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In the last year, women taking part in Become a Mumpreneur have managed to get off benefits, to quit jobs they hated, to find flexible ways to earn and to start businesses that they love.

You might be wondering, if the course is so good, why are we closing it? We only have limited time to run courses, like most other mums with businesses, and we have LOTS of ideas for new training courses. We are opening Become a Mumpreneur for one final run to give you the chance to take part.

So, if you are a mum looking for flexible ways to bring in more money, and you want support and training to help you, join us in Become a Mumpreneur. Book your place before 9pm tonight. The skills you will learn from this flexible training course will help you for the rest of your life: you’ll be better equipped to bring in money and improve life for your family.

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There are expensive cats, pedigree dogs, one friend has even been nurturing chickens in her garden for the last few years since her youngest started school. And she freely admitted to me today that, as a stay at home mum with kids in school,  she enjoyed having something to look after. Nevertheless, J has now rehomed her chickens. She says that she is enjoying having fewer chicken chores to do, and a fraction more time for other things.

My kitten is a definite fourth child replacement. I had a tricky third pregnancy, we don’t have space, there are a million and one reasons why a new cat is a better idea. We even considered a dog for a while, but I was realistic that another cat would, sooner or later, fit in with the first two, while a dog would be a whole change of lifestyle.

Is it that we women get used to looking after small things and need an object of transition, like a child taking its teddy to nursery, something to care for once our toddler rearing years are over? Have you got a pet because YOU wanted it, rather than due to family pressure? (Here’s is an excellent guest post by my friend Jacq, a mum to four and a vet, which will help you if the family wants a pet but you don’t!) And, the most crucial question of all, at what point will I turn into a mad cat lady with more pets than friends or family members?

Name of Business:

KiddyCharts

Your Name and Age:

Helen Neale, 38

Tell us about your family

I have a wonderfully supportive husband, Paul, whom I have been married to since 2003 – he puts up with my constant jabbering about the business which is no mean feet!  My children are 6 and 4; and they help me make sure that my charts are suitable for my audience, as they are my audience!

What did you do before coming up with your business idea and how was it making the transition?

I have been a business analyst for over 10 years, but that didn’t work with the kids.  My role was too senior in the organisation I worked for, so I quit and became a school librarian as I am a trained information analyst too.  That was great while the kids were little, but I needed something more, and having used Reward Charts with my kids, I wanted to make professional quality charts accessible to everyone.  Transitioning was relatively easy as I have a good business brain, it’s the juggling that the hard bit, and reigning myself in.  I have so much that I want to do, but so little time to do it.  As well as KiddyCharts and the family, I also have another part-time job too you see.

When did you launch?

We started in earnest in May 2011, and it’s been so exciting ever since.

How did you get started?

Sort of by accident.  I have this idea for a website, and just wanted to see how much it would cost to get it done.  So I phoned around a few companies, and got a few quotes in.  Then I thought, well I’ve started this, so why don’t I just follow it through.  My friends and family think it’s a good idea, and so do I; they are all part of my target market – so what more proof do I need!

What’s your favorite thing about running your own business

The variety – I love the fact that I am doing pretty much everything myself, which means I have had to learn an awful lot in a very short space of time.  I have met some wonderful people on the way, and continue to do so.  And that’s a joy too.

What’s the thing you least enjoy about running your own business

Relying on other people to have the same high standards as you, and this simply isn’t realistic when you are a small business.  If I say I will do something, I do it.  Unfortunately, that sometimes isn’t the case with others, and that can have a massive impact on a small business.  If someone doesn’t deliver for you, it means you struggle to deliver too.

What has worked well about your business?

Social media.  I love it, and its created a massive buzz for me already without the website which is due to launch in February this year.  I have a great and interactive following on Twitter, and am slowly growing my Google Plus and Facebook fan pages.  I love all of that type of thing, and think its so invaluable when people don’t have big budgets to play with.

http://www.kiddycharts.com

I don’t need to remind you that being an author can raise your profile, attract more customers and clients, bring in more business and allow you to put up your prices. There is proof all around you when you see authors speaking at conferences or running well paid training and think ‘I wish that was me’.

