Business Woman News - June 2022

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HI I'M SINEAD MUM OF 7, FOUNDER OF MUMS AT WORK AND SALES AND STRATEGY COACH AND MENTOR...

Over the last 2 months, I have been helping busy business owners with a quick power hour sales and strategy session to help them reach more customers on a shoestring budget. The Power Hour is only £30 - email for more information to nortonnetworking@gmail.com

Transform your business with simple and effective sales strategies to help you go from broke to booked-up - without wasting money.. .

During the power hour we will discuss: Gain more repeat customers Gain more sign ups Find your audience and utilise it Make the most out of your social media Use effective systems Leverage your connections Use Collaboration as a marketing tool Creating different revenue streams within your business You can book directly through the mums at work website www.mums-at-work.com

We have officially gone back to the real world, with online meetings all over the country and many more being planned for the autumn and winter season!

However, we are still very much present on zoom weekly, connecting members all over the UK, from Scotland to the south of England, London, Australia, Dubai, and all over Ireland!

It has been an honour to connect women everywhere and help them gain connections and referrals to assist each other build their business. I built Mums at Work to help busy business women like me, who were spinning plates, working and juggling and never getting their heads above water.

I learned that the way to get ahead was by learning from and leaning on other women who had different skills and talents and who wanted to help others too!

So, recently at our events, we have been focusing on the simple and positive action steps that we can take to help each other, either online, on a zoom call or at a inperson meet up!

These simple positive action steps can take up two minutes of time but make a massive difference to each other's life and business!

Firstly, by giving advice when asked. This can include giving advice on how to deal with an awkward customer, dealing with customer complaints, setting boundaries or even raising prices. Each one of us has a story to tell that can help another person, even if it means they don't feel alone.

Secondly, by providing support when needed. This doesn't always necessarily relate to business. As busy women, any "life factors" can have an impact on our business, our time, our emotions and our energy. With so many women in the group who are experts in so many areas, it is great to get expert advice on a wide range of topics not related directly to business, but that might IMPACT our business!

JUNE NEWS WHY I STARTED MUMS AT WORK Thirdly, a positive action step we can take easily for each other is by engaging with each other online. I don't mean those follow threads, or engagement pods. I mean just sharing the odd post or event, comment or share can help visibility and you will find that the more you do it for others, they will return the favour.

If you comment as your business page under another business page, there is good chance your page will gain extra visibility too - so win-win!

Finally, building a community online or locally, you are searching for people who you can resonate with and be connected to.

When this happens, and you get to know others and vice versa, you will be able to recommend them to others that you know.

Online this can be tagging each others pages when others you know ask for recommendations. In person, this can be proving others with the contact details for the other person that you recommend.

Other good news is that our new public blog / directory is up and running and many members have submitted their details and they are LIVE and searchable - with no extra cost to members.. and our community area is fully functional so members can create a post that goes out to all other members / subscribers!

Apply now to feature in our July Magazine..

I would love to tell your story! It's all about helping others get to know you and what you do!

Sinead Norton

SHEENA WHYATT KAPOW YOUR SUPER BUSINESS COACH Sheena runs KAPOW! Your Super Business Coach, an online coaching programme designed to help business owners do business better. Sheena has been running her own business since 2001, and focused on coaching businesses just over 9 years ago.

Sheena created the KAPOW! Coaching Programme to give business owners structured and focussed advice to find their personal superpowers & put them to work in their businesses, and does so in her unique, no-nonsense, straight talking manner, empowering business owners to take the steps they need to move their businesses to where they want them to be.

Her background is in learning & development, where she has over 25 years experience, and has been keynote speaker for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants at their annual conference and for OfficeVA at ExCel, and Chair for Learning Technologies Live for the past 7 years, and Chief Chair for the last two, regularly hosting conference sessions online and F2F for an international audience.

Sheena has been awarded Freelance Trainer of the Year awards by the Learning & Performance Institute on three occasions, first winning the award in 2011 whilst undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

No faff. No fuss. Just straight talking advice to get you, your brand, & your business going in the same direction. It's business coaching that works. If you let it.

WWW.KAPOWME.COM

VANESSA MARY On a mission to support Mums who are interested in looking after their mental health Meet Vanessa-Mary, a fun, creative and loving soul who loves music and dancing!

Fitness and movement have always been central in her journey including the study of dance and physiology at different stages of her life. Taking on new challenges to improve her fitness after motherhood included starting free-style martial arts training at age thirty-eight!

Developing her career in supporting communities and families in various roles within public organisations has prepared Vanessa-Mary for a journey of heart-centred coaching with a focus on nutrition, movement, and personal development.

Vanessa-Mary has supported mums for over eight years to align to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. After being directly affected by her own Mum’s severe postnatal depression at her birth.

