Business Foundations for Mums

Today's episode is an interview with Kerry Williams. Kerry has run her business since she inherited it when her Mum sadly passed away, when she was still a teenager. After a few other ventures, Kerry has always come back to her dance school, and more recently has started a children's and adults events business. Having her own businesses has always allowed Kerry the flexibility to be around for her...

In this episode of Business Foundations for Mums, Kate discusses the importance of self care as a Mum, and how ensuring that you look after yourself is imperative to have the mental resources available to give to your family and those around you. Find the Business Planning Challenge here Find the shownotes for this episode here

Today's episode is an interview with Stacey Young.  Stacey started her Papercutting business after her first child was born, whilst trying to find a creative outlet.   Find the Shownotes and the links to the recommended books here Click here to join the Business Planning Challenge

In this episode of Business Foundations for Mums, Kate builds on her discussion in episode 006 about Instagram Basics, this time covering the importance of using hashtags, but also how essential it is to research your hashtags, and think strategically about which hashtags to use. Find the shownotes and links mentioned in this episode here. Click here to join the Business Planning Challenge.

Today's episode is an interview with Claire Gilliland-Rawlings. Claire started her business with both the aim to spend more time with her 3 children, whilst also wanting to do something to support her passion for sustainability. Setting up as a Virtual Assistant allowed Claire to work flexibly around her children. Find the Shownotes and the links to the recommended books here. Click here to Join t...

Today's episode covers the basics of Instagram. Kate talks through the different elements of a profile, and how to make it work best for you, as well as how to create a post or plan you grid. This is the first in number of Instagram episodes. Find the shownotes here . Click here to Join the Business Planning Challenge .

Today's episode is an interview with Vivienne Hill. Viv is the Mum of 4 girls, and talks today about both the business that she had when her children were small, and also her current business, inspired by her own experience of anxiety as a young person. Viv brings to the interview a wealth of experience from her coaching skills, and how these skills have changed her outlook on running a business....

Today's episode is a short introduction to some basic marketing concepts. In this episode, Kate discusses the importance of getting your messages in the right place to be seen/heard by your target market. There is an overview of Touchpoints, of the importance of delivering value, building trust and being relatable, and why people buy from people. Kate also touches on what Content Marketing is, and...

This episode is an interview with Nic Mucedola. Nic is a Mum to 3 children and runs her business, In Craft Corner, making personalised tag blankets, keepsake gifts from old clothes and other baby items, and now also supports other Women with crafting businesses to understand the importance of marketing. I spoke to Nic about some of the challenges that she has faced juggling business and Motherhood...

In this episode, Kate talks about the Why behind your Business. Why it is so important to know why you want the business that you do, and why you want to make it successful. For many Mums, their Why revolves around flexibility to work whilst being available for their children. A why could be based around wanting to change something within your lifestyle, your family situation, or being a role mode...

Today's episode is an interview with Vicki Bowden. Vicki is a Mum of 2 children and runs her businesses V Bowden Photography and Early Years Mum, focusing on delivering services that really support Mums in the first few years of Motherhood. I spoke to Vicki about some of the challenges that she has faced juggling business and Motherhood, and she shared some insights with me as to how she has worke...

In this trailer I introduce myself and a little of my background, so that you can see if Business Foundations for Mums is the podcast for you. Sign up to the Business Planning Challenge here