Tag: Self-employed
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Welcome New Member – Jenny Beckford – Parent & Teen Expert | 🏆Award Winning Coach of The Year | CEO of Greater Elevation | Inspirational Speaker
I am delighted to welcome Jenny Beckford, CEO of Greater Elevation, to the Single Mums Business Network! We met Jenny this year as she was nominated for (and won!) Coach of the Year at the SMBN Awards – she is an absolute delight, with her own incredible story of being a young single mum to twins…
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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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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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Welcome New Member, Claire Standen, Coach, Speaker and Activist, to the SMBN
Welcome New Member, Claire Standen, Coach, Speaker and Activist, to the SMBN. Claire is a coach and therapist helping entrepreneurial and professional women break the generational curse of ‘never enough’ so that they can build businesses, relationships and family lives that light them up. Read more..
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Sarah Harvey, SMBN Member and Students in Mind Founder, delivers Wellbeing Workshop to Weightmans Solicitors.
Sarah Harvey, SMBN Member and Students in Mind Founder, delivers Wellbeing Workshop to Weightmans Solicitors. By engaging with one of the Students in Mind workshops, Weightmans showed themselves to be a forward-thinking employer when it comes to educating their staff…
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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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Categories announced for the SMBN 2022 Awards…
Categories this year are: Campaigner of the Year Acing Adversity Award Super Start-up Community Champion Excellence in Customer Care Employer of the Year SMBN Champion of the Year Best Corporate Responsibility Best Innovation Award Best Business Marketing Read more…
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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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Welcome New Member, Trupti Dudhia, of Consept Accounting Solutions to the Single Mums Business Network

I am delighted to welcome Trupti Dudhia, of Consept Accounting Solutions, to the SMBN. Consept Accounting Solutions is a Watford based, independent accountancy firm specialising in supporting business start-ups. Providing financial and strategic advice specially tailored to you, providing key insights and ideas to transform your business. Members enjoy exposure to their business with every…
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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
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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…
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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,…
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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’…
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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’.
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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…
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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…
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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!
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Welcome New Member – Lisa Berry – Cheeky Little Prints
Lisa Berry is a Single Mum and established woman in business.
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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
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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…
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