Vanessa-Mary is on a mission to support Mums who are interested in looking after their mental health. In doing so, her services show busy Mums how to align with their nutritional habits, emotional well-being, spiritual growth, and self-love routine.

Vanessa-Mary has a clear vision for the future, which includes her powerful desire to support Mums, children, and young women from a holistic perspective. After connecting with Vanessa-Mary you will discover her funloving and caring soul with leaps of energy and love.

If you want to focus on your overall wellbeing and seek a better understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, why not take the free 2-minute quiz on her website. You will receive customised results instantly.

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ERICA WALLACE An Independent Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics based in Aberdeen.

As a Mary Kay Director, I lead a team of over 180 people, both men and women.

I am proud to be a Director with Mary Kay, and have consistently run my business for the last 16 years, whilst bringing up my children as a single mum. When I started this journey, I had 5 part-time jobs! Yes, 5! But gradually this Mary Kay just came into my life more and more. I have been lucky to learn from some great educators and now, I have the privilege of passing it on. Mentoring, counselling, leading, inspiring...these are all skills I use daily.

I may have spent my youth in Aberdeenshire, and may have returned to Aberdeen recently, but the life in the middle included some super cities, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Rome, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle which have given me a love of travel, languages and different cultures. Languages are indeed my passion, particularly German and French, but sit me next to a Dane or an Italian, and I am in my element too.

I love being a Mary Kay sales director as my days are varied and never the same. It is a privilege to watch these tiny 'rosebuds' grow with confidence and grow their businesses, then watch them bloom.

More importantly, I love to teach others to grow their confidence by having glowing skin, perfect makeup....I allow them to look in the mirror in the morning and smile, be excited, be inspired and face the day with confidence.

Do you need a 'Check Up from the Neck Up?' If so, give me a call. Mobile 07800572234

WWW.MARYKAY.CO.UK/EWALLACE

LAURA HELEN HERBERT CEO, CREATIVE COACH & WORLD TRAVELER

Laura is out to help as many people as she as can; She is an Inspirational Speaker and Powerful Strategic Coach. Laura gives people back their voice! She truly listens, cares and creates transformations!

Books Boost Business helps those looking to make an impact become empowered by their stories and help others overcome similar challenges, turning their pain into their superpower. Helping them build an authentic brand and business based on their very own book, uniquely created to ensure it contains the magic that makes that person special.

Laura is the Uber of Book Publishers for Entrepreneurs.

They are very different from traditional Publishers, they give their clients 100% creative control, they work with them, so that they boost their brand and business with their book. The clients also receive 100% of their royalties, it is their book, content, knowledge, or story, Laura and her family are a full-time world schooling traveling family. They live out of four carryon suitcases, making it easy to travel, even with a last-minute trip. Read more on our blog

WWW.FOREVERFAMILYFOREVERFREE.COM

DONNA FLETCHER Greenspace Landscape Consultancy With an open and friendly manner Donna uses her broad knowledge to give advice and help others create their ideal garden space. She is happy to deal with private or corporate clients, individuals, or groups.

Donna believes that what matters is listening to the client and communicating their ideas into a space that is usable for them. Taking a friendly, enthusiastic but professional approach to her work, Donna uses her design and horticultural expertise to create imaginative areas that surprise and delight.

She fully enjoys the challenges that comes with planting, landscape, and garden design.

"Plants and design are a passion of mine; I love to use my passion to create beautiful and sustainable outdoor spaces using low maintenance design strategies".

The mission of Greenspace Landscape Consultancy is to provide beautiful and sustainable garden and landscape design solutions using low maintenance design strategies across Northern Ireland. If you have a project in mind you can contact me for a free, no obligation chat on 077 6588 4346 Donna works with home owners, businesses or groups who wish to create a beautiful, bespoke and functional outdoor space. greenspacelc@gmail.com

WWW.GREENSPACELC.COM

TINA CALDER Publicist, Communications Specialist, Content Strategist, Journalist Specialising in working with internal teams of large organisations, medium enterprises and individually with small businesses Tina works with clients to create bespoke multi-platform publicity, communications, PR and content strategies and plans.

Tina uses a unique and creative approach developed by her to stimulate innovative thinking and idea creation which goes beyond the traditional corporate constraints while keeping a focus on strategic objectives.

Along with her team Tina works with brands, organisations and individuals who want to raise their game and increase their profile in the media to reach target audiences.

Using over 25 years experience and expertise Tina helps clients develop and deliver innovative, targeted, and effective publicity strategies that will enhance their profile and strengthen relationships with prospective and existing audiences, clients, and stakeholders.

Using her experience and expertise Tina helps clients understand the importance of an effective publicity and communications management strategy that will maximise their profile, raise awareness and increase sales performance.

