Meet Sarah Steel and the rest of 2007’s finalists. Get tips on how to write a winning application for 2008.
Have you ever wondered how much mums who own their own businesses contribute to the economy, or what makes them so successful?
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Mum Magnates - 2008 Research
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Got a great business idea but not sure what to do next?
You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the 2008 Business Mums site from Yell.com — the online service from Yellow Pages. Yell.com knows there is no greater challenge than launching a new business with a family at home to think about too. We hope the handy information on this website will help you on your way to make your business dream become a reality.
2008 Research
We delve into the psychology of business mums, establishing what key business skills they possess and what drives them. We also investigate how the internet has become the most important business tool for any entrepreneurial mum…
Professor Geoffrey Beattie
Professor Geoffrey Beattie, Head of School and Dean of Psychological Sciences at the University of Manchester, gives tips and advice for Business Mums.
Meet Karen Mattison, Inspirational Business Mum of the Year 2008
...and our two fantastic runners-up
Quick links to the top ten Yell.com classifications recommended by Sarah Steel and other finalists of the 2007 Prowess Awards. Because mums know best…
Advertise your basic business details on Yell.com, Yellow Pages 118 24 7 and in Yellow Pages - for free!
I've been in business for a year now, running Generation One magazine - a local parenting magazine in Hull and East Yorkshire. I started the magazine because I had no support network after the birth of my son, Charlie and I realised lots of other Mums are like me - in their 30s, away from their families and with their friends working full time.
My advice would be to not be afraid of being yourself, warts and all. I started off thinking I had to wear a suit and act like a candidate for The Apprentice. I've learned that respect for others and good relationships lead to good sales - not any magic hard sell formula. The magazine has gone from strength to strength because other people recognise what I feel. Sometimes you need to stand up and be counted. It's scary, but it's not all about numbers, running a people business is incredibly valuable too.
Claire Boynton, Hull