
  • Welcome New Member, Genny Jones from Genny Jones Training (accountancy) to the Single Mums Business Network

    I am delighted to welcome Genny Jones to the Single Mums Business Network. We have been connected on Twitter for some time and I had no idea she was a fellow SMiB! Here’s what she says: With over 20 years experience of working in the accounting field in various roles. In my business, I help…

    Jules

    March 2, 2020
    Women in Business
    Accountancy Training, Accountants, Bookkeeper Training, Charity Accountant, Charity Accounts, Coaching, Genny Jones, Kent, Mums in Business, Near ME, Quickbooks Training, Single Mums in Business, Single Mums in Business UK, Single Parent UK, SMBN, training, Women in Business, Work from Home, working mums
  • Member Showcase. Jane Scanlan, Cherish, Transform, Updgrade..

    Success is dependent on effort! Take a look at Jane’s updated website… https://cherishtransformupgrade.com/ A blog post does not have to be long – but it has to serve a purpose! I have a a public FB page and I invite members to share their business to this page as part of their membership. If you…

    Jules

    February 26, 2020
    Women in Business
    Bournemouth, Cherish, Cherish Transform Upgrade, Coaching, Croydon, healing, Holistic Therapy, Jane Scanlan, Life Coaching, Massage, On-line Coaching, Single Mums in Business, SMBN
  • Welcome New Member, Gill Hogg, Will Writer at The Will Guys to the SMBN. Gill has also taken on the role of County Coordinator for two Counties, Northumberland & Tyne and Wear!

    What a superwoman! Gill is not only a full-time teacher but she has trained and set-up as a Will Writer. Single Mum to two children and now SMBN County Coordinator for two Counties! Here’s what Gill says: Hi everyone,  my name is Gill and I work with ‘The Will Guys’ who are based in Wallsend,…

    Jules

    February 25, 2020
    Women in Business
    #SingleParentsDay, divorce, Gill Hogg, Northumberland, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business UK, Single Parent UK, SMBN, The Will Guys, Tyne and Wear, Will Writer, Will Writer Near Me, Wills for Single Parents
  • The first ever National SMBN awards, will be held on Saturday 23rd May 2020, finalists will be announced on 21st March 2020 #SingleParentsDay

    The first ever SMBN awards, will be held on Saturday 23rd May 2020, at #Mercure #Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel. The event will be from 5pm – 8/9pm and is a black tie event for parents and children. Award entries are closing soon and finalists will be announced on 21st March 2020 #SingleParentsDay Single Parents Day.…

    Jules

    February 25, 2020
    Women in Business
    #Mercure, #SingleParentsDay, Awards, Business Networking, Mums in Business, PR, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SingleParentsDay, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member, Claire Harris, Pets 2 Places (a great franchise opportunity!)

    Welcome New Member, Claire Harris, Pets 2 Places (a great fanchise opportunity!) Members enjoy exposure to their 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. You do not…

    Jules

    February 19, 2020
    Women in Business
    #gingerbread, #smbn, Affordable Franchise, Business Networking, Elderly Support, Franchise Opportunity, Julie Hawkins, Milton Keynes, Mums in Business, Networking Near Me, New Business Idea, Pet Taxi, Pets 2 Places, Single Mums in Business, Single Mums in Business UK, Single Parent UK, Women in Business, womensupportingwomen, work for good, Work from Home, Work in School Hours
  • Welcome New Member, and County Coordinator for Buckinghamshire, Samantha Poole, MumsRates

    I am delighted to welcome Sam to the Single Mums Business Network and it makes complete sense that she is the County Coordinator for Buckinghamshire, she already has a strong network in Milton Keynes and we have been talking for months. I’m so pleased she has now snapped up her County! Here’s what Sam says:

    Jules

    February 19, 2020
    Women in Business
    Business Directory, Business Networking, business support, Julie Hawkins, Milton Keynes, Mums in Business, Mums in UK Ltd, MumsRate, MumsRates, networking for mums, Networking Near Me, Sam Poole, Samantha Poole, Single Mums in Business, Single Mums in Business UK, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Women in Business, womensupportingwomen, Work in School Hours
  • Making work work as a mum is a serious issue, not a fluffy millennial snowflake fad. Yesterday I spent four hours listening to an abused lady, too scared to leave her husband, for fear of how to survive…

    I am clearly serious about the Single Mums Business Network, but I often promote it in a very light-hearted way, but when I have a meeting like the one I had yesterday, I cannot stress enough the importance of enabling a person to generate a healthy income, whilst being a primary carer. A relationship should…

    Jules

    February 1, 2020
    Uncategorized
    Childcare, Coercive Control, divorce, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Financial Abuse, flexible working, HousingCrisis, low pay, Minimum Wage, Single Mums in Business, SMBN, Work in School Hours
  • Catherine Gladwyn, ‘Friend’ of the SMBN, runs a successful virtual assistant business, has published an award winning bestselling book, mentors other business owners, and, lives with Addison’s disease and recurring pituitary tumours… she shares because she cares!

