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If you are working from home or out of the home, then this is the group for you! Use it to swap ideas, aspirations, motivation and networking! I may branch this group off into individual groups as WebMums grows.

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Regardless of what sort of business you are in - do feel free to join this group. You can chat about what you do - ask for advice or share your knowledge with others! Perhaps you may be able to find a business partner or a supplier or maybe even some well-needed encouragement!

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I am going to be exhibiting at the East Midlands Food and Drink Festival - any tips 1 Reply

We are going to exhibit Count On It, food freshness labels at the East Midlands Food and Drink Festival, Brooksby Hall, Melton Mowbray on 4th and 5th October www.eastmidlandsfoodfestival.co.uk. I h...

Tagged: exhibit, advice, Festival, Food, Midlands

Started by Lyndsey. Last reply by Kelly Prosser May 5.

When the salespeople call 6 Replies

Hi everyone Just in case you haven't seen me around before, I'm Jude, mum of 3 and I also run two businesses, my doulaing business and my online cosmetics business :D. I was just wondering, I see...

Started by Jude Robinson. Last reply by sandra rees May 2.

Creating Banners 2 Replies

Hi Has anyone got any hints & tips or can recommend any software for creating banners (free would be nice). I have been on some free sites, but they display their web address in your banner, w...

Tagged: design, web, creative, banners

Started by Helen. Last reply by Helen Apr 23.

Do you have a clear VISION ... 3 Replies

... for your business? I just wondered, when you set your businesses up, did/do you have a clear vision of what you want the company to ultimately look like, what products you will be selling, how...

Tagged: ideas, goals, future, makeup, iona

Started by Jude Robinson. Last reply by Sarah Apr 21.

Earth Day - are you doing anything? 1 Reply

It's Earth Day on Wednesday 22 April and I wondered if anyone will be joining in with their business. To celebrate Earth Day and to help households do their bit for the Earth AND their pocket, we ...

Tagged: food, labels, eco-friendly, environmentally-friendly, It

Started by Lyndsey. Last reply by Brenda Cuby Apr 20.

What's Been The Hardest/Best Part of Setting up Your Business? 13 Replies

I very much doubt that any of us have had an easy time of it - but what has been the most challenging/annoying/stressful or down-right difficult part of starting a business? On a brighter note - w...

Tagged: starting, a, business

Started by Nikki - Web Mums. Last reply by Lisa - Baby Not Included Feb 19.

Count On It - on sale in Lakeland - need to spread the word

It is official Count On It food freshness labels will be on sale in all Lakeland stores, online and in their January 2009 kitchen ideas catalogue. I now need to create a buzz - any links to interes...

Tagged: homemade, milk, expressed, baby, marketing

Started by Lyndsey Sep. 19, 2008.

I'm looking for small aqua blue jewellery boxes ... 2 Replies

.... for necklaces, earrings, bracelets and anklets. As most of you know, Jen and I are working together on jewellery pieces unique to Iona Cosmetics. I'm exhibiting our jewellery at the Wincheste...

Started by Jude Robinson. Last reply by Remy Sep. 18, 2008.

Unique Home Business - Are you the UK Leader I'm Looking For?

Hello Everyone... I need some help... Maybe you might be the person or you might know of someone? Please pass this information onto anyone you know that might want to do this... I run a VERY succ...

Started by Rhonda Verheijen Jul. 27, 2008.

avon reps wanted 1 Reply

hi all thought i would join in too lol cant seem to work this site properly yet so hope this comes out how i like lol, i am a full time mum and have a work from home job with avon a got a bit bore...

Tagged: bras, jewellery, fragrance, aftershave, avon

Started by avonmel. Last reply by avonmel Jun. 21, 2008.

Questionnaires 4 Replies

Hi, Not too sure where to post this question..but was wondering if there was anywhere on netmums that I could post a link to a research questionnaire for my business? Thanks Vicki

Started by Vicki Hoskins. Last reply by Vicki Hoskins Jun. 20, 2008.

Kleeneze Distributors Wanted

Hi Im Heidi!!!!!! , well i am or should i say i was a stay at home mum for the past 9 years anyhoo i decided and so did the finances that i needed to work not only for my own sanity lol but because...

Started by Heidi Jun. 12, 2008.

New stock for your online shop - Sporty Bump maternity sportswear

Hi all, One of my clients is Sporty Bump, a brand new range of sportswear designed specifically for pregnant women and those looking to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. The two women behind the ...

Started by Lesley Singleton Jun. 11, 2008.

Introducing LS Media - freelance PR consultancy

After almost a decade of working in PR and the media, I decided to 'go it alone' after giving birth to my son in November 2005. LS Media was born in the summer of 2006. I’m a freelance PR professi...

Tagged: press, magazines, radio, newspapers, coverage

Started by Lesley Singleton Jun. 11, 2008.

Blogging: I need some advice. 6 Replies

I want to do it and know I need to do it but am confused. Can anyone recommend good places to leave comments with your URL and tips on how to set up your own blog and link it to your website. Thank...

Started by Helen Johnson-Fay. Last reply by Nikki - Web Mums May. 15, 2008.

Here I am, and this is what I do :) 3 Replies

Hello everybody, and thanks for putting up with my ramblings! I'm Maggie, and have been in business now for about 3 years selling lingerie and hosiery online, and I also run a market stall. I've n...

Tagged: bras, lingerie, hosiery, tights

Started by Maggies Online Shop. Last reply by Lafeenoire May. 14, 2008.

Introducing babybeads-uk

Hi, I am new to webmums although not new to my obsession of nursing necklaces! I have been making and selling these since I discovered the need for them and at the time couldn't affort those alread...

