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AusMumpreneur Magazine Issue 5
In this issue we're delighted to bring you the finalists of the 2012 AusMumpreneur Awards, find out why Pinterest is the biggest thing in social media right now and take a peek into a day in the life of Mumpreneur.
2011 Bio-Oil AusMumpreneur Awards winners
Bio-Oil Ausmumpreneur of the Year
Anita Lincolne-Lomax, Babes in Arms
www.babesinarms.com.au
PBC Expo Rising Star AusMumpreneur
Lisa O'Keefe & Stacey Clayton, Koolaman Designs
www.koolamandesigns.com.au
Toddlers to Teens Emerging Mumpreneur of the Year
Rhian Allen, Lose Baby Weight
www.losebabyweight.com.au
Super Sprout Best Service Business
Kim McGann, Blush Brides
www.blushbrides.com.au
Koolaman Designs Product Innovation
Brooke Nicol, Breast Mate by Oogy Baby
www.breastmate.com.au
Best Eco-Friendly Business
Catherine Langman & Michelle Fowler, Cushie Tushies
www.cushietushies.com.au
Best Design Business
Lety Kemp, Fancy Little Me!
www.fancylittleme.com.au
People's Choice: Best product award
Rebecca Mugridge, The Pram Diet Book
http://authorrebeccamugridge.blogspot.com
Servcorp People's Choice: Customer Service award
Rhian Allen, Lose Baby Weight
www.losebabyweight.com.au
People's Choice: Best Blog Award
Katrina Springer The Organised Housewife
www.theorganisedhousewife.com.au
People's Choice: Best Service Business
Gayle Williams I will Invitations
www.iwillinvitations.com.au
Karen Gunton, build a little biz &
www.buildalittlebiz.com
People's Choice: Best Boutique
Karen Gardner, For Eva Lilah
www.forevalilah.com.au
People's Choice: Handmade Mumpreneur
Kate Marshall, The kids room by Kate
www.thekidsroombykate.com.au
People's Choice: Favourite Children's Fashion label
Heidi Kearns, Me2Designs
http://www.madeit.com.au/me2designs Share
Book launch: 'Amazing Mumpreneurs'
Tickets available here: http://australianmumpreneursconference.eventbrite.com/
Can't make it to the launch? Books are also available to order online
$24.95 + postage
Buy your copy today!
Includes these amazing mumpreneurs: Alina Sack Ergo Pouch www.ergopouch.com.au Amanda Dyson Chlobell Images www.chlobellimages.com.au Amelia Singh Bambooty www.bambooty.com.au Anita Lincolne-Lomax Babes in Arms www.babesinarms.com.au Bianca Kristalis Pamper Hamper Gifts www.pamperhampergifts.com.au Brie Backo Your Defence www.yourdefence.com.au Catherine Cervasio Aromababy www.aromababy.com Charlotte Helsham Bubcakes www.bubcakes.com.au Dr Deborah Latouf Entropy www.entropy.com.au Michelle Fowler Cushie Tushies www.cushietushies.com.au Amber Hopwood Sprowt www.sprowt.com.au Angela Black The Baby Bling Store www.babyblingstore.com Erin Hillman Creative Cookies and Cakes www.creativecookies.com Eva Van Strijp Oz Baby Trends www.ozbabytrends.com.au Hazel Theocharous Assisting U Virtually www.assistinguvirtually.com.au Jayne Day Swish Lily www.swishlily.com.au Julie Cottle Natural Transition www.naturaltransition.com Katrina Beckett Lash Me www.lashme.com.au Kim McGann Blush Brides www.blushbrides.com.au Laurie McDonald Canberra Furnished Accom www.canberrafurnished.com.au Lorriane Salvi Mums Delivery www.mumsdelivery.com.au Melinda Charlesworth Nioka Botanicals www.yourcontactsolutions.com.au Merendi Leveret Merendi Wellness www.merendi.com.au Michele Blanchard Baby Head Rest www.roseandlily.com.au Michelle Bowden Michelle Bowden Enterprises www.michellebowden.com.au Michelle Wright mishfit www.mishfit.com.au Narelle Plapp Food for Health www.foodforhealth.com.au Nickie Race-Jones LCF Fun Languages www.lcfclubs.com.au Nicky Johnston Nicky's Art www.nickysart.com.au Stacey & Lisa Koolaman Design www.koolamandesigns.com.au Amanda, Sonya & Kylie Signing Stars www.signingstars.com.au Vanessa & Amy Mammas Market www.mammasmarket.com Bianca Shugg Peekaboo Magazine www.peekaboomagazine.com.au Lisa