    Catherine Gladwyn, Friend of the SMBN, runs a successful virtual assistant business, has published an award winning bestselling book, mentors other business owners, and, lives with Addison’s disease and recurring pituitary tumours… she shares because she cares!

    Jules

    January 29, 2020
    Women in Business
    Bestelling Author, catherine gladwyn, Event Speaker, How to be a Virtual Assistant, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Single Mums Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Start a VA business, Virtual Assistants, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member, Shannon Andrews, Lettering Artist, to the Single Mums Business Network..

    Welcome Shannon Andrews, Lettering artist living is Surrey specialising in bespoke notebook cover designs. Each notebook is hand lettered to order with an inspirational uplifting quote or personalised with a name of your choice – making them the ideal gift for yourself, a friend or loved one. Want your own saying or favourite quote? Get…

    Jules

    January 27, 2020
    Women in Business
    Bespoke, design-by-shannon, Lettering Artist, Near ME, Personalised Art, Personalised Diary, Personalised Place Cards, Personalised Wedding Stationary, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Shannon Andrews, Single Mum in Business, SMBN, Surrey, Wallpaper
  • I set up the Single Mums Business Network following my own 8 year journey as a single mum trying to balance work, childcare, finance and business.. despite stigma.

    ‘FLEXIBLE WORKING ISN’T AN OPTION.’ THAT’S WHAT MY EMPLOYER CONFIRMED DURING MY MATERNITY. I HAD TO CHOOSE, MY CAREER OR MY DAUGHTER? I CHOSE MY DAUGHTER, AND PAID THE PRICE. When I say I paid the price I want to be clear from the off, I do not and never have regretted choosing my daughter. Every cuddle,…

    Jules

    January 20, 2020
    Women in Business
    #smbn, CGT, Childcare, Debt, divorce, HIgh Rent, Housing Crisis, Living Wage, low pay, Minimum Wage, Part-time work, Pay day loans, Private Rent, Private Rental, Relative Poverty, Self-employed, Self-Employed Single Mums UK, single mum, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business UK, Single Parent UK, uk, Work from Home, Work in School Hours, working mums
  • Welcome new ‘Friend of the SMBN’ – Catherine Gladwyn, Delegate VA and How to be a VA

    I’m delighted to welcome Catherine Gladwyn of Delegate VA and How to be a VA as a ‘Friend of the SMBN’. Catherine is an Award Winning Author and was a speaker at our Conference in September 2019. She offers training and membership via her website ‘How to be a VA’…

    Jules

    January 13, 2020
    Women in Business
    #smbn, catherine gladwyn, delegate va, How to be a VA, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Virtual Assistant, Virtual Personal Assistant, womensupportingwomen, Work from Home
  • Welcome New Member, Louise Roberts of Alimenti Food Sciences Ltd, to the Single Mums Business Network aka SMBN

    I am delighted to welcome Louise Roberts of Alimenti Food Sciences Ltd to the Single Mums Business Network. Offering specialist Business Consultancy in Food Hygiene and Food Safety Louise says:

    Jules

    January 10, 2020
    Women in Business
    Alimenti Food Sciences Ltd, Business Consultant, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Food Safety Management System, Health and Safety Food, Louise Roberts, Single Mums in Business, SMBN
  • Welcome new ‘Friend of the SMBN’ – Hannah Edwards, Empowered Virtual Assistant

    I’m delighted to welcome Hannah Edwards of Empowered VA as a ‘friend of the SMBN’. A membership was donated to Fiona Scott’s Silent Christmas Auction which she runs every year in aid of Ainslie’s Pavilion project, which she set-up in memory of her friend Ainslie, who lost her life to Breast Cancer in 2015. I…

