A successful sell-out mumpreneurs conference that took place earlier this month, came up with vital advice for mums seriously considering taking the plunge into the world of business, no matter how small.<\/p>\n
The conference hosted by London Mums and Eddie Catz, saw a wealth of advice and discussion from top mumpreneurs Amanda Hamilton and founder of JoJo Maman Bebe Laura Tenison amongst many others.<\/p>\n
Topics discussed at the event ranged from work-life balance, how to find business mentors and even childcare issues, all substantial obstacles for mothers returning to work.<\/p>\n
London Mums have now put together ten important lessons mumpreneurs learnt from the conference, which they believe will be helpful for other mums at the start up stage.<\/p>\n
1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Begin with the end in mind\u2019 (Amanda Hamilton)<\/p>\n
2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2018The Internet has levelled the marketplace and anybody has the same business opportunities so start-ups can now compete with the big companies.\u2019 (Anna Gibson and Philippa Gogarty)<\/p>\n
3\u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Naivety is great when you start a business because you don\u2019t know what you are going to get into and makes you brave.\u2019 (Laura Tenison)<\/p>\n
4 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2018In business always try to look like a swan gliding effortlessly across the water even if underneath the surface your legs are paddling like mad just to stay afloat\u2019 (Penny Avis)<\/p>\n
5 \u00a0\u00a0 \u2018If you think you\u2019re going to start making money within a year or two \u2013 think again or stick to the day job \u2013 It\u2019s a labour of love and passion for the first few years\u2019 (Kumud Gandhi)<\/p>\n
6 \u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Women should help each other, set up mini focus groups and ask the mums who know best. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Don’t be afraid to ask!\u2019 (Amanda Frolich)<\/p>\n
7 \u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Go and talk to someone who already runs your type of business\u2019 (Laura Tenison)<\/p>\n
8 \u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Involve the kids in business depending on their age. Even quite young children can do things such as count and roll coins. If you work at home and your child is old enough, you might have him or her actually work in your business by doing basic office work such as filing.\u2019 (Monica Costa)<\/p>\n
9 \u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Make networking with mumpreneurs facing the same challenges one of your top priorities\u2019 (Maria Johnson, founder of Eddie Catz)<\/p>\n
10\u00a0 \u2018You don\u2019t get if you don\u2019t ask\u2019 (Amanda Hamilton).<\/p>\n
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