ISSSLtd

Since the conference a number of people have asked me for Chris' contact details so I thought I would just post some information here.


You should have all had a flyer in your goodie bag ... which also had a discount code on. If you didn't and would like one just let me know.


Chris developed the websites for both businessmumsunite.co.uk and mummyfever.co.uk

About ISSSLtd:

ISSS was born out of a desire to create a service for clients that offered first class technical skill and custom development whilst maintaining the ability to also provide that personal touch.

At ISSS we pride ourselves on the innovation and skill of our team combined with the passion to create pioneering systems which serve the needs of our diverse clients.

We are adaptable and resourceful and have a wealth of experience in our field.

In addition to being able to create highly specific custom solutions for our clients we also offer off the shelf products that are very easy to install and use. We aim to use terminology that everyone understands instead of making your mind boggle with technical jargon.

What makes us different?

In a time when there are hundreds of companies offering similar products and services to ours, you are probably asking yourself what makes us stand out from the crowd?

We believe the following make us unique in what we can offer you:

• All of our products are developed and maintained in house - the majority of companies are offering customisations of third party software. This means that they are able to customise the look and feel to a certain degree but they have no control over the underlying products that they are using.
• Our products can be tailored to YOUR needs as opposed to your needs being tailored to what some existing product can do. This means you do not have to compromise what you want to achieve for your business, we can mould our products to meet your specific needs.
• We can provide end to end services from the design right through to the implementation and hosting of your website.
• Easy to use - our products have been developed in collaboration with our clients to ensure that they are as easy to use as possible. A lot of products are developed in isolation by the software developers so the end product may not be that usable to the end users.
• The personal touch; when you communicate with us, you get to talk directly to the people that design, develop and test the software. This means you can get answers fast as there is no being passed from one department to another. It also ensures that there is a firm understanding on both sides of what is required; greatly reducing the chances of any misunderstanding.
• We have years of large enterprise (FTSE 100 companies) software design and development experience. With the pressure on budgets, there is a tendency for companies to employ relatively inexperienced people to develop their software. This can often lead to a lack of understanding about the technical challenges of creating and maintaining large scale performant real world systems.
• We are perfectionists - we are not happy unless you are happy.

info@isssltd.co.uk 

My BMU11 highlights: Part four - my support team

A definite highlight for me was my small but very effective support team!


My little team consisted of:


Chris from ISSSLtd - Chris was a star leading up to the event, developing the website etc. and on the day he was on hand to help set up, help exhibitors unload and re-load their cars, deal with any technical issues people had on the day, help speakers get set up and so on. Most of all he was and continues to be the person I bounce ideas off, off-load on and the one who keeps me sane  and supported!


Chrissie - As some of your know, Chrissie and I have known each other a very long time (22 years to be exact) we went to school together. Chrissie is a hard worker and always willing to lend a hand. She is one of the few people I know I can trust and depend upon. She took the day off work just to come and help out - and what a great job she did!


Rita - (Chris' Mum) - Came to help set up and assist with registration. She was a star on the day and expertly dealt with latecomers and the staff at the venue.


A special mention also has to go to Sally from The Mother Factor who arrived early to help get set up. She was a wonderful support to me on the day. She stayed behind at the end to pack away as well - there aren't many people like Sally!


x

My BMU 11 highlights: Part three - Rebecca Jones

I am so thrilled that Rebecca Jones came to speak at BMU 11 and I know you all really enjoyed it too!


I have reflected quite a lot on what Rebecca said since the conference. I can really identify with a lot of those 'manic mum' moments and I was actually cringing during her speech as I know I am guilty of lots of those things.


I can guarantee that my phone will ring at one of three times during the day:

• Between 9am and 9.15am when I am still on the morning school run
• Between 11.30am and 12 noon when I am collecting my son from pre-school and getting his lunch
• Between 3pm and 3.30pm when I am collecting my daughter from school

I am guilty of trying to juggle everything and ending up trying to take a call whilst carrying numerous school bags and holding onto two children - it doesn't work and I hate myself in those moments.

I learnt a great deal from Rebecca the other day and I can't wait to read her book (hoping I can find the time). Most of all what stuck with me was when she said "do less but do less really well" - I can't promise I will do less but I can promise that I will try, and I do feel as if the time is right to reflect a little.

I know why I have been trying to be the Superwomen that Rebecca talked about ... because being busy and not having time to stop, to think, to reflect has been a huge part of how I have overcome recent difficult times, but now things have settled down maybe it is time to take Rebecca's advice?