    Jules

    January 7, 2020
    Women in Business
    #smbn, EmpoweredVA, Fiona Scott, HannahEdwards, Marketing Support, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Social Media Management, Swindon, Virtual Assistant, womensupportingwomen
  • Welcome New Member Laura Callahan of Willow HR, to the Single Mums Business Network

    Laura says: ‘At the end of 2016, after 15 years in HR and Recruitment, I started Willow HR Consulting. We specialise in supporting small to medium-sized enterprises achieve their strategic objectives through their people. This sometimes means we are supporting a business to resolve an immediate critical issue, working on medium-term projects or offering long-term…

    Jules

    January 6, 2020
    Uncategorized
    business support, HR, Laura Callahan, Oxford, Single Mum in Business, SMBN, Work from Home
  • Welcome New Member – Chel Dowdie of Translation Well (French * English) to the Single Mums Business Network

    Welcome New Member – Chel Dowdie of Translation Well (French * English) to the Single Mums Business Network Chel specialises in translation services to the education, journalism and legal sectors I have no doubt of the calibre of Single Mums in the UK and the SMBN is here to ensure that they get the exposure…

    Jules

    January 3, 2020
    Women in Business
    Affordable PR, Birmingham, Education Sector Translation, French Translation UK, Law Translation, Legal Translator, Self-Employed Single Mum, Single Mum in Business Birmingham, Specialist, Translation, Translator for Journalism
  • Welcome New Member – Nehaya Zitawi – Hiya’s Healing, to the SMBN

    I am delighted to welcome Nehaya to the SMBN, a professional network of Single Mums in Business in the UK. Nehaya works from Bristol and I met her at our Bristol meeting this week, she is absolutely amazing with her journey and sincerity towards helping other. Here’s what she says:

    Jules

    December 17, 2019
    Women in Business
    Angel Card Reading, Bristol, Bristol Single Mums, Coaching, flexible working, Housing Crisis, Life Coach, Minimum Wage, Nehaya Zitawi, Reflexology, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, uk, work for good, Work from Home, Work in School Hours, Work Life Balance
  • SMBN – Business Network for Single Mums in the UK – Affordable Exposure and Events – 2019 Summary

    SMBN – Business Network for Single Mums in the UK – Affordable Exposure and Events

    Jules

    December 10, 2019
    Women in Business
    #networking, Affordable Advertising, Affordable PR, business network, flexible working, Housing Crisis, Mums in Business, Near ME, Part-time work, Relative Poverty, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Work from Home, Work in School Hours
  • Welcome New Member, Tanya Gebhardt, to the SMBN, Tanya specialises in Permanent Make Up and is based in Malvern

    I am delighted to welcome Tanya Gebhardt to the Single Mums Business Network. I will confess that reading Tanya’s introduction made me cry. So many of our members share stories of walking down the isle or starting a family in a loving relationship and never expecting to be a ‘single mum’, but alas we are…

    Jules

    December 7, 2019
    Women in Business
    Beauty Treatments, Detail Permanent Make-up, Detail PMU, DetailPMU, Malvern, Permanent Make Up, Permanent Make Up Near Me, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Single Mums in Business, Single Mums in Business UK, Single Parent UK, Small Business, SMBN, Tanya Gebhardt, Worcestershire
  • Welcome new member Jane Scanlan, Cherish, Transform, Upgrade

    I’m delighted to welcome Jane Scanlan of Cherish Transform Updgrade to the SMBN, a UK wide network for Single Mums in Business. Jane is based in Bournemouth and she may well be announced as the County Coordinator soon! Watch this space! Here’s what Jane says;

    Jules

    December 4, 2019
    Women in Business
    Affordable Advertising, Affordable PR, Bournemouth, Business Networking, Cherish Transform Upgrade, Jane Scanlan, Mindset Course, Mums in Business, Self-love Course, Single Mums in Business, Single Mums UK, Single Parent UK, Wellbeing, Women in Business, Work from Home, Work in School Hours, Work Life Balance, Work Part-Time
  • Welcome New Member – Charlotte from The Marketing Barn – to the SMBN

    I would like to welcome Charlotte England, from The Marketing Barn to the Single Mums Business Network. Charlotte is based in Somerset but works with clients Nationwide. Charlotte is not only now gaining exposure to ‘her’ business but she is helping all Single Mums in Business in the UK (members) gain exposure to theirs. Thank…

    Jules

    November 30, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Branding, Charlotte England, Marketing Barn, Mums in Business, Network, networking for mums, Printing, Self-employed, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, Single Mums in Business UK, Single Parent UK, Somerset, Women in Business
  • Award Entries now OPEN

    The awards are FREE to enter and the event will be kept as cost. The event is early evening for parents AND children. We already have some great prizes and will continually look for support to make sure amazing memories are created for these children watching their amazing single mums!

