Mummy Fever are advertising this year ... are you?

Mummy Fever is a new website dedicated to giving mums a well deserved boost - it is all about positivity and inspiration ...

We are looking for guest writers for the site - who will be promoted in return.

Contact info@mummyfever.co.uk for more details!

Mummy Fever will also be launching Mummy Fever Expos all over the country ... you've heard of the baby fair? ... this one is focussed on the mums!

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Little Monkey Bookshop for Kids are advertising this year ... are you?

Name of Business:

Little Monkey Bookshop4kids

Type of Business:

Online Bookshop for Kids

Description of Business:

Interesting books for kids of all ages.

Website:

http://www.littlemonkey-bookshop4kids.co.uk/                             

Twitter ID:

@LittleMonkeyb4k

Business Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Monkey-Bookshop4kids/142601405817072

Introducing ... some of our mummy bloggers attending this year !

http://lovebeingmummytotwo.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-first-blogging-opportunity.html

Love Being Mummy To Two

http://anessexwife.blogspot.com/2011/07/business-mums-unite-conference-and.html

An Essex Wife


More coming soon - watch this space !

We have a lovely Baby Bjorn Active Carrier to give away to one lucky person at the conference!

The BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Active is the perfect pushchair alternative for those with higher demands on carrying comfort.  It allows you to carry more and also use for longer as your child grows and gets heavier, leaving you free to leave the pushchair at home and head out to discover the world together.

Become a BabyBjörn fan on Facebook http://tinyurl.com/65sr2aa

For further information please contact Nikki Fox or Sara Milne

BABYBJÖRN Press Office, Clareville Communications

315-317 New Kings Road, London, SW6 4RF

T: 020 7736 4022 F: 020 7736 3504 E: nikkifox@clareville.co.uk

www.BabyBjörn.co.uk

We have a Trunki to give away to one lucky person who attends the conference this year ....

http://www.trunki.com/

Announcing a fantastic workshop this year! coming to your from Starfish Accounting!

Small business accounting - Do you know what books and records you need to maintain, or how to maintain them?  Do tax returns fill you with dread?  Do you avoid talking to accountants?  In this workshop you will get an overview of different legal structures for your business, what your obligations are for accounts and tax returns, and an introduction to bookkeeping and budgets. 

Website:  http://www.starfishaccounting.co.uk
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Starfish-Accounting/219714321386034
Twitter:  @starfishacc

Help Dora Help ... Nick Jr. launches nationwide initiative for pre-schoolers

Nick Jr., Nickelodeon’s leading pre-school channel, announces the launch of the Help Dora Help initiative to bring exploration to life in nurseries and pre-schools across the UK. The campaign, supported by The Princes Foundation for Children and the Arts, consists of a free activity pack, giving nurseries and pre-schools educational activity resources, and the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £20,000.

Today I interviewed the Wake Up World presenter Helena Dowling from Nick Jr. to find out more about this amazing concept created by a talented team at Nick Jr. HQ.

Helena said she "loved everything" about working at Nick Jr. and really valued the good scripts and the funny ideas generated by the team. "My favourite programme is Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom" she told me, "I love the voices and their characteristics".

Helena explained that the Help Dora Help initiative was a brand new concept which encourages imaginative play and creativity - this is available to all pre-schools and nurseries and is FREE. She said "we have had some great entries so far, people have sent some great photos".

The competition to win a grant of up to £20,000 is open until 22nd July 2011 - so there is still time to apply - what have you got to loose? so if you work in a pre-school or nursery, get your entry in NOW go to: www.nickjr.co.uk

Helena said she thought that Dora appealed to young children because of the amazing adventures she has and the fact that she is "well drawn". She also felt that the Spanish learning aspect was a real benefit, which I have to agree with! My children often come out with bits of Spanish and I have Dora to thank for that!

I asked Helena and another member of the Nick Jr. team, Henry if the dual appeal of the Nick Jr. programmes was very deliberate - I explained how I often find the humour in shows such as Peppa Pig and Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom very amusing. It seems that this is something the team have consciously set out to achieve in order to promote family watching and family engagement - something which I feel is very clever.

It was a real plesaure interviewing Helena and finding out more about this fantastic opportunity - it really is so easy to apply, so don't hesitate www.nickjr.co.uk NOW!

 

Helena Dowling - Wake Up World

Forever Living are advertising this year ... are you?