My BMU 11 highlights: Part Two - Elaine Hanzak-Gott

A definite highlight of BMU11 for me was Elaine Hanzak-Gott. Elaine and I met about 5 years ago, when she was a consultant for Virgin Vie. Elaine came to my house to do a Virgin Vie party.


I was sat, surrounded by friends and colleagues as Elaine introduced herself, she gave a short synopsis of her experience and showed us her book.....


I can't tell you about anything I bought from Virgin Vie that night but what I do remember is waving off the last guest and immediately going onto Amazon to buy Elaine's book.


When I was planning BMU11 I knew who I wanted as my keynote speaker. I contacted Elaine and we exchanged a couple of emails and caught up on some of the changes in our lives since we last saw each other.


All I can say is thank you Elaine for being such a great part of BMU11 !


x

My BMU 11 highlights: Part 1 - The venue and its staff

The spectacular Albert Hall Conference Centre was the venue this year http://www.alberthallnottingham.co.uk/ - the venue itself was really impressive and made a big impression.


The staff matched up to the quality of the venue, they were well organised, efficient, responsive, considerate, polite, helpful and worked exceptionally well as a team.


Those exhibiting were assisted carrying boxes, stands, banners, rail and other items, they offered help in carrying a pram up and down stairs, and responded to requests from delegates very quickly.


The venue and its staff have left a positive lasting impression!

That's all folks ...

So that's it ... BMU 11 is officially over ... can't quite believe it really - was all over in a flash and feels very surreal. I have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback, thank you all very much.


Thank you to everyone who made a contribution to the conference, by speaking, delivering a workshop, as a sponsor, blogger, exhibitor or just through taking part. I am only sorry there was not time for me to chat to all of you.


I'm being asked abut BMU 12 already and have had people offer to run workshops etc - thank you to everyone for that!


I have to say that if you had asked me a week ago if there would be a BMU 12 I would have said NO WAY (maybe with a swear word inserted somewhere). The problem with events like this is that people let you down, and down and down again. I am the sort of person that likes to trust and believe that people will do what they promise but sadly there are very few that do. 


I have learnt a lot in this process ... about me and about others.


I have learnt that in the huge ocean of people who are out for themselves, do not have any problem letting others down or taking advantage there are a few absolute treasures! These are the people I want to surround myself with and I live in hope that there are more out there.... I know there are, as I met lots yesterday!


So will there be a BMU 12 ??????? - well Georgi from Starfish Accounting (who is one of those treasures by the way) has already been using #BMU12 on twitter!


For now ... let's say hopefully!


Thank you everyone x

Exhibition Times for BMU

As previously published there will be designated exhibition time tomorrow at the conference. The guide times for these slots are below:

9.30-10.00am 

11.30-11.45am

12.30-1.45pm                                                    

3.45-4.15pm

See you all tomorrow!

Exhibitors and Workshop Leaders: Notice

The way that BMU is designed all exhibitors and those delivering workshops will still be able to take part in the day - each workshop leader is only required for 1 hour and exhibitors have designated exhibition time, so please do take part in the rest of the day!


Sign up for workshops and make sure you are in the great hall to hear all the other wonderful speakers!

Workshop Information

Session1 (1.45-2.45):

Blogging for business: City Suite

Direct selling: Balmoral Suite

Small businesses and the law: Osborne Lounge

Session 2 (2.45-3.45):

The three R’s in customer service: City Suite

Small business accounting: Balmoral Suite

Sales success: Osborne Lounge

       Please note: you can select ONE of the workshops in each session - you will be expected to sign up to these during the morning and places are first come first served, so if there is a workshop you are keen to take part in please sign up early!

Affari Magazine will be exhibiting at Business Mums Unite this year

Name of Business: Affari Magazine

Type of Business: Digital Publisher

Description of Business:

Affari Magazine is the online digital publication for Nottinghamshire Businesswomen, featuring Law, Finance, Events, Fashion & much, much more. With a readership of c20,000 and partners from across the county including NBV, FSB, Girls High School & Broxtowe Borough Council Affari can ensure we get your message across - from video interviews & product placements to interactive editorials. www.affarimagazine.com 

Website: www.affarimagazine.com

Twitter ID: @affarimagazine

Business Facebook page: Affari Magazine

I look forward to welcoming you all to the first 'Business Mums Unite Conference and Exhibition'

When is it?