    Jules

    November 29, 2019
    Women in Business
    Adversity, Best Blog, Digital Innovation, Family Friendly Employer, flexible working, Franchise, Friend of the SMBN, Instagram Influencer, Mentor of the Year, Mums in Business, Self-Employed Single Mum, Single Mum in Law, Single Mums in Business UK, SMBN, Women in Business, Work Life Balance, Young Single Mum
  • 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
  • Liverpool SMBN Speaker confirmed as TEDx Marie Burns

    Marie Burns – Business Psychologist, producer of world class content events to include ThinkingDigal, SMBN Speaker, ThinkingDigitalWomen, TEDx Liverpool, TEDxManchester, Northern Power Women Conference and Awards.

    Jules

    November 25, 2019
    Women in Business
    Business Coaching, Business Pyschologist, Maire Burns, Self-employed Single Mum UK, Single Mums in Business, TEDx Liverpool, TEDx Manchester, Wirral, Yoga
  • Welcome new ‘Friend of the SMBN’ – Kay Hamblin, Eight Legal and HR Mate

    We welcomed Kay Hamblin, Director of Eight Legal to ‘Friends of the SMBN’ a few months ago. She recently joined us for coffee at our Gloucester SMBN meeting and I was really impressed with what I heard and asked her to do a special blog post to share with you all what she shared with…

    Jules

    November 20, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, business pyschology, consultant, Eight Legal, employee wellbeing, HR Employment Law, HR Mate, Leadership, organisational change, Psychometrics, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Solicitors, staff retainment, vet, womensupportingwomen
  • Welcome new member and SMBN County Coordinator for BRISTOL, Emma Greenslade – Life in Harmony and Wildly Successful Mama

    I would like to welcome Emma Greenslade of Life in Harmony and Wildly Successful Mama to the SMBN. Emma has also taken on the role of County Coordinator for BRISTOL. – Take some time to look at her links below to see the depth of what she does… I met Emma at Kirsty’s Gloucester SMBN…

    Jules

    November 13, 2019
    Women in Business
    #networking, #smbn, Benefits, Bristol, Emma Greenslade, Gingerbread donation, Mama, Mums in Business, Part-time work, Self-employed, Self-employed Single Mum UK, single mum, single mums business network, Women in Business, work for good, Work from Home
  • Welcome new member, Jo Eccersley, Pink Spaghetti PA Services Exeter and SMBN County Coordinator for DEVON

    I would like to welcome Emily Wright – Owner and Founder of Purabelle to the Single Mums Business Network. Emily has also taken on the role of County Coordinator for BIRMINGHAM! – Emily is a fantastic business woman and I am delighted that she has decided to join us, and represent us in her area..

    Jules

    November 11, 2019
    Women in Business
    #networking, #smbn, Benefits, Birmingham, Emily Wright, Merseyside, Mums in Business, Part-time work, Purabelle, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Women in Business, work for good, Work from Home
  • Welcome New Member – Jane Cadbury – to the SMBN

    I would like to welcome Mel Morris-Jones, The Life Engineer to the Single Mums Business Network. Mel is lovely and a real asset to the Single Mums Business Network.

    Jules

    November 7, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Coaching, Empowerment, Life Change, Life Coach, Mums in Business, PA Support, Self-employed, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Virtual Secretary, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member – Mel Morris-Jones, The Life Engineer and Hatstand Admin

    I would like to welcome Mel Morris-Jones, The Life Engineer to the Single Mums Business Network. Mel is lovely and a real asset to the Single Mums Business Network.

    Jules

    November 6, 2019
    Women in Business
    Coaching, Empowerment, Life Change, Life Coach, Mums in Business, PA Support, Self-employed, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Virtual Secretary, Women in Business
  • Welcome new member, Sherisha Richards – Gingerbread Local Support Group Coordinator

    I am a single mum of a beautiful daughter. It has been extremely challenging to balance my career and parenthood. I am still striving for the perfect balance. I like to say I’ve been winging it since 2011. I am passionate about supporting, inspiring, connecting and empowering single parents. I have developed a parent support…

    Jules

    November 5, 2019
    Uncategorized
  • Holiday Blues & ‘Broken Families’ – Expections hurt..