Heggie Treadley www.treadley.com.au Rachel Hodson Buckle Podz www.bucklepodz.com.au Rhian Allen Lose Baby Weight www.losebabyweight.com.au Rosie Shilo Virtually Yours www.virtuallyyours.com.au Sharon Thurin Slim Secrets www.slimsecrets.com.au Tina Mihalitsis Georgie Girl www.missgeorgieg.com.au Yvette Adams The Creative Collective www.thecreativecollective.com.au Alison Paul Coffs for Kids www.coffsforkids.com Chantelle Coote Ellez Tassie Wedding Planner www.ellez.com.au Elle Roberts Buy Hand www.buyhand.com.au Kate Facey & Amanda Wright Baby Steps Photography www.babystepsphotography.com.au Kim Berkers Toddler Tucker www.toddlertucker.com.au Kim Vespa Vespa and the ladybird www.vespaandtheladybird.com.au Laura Trotta Sustainababy www.sustainababy.com.au Lety Kemp Fancy little Me www.fancylittleme.com.au Melanie Seears On the Gro www.onthegro.com Angella Cuzzilla Wee Willie Winkie www.weewilliewinkie.com.au Brooke Anne Olive Brooke Anne Photography www.brookeannephotography.com Felicity O'Donohue Karma Soap Company www.thekarmasoapcompany.com.au Flick Martin Flick Will Fix It www.flickwillfixit.com.au Glenys Power Cupcake City www.cupcakecity.com.au Jayleen Considine Beach Maternity www.beachmaternity.com.au Jenny Duggard Body Beyond Baby www.bodybeyondbaby.com.au Jo Turner Toosh Coosh www.tooshcoosh.com.au Jocelyn Brewer MamaMore Maternity www.mamamorematernity.co.nz Kate Marshall Kids Rooms by Kate www.thekidsroombykate.com.au Kylie Nash Bubs in Arms Gift Boxes www.bubsinarms.com.au Lara Hodgson Sunny Coast Kids www.sunnycoastkids.com.au Lea Moate Willow Tree Creative Services www.willowtreecreative.com.au Lieini Fiebig Sweet Desires www.sweetdesiresparties.com.au Linda Anderson Mums on the go www.mumsonthego.com.au Melissa Rogers A little bird www.alittlebird.com.au Nadine Newell Plus Maternity www.plusmaternity.com.au Natasha Petroff Mummy's Gotta Princess www.mummysgottaprincess.com Nicole Ashby FIFO Families www.fifofamilies.com Renee Bugg & Alex Shaw The Inspired Occasion www.theinspiredoccasion.com.au Alison Covington Agoo Australia www.agoo.com.au Debbie Harrison Best Dressed Pets www.bestdressedpets.com.au Donna MacMullin Itty bitty Greenie www.ittybittygreenie.com.au Jacinta Thompson Baby Gecko www.babygecko.com.au Nicole Jones Market Me Marketing www.marketmemarketing.com Ruth Tomas Wheelie Designs www.wheeliedesigns.com Samantha Bellas My Posh Baby Boutique www.myposhbabyboutique.com Shae Tye Sleepy Wings www.sleepywings.com.au Sheralyn Woolard Heart2Art www.heart2art.com.au Tanya Jackson Burlesque & Pin Up Couture www.burlesquecouture.com.au Corrine Hasham Virtual Assistant Solutions www.virtualassistantsolutions.com.au Helen Butler Clutter Rescue www.clutterrescue.com.au Joanne Ipock Natural Newborn www.naturalnewborn.com.au Jodie Byerlee Nappies Covered www.nappiescovered.com.au Karen Gunton Build a Little Biz www.buildalittlebiz.com Karen Keynes Green Ur Life www.greenurlife.com.au Kristy Massey Bubbabutts www.bubbabutts.com.au Linda Wood Sleep Secrets www.sleep-secrets.com.au Nicole Golland Lopees www.lopees.com.au Alita Howlet Belloalito www.belloalito.com.au Chaynika Sethi CVS Fashions www.cvsfashions.com Danni Guerirro Rock a Bye Baby Equipment Hire www.rockabyebabyhire.com.au Fiona McPherson & Miyo Oishi-M www.oishi-m.com Gayle Williams I Will Invitations www.iwillinvitations.com.com Kacey Enoka Jae Photography www.jaephotography.com.au Rebecca Reed Motif Creative Design www.motifcreativedesign.com.au Renee Mayne Bra Queen www.braqueen.com.au Tanya McVicar Baby Sitter & More www.babysittersandmore.com.au Angelene Bourne Angelfish Dragonfly www.angelfishdragonfly.com.au Bernice Greenacre Bees Knees Kids www.thebeeskneeskids.com.au Caprice Burrows Bub & Moo www.bubmoo.blogspot.com Fiona Visser & Catherine Wyrostek Darlings Downunder www.darlingsdownunder.com.au