Excalibur Press is a dynamic multidisciplinary communications agency specialising in communications strategy, planning and delivery.

EXCALIBURPRESS.CO.UK

FIONA JENNINGS OPTICIAN

Graduate of UUC in 2001, I have been in practice in Dromore since 2002. Married in 2010 and since had 2 boys. The practice was my first baby and always will be. I have always wanted to help, to do something that matters. I am very proud of my practice and my great team.

I don’t really have spare time but I’m passionate about food and cooking and do my best to keep my family healthy.

We are an independent practice offering tailored personalised care using cutting edge technology and the best customer service. Our eyewear brands are carefully selected to bring you something different from the same stuff you see on the high street.

Our customers are typically people who are looking for excellent care and outstanding customer service

WWW.FJOPTICIAN.COM

ASHLEIGH WATSON Passionate about marketing communications, I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge of developing and delivering digital marketing campaigns.

Copper Square approach helps you to connect with your customers in a creative, engaging and profitable way. What sets me apart is my ambition to help you make the most out of your social media marketing strategies and ability to get things done. I consider your success mine too and promise to deliver it with aptitude and creative flair.

My client base is limited for good reason. I put quality at the heart of everything I do. My priority is always to deliver a bespoke, tailored service to each of my clients. That means attention is always focused on you and your social media marketing needs and priorities.

That makes us a ‘bijou’ Social Media Agency; the French word for ‘small and elegant’; ‘exceptional workmanship’ or a service that is ‘highly prized'. Small but perfectly formed Copper Square offers four distinct services:

A marketing professional with over 16-years experience working at a senior level, I specialise in social media marketing strategy and communications.

Social Media Strategy Social Media Training and Mentoring Social Media Management Social Media Power Hour: Sixty minutes to success. hello@coppersquareni.com.

WWW.COPPERSQUARENI.COM

FEATURED MEMBERS

FRANCHINE YOUNG

HEIDI BREWER

Franchine Young Ireland Award Winning Organic Skincare Great Ingredients = Great SKIN franchineyoung.com

Baby, You and Beyond A new parent and baby class tailored for the needs of new families. www.babyyouandbeyond.com

CATRIONA JONES

ROSEANNA GALLOP

Female Empowerment Coach Helping women make more money Author of ‘Bloom Girl’ Money Mindset Coaching catrionajones.com

Essentially You Reflexology Tropic Skincare Ambassador Facial massage/Reflexology, Tropic Skincare, Maternity Reflexology www.essentiallyyouni.co.uk

“Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.”

ANNE SWEENEY (PRESIDENT OF WALT DISNEY)

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FEATURED MEMBERS

MAGGIE BRADY

SHARON MCNULTY

Pearl Redesigns Interior designer Professional upcycler pearlredesigns.com

Serenity Sparks Joy Organiser & KonMari Consultant Trained by Marie Kondo www.serenitysparksjoy.co.uk

ANGELA BONNAR

JOANNA NEESON

Angela Bonnar Hypnotherapy Rapid Transformational Therapist A clinical Marisa Peer hypnotherapist angelabonnarhypnotherapy.co.uk

Owner of Wyse Bites Food Sensory Programmes Cookery Workshops and Demos www.wysebites.com

“I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist.”

VIRGINIA ROMETTY (CEO OF IBM)

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EMPOWER PROJECT

REACHING OUT SUPPORTING FAMILIES The focus of the project is to support children under 12 with Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, their parents and the wider family circle to enhance confidence and learn together to develop skills to support their children.

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MUMS AT WORK MEMBERSHIPS AND BENEFITS

HOW WE HELP YOU CHECK OUT OUR 3 LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP BELOW

BASIC MEMBERSHIP Access our free products on our website Download our monthly goal setting sheets Access our FREE Business Basics Course

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VIP MEMBERSHIP FREE Online Networking & Discounted In-Person Events Access over 50 resources / courses / webinars on our website Advertise in our Facebook Group of almost 5000 women Be featured on our public blog / directory and social media platforms & App Email the Mums at Work subscribers directly using our platform Be Featured in our new monthly magazine once a year

£6 / MONTH

ULTIMATE MEMBERSHIP FREE Online Networking & Discounted In-Person Events Access over 90 resources / courses / webinars on our website Advertise in our Facebook Group of almost 5000 women Be featured on our public blog / directory and social media platforms & App Email the Mums at Work subscribers directly using our platform Be Featured in our new monthly magazine once a year Gain a monthly accountability coaching session with Sinead

£36 / MONTH

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Special thanks to a couple of members who helped make this magazine come to life!

Catriona Corrigan, Divine Photography, for the event photos and for her headshot photography Marie Walker, MCS Branding, for magazine printing services Special thank you to all the Mums at Work Ambassadors and Hosts who have been running meet-ups across Northern Ireland and England!

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