Wednesday 19th October 2011

Where is it?

Albert Hall Conference Hall, Nottingham - see the link below for parking information and directions

http://businessmumsunite.co.uk/Page/Register 

What do I need?

Something to take notes would be useful and of course feel free to bring your laptop or equivalent

Bring along business cards, flyers or equivalent so you can exchange your details with others on the day

Change for raffle tickets (raising money for Cheshire and North Wales Human Milk Bank who supply donor breast milk to sick and premature babies across the UK) - prizes include: a Trunki; a Baby Bjorn Active Carrier; A signed copy of Elaine Hanzak's Book; A signed copy of Business In Red Shoes by Rebecca Jones.

What should I wear?

Dress code is smart casual

Key timings for the day (full agenda will be given on arrival)

9.30am Registration and exhibition time

10.00am Conference begins in the great hall

4.30pm Conference closes (you can exchange your comment form for a lovely goodie bag!)

Wi-Fi

The venue is Wi-Fi enabled and the password is Syndicate

Hash Tag

If anyone wants to tweet during the day or afterwards we will be using the hash tag #BMU11

Contact for the day is:

Charlotte Pearson (07762798008) until 10am on the day of the conference for any problems

Charlotte Pearson BA, MA, AIC

Founder of Business Mums Unite Conference & Exhibition

Suite 73

Westminster Chambers

7 Hunter Street

Chester

CH12HR

07762798008

Twitter: scandc

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=hp#!/pages/Business-Mums-Unite-Conference-and-Exhibition/162350760496576

www.businessmumsunite.co.uk

www.businessmumsunite/blogspot.com

Hashtag for the conference and exhibition

We will be using the following hash tag for the conference and exhibition from now on #BMU11 - please be sure to use this when tweeting about the event now, in the build up, during and afterwards.


Many thanks and see you all next week x

123.reg are exhibiting at Business Mums Unite ... are you?

Name of Business: 123-reg.co.uk

Type of Business: Online Retailer

Description of Business:

About 123-reg

We don't like to boast, but...We've registered over 2.7 million domain names and host over 1.7 million websites, making us the largest domain provider in the UK.
We're an integral part of the Webfusion Ltd – one of the UK's biggest web hosts. In addition to a successful U.S operation, the Webfusion group also launched its web hosting offering in Spain in 2010.

What we're about - Our philosophy is simple. We believe website creation should be for the many, not just the few. Accordingly, our products support all extremes of technical ability. It doesn't matter whether you're web savvy or totally clueless, we've got the perfect solution for you.

We're green, but not at your expense - Our eco-friendly data centre is based in the UK. This state-of-the-art facility is powered by the latest low-energy systems, helping to protect the environment while saving our customers money.

To ensure things always run smoothly, experts are onsite 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Website: www.123-reg.co.uk

Blog: http://www.123-reg.co.uk/blog/

Twitter ID: www.twitter.com/123reg

Business Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/123-reg

Mi Naturals are advertising at BMU this year ... are you?

Name of Business: MiNaturals

Type of Business: Flexible, Ethical, Home-based Network Marketing Business Opportunity

Description of Business:

A flexible home-based business opportunity working with an ethical, eco-friendly company based in Australia. The company’s founder, Narelle Chenery, created the World’s first extensive range of certified organic skincare, haircare, bodycare, cosmetics and health & wellness products.

This business gives you the ability to create an exceptional unique business of your own, promoting products that are rapidly gaining a global reputation as the most pure, balancing and rejuvenating products available.

No franchise fees, no typical business start-up costs. Just requires a small joining fee (that can be reduced to nil), an interest in the organics industry and the enthusiasm and commitment to personally use and promote our range of pure, potent products that contain only 100% beneficial ingredients.

Watch a short video presentation via www.IncomeBoosters.co.uk or email rob@minaturals.co.uk for more information.

Website: http://www.MiNaturals.co.uk

Twitter ID: @MiNaturals

Mind the Bump are advertising at Business Mums Unite this year ... are you?

Name of Business: Mind-thebump.com

Type of Business:  Online maternity and baby clothes boutique

Description of Business: Chic, beautifully designed, comfortable to wear. Hand- picked from the latest collections of maternity clothes that you will love to wear and Baby clothes that are super soft, cotton Rompers, Sleep-suits and tee’s for newborns to toddlers.

www.mind-thebump.com

Our staff badges have been made by Kings Rosettes this year!