Tagged: necklace, nursing, breastfeeding, baby, problem

Started by Babybeads-uk Apr. 10, 2008.

Have You Ever Considered An Online Shop? 12 Replies

I can only say from personal experience (obviously) but opening an online store has been a great experience for me! It has been a massive learning curve, where I've done many hours of research. I'...

Tagged: shop, store, a, open, online

Started by Nikki - Web Mums. Last reply by Nikki - Web Mums Apr. 10, 2008.

All things Witchy!!! 2 Replies

Hi I though I would follow the trend and also introduce my business. I have an online shop called I started the business in December 2007, mainly because I am a practising Hedgewitch and love al...

Started by Nicksyb. Last reply by cheryl Mar. 26, 2008.

Introduction Plan-It Purple Virtual Assistance 4 Replies

Hi everyone I am Yvette and I started my Virtual Assistance business back in 2006 when I was on maternity leave with my son who was born in October 2005. I desperately didn't want to go back to my...

Started by Yvette Segal. Last reply by Yvette Segal Mar. 25, 2008.

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Comment by Diane on August 9, 2009 at 8:31pm: Hey there.

I created a FB business page. Come be a fan:

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Hugs,

Diane

Comment by M.T. Sweeney on November 25, 2008 at 2:09am: Hi there,
I've just launched a Wedding advice and information site at www.theglasgowgirlsweddingguide.com which gives Brides to be advice on suppliers, has a chronological 'to do' list, list local Glasgow wedding suppliers, has a Chat Room for Brides to swap advice and tips.
I'd appreciate any comments or advice on the site!
If you are a Wedding supplier in the Glasgow area, drop me an e-mail through the site and I'll give you a free 3 month listing to boost your traffic!
Hope to hear from you all, well at least from someone soon,

M.T.

Comment by Karoly Domonyi on October 22, 2008 at 8:25pm: Hi, just wanted to thank you for adding me as a friend at group.
Hope to gain and share some knowledge about marketing online!
Sincerely, Karoly Domonyi

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Comment by Lyndsey on September 18, 2008 at 10:17pm: It is now official, Count On It will be stocked by Lakeland, nationwide, online and in their January 2009 kitchen ideas brochure. Now I need to ensure everyone gets to hear about Count On It - www.count-on-it.co.uk - links to interest parties, forums, editors etc would be greatly appreciated.

Comment by Helen on September 15, 2008 at 2:01pm: Hi all

I have finally managed to set up my Affiliate Scheme, so if anyone wishes to put my link on their websites they will have their very own code, so I can pay you commission for any sales that comes from it or you can have a code to pass arounds to friends and family and they type it in at the checkout. (I hope to have a pdf brochure done at some stage too).

I am new to this, so bear with me, but I can create a banner to the size you require or we can tailor the products to suit your needs. i.e. if you do healthy products and I have a Good Health Gifts section which your link could go to or you can have a banner that promoted these particular products.

For more info please contact me thru webmums or:-

http://www.postapresent.co.uk/acatalog/earn-with-us.html

Thanks

Helen x

Comment by Lyndsey on September 4, 2008 at 8:24pm: hi I am Lyndsey and I have designed and developed Count On It - a food label that tells you at a glance if you're food is still fresh and safe to eat or if it should be put in the bin. I am exhibiting at the East Midlands Food and Drink festival to raise COI's profile - if you want to know more visit my website or I may see you there.

Comment by Kate Sarl on July 30, 2008 at 5:35pm: Hello, My name is Katie Sarl and I run an educational publishers with my mum. We mostly sell through distributors but are starting to sell direct through the website.

I work from home mostly, although recently my job has taken me all over the country visiting distributors, taking part in conferences and exhibitions.

We recently launched a range for parents to teach their children to read at home called Bright Start. I trialled this on my son and he was reading at 3 years old. Please don't think I advocate hothousing children but I after teaching Henry to walk and talk I wanted to be the person that taught him to read.

I'm looking for ideas how to promote another of our new products called Bright Beginnings which is for nurseries, pre-schools and reception classes. Bright Beginnings is a language enrichment pack for 3- 5 year olds and covers all the EYFS Learning and Development goals - actually it provides a year's curriculum for a teacher (so no lesson planning necessary). It is a multi sensory, play-based pack and took 9 months to design, research and trial. If any of you were(or still are) reception teachers or nursery assistants maybe you could let me know what catalogues you ordered from so that I could approach them.

Many thanks

Katie

Comment by Sandra Dingwall on April 15, 2008 at 10:24am: Hello to all. My name is Sandra and I am the creative force behind Ella & Jaks. I am currently designing and making handbags. "We are all individuals, so your accessories should be as unique as you are." I have launched my website for online shopping and am in the stages of placing my bags in boutiques around the Gold Coast. Please take a squiz and I look forward to networking with all of you.
Cheers and regards.

Comment by Astrid Stromberg on April 11, 2008 at 12:03am: Hello Ladies,
I am having such a blast preparing my radio talk show, I just had to share it with you! lol! I'm still laughing at the music intro I've just made with my Mac. Love my Mac!
Tomorrow, I'm doing a test and then I'll probably be going Live in the next week or so. So keep your eyes open! I'll be posting the schedule here and on my blog; www.brilliantessence.ning.com
My first guest will be Ann Roman, psychic and medium. She'll be taking in calls and doing readings live.
The radio will be broadcasted live from www.blogtalkradio.com/brilliantessence
The call in number is (646) 200 3700
Host ID: 18747

Thanks to webmums for giving me the opportunity to share. I can't wait to get started!
Hugs,
Astrid.

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