Tag: Part-time work

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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, 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, 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