    The most important thing to remember as a single parent is that we are the ones with preconceived ideology about what Christmas and the holidays should look like. We are the ones who have been sold the 2.4 dream and we are the ones who …

    Jules

    October 28, 2019
    Women in Business
    Broken Home, Christmas, Debt, Holiday Blues, Single Parent
  • Working Flexibly – Ten2Two Director Tracey Adams Speaker at Gloucester SMBN Meeting

    Whilst many of us are business women because we have a product or service to share, many of us are in business as a desperate measure to work without having to deal with childcare costs and stress before and after school and for 10 (ish) weeks of the year during holidays

    Jules

    October 28, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Business Networking, flexible working, Gloucester, Julie Hawkins, Kirstie Preece, Mums in Business, Part-time work, single mums business network, Ten2Two, Tracey Adams, uk, Women in Business
  • Welcome new member, Claudette Webb, Owner of The Design Webb

    I would like to welcome Claudette Webb, Owner of The Design Webb, an Interior Design and Soft Furnishings Company to the Single Mums Business Network. Please see her website and links…

    Jules

    October 10, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Bespoke Curtains and Blinds, Claudette Webb, Design Consultancy, Hand Sewn Curtains, Interior Design, London, Near ME, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Soft Furnishings, South East London, The Design Webb
  • Welcome new member, Sarah Harvey, SMBN County Coordinator for MERSEYSIDE

    I would like to welcome Sarah Harvey – to the Single Mums Business Network. Sarah has taken on the role of County Coordinator for MERSEYSIDE! – Sarah is a very competent business woman and I am delighted that she is representing the SMBN in the City of LIVERPOOL and County of Merseyside!

    Jules

    October 6, 2019
    Women in Business
    #networking, Benefits, Liverpool, Merseyside, Part-time work, Sarah Harvey, Self-employed, single mum, Women in Business, work for good, Work from Home
  • Welcome new member, Anne-Marie Jones, The Presentation Refinery

    I would like to welcome Anne-Marie Jones, Founder of The Presentation Refinery, to the Single Mums Business Network, who became a single mum to two amazing boys when her husband tragically took his own life in 2018..

    Jules

    October 3, 2019
    Women in Business
    Anne-Marie Jones, presentation, Presentation Refinery, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, training
  • Welcome new member, Rebecca Ingram, Rapid Transformation Therapist (RTT) and Coach

    I would like to welcome Rebecca Ingram – Wear Your Crown, to the Single Mums Business Network. Not only is Rebecca a member but she has also taken on the role of County Coordinator for WORCESTERSHIRE – are we lucky to have her – yes we are! Thank you for supporting the SMBN Rebecca x

    Jules

    September 29, 2019
    Women in Business
    #networking, Benefits, Business Solicitor, Part-time work, Rapid Transformation Therapist, Rebecca Ingram, RTT, Self-employed, single mum, Women in Business, Worcester, work for good, Work from Home
  • Welcome new members, Rachel Shilston, Lucinda Dore and Kirstie Preece

    Welcome new members to the SMBN – Lucinda Dore Solicitor, Rachel Shilston Creative Director, Kirstie Preece Utility Warehouse and County Coordinator. It is a pleasure to welcome three brilliant ladies to the network who each have so much to offer us all. Thank you for supporting the SMBN

    Jules

    September 27, 2019
    Women in Business
    #networking, Benefits, Christmas Gifts, Kirsty Preece, Lucinda Dore, Mosaic Art, Part-time work, Rachel Shilston, Self-employed, single mum, Unique Christmas Gifts UK, Utility Warehouse, Women in Business, work for good, Work from Home
  • Meet our County Coordinators! Business Networking for Single Mums

    Meet our County Coordinators! Business Networking for Single Mums

    Thanks to our members for taking on the role of County Coordinators for the Single Mums Business Network. Ensuring Monthly Comradeship for Women in Business who are fighting SOLO. SURREY – Lidia HEREFORDSHIRE – Catherine GLOUCESTERSHIRE – Kirstie

    Jules

    September 26, 2019
    Women in Business
    networking, Networking Near Me, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Women in Business, Work from Home, Work Part-Time
  • Thanks to our speakers…

    Thank you to our speakers and delegates for a wonderful first UK Conference supporting Single Mums in Business or Self-Employed. Fighting for work and family.