Jenny Gordon Hopscotch Children's Boutique www.hopscotchboutique.com.au Julia Mendola Chocolate Freckles www.chocolatefreckles.com.au Karen Gardener For Eva Lilah www.forevalilah.com Katrina Springer The Organised Housewife www.theorganisedhousewife.com.au Madeleine Booth NZ Ecochick www.nzecochick.blogspot.com.au Reagan Foldesdy A Little Bit of Cheek www.alittlebitofcheek.com.au Chelsea Hart Spruced Goose www.sprucedgoose.com.au Kate Irwin Poppets Palace www.poppetspalace.com Kirralee Baker My Playhouse Adventures www.myplayhouseadventures.com Megan Dubieniecki Gemibaby www.facebook.com/gemibabydesigns Nicole Jackson Little Wrap Bags www.littlewrapbag.com Nicole & Ilana Belly Art www.bellyart.com.au Nikki Carden Mums on the Run www.mumsontherun.net.au Rebecca Mugridge The Pram Diet authorrebeccamugridge.blogspot.com Vicki Fritmann Lunalei www.lunalei.com.au Christine Poole Kawaii for you www.kawaiiforyou.com.au Gemma Fazio Cubbly Kids www.cubblykids.com.au Germaine Tan Chibi Run www.chibirun.com.au Heidi Kearns Me 2 designs www.madeit.com.au/me2designs Louise Vansleve Cupcakes for Poppy www.cupcakesforpoppy.com.au Melanie Avery Let’s Party Additive Free www.letspartyadditivefree.com Nicola Thomas Enoch & Plonk www.madeit.com.au/EnochandPlonk Samantha & Louise Leah Beautiful Fairy Photobooks www.beautifulfairy.com.au Victoria Wright Little Blossom Quilts www.littleblossomquilts.com.au Julie Jackson The Little Doll House www.thelittledollhouse.com.au
Brooke Nicol Breast Mate www.breastmate.com.au Gianna Muollo The Belly Bed www.thebellybed.com.au Melani Sheehan Try Two Clothing www.trytwoclothing.com
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Amazing Mumpreneurs
Announcing our new book: Amazing Mumpreneurs!
Mumpreneurs are entrepreneurs with a difference; they are women who aspire to have the best of both family time and their professional ambitions in a way that works for them. These innovative new businesses are creating new employment opportunities, boosting the economy, and allowing women to find new skills, express their creativity and put their professional prowess into action.
Starting a family and establishing a new business are two of the most challenging things you can do, yet mumpreneurs manage both! In this book you will meet some of Australia’s best and brightest mumpreneurs and hear how combining work and family has helped them create a successful home-based business and how you can do it too!
$24.95 + postage
Buy your copy today!
The book features these amazing mumpreneurs:
Alina Sack Ergo Pouch www.ergopouch.com.au Amanda Dyson Chlobell Images www.chlobellimages.com.au Amelia Singh Bambooty www.bambooty.com.au Anita Lincolne-Lomax Babes in Arms www.babesinarms.com.au Bianca Kristalis Pamper Hamper Gifts www.pamperhampergifts.com.au Brie Backo Your Defence www.yourdefence.com.au Catherine Cervasio Aromababy www.aromababy.com Charlotte Helsham Bubcakes www.bubcakes.com.au Dr Deborah Latouf Entropy www.entropy.com.au Michelle Fowler Cushie Tushies www.cushietushies.com.au Amber Hopwood Sprowt www.sprowt.com.au Angela Black The Baby Bling Store www.babyblingstore.com Erin Hillman Creative Cookies and Cakes www.creativecookies.com Eva Van Strijp Oz Baby Trends www.ozbabytrends.com.au Hazel Theocharous Assisting U Virtually www.assistinguvirtually.com.au Jayne Day Swish Lily www.swishlily.com.au Julie Cottle Natural Transition www.naturaltransition.com Katrina Beckett Lash Me www.lashme.com.au Kim McGann Blush Brides www.blushbrides.com.au Laurie McDonald Canberra Furnished Accom www.canberrafurnished.com.au Lorriane Salvi Mums Delivery www.mumsdelivery.com.au Melinda Charlesworth Nioka Botanicals www.yourcontactsolutions.com.au Merendi Leveret Merendi Wellness www.merendi.com.au Michele Blanchard Baby Head Rest www.roseandlily.com.au