Testimonials - The Mumpreneurs Networking Club

Gail Bannister Utility Warehouse just wanted to say "thank you to Mumpreneurs as a team we get most of our business through lovely people that we've met at Mumpreneurs. We've also got involved with trying and buying lots of new things and experiences that we may not have got involved with or bought should we not have joined. We love Mumpreneurs."

Gail Jamieson, Gail's Cakes "Do you know what, joining the Mumpreneurs Networking Club was the best thing I did. All the support and encouragement along with a call from Liz Good of Goodimaging, to give me some very useful tips. What more could I ask for. Thanks Girls and yes I am taking on board all the advice I'm getting :) XXX"

Kim Wright, JK Theatre Arts We have been to many networking events since starting JK Theatre Arts back in 2008, and after our first meeting at Mumpreneurs back in September 2011 we have not looked back. All the members have been incredibly supportive and genuinely interested in your business and experiences. The meetings are friendly, open and most importantly not focused on hard selling. The atmosphere is always positive and welcoming to new and old members. We now have mumpreneur members children at our performing arts classes and the feedback has been extroadinary and extremely encouraging.Thank you Debbie Mann and thank you to all those who believe in themselves and their passion for making business work.

Denise Wills, Photographer The Mumpreneurs Network Group is such a good business tool! I have made so many great contacts and have acquired alot of business through this group. I just love meeting the wide diversity of mumpreneurs. Burgess Hill was great this morning. Looking forward to the next one!

Claire of Polka Dot House says, "I had heard great things about the Mumpreneurs networking event and was not disappointed when I attended my first meeting in January. The Chichester branch is very lucky to be managed by the lovely Dawn Gracie whose energy and passion to succeed got me to the meeting in the first place. The environment is informal and non-pressured and everyone has a good amount of time to introduce themselves and their business. Following the introductions there is time to mingle - a great opportunity to chat more with people whose businesses have a good match with your own. During this time I met Meg Fenn from White Ochre Design who is hopefully going to be redesigning our website and photographer Denise Wills who put me in touch with her sister who is now selling her vintage canvasses as part of our Polka Dot House range. I am looking forward to my next meeting where I am sure I will meet some more great contacts. Thanks Dawn for hunting me down and inviting me along."

Helen Raggett of Forever Living, says 'I have been going to Mumpreneur network for just over a year. Over the year my confidence in presenting my business and talking to people has increased. It has a very friendly and sociable atmosphere and I have been surprised to find so many mums have their own businesses. It is definitely the best way to promote your business and make new friends. It is also an opportunity for mums who are looking for ideas and support to start a new business'.

Sarah Greg, of Green House of Scandinavia, says 'I have belonged to the Mumpreneurs Networking Club for about eight months, joining after my first meeting. It's a lovely group which I recommend. The atmosphere at meetings is friendly, welcoming and relaxed and there is a real sense of us all working to help each other. I have met many lovely ladies who have helped my business along - some by becoming customers, some have introduced me to their contacts who have become customers and others have given good tips and advice. Quite simply the best way to spend a couple of hours on a weekday morning.'

Sarah Pond, Sarah Pond Coaching, says 'This is my first experience of networking and I've found it a very friendly, relaxed environment. It's a great place to meet other women running their own businesses and share ideas and support each other. I have met lots of lovely people, and new friends.'

Helen Reynolds, Image Consultant, says "I have been a member of Mumpreneurs Networking Group for almost a year now and I signed up after my very first meeting in Burgess Hill. Up until recent weeks I have found the main benefit of attending the sessions had been the great sense of camaraderie amongst the members and a feeling a belonging to a team even though I work on my own. I quite quickly made some great contacts that have helped me to build my business as well as a photographer, a graphic designer and even a fabulous beauty therapist for my “me” time! More recently I have found that a fair bit of business is coming my way, which means it is making financial sense to be a member as well as enjoying the feel good factor!”

Helen from The Local Bookkeeper in Haywards Heath says "I have found the Mumpreneurs networking events very helpful for me as a new mumpreneur who had not done any networking before and there is always such a nice atmosphere. It is also nice to know that there are always others who are just as nervous as you are, so you know you are not alone and if they can do it....so can you! It gives mums greater confidence to be a business women AND a mum. I have also gained a client directly from these networking events which has so far given me a 500% return on my investment into the events. Thank you Mumpreneurs!"

Elaine from Confidence Coach & Speaker says "I found my 1st Mumpreneurs Networking Club in Burgess Hill a very welcoming event with a really valuable turnout of buzzing businesswomen, particularly as it was a very rainy day! Great to see there’s no holding a great woman back amongst these club members. Hats off to Mumpreneurs for creating an easy atmosphere to connect and share experiences including the support of others who also are going through or have been through what can sometimes feel like a lonely road to success. Team work makes the dream work as Walt Disney said.Within 2 days of attending I had enquiries about my Confidence Coaching & Courses and am delighted to have met up with a group of women with a wide variety of skills. I feel this Club offers a great opportunity to learn, grow and get the necessary support to make a success of juggling family life and being a successful businesswoman and creating a work/life balance to remain sane, healthy & enjoy the delights of success at the same time. Thumbs up from me for sure."

Bisi from Safety Principles Limited says "I have found Mumpreneurs such a useful resource in terms of meeting fellow mums who are experiencing the same issues that I am experiencing when starting up a business but also a forum where you can exchange information in a relaxed environment. The ethos of the network is not just about picking up business but about building business relationships, assisting each other where possible with potential leads and perhaps establishing service partners to join and work within your own business. I also look forward to attending all of the events."

Sally from Medics-On-The-Move says "It was great to meet you and the other mums this morning and I really enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere."

Petrina Wickens from Furry Friends says "I have been to only 3 mumpreneurs meetings but have had 4 lots of work out of it so far. They make you feel so relaxed and it's nice to chat to people in the same situation as you. It gives you a very positive feeling that gives you inspiration to make the steps you thought you could not do. Thanks Mumpreneurs!"

Mear Tosney from Sussex Laser Lipo Clinic says "I really enjoyed the meeting on Friday and I will definitely be joining up. I think it's a great idea and a nice, informal way to meet women in a similar position and share ideas of how to balance running and building a business with a busy family life. Look forward to seeing you again."