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"Work-at-home-mums"...

Sometimes known as a "Mum-preneur"

wish to have a work life balance. If you are someone who already enjoys, or would like to start enjoying the quality of life that a 'lifestyle' business can bring then read on...

The Work At Home Mum's Initiate was set up to provide support and encouragement for people who wish to run a business from their home

Cutting through the jargon... 'we understand' and can work through it with you!

In the current climate of redundancies and a slowing economy our focus is on encouraging people who can offer their skills or learn new ones in order to use as a 'Trade' to support themselves and their family. Ideal for one parent families or parents on a low income who wish to stay at home whilst their children grow up, and also people who are housebound but still wish to run a successful business from home, those on benefits may still be entitled to receive support whilst the business is establishing itself and you may also be eligible for a start up grant or a loan*. If it all 'feels' a little bit scary, well, thats because it is, in the words of Ness on the show Gavin & Stacey: "I won't lie to you..." change is never the easy option, but, everyone starts at the beginning. Just think what you could achieve if you tried!

Members of WAHMI are introduced to a network of likeminded individuals who are in the process of setting up or are currently running their own lifestyle business from home. WAHMI offers a unique holistic support, 'hand holding' through the process that seems a little scary and overwhelming, enabling people to take the steps that are legally required in order to enjoy the quality of life a home business can bring. The hints and tips are invaluable, some people have the passion, some the ability, some the inclination, WAHMI offers you support while you drive forward, onward and upward.

What can you sell?

Whatever you want... hairdressing; one-off bespoke made to order knitted items; customised clothing or cotton nappies; reflexology; cardmaking; graphic design; car fixing etc.

Are you a natural party planner; or franchisee; jewellery maker; cake decorator; wedding planner; florist; favor creator; photographer; ofsted registered childminder; organic essential oil candle maker; web designer; virtual PA, artist or more. We are here to support you.

Free courses on offer include:

'How to sell on Ebay',

'How to Market yourself'

'Book Keeping'

'Time Management'

The networking opportunities take the form of 'coffee mornings' and are totally family friendly, these events include activities and guest speakers, the sessions are user led and offer skills such as:

'Scrapbooking' (build a portfolio of projects)

'Digi Scrapbooking' (create leaflets and logos)

'Jewellery making'

'Plaster outprints'

'Mehndi artistry'

'Face painting'

'Copper enamelling'

'Pottery Painting'

'Clay imprints'

'Healthy Eating workshop' and advice

Access to like minded WAHMI members:

We hold regular Coffee Morning meet ups.

Held weekly throughout 2010:

Wednesday's

10:30 - 12:30

The Beacon Function Suite, Dagenham, RM10 7YA

Entrance is free. (fyi Coffee and Tea are 50p each. a Capachino is a £1.00)

This is a child friendly environment and some toys are provided for the little ones ~ your partner is allowed in too... but please be reminded that you are responsible for them!

The drop-in offers the opportunity for you to market your service to likeminded women whilst getting information advice and guidance.

For those WAHM's that prefer to network online we have a forum for WAHMI members to offer each other hints, tips and ideas to consider in order to keep clients coming back, such as

Who is the target audience?

Where does it sell?

What is your unique service?

When is it priced up/down?

And, of course you get the chance to enjoy a chat and a cyber coffee break!

For more information and to let us know you will be attending please use the contact us page, so that we can look forward to meeting you. We are a small friendly group and you will be made very welcome.

Kind regards

Mrs Bobby Green

WAHMI

*subject to status