Well, it could be you. That’s right. Join the From Knowledge to Profit course by 9pm UK time tonight to take the first step to creating an eBook.

Writing eBooks has changed our lives: it could change yours too if you take action today.

This is the last week EVER that you can join

Being a Mumpreneur isn’t just about learning business basics.  It’s a lifestyle choice that gives you freedom, time to spend with your family and doing the things you love.  In Become a Mumpreneur you learn how to think like an entrepreneur and spot opportunities.  Once you’ve got your first venture off the ground it’s easy to build momentum. Mums on the course have gone from earning nothing to over £1000 p/m in less than 6 months, working part time.

There IS another solution to going back to work full time or sacrificing income to stay at home. Mums on the course are earning from:

1. Offering a service from home – anything from baking to proof reading.
2. Selling ad space on their blog or website.
3. Mums on the course are earning from:
4. ‘ur, and 5If your family budget could do with more money coming in, read on. You’Selling products – from chocolate to dog accessories, via websites and shops.
5. Copywriting Social media consultancy and copywriting for business websites and blogs.
6. CoachingCoachiRunning classes for kids

And many more ways …

Do any of those ideas appeal to you? Don’t worry if not: Become a Mumpreneur is packed with more ways to earn AND we show you how to test out a number of ideas until you find the ones that work best PLUS in the first few weeks of the course we help you start bringing in money to cover your course fees too.

If this appeals to you, join Become a Mumpreneur BEFORE FRIDAY 3^rd FEBRUARY as that is the last day EVER that you can access this incredible course.

1. Sell the book direct from your own website.
2. Add your book to Amazon Kindle. You can’t afford to miss out on the biggest eBook-buying audience.
3. Add your book to the sites that are already selling millions of eBooks. We share them with you in the course.
4. Develop consultancy or individual coaching services to solve the same issues you address in your eBook.
5. Offer group training, workshops or group coaching. With your profile as an author, it’s much easier to sell places at your own events.
6. Contact people who have bought your book direct from your site and offer them other products and services: if they love what you have written they will be keen to buy again.
7. Create an affiliate scheme so other people can sell your books for you. With an eBook there is no post or packing so you can give them a great incentive AND still make good profits.
8. Get in touch with conference organisers offering to speak, and include a copy of your book. I’ve made over £1000 by speaking at a single event AND got extra consultancy work afterwards from attendees.
9. Turn your book into an online course. Some people much prefer eLessons to reading a book, and you can add value with a member site too. If you ask for a small monthly subscription fee for your course you can create a regular stream of income.

Just pick a few of these ideas and you’ll not only make back your course fees, you’ll also have plenty of streams of ongoing income that will allow you to do the work you love AND have time to follow your heart’s interests too.

Join From Knowledge to Profit, and we’ll tell you much more about creating your eBook AND making it a profitable business asset.

Become a Mumpreneur – Last Chance to Join

Over the last year more than 200 mums have joined Become a Mumpreneur, and are working on their own businesses. This week is your last chance to join them and develop ways to earn that will fit round your family. Whether you have a business idea already or simply want to make some money from home, read on.

Become a Mumpreneur is an online course with a membership area too. It is for you if

• you don’t want to go back to work after maternity leave
• you’re a stay at home mum in need of flexible work
• you’re a mum with a business looking for support
• or if you just need to increase the family income.

Join Become a Mumpreneur and get instant access to recorded training sessions from experts and the members’ area PLUS emails every week to help you learn and stay motivated.

Mums on the course have transformed their lives already, bringing in regular money to pay the bills AND have the freedom to treat the family too.

This is the final time we will open the course for new members. Visit Become a Mumpreneurtoday to join and take the first step to creating your own flexible income.

