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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 ♥
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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.
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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;
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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..
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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..
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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It’s out! Single Mums Business Magazine – Summer Edition 2022
It’s out! Single Mums Business Magazine – Summer Edition 2022
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Aaaaand, we’re off!
Aaaaand, we’re off! The SMBN Single Mums Business Network 2022 Awards are officially OPEN for entries! Read more…
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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…
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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:
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Single Mums Business Magazine – Spring Edition 2022 Out Now!
Single Mums Business Magazine – Spring Edition 2022 Out Now!
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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;
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:
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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
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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!
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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
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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…
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Welcome New Member – Julia Hallewell – Network Leader & Forever Living
Julia is a member of the Single Mums Business Network
Single Mums Business Network [SMBN CIC] 