We are thrilled to announce that our staff badges have been made by Amanda at Kings Rosettes this year!


These are lovely and Amanda can adapt them to whatever requirements you have for your event.

KINGS ROSETTES

Rosettes- Sashes- Badges- Trophies- Rosette awards- Show Sundries

kingsrosettes@hotmail.co.uk- 07751416566

Supportive Business Mums is looking for "Ideal Gifts" to review, feature and give away

Who are we looking for? - Small businesses that either sell their own gifts, jewellery, hand made items, decorations, cards or crafts that would make ideal Christmas Presents for Business Mums or mail order gift businesses who sell lots of fabulous gifts from a selection of individual businesses. *Books make brilliant Christmas gifts too, we are also looking for authors with a book to promote to business mums.

What do you get? - A full feature on Supportive Business Mums site and our recommendation as a great place to go for "Ideal Christmas Gift Ideas". You can use our graphic badge to promote the fact we are recommending you. We will continue to promote you on twitter and facebook on the run up to Christmas. Reach out to our network of supportive business mums now!

What do you need to do? - email ces@creativelyminded.co.uk with details of your business, what ideal Christmas Gift items you sell and what you would like us to review and feature. Include information of any item you would offer as a promotional give away for the Supportive Business Mums site audience. We would ask our audience to visit your site and post a comment on the feature about the item from your site that is going on their Christmas wish list.

Extra Promo : We will also be running a feature of the TOP TWENTY items making it onto the Supportive Business Mums "Ideal Christmas Gift" Wish List. The list will be compiled from comments left on the promotional give away blogs.

Supportive Business Mums would rather give their business to another small business than buy from the high street. If you or anyone you know has a fabulous gifts business, please get involved and gain new customers through #SB_Mums NOW!

contact : Ces Loftus

twitter : @sb_mums

web : www.supportivebusinessmums.co.uk

email : ces@creativelyminded.co.uk

Only just over a week to go now ...

Only just over a week to go now before Business Mums Unite - there are still some opportunities left:

• Attend as a delegate, goodie bag and yummy lunch £65 or £25 if you are a new business mums
• Advertise (including flyers in the goodie bags) £30
• Sponsorship - various opportunities available email: info@businessmumsunite.co.uk for details
• Trade stand (including one delegate place, goodie bag, advertising package and trade stand) £150 or £80 in you are a new business

Hope to see you there!

Business Mums Unite is supported by Krazee Topz this year

This year we are proud to announce that we are supported by Krazee Topz - they are responsible for the printing of our goodie bags which everyone who attends the conference will get to take away with them!


Please check them out and see what they can do for you.


http://www.facebook.com/katpainter?ref=ts#!/pages/KrazeeTopz/158794467478048


www.krazeetopz.co.uk

Click Social Media are advertising at BMU this year

Name of Business:  Click Social Media

Type of Business: Social Media Design, Management & Training.

Description of Business:

We design and manage social media networks for businesses. We also provide a variety of training workshops and coaching sessions covering all aspects of social media. We are excited to announce the launch of our new social media business networking platform….. BIZ-CLICK. We will give a free life membership to the first 100 members to sign up so please visit www.biz-click.co.uk to sign up! Biz-click will offer business networking as well as acting as an online business directory. Members will also be able to take advantage of social media training webinars, our NEW online speed networking groups and much more!

Website: www.clicksocialmedia.co.uk / www.biz-click.co.uk 

Blog: clicksocialmedia.wordpress.com

Twitter ID: @clicksocialuk

Business Facebook page: www.facebook.com/clicksocialuk 

Arbonne International are exhibiting at Business Mums Unite this year

Name of Business: Arbonne International

Type of Business: Swiss Skincare and Cosmetics

Description of Business: 30 year old formulated skincare and cosmetics, 100% botanical. Pure, safe and beneficial. Not available on the high street.

Website: www.arbonneinternational.co.uk (Ref I.D 441018171)

For more details contact: michelle@arbonne-uk.co.uk 

Tellfriendz are advertising at BMU this year - are you?

Name of Business: Tellfriendz

Type of Business: Internet business -

Tellfriendz is a members only daily deal community offering exclusive  deals.

Description of Business:

Tellfriendz is a members only daily deal community where members can save money on exclusive deals and earn money just for sharing deals with friends.

Tellfriendz presents a fantastic opportunity for any one who is part of Business Mums Unite  who is a natural networker, business savvy or perhaps already has their own business or work from home scheme.

