Mums In Biz – Leaping Onto The Lilypad

Today’s blog is from Donna Pinnell, founder of Little Lilypad Co – a business so family oriented even her 6 year old daughter pitches in….

My name is Donna and I love shopping! (This is a little like going to AA for business mums!) I have always said that I wanted to run my own business but with work commitments, a family, a home to runĀ and (sometimes) a social life – who has the time to set one up? (more…)

Mums In Biz – Stepping Up

Suzanne Borrell runs the successful BabyExpo shows. Here she talks about her inspiration in setting up a business whilst on maternity leave, and looks towards further giant steps…

Why did I set up as a mumpreneur? I wanted to be in control (as much as you can be) as a mum and business owner……I had been in a very senior role managing international eventsĀ  overseas but it was all encompassing and I knew it would never fit in with family life. (more…)