Michelle Bowden Michelle Bowden Enterprises www.michellebowden.com.au Michelle Wright mishfit www.mishfit.com.au Narelle Plapp Food for Health www.foodforhealth.com.au Nickie Race-Jones LCF Fun Languages www.lcfclubs.com.au Nicky Johnston Nicky's Art www.nickysart.com.au Stacey & Lisa Koolaman Design www.koolamandesigns.com.au Amanda, Sonya & Kylie Signing Stars www.signingstars.com.au Vanessa & Amy Mammas Market www.mammasmarket.com Bianca Shugg Peekaboo Magazine www.peekaboomagazine.com.au Lisa Heggie Treadley www.treadley.com.au Rachel Hodson Buckle Podz www.bucklepodz.com.au Rhian Allen Lose Baby Weight www.losebabyweight.com.au Rosie Shilo Virtually Yours www.virtuallyyours.com.au Sharon Thurin Slim Secrets www.slimsecrets.com.au Tina Mihalitis Georgie Girl www.missgeorgieg.com.au Yvette Adams The Creative Collective www.thecreativecollective.com.au Alison Paul Coffs for Kids www.coffsforkids.com Chantelle Coote Ellez Tassie Wedding Planner www.ellez.com.au Elle Roberts Buy Hand www.buyhand.com.au Kate Facey & Amanda Wright Baby Steps Photography www.babystepsphotography.com.au Kim Berkers Toddler Tucker www.toddlertucker.com.au Kim Vespa Vespa and the ladybird www.vespaandtheladybird.com.au Laura Trotta Sustainababy www.sustainababy.com.au Lety Kemp Fancy little Me www.fancylittleme.com.au Melanie Seears On the Gro www.onthegro.com Angella Cuzzilla Wee Willie Winkie www.weewilliewinkie.com.au Brooke Anne Olive Brooke Anne Photography www.brookeannephotography.com Felicity O'Donohue Karma Soap Company www.thekarmasoapcompany.com.au Flick Martin Flick Will Fix It www.flickwillfixit.com.au Glenys Power Cupcake City www.cupcakecity.com.au Jayleen Considine Beach Maternity www.beachmaternity.com.au Jenny Duggard Body Beyond Baby www.bodybeyondbaby.com.au Jo Turner Toosh Coosh www.tooshcoosh.com.au Jocelyn Brewer MamaMore Maternity www.mamamorematernity.co.nz Kate Marshall Kids Rooms by Kate www.thekidsroombykate.com.au Kylie Nash Bubs in Arms Gift Boxes www.bubsinarms.com.au Lara Hodgson Sunny Coast Kids www.sunnycoastkids.com.au Lea Moate Willow Tree Creative Services www.willowtreecreative.com.au Lieini Fiebig Sweet Desires www.sweetdesiresparties.com.au Linda Anderson Mums on the go www.mumsonthego.com.au Melissa Rogers A little bird www.alittlebird.com.au Nadine Newell Plus Maternity www.plusmaternity.com.au Natasha Petroff Mummy's Gotta Princess www.mummysgottaprincess.com Nicole Ashby FIFO Families www.fifofamilies.com Renee Bugg & Alex Shaw The Inspired Occasion www.theinspiredoccasion.com.au Alison Covington Agoo Australia www.agoo.com.au Debbie Harrison Best Dressed Pets www.bestdressedpets.com.au Donna MacMullin Itty bitty Greenie www.ittybittygreenie.com.au Jacinta Thompson Baby Gecko www.babygecko.com.au Nicole Jones Market Me Marketing www.marketmemarketing.com Ruth Tomas Wheelie Designs www.wheeliedesigns.com Samantha Bellas My Posh Baby Boutique www.myposhbabyboutique.com Shae Tye Sleepy Wings www.sleepywings.com.au Sheralyn Woolard Heart2Art www.heart2art.com.au Tanya Jackson Burlesque & Pin Up Couture www.burlesquecouture.com.au Corrine Hasham Virtual Assistant Solutions www.virtualassistantsolutions.com.au Helen Butler Clutter Rescue www.clutterrescue.com.au Joanne Ipock Natural Newborn www.naturalnewborn.com.au Jodie Byerlee Nappies Covered www.nappiescovered.com.au Karen Gunton Build a Little Biz www.buildalittlebiz.com Karen Keynes Green Ur Life www.greenurlife.com.au Kristy Massey Bubbabutts www.bubbabutts.com.au Linda Wood Sleep Secrets www.sleep-secrets.com.au Nicole Golland Lopees www.lopees.com.au Alita Howlet Belloalito www.belloalito.com.au Chaynika Sethi CVS Fashions www.cvsfashions.com Danni Guerirro Rock a Bye Baby Equipment Hire www.rockabyebabyhire.com.au Fiona McPherson & Miyo Oishi-M www.oishi-m.com Gayle Williams I Will Invitations