Why?

Get access to great daily deals to save you and your family money on the things you love!

AND

Get paid if you share deals with friends or invite your contacts to join our community.

With Tellfriendz – everyone wins!

Website: http://www.tellfriendz.com/BMU

Blog: http://www.tellfriendz.com/blog

Twitter ID: @tellfriendz

Business Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tellfriendz/210858855610002

Livvy's Smile will be at the conference this year

Name of Business: Livvy’s Smile

Type of Business: Charity

Description of Business:

Livvy’s Smile is a family run charity raising funds to create magical days for children with disabilities and their families. Raising smiles, creating memories.

Website: www.livvyssmile.co.uk

Blog: http://livvyssmile.blogspot.com/

Twitter ID: @Livvyssmile

Wrapped In Style are advertising this year ... are you?

Name of Business: Wrapped in Style

Type of Business: Personalised chocolate bars

Description of Business: Wrapped in Style produce chocolate bars with personalised wrappers, which can be used for any occasion you can think of. Celebrations from christenings to birthdays to weddings, Christmas, Easter and Halloween also to help promote your company or charity. Currently I stock four sizes of bar 5g, 10g, 35g and 100g.

Website: http://www.chocolatewrappedinstyle.co.uk

Twitter ID: @wrappedinstyle

Business Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/wrappedinstyle

Simons, Muirhead & Burton will be exhibiting at the conference

Name of Business: Simons Muirhead & Burton

Type of Business: Law firm

Description of Business :

Jo Martin of Simons Muirhead & Burton’s Employment law team, based in Soho, London, will be attending the conference to discuss Employment issues arising within delegate businesses. Simons Muirhead & Burton is a multi-disciplined law firm with experienced teams led by highly rated and highly motivated partners in all our service areas. We help our clients achieve their objectives in a practical and cost-effective way and combine legal advice and representation of the highest quality with a notably accessible and personal service to all clients. Jo is an Associate in the Employment team, and as a parent herself, she understands thoroughly and on a personal level the challenges faced by parents in business.

Website: www.smab.co.uk

Twitter ID: @joemplawyer

Sleeves Boutique are exhibiting at BMU this year

Name of Business: Sleeves Boutique

Type of Business:  Women’s clothing

Description of Business:

Sleeves Boutique specialises in “frocks & tops with sleeves”.

Sleeves Boutique makes shopping for gorgeous, well made, sleeved dresses and tops easy; sassy or serious, cute or classic. We offer quality fabrics and flattering designs for women who love “style with conscience”. Autumn collection includes Ciel (celebrity favoured ecophilosophy label), Nancy Dee (vintage inspired minis and maxis) and Kind Hearts (casual knitted dresses and tops).  www.sleeves-boutique.co.uk  Follow us on Sleeves Boutique facebook page.

Baby & Children's Market are advertising at Business Mums Unite this year ... are you?

Name of Business: Baby & Children Market Ltd.


Type of Business: Events Organisers


Description of Business: TheBaby & Children's Market UK provide parents the opportunity to buyand sell quality nearly new AND new baby and kids items from birth to six years all under one roof! It's the perfect excuse to clean out those cupboards and earn some extra cash!


We also have on offer are a number of local and national businesses showcasing and selling their unique products and services at each event. Truly a mecca for parents!


WHAT'S ON OFFER?
For the buyer, it's the perfect place to stock up on excellent quality gently used clothing, toys, books, nursery furniture, nursery accessories/linen, buggies, cots, car seats, strollers, high chairs, outdoor activity toys, DVD's and just about anything imaginable for baby and child without spending a fortune!


GREAT BRANDS SELLING AT BARGAIN PRICES!
The markets provide a great service to the community by offering an alternative to high street shopping for the budget conscious shopper as well as helping the environment by promoting recycling at the same time!


INTERESTED IN SETTING UP YOUR OWN MARKETS IN YOUR LOCAL AREA?
Baby & Children’s Market UK established in Jan 2010 and after establishing several successful market locations and due to their popularity it was decided to expand nationally. We now have regular events running in various locations in 12 counties throughout the UK and
soon to be announcing events in Northern Ireland. We are currently looking for Mum's OR Dad's interested in joining our expanding team by running their own small business by establishing
markets in and around their local area. Interested? Contact us for more information!


Website: www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk 


Twitter ID: https://twitter.com/BabyKidsMarkets

Business Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/BabyandChildrensMarketUK