Name of Business: Forever Living

Type of Business: Health, Well-Being & Beauty products containing the purest of Aloe Vera

Description of Business:

The calibre of our products and the simplicity of our business plan means anyone can improve their quality of life. Some begin as customers in search of better health products, and we have certainly help countless people along the way but all too often they can’t help but share their great product experiences. Others see the business potential immediately and start a successful home-based business.

We are always seeking people who are self-motivated, who are prepared to think and work differently and want to reach their goals by building their own home based business. We have been helping people to develop a sustainable and growing second income for over 30 years, an income that does not compromise their present careers, job commitments or family life but which can provide financial freedom and security for life.

Working under the umbrella of a highly ethical, dynamic and award winning global company (established in UK since 1993) in the rapidly expanding health and well being sector, we provide free one to one business coaching and ongoing mentoring that enables both ordinary and extraordinary people to establish and develop their own successful business.

With Gold Standard Investors In People (IIP) accredited training and ongoing support available, we will provide support until the business is well established and achieving the goals determined by the individual.

Website: www.4everlivinglife.com

Twitter ID: 4EverLivingLife

Business Facebook page: Foreverlivinglife Rep

Costco will be at this year's conference ...

"Costco is a cash & carry membership warehouse, bringing you the best quality products at the lowest possible prices.  At Costco you will find everything from groceries and electronics to clothing and cleaning supplies - all in one warehouse."

How to join:

We do have certain criteria in order to become a Costco member for either trade membership or Individual membership. 

During the show we will be promoting Costco membership and will bring along items related to the show (baby clothing, monitors, toiletries etc).  We will be offering an incentive to people who join during the conference, we will give them an baby/child themed goody bag once they have signed up.

This will include J&J products.

Rhythm of Your Choice are exhibiting this year ... are you?

I am Karen Beetham a mother of three beautiful children and I have successfully run my own business for the last 10 years.

Rhythm of your Choice is an entertainment and events agency with a proven track record of excellence, and the ability to cater for any function, whatever the size, whatever the reason.

Whether it’s an intimate family do, your dream wedding or it’s time for your company to celebrate another successful year of trading, we will be committed to ensuring that every detail of the entertainment will be a success.

All our artistes have been specially selected for their own particular talents and professionalism to make your event most memorable. Whether you’re looking for a String Quartet to add elegance and intimacy, a true personification of romance from Bach to Bacharach, or a Close Up Magician the ultimate ice breaker!?  Guests will be astounded with disbelief and delight, or you could end the evening on a high and book a Party Band which will bring an infectious energy injection. Dance floor filling, whatever your taste.

Please visit our web-site at www.rhythmofyourchoice.co.uk for more information about my company. Here you can listen to sample tracks of our live entertainment and obtain ideas of how to make your event very special and memorable. 

We travel all over the UK & abroad and so do all our artistes.

Email:  info@rhythmofyourchoice.co.uk

Tel:  0114 2580333 or 07990 543188

Laura Morris: Educate Business will be delivering a workshop this year

Just one of our wonderful workshops this year:

Learn the 3 R’s in Customer Service – Do you know who your customers are? In this workshop learn how to find out who your customers are and how to improve customer and service using the 3 R’s formula.

Laura Morris

Owner of Educate Business

http://www.educatebusiness.co.uk/

www.facebook.com/EducateBusiness

working jobs from home are advertising this year ... are you?

http://www.workingjobsfromhome.co.uk/

Check out their website for details of upcoming events !

Introducing ... one of our sponsors Cyril the Squirrel Books

Cyril the Squirrel Books are sponsoring one of our tea/coffee breaks this year...

Cyril the Squirrel Books is a small (one woman) publishing company established by Jo Wright, mum and children’s author/illustrator, to publish and market her own picture storybook series, Cyril the Squirrel and Friends. Established in September 2010, Jo’s books were signed up by national book distributor Bertram Books at the London Book Fair in April, and as a result are now available to buy from major book retailers.

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

Twitter ID:               CTSBooks

Business Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/cyrilthesquirrelbooks

DESIGNER OFFERING £750 WORTH OF DESIGN AND PRINT WORK TO SUPPORT A BUSINESS MUM

DESIGNER OFFERING £750 WORTH OF DESIGN AND PRINT WORK TO SUPPORT A BUSINESS MUM 

Ces Loftus (known as @Ces_Creatively on twitter) is a mum of 3 from Poole. In May 2006 her 4th son was still born at full term and she has overcome adversity to make a successful new cyber career. Ces says:

"When my son died I almost died too. During the following few years I had several miscarriages, was grief stricken and went through a rough time on many levels as I lost my business, got into debt and felt like my life was collapsing around me.