www.iwillinvitations.com.com Kacey Enoka Jae Photography www.jaephotography.com.au Rebecca Reed Motif Creative Design www.motifcreativedesign.com.au Renee Mayne Bra Queen www.braqueen.com.au Tanya McVicar Baby Sitter & More www.babysittersandmore.com.au Angelene Bourne Angelfish Dragonfly www.angelfishdragonfly.com.au Bernice Greenacre Bees Knees Kids www.thebeeskneeskids.com.au Caprice Burrows Bub & Moo www.bubmoo.blogspot.com Fiona Visser & Catherine Wyrostek Darlings Downunder www.darlingsdownunder.com.au Jenny Gordon Hopscotch Children's Boutique www.hopscotchboutique.com.au Julia Mendola Chocolate Freckles www.chocolatefreckles.com.au Karen Gardener For Eva Lilah www.forevalilah.com Katrina Springer The Organised Housewife www.theorganisedhousewife.com.au Madeleine Booth NZ Ecochick www.nzecochick.blogspot.com.au Reagan Foldesdy A Little Bit of Cheek www.alittlebitofcheek.com.au Chelsea Hart Spruced Goose www.sprucedgoose.com.au Kate Irwin Poppets Palace www.poppetspalace.com Kirralee Baker My Playhouse Adventures www.myplayhouseadventures.com Megan Dubieniecki Gemibaby www.facebook.com/gemibabydesigns Nicole Jackson Little Wrap Bags www.littlewrapbag.com Nicole & Ilana Belly Art www.bellyart.com.au Nikki Carden Mums on the Run www.mumsontherun.net.au Rebecca Mugridge The Pram Diet www.authorrebeccamugridge.blogspot.com Vicki Fritmann Lunalei www.lunalei.com.au Christine Poole Kawaii for you www.kawaiiforyou.com.au Gemma Fazio Cubbly Kids www.cubblykids.com.au Germaine Tan Chibi Run www.chibirun.com.au Heidi Kearns Me 2 designs www.madeit.com.au/me2designs Louise Vansleve Cupcakes for Poppy www.cupcakesforpoppy.com.au Melanie Avery Let’s Party Additive Free www.letspartyadditivefree.com Nicola Thomas Enoch & Plonk www.madeit.com.au/EnochandPlonk Samantha & Louise Leah Beautiful Fairy Photobooks www.beautifulfairy.com.au Victoria Wright Little Blossom Quilts www.littleblossomquilts.com.au Julie Jackson The Little Doll House www.thelittledollhouse.com.au Brooke Nicol Breast Mate www.breastmate.com.au Gianna Muollo The Belly Bed www.thebellybed.com.au Melani Sheehan Try Two Clothing www.trytwoclothing.com
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Need something done? Make a wish!
Last week was tough. We had a long list of things to do. Except they weren’t on a list yet they were all floating around as ideas and things to remember in our head. Some were urgent, some were essential, some weren’t. There’s two of us so most times this is a good thing. That is unless both of us are feeling overwhelmed, then its double the intensity.
We rely on lists and planning a lot, our business is expanding all the time so we need to keep track of everything going on, especially when its busy.
Normally we write a ‘to do’ list and divide the jobs up but we were both a little fragile and needed to go easy on ourselves. I’m glad we can recognise and acknowledge that in ourselves, rather than getting frustrated and beating ourselves up. So there was no to-do list last week.
Instead we made a pot of tea and wrote a wishlist. We jotted down everything we had floating around in our heads. The urgent, the not so urgent, the big, the little, the now, the later, the really very much later and only if we can figure out how to do it and have time. And because it was a wishlist we even added some little stars to it. There was no anxiety tied up to it that these were things that had to be done, straight away and somehow it felt a lot better than writing a boring to-do list.
After that we scheduled the ones we really had to do first into a weekly planner (a way better idea than trying to get everything done in one day). It took us about half an hour but then we were organised for the whole rest of the week and know exactly what needs to be done and what other things we can do if we have time!