    Jules

    September 22, 2019
    Women in Business
    Cara Sayer, catherine gladwyn, Fiona Scott, Jackie Groundsell, Julie Hawkins, Lucinda Dore, Mums in Business, Single Parent UK
  • Exposure!

    The Single Mums Business Network Fighting for Family and Financial Independence

    Jules

    September 5, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #networking, #SHECAN365, Self-employed, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Small Business Saturday, SmallBiz100, Women in Business, womensupportingwomen, WorkforGood
  • Welcome new ‘Friend of the SMBN’ – Kay Hamblin, Eight Legal and HR Mate

    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 Kay Hamblin of Eight Legal and HR Mate, who will now benefit from exposure to her business with every view of the Single Mums Business…

    Jules

    September 4, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Eight Legal, HR Employment Law, HR Mate, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Solicitors, womensupportingwomen
  • Welcome new ‘Friend of the SMBN’ – Lucy Tarrant, Cognitive Law

    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.

    Jules

    August 29, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Cognitive Law, Commercial Property, Debt Recovery, Employment Law, Ethical, Insolvency, Lucy Tarrant, Probate, Property Litigation, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Small Business, Solicitors, womensupportingwomen
  • Welcome new FRIEND of the SMBN – Bridget Daley, Parents in Biz

    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.

    Jules

    August 29, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Bridget Daley, Ethical, Magazine Advertising, Parents in Business, ParentsinBiz, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Small Business, womensupportingwomen
  • 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…

    Jules

    August 19, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #gingerbread, Charity, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, work for good, working mums
  • 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.

    Jules

    August 15, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Elderly, Ethical, Financial Advisors, Herefordshire, Inheritance Tax, Investment, Kirsty Tyler, Pension Advice, Savings, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Vulnerable, Wealth Management, womensupportingwomen
  • 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 restraints of employment and enjoy their working life.

    Jules

    August 13, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Award Winning, Best Selling Author, catherine gladwyn, delegate va, How to be a VA, Julie Hawkins, Self-employed, single mum, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, uk, Virtual Assistants
  • 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…

    Jules

    August 9, 2019
    Women in Business
    #housingcrisis, Advertising, Affordable Advertising, Made in the UK, Minimum Wage, poverty, PR, promotional video, Raise Awareness, Self-employed, single mum, Small Business, uk
  • 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…

    Jules

    August 6, 2019
    Women in Business
    Single Parents
  • 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…

    Jules

    August 3, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Alison Holmes, Herefordshire, Networking Training, Peritia, Psychometrics, Recruitment, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, womensupportingwomen
  • 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…

    Jules

    August 2, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, Empowerment House, Marie Hall, Self-employed, single mum, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, womensupportingwomen
  • 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…

    Jules

    August 2, 2019
    Women in Business
    lisa fisher, personal stylist, Self-employed, single mum, Single Parent UK
  • 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

    Jules

    July 31, 2019
    Women in Business
    #housingcrisis, #networking, conference, low pay, Minimum Wage, Self-employed, Single Parent UK, Women in Business, womensupportingwomen, working mums
  • Julie Hawkins is a NATIONAL FINALIST in the ‘Leadership’ Category of The Positive Awards

    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

    Jules

    July 29, 2019
    Women in Business
    Amanda Moss PR, Julie Hawkins, Leadership, Mums in Business, Positive Awards, Single Mums in Business, Single Parents
  • Single Mums Business Network VT

    Single Mums Business Network UK – For self-employed women who are also single parents

    Jules

    July 23, 2019
    Women in Business
    #housingcrisis, #womeninbusinessexpo, business network, business support, low pay, Minimum Wage, single mums business network, Single Parent UK, Women in Business, Work Life Balance
  • 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.

    Jules

    July 22, 2019
    Women in Business
    #housingcrisis, #juliehawkins, #michellemolyneux, Minimum Wage, MJM, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, uk, Virtual Assistants, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member – Lisa Berry – Cheeky Little Prints

    Lisa Berry is a Single Mum and established woman in business.