Having worked as a brand image designer in agencies across the UK during my fifteen year career before becoming self employed, I set my business back up from scratch with no budget or funding in 2008. Purely by being innovative, self marketing and creating a biz brand buzz online I have taken my business from struggling to flourishing and I want to help other multitasking mums to do the same!".

To celebrate the launch of www.supportivebusinessmums.co.uk and www.biz-brand-buzz.co.uk Ces is giving away £750 worth of design and print. The print of business cards and flyers is being sponsored by Dorset Digital Print. Everyone who applies to #WIN will be given a fantastic free promotional feature on www.supportivebusinessmums.co.uk

TOP 5 TIPS FOR COST EFFECTIVE BRANDING

1. Look at your branding from your ideal customer's perspective. Do you stand out and give them good reasons to choose you?

2. Build credibility through a professional image, compelling content, savvy self promotion and great reviews. Make it easy for people to find and recognise your brand.

3. Be innovative and look for niche angles, collaborations and ways to promote yourself. 

4. Maximise your potential to win business through your branded online presence with effective microsites, blogs, twitter usage and facebook fan pages.

5. Remember to engage. Great conversations lead to great opportunities. When people like you and your brand stands out in a positive way they will advocate your business.

So whether you have an existing business or a new venture you can choose any of the following #WIN : professionally designed logo, twitter page, facebook fan page, flyer design and print, business card design and print, website or blog design, banner design, ebooks, and more.

HOW TO ENTER:

Email Ces via ces@creativelyminded.co.uk and request an application form which will form the basis of a feature to promote your business on www.supportivebusinessmums.co.uk All those who enter will be sent details of further opportunities to create a Buzz for your business through Biz Brand Buzz and Supportive Business Mums. Closing date for entries 22nd August 2011.

Editors Notes:

About Ces : Ces Loftus is a brand image designer, brand buzz creator and author based in Poole Dorset. Having trained at the UK's premier university for brand image design she has had a fifteen year industry career and now runs her own local design business.

About Supportive Business Mums : Ces has set up www.supportivebusinessmums.co.uk and www.biz-brand-buzz.co.uk in order to provide free promotion, give aways and advice on creating a brand buzz for small businesses in a cost effective way.

Contact Details :

email: ces@creativelyminded.co.uk

tel: 01202 381 538

mobile: 07906 751 524

www.biz-brand-buzz.co.uk

www.supportivebusinessmums.co.uk

www.creativelyminded.co.uk

www.the-light-direction.co.uk

www.the-light-direction.co.uk/blog

Print Sponsor : Robert McCarthy Dorset Digital Print

Robert@dorsetdigitalprint.co.uk

www.dorsetdigitalprint.co.uk

tel: 01202 332 042

mob: 07584 501 898

East Midlands Night Nanny is advertising this year ... are you?

Type of Business: Childcare; Night Nanny, Babysitter, Proxy Parent, Maternity Nurse, Wedding Creches, Weekend Care, School Holiday Care, Daytime Nanny.

Liz Stokes (East Midlands Night Nanny) has over 15 years childcare experience caring for newborns to teens.  I specialise in Night Nannying - caring for newborn and young babies through the night whilst parents catch up on sleep.  I am experienced with:  Twins, Prem Babies, Reflux, Colic, Allergies, Eczema, Special Needs/Other Medical Conditions.  I am experienced with all aspects of baby care and enable parents to sleep soundly safe in the knowledge that someone responsible, reliable and very capable is caring for their precious bundle. 

Night Nannying works for both breast fed and formula fed babies.  If Mum is breastfeeding, I take baby into her when he/she needs a feed and I do the winding/soothing afterwards to allow Mum to go straight back to sleep.  (Alternatively, Mum can express enough milk for me to bottle feed baby through the night).  If baby is formula fed, parents can have an undisturbed nights sleep.

I typically work 2-3 nights per week 9pm-7am but this is totally flexible depending on the needs of the family.  I can undertake long term regular bookings, but can also do 'one-off' nights for when the tiredness is really taking its toll.

Please visit my website for further details about night nannying, other childcare services that I offer and testimonials from my clients.  Please contact me with any questions.

Email: info@eastmidlandsnightnanny.co.uk
Website: www.eastmidlandsnightnanny.co.uk
Business Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/eastmidlandsnightnanny