I’m feeling so much more enthusiastic this week and not overwhelmed at all. The wishlist already has lots of lovely ticks on it now too where we’ve granted ourselves the wishes! I definitely think you should try it, if 'overwhelm' comes to visit you.
What tips do you have for making things more fun?
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'The 7 secrets to standing out: The mumpreneur's guide to marketing your brand'
"Mumpreneurs are entrepreneurs with a difference! They are women who aspire to have the best of both family time and their career ambitions in a way that works for them. These innovative businesses are creating new employment opportunities, boosting the economy, and allowing women to find new ways to put their professional prowess into action. In this book, seven successful mumpreneurs share the secrets of their success and how you too can create an amazing business that stands out from the crowd!"
You’ll meet:
- Peace Mitchell and Katy Garner the women behind the glamourous AusMumpreneur Awards and connect2mums online community,
- Antonette Golikidis whose strong branding has helped position her products as an Australian household name,
- Catherine Oehlman an Australian top 100 female blogger who has a strong readership of mums from around the world by creating a unique and personal experience for her
readers, - Vicki Frittmann whose Search Engine Optimisation has seen her business as the number one page ranking site globally for her niche,
- Johanna Baker-Dowdell a PR specialist whose clients are regularly featured in national media and
- Susan Pearse whose successful company Mind Gardener has helped people all over the world to thrive by harnessing the power of mindfulness and thinking differently.
Did You Remeber the Milk?
Did You Remember The Milk?
Did You Remember the Milk? is the answer busy mumpreneurs are looking for. Our popular organiser is now an interactive eBook which helps restore balance and order. www.didyourememberthemilk.com.au provides instant access to hundreds of tips, ideas and hints to get you sorted quickly. The best seller Paper Flow provides a complete guide to getting on top of all your paper and electronic files.
Get on top of the to-do list, the in-tray, the pantry and the social calendar. Get connected with your kids, your partner and yourself. Our membership program ‘Milking It, Systems for Success in life, business and home, gives busy mums the systems they need in their home and life to achieve their goals and realise their dreams. We’ll help you de-stress, de-clutter and de-light in more time to do what you love. Click here, to find out more.
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Did You Remember the Milk? is the answer busy mumpreneurs are looking for. Our popular organiser is now an interactive eBook which helps restore balance and order. www.didyourememberthemilk.com.au provides instant access to hundreds of tips, ideas and hints to get you sorted quickly. The best seller Paper Flow provides a complete guide to getting on top of all your paper and electronic files.
Get on top of the to-do list, the in-tray, the pantry and the social calendar. Get connected with your kids, your partner and yourself. Our membership program ‘Milking It, Systems for Success in life, business and home, gives busy mums the systems they need in their home and life to achieve their goals and realise their dreams. We’ll help you de-stress, de-clutter and de-light in more time to do what you love. Click here, to find out more.
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Friday Feature Mumpreneur
At Zimmer & Jee my goal is to make caring for your baby, toddler & child a little easier by offering you a great selection of products that I have used and have proven successful. Specialising in children under 3 years with an ever-expanding organic, eco friendly & chemical free selection, I offer you the best in the categories I keep.
I'm Cassandra Henry, owner and mum of the two little boys that inspired this store. What started as a personal journey to find appropriate products to make life easier for my children expanded into Zimmer & Jee online baby and toddler store - where I offer my affordable, fashionable & personally tested range to other parents. The concept of Zimmer & Jee came from becoming a Mum, as both my boys experienced feeding difficulties, developmental delays, chronic allergies, asthma, eczema and food intolerances. They suffered a range of reactions; often to uncommon sources; making it crucial that I found clothing, toys, bedding, sleepwear and feeding equipment that would make daily life easier on all of us.
I researched, sourced and trialled many products, that I often had to order from overseas or interstate, which became very costly. At Zimmer & Jee I offer you the products and brands that I found successful, saving you the time and expense. Not only are my brands and products excellent quality and proven successful, it's all very affordable being priced below RRP, and with most orders shipped Australia wide absolutely free!
A love of children; a need for excellent quality and affordable products; a desire to offer cost effective eco-friendly, organic & chemical free brands; plus an overwhelming desire to make little people & their parent's happy is what drives me to keep doing what I do at Zimmer & Jee.
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Mumpreneurs Conference Presenter: Johanna Baker-Dowdell
Johanna Baker-Dowdell of Strawberry Communictions
Johanna has more than 15 years experience writing for newspapers, magazines, websites and blogs and 11 years in marketing and public relations in both Australia and the UK.
This experience includes interviewing, researching and writing for a range of different media and audiences, editing, proofreading, media and client liaison.
