BMU 11: The Speakers

 Elaine Hanzak-Gott

 Naomi Timperley 

Sally Pettitt 

Rebecca Jones 

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

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

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

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 

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.

Facebook page now active - please 'like' us

Business Mums Unite Conference and Exhibtion now has a Facebook page

This page will also keep you up to date with what is going on in the lead up to the conference and help you keep connected

you can show your support and keep in touch by going to: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Business-Mums-Unite-Conference-and-Exhibition/162350760496576 and clicking 'like'

Many thanks!

We look forward to seeing you at this years conference and exhibition!