    Jules

    July 17, 2019
    Women in Business
    jewellery, keepsake, Mums in Business, personalised, Self-employed, silver, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Women in Business
  • 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…

    Jules

    July 12, 2019
    Women in Business
    #singlemumsbusinessnetwork, #smbn, amybox, business network, choir, Mums in Business, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Women in Business, working mums
  • 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…

    Jules

    July 6, 2019
    Women in Business
    #entrepreneur, #followthereader, #newminimumwage, divorce, flexible working, low pay, Minimum Wage, new business, Self-employed, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Work Life Balance, working mums
  • 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…

    Jules

    July 4, 2019
    Women in Business
    #smbn, #womeninbusinessexpo, business network, business support, heather martin, Mums in Business, single mums business network, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, Women in Business
  • Welcome New Member – Julia Hallewell – Network Leader & Forever Living

    Julia is a member of the Single Mums Business Network

    Jules

    July 2, 2019
    Women in Business
    #networking, aloe vera, business network, flexible working, forever living, Mums in Business, Self-employed, Single Parent UK, Women in Business, Work Life Balance
  • Single Mums in Business Network

    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…

    Jules

    June 29, 2019
    Women in Business
    #networking, Minimum Wage, Mums in Business, Self-employed, Single Mums in Business, Single Parent UK, SMBN, Women in Business, Work Life Balance
  • 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…

    Jules

    June 25, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #housingcrisis, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #singlemumsbusinessnetwork, #SingleMumsinBusiness, #singleparents
  • 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…

    Jules

    June 18, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #networking, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #singlemumsbusinessnetwork, #smbn, #womeninbusinessexpo, KineticShift, LifeCoach, NLP, WiRE
  • 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…

    Jules

    June 13, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #entrepreneur, #fitness, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #singleparents, #smbn, Coaching, personal trainer
  • Welcome New Member – Cara Sayer – Make It Market It Sell It

    Single Mums in Business Supporting the UK Economy Independent Mothers Entrepreneur

    Jules

    June 12, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #awards, #networking, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #singlemumsbusinessnetwork, #SingleMumsinBusiness, #singleparents
  • Welcome New Member – Zoë Chapman – Independent Mother

    Independent Mother

    Jules

    May 22, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #networking
  • 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…

    Jules

    May 10, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #awards, #entrepreneur, #juliehawkins, #networking, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #SingleMumsinBusiness, #singleparents, #smbn, #SMiB, #womeninbusinessexpo, #workfromhome, #workingmums, Accountants, Beauty therapy, Book-keepers, Caterers, Chiropractor, Cleaners, Coaching, Counselling, Creatives, Dog walkers, Financial Advisors, Gardening, Ironing Service, Massage therapy, Mechanics, Osteopath, Painting, Paralegals, Photographer, Sewing Services, Social Media, Solicitors, Virtual Assistants, Web Design
  • 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

    Jules

    May 8, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #entrepreneur, #gingerbread, #networking, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #singlemumsbusinessnetwork, #SingleMumsinBusiness, #singleparents, #smbn, #SMiB, #workfromhome, #workingmums
  • 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…

    Jules

    April 8, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #awards, #bailiffs, #benefitscap, #budget, #entrepreneur, #gingerbread, #housingbenefit, #housingcrisis, #inflation, #juliehawkins, #martinlewis, #MLM, #networking, #newminimumwage, #shelter, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #singlemumsbusinessnetwork, #SingleMumsinBusiness, #singleparents, #smbn, #SMiB, #taxcredits, #workfromhome, #workingmums
  • 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…

    Jules

    March 30, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #benefitscap, #MLM, #shelter, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #singlemumsbusinessnetwork, #singleparents, #smbn, #taxcredits, #workfromhome, #workingmums
  • 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

    Jules

    March 29, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #awards, #benefitscap, #entrepreneur, #gingerbread, #juliehawkins, #michellemolyneux, #mlmvirtualsolutions, #networking, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #singlemumsbusinessnetwork, #singleparents, #smbn, #taxcredits, #wibexpouk, #womeninbusinessexpo, #workfromhome, #workingmums
  • 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…

    Jules

    March 25, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #benefitscap, #gingerbread, #michellemolyneux, #mlmvirtualsolutions, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #taxcredits
  • 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…

    Jules

    March 23, 2019
    Uncategorized
  • 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.

    Jules

    March 22, 2019
    Uncategorized
    #benefitscap, #gingerbread, #shelter, #singlemums #business #networking #part-time #flexibleworking #work/lifebalance, #taxcredits
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Single Mums Business Network [SMBN CIC]

Helping Single Mums with Work, Enterprise and Wellbeing

Where SOLO no longer means SOLO

The Wyastone Business Park

Monmouthshire, NP25 3SR

01452 471819

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