Johanna works with SME businesses, providing article writing, newsletters, press releases, blogs, copywriting, editing, ghost writing, media liaison, promotional opportunities including speaking and competitions and PR strategy through her business Strawberry Communications. Some of her current clients include G Corp Consulting, Footprint Recruitment, Web Chameleon, Milestone-Belanova and The Transcription People.
She has worked at many Cumberland Newspapers publications, including the Central Coast Express Advocate, Lake Macquarie Times, Hills Shire Times and The Glebe covering news, business real estate, government, entertainment and crime.
Johanna also writes for business publications including My Business, Australian Anthill and Dynamic Business and is regular contributor to Flying Solo. She has a weekly blog on the Parenting Australia website and has also written for the Brentwood Gazette, The Franchise Magazine, whichfranchise.com and The Scotsman in the UK, Kidz on the Coast, Business Mums Magazine and Essential Baby. Her eBook, The 21st Century Guide to Promoting Your Small Business, was published in 2009.
Her marketing experience includes working as the Communications Manager for the BFA (British Franchise Association) and work with PANPA (Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers’ Association) as the Marketing Services Coordinator. In her time at the BFA, Johanna wrote articles, press releases and website copy, promoting the organisation and franchising as a business model, spoke about franchising at exhibitions and events, as well as media liaison as the BFA spokesperson.
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Meet Annette of Annette Piper Handcrafted Jewellery
of Annette Piper Handcrafted Jewellery
Gemstones - I gaze into their depths and see incredible patterns and minature worlds.
When I started working in the Sydney jewellery trade in the early 1980s, I was exposed to top quality gemstones and pearls and it wasn't long before I undertook study and then qualified as a gemmologist. I became fascinated in the millenia-long journey gemstones took to be the stunning stones before me and was amazed by what mother nature has created.
In 2002, after my youngest children were toddling around I really felt the need to be 'me' and to extend my creatitivity. Even though I hadn't worked in the industry for a few years, I always stopped to admire gemstones - whether they were rough material or in jewellery. I started to look at jewellery more closely and realised that my knowledge and experience in the jewellery trade meant that I could make it myself. I designed how I saw jewellery could be - elegant, simple and timeless and sometimes a little bit fun! Although I was only making a few pieces for myself and some friends, my jewellery was getting admired everywhere it was worn and I soon started to get asked by people I didn't know to make them something special.
Never-the-less, It's easy to be inspired by mother nature - amazing sunrises, colourful flowers and the way the light falls on the land. I like to experiment with colour and when I'm hidden away in my studio the occasional happy accident on my workbench can turn into a sumptuous creation. I often have a flurry of creative energy when new stones or pearls arrive and their colours, patterns and how they feel to my touch, act as my muse.
I spend a lot of time searching for gemstones - looking for unusual stones and different cuts from all over the world. I think I enjoy this just as much as the creating part! It's a wonderful feeling to be able to create jewellery that people love to wear and to share my passion for nature's gems with people that may not have had the opportunity to appreciate such things before.
To see more of Annette beautiful Jewellery visit http://www.annettepiper.com/
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Mumpreneurs overcoming the financial impact of motherhood
91% of Australian women acknowledge that taking themselves out of the workplace to have children has an effect on their financial position and constitutes a financial sacrifice to them, according to a new poll conducted by leading cosmetic company, the Heat Group.
Whilst more than half of the women polled agreed the financial sacrifice of motherhood was still worth it, Gillian Franklin, Managing Director of the Heat Group asked why women were still being forced to bear the brunt, particularly when the cost of motherhood not only affected the individual but the whole economy.
“With a staggering 62% of women stating motherhood had a long-term effect on their financials and 12% of women simply opting not to have children at all because of the financial concerns, surely we should be exploring options that lessen the impact on our economy. One option is tax-deductible childcare to give women the incentive to return to work and be an active participant in the economy.”
The poll also found that 92% of women compensated their reduced earning ability with a drop in spending, substituting with cheaper brands and saving less. Only 4% of women believed that their partner’s income could cover any loss of their wage incurred by motherhood.
“Australians should consider how we can better support mothers, including the provision of paid maternity leave being considered an investment in business’ performance not a cost. There can be no argument that businesses benefit from staff longevity, retention of intellectual property and a team that is proud and motivated. These are some of the many benefits of supporting women as they grapple with the challenges of raising children,” said Gillian Franklin, Managing Director of the Heat Group.
Connect2mums recent survey has found that many families are finding their own solution to the need to balance family and financial stability with an ever increasing trend for talented mothers to create their own businesses. While its not for everyone and can be extremely challenging to manage, these innovative 'mumpreneurs' are finding success both professionally and as mothers.