It’s mums 70th this summer and my sister and I have been searching for ideas to celebrate. At the moment we’re hoping to book a few days at the Old Park Hotel in the Isle of Wight. My sister has stayed there before and it looks like it can cope with multi-family, multi generational holidays.

Over the summer we have decided to go camping with my cousins. They have a family camp every year as soon as school ends for the summer, but we’ve not been brave enough yet! I suspect Dh may work that week so wish me luck as I’m not a natural camper. My cousin’s husband, the plumber, has built an outdoor shower where they camp, with hot running water, and we can always retreat to my aunt and uncle’s house if we need!

If you want some holiday ideas, over at Become a Mumpreneur we’ve been writing about getting away from the business and on this site you can get ideas for family holidays in the Lakes or Cornwall. Erica at Littlemummy has got articles on 10 things to do with kids in Scotland and 10 things to do with kids in Wales too.

There are lots family friendly activities for all the family to enjoy, young or old, so no excuses not to make the most of your break away to Cornwall.

• Why not simply enjoy some of the beautiful beaches Cornwall boasts and let you little ones paddle in the waves whilst you relax and enjoy the gorgeous scenery and peace and quite sand and sea creates. A great place to enjoy a family picnic too! Or whilst on the beach, why not go exploring and see what secrets the rock pools have to offer. Finding sea creatures will amaze any little ones and collecting shells is a great way to pass the time and make great souvenirs for you little ones to keep and remember their holiday.
• The Eden Project is one of the many great family friendly venues Cornwall has to offer. It has been dubbed ‘the EIGTH wonder of the world’ and is a dramatic global garden which is housed under huge tropical biomes situated in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. Full of beautiful flora and forna from numerous climates across the globe, something for everyone.
• If your children love animals, there are numerous attractions that they will love. Dairy Land Farm World, is a great all weather venue with something for all age. Find out about the history of farming, take a beautiful nature trail through the breathtaking Cornish countryside and if the weather is  not great, they have a 12,000 sq ft indoor soft play area. There are also other animal orientated attractions throughout Cornwall including Newquay Zoo and Paradise Park.
• Any budding artists would love to visit the Tate St Ives. Catering for all ages there are activity packs and interactive talks. Why not take a walk through the Sculpture Garden with the Hepworth Family Sculpture trail.
• The mythical world of Merlin and King Arthur will enthrall any young boy who dreams of becoming a knight. The mystical castle at Tintagle with Merlin’s secret cave on the beach and the ancient stone at Slaughterbridge is where legend has it that King Arthur fought his last battle there!

With fantastic holiday cottages Cornwall has to offer, you can simply stay for a long weekend or make a great family holiday in the comfort of a beautiful traditional cottage situated in the breathtaking scenery of this wonderful part of the UK.

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• Beatrix Potter is a much love children’s author and with her home situated in the Lake District, there are lots of activities orientated around her and her adorable characters. From visiting The World of Beatrix Potter to wandering around the Beatrix Potter Gallery where the original artwork from the books is displayed to seeing where she imagined and created her beautiful books at her home at Hill Top.
• If you have older children then there are lots of outdoor activities for them to enjoy. One such place to visit is a fantastic GO APE course in  Grizedale which is full of high wire climbing fun and zip line screams.
• If you are looking for something to occupy the whole family then why not visit one of the many country parks such as Fell Foot Country Park. A great place to let the little ones run and explore and a beautiful place to enjoy a family picnic.
• There are also lots of water based activites in the Lake District, from learning about the secret world of lakes at Aquarium of the Lakes to enjoying the beautiful scenery on a lake cruise.
• Do you have a train fanatic in your family. Well the Lake District has some wonderful steam trains which any train enthusiast, young or old, will love to ride on.
• Another great place to visit whilst in the Lake District is the famous location of Hogwarts wizardry school. Great for all Harry Potter fans.

So no matter what age your children are , there are lots of great attractions and activities to suit the whole family. With a  great selection of Lake Distict cottages available for weekend breaks or weeks away, suitable no matter what size your family is. So what’s stopping you visit this breath taking part of the UK?

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