Issues around children and sleep – and a desire not to join the regular workforce – prompted Dreamy Kidz owner Kirsty Shields to start her business. Here’s her story. What were you doing when you decided to create your own business? It was while on maternity leave that I decided I did not want to […]

Mel from MissMel started her own business six months ago in a bid to spend more time with her son. Like many mumpreneurs, she was drawn to the idea of having her own flexibility. Here, she shares with us the reality of having her own business… What were you doing when you decided to create […]

Linda Anderson, the woman behind a2a coaching and Mums on the Go, has had vastly different experiences setting up and running her two businesses. However, each has provided her with some valuable lessons along the way. Here’s her story. What were you doing when you decided to create your own business? I started my first […]

KiwiOz Nannies director and Cafe Nanny founder Rachel Lewis has watched her business spread into the UK, New Zealand and Australian markets during the past 10 years. Along the way, she’s learnt some valueable lessons – the hard way. Here’s her story for The Making of An Entrepreneur series… What were you doing when you […]

Beautiful Soles co-owner Lucy Jackson was inspired to start her business after her daughter sadly contracted a bone infection as a newborn. Seven years after launching the business, her and her business partner are now launching another arm to the business, Beyond Beautiful Boutique. Here’s what they’ve learned along the way. What were you doing […]