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Whilst more than half of the women polled agreed the financial sacrifice of motherhood was still worth it, Gillian Franklin, Managing Director of the Heat Group asked why women were still being forced to bear the brunt, particularly when the cost of motherhood not only affected the individual but the whole economy.
“With a staggering 62% of women stating motherhood had a long-term effect on their financials and 12% of women simply opting not to have children at all because of the financial concerns, surely we should be exploring options that lessen the impact on our economy. One option is tax-deductible childcare to give women the incentive to return to work and be an active participant in the economy.”
The poll also found that 92% of women compensated their reduced earning ability with a drop in spending, substituting with cheaper brands and saving less. Only 4% of women believed that their partner’s income could cover any loss of their wage incurred by motherhood.
“Australians should consider how we can better support mothers, including the provision of paid maternity leave being considered an investment in business’ performance not a cost. There can be no argument that businesses benefit from staff longevity, retention of intellectual property and a team that is proud and motivated. These are some of the many benefits of supporting women as they grapple with the challenges of raising children,” said Gillian Franklin, Managing Director of the Heat Group.
Connect2mums recent survey has found that many families are finding their own solution to the need to balance family and financial stability with an ever increasing trend for talented mothers to create their own businesses. While its not for everyone and can be extremely challenging to manage, these innovative 'mumpreneurs' are finding success both professionally and as mothers.
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2010 Mumpreneurs Conference
2010 Mumpreneurs Conference
July 30 - August 1
Brisbane, Rydges Southbank
motivation ~ inspiration ~ celebration ~ connection
Join us for a weekend of motivation, inspiration, networking and celebration. At the world class Rydges Hotel on beautiful Southbank, Brisbane.
The Mumpreneurs Conference includes 2 days of workshops with leading business experts to get you the business skills you need to move your business to the next level. As well as inspirational Mumpreneurs to keep you motivated, balanced and organised.
Friday night is an exclusive speed networking function providing excellent opportunities meet the other delegates and business experts.
Saturday night is the glamorous AusMumpreneur Awards, the winners will be announced during a fabulous 3 course meal with special guest speakers and our purple carpet arrivals!
Motivation ~ expert speakers from throughout Australia sharing their knowledge and skills in key areas of success including business planning, branding, marketing and publicity.
Inspiration~ successful Mumpreneurs share their success stories and how they make family life and running their own business work for them.
Connection~ meet other entrepreneurs, mums in business, and business experts from throughout Australia and beyond.
Celebration ~of the achievements you are making in your business and the Mumpreneurs finding success at the glittering AusMumpreneur Awards.
Conference Package
Connect 2010 Conference is a fantastic 2 day event jam packed with activity.
• Friday night Speed Networking event
• 2 day ‘connect 10’ conference programme:
workshops, guest speakers, business building ideas, networking, motivation, inspiration, prize giveaways
• AusMumpreneur Awards Dinner and Presentation with special guest speakers and entertainment
3 course dinner and bubbles on arrival
• Lunch, Morning tea and Afternoon tea provided Saturday and Sunday
INVEST IN YOUR BUSINESS AND YOURSELF.
• Gain Inspiration and motivation as well as skills and tools to grow your business
• Network with experts, successful business women and other mumpreneurs from around Australia
• Gain secrets, knowledge and advice from leading industry experts
Check out the full Conference Schedule here
Connect '10 Mumpreneurs Conference Featured Business Showcase
Featured Business Showcase
at ‘connect 10’ Mumpreneurs Conference
PRESENT YOUR BUSINESS/SERVICE/PRODUCT TO MUMPRENEURS FROM AROUND AUSTRALIA AND BRING YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS TO 'LIFE!'
YOU CAN SELL AND TAKE ORDERS AT CONFERENCE OR SIMPLY HAVE A DISPLAY AND GROW YOUR DATABASE
*available on a first come, first served bases
We will provide:
*display table with table cloth
BUSINESSES ATTENDING CONFERENCE: $40.00 inc gst
BUSINESSES NOT ATTENDING CONFERENCE: $80.00 inc gst
- payment details here: Conference showcase payment.doc
*20 only places available
*confirmation upon receipt of payment
*payable by invoice from Connect2mums
*Insert your full name + 'CONNECT 10 display' on payment
*keep separate to conference deposits and payment
PAYABLE BY 30 APRIL 2010 (unless all tables are booked) BE QUICK-GOING FAST!!
conference showcase payment.doc
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