British Small Business Awards 2016
I didn’t quite win the award for Sole Trader of the Year with British Small Business Awards – but it was an enjoyable black tie evening in London, so an excuse to dress up. Plus I saw my business name proudly displayed and announced by the event host, Kate Thornton. I am still proud of myself and my little business to reach the finals of this national...
Read MoreFeatured in Vistaprint’s MyBizHub
Vistaprint are sponsors for the Sole Trader of the Year category for the British Small Business Awards 2016. Each finalist was asked to share some of the best tips they’ve ever received about running a business. I’m featured along with the other finalists – I’m up against some stiff competition – amazing businesses included! Read the article.
Read MoreFeatured in the Warrington Guardian & Warrington Worldwide
Read about Appleton Baby Massage’s achievement with being shortlisted for Sole Trader of the Year by British Small Business Awards in the local press: Warrington Guardian (29/9/16) and Warrington Worldwide (22/9/16).
Read MoreAppleton Baby Massage shortlisted for Sole Trader of the Year Award
I’m super excited to have reached the final stage for Sole Trader of the Year by the British Small Business Awards. This is a national award celebrating the UK’s small business sector and recognising the nation’s best small companies. Hundreds of nominations were received and I’m delighted to have got through to the final stage. This is a real achievement and I must thank the hundreds of mums that have attended my classes over the past four years – without their support I would not be in business. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony in London in...
Read MoreCourses kick off again for the new term
Today was the start of a new baby massage course with a new group of mums and their little ones. All of the group are new mums and taking their first activity with their baby. I sense their nervousness with what they’ve let themselves in for. It’s that fear of the unknown with the underworld of baby activities and what’s expected and wondering how does it all work. Plus the nightmare planning of getting out of the house, find where you have to go, arrive for a certain time and remember everything you possibly need for a baby!! Far too much pressure…how does one...
Read MoreBaby massage course to run through the Summer holidays
As a new mum Summer can be a lonely and difficult time as many classes and meet up groups stop over the holidays – and it’s quite a shock as you’re not prepared for it. This is primarily because lots of clubs and classes are run by mums and their children are off school, and many people cannot commit to a full course because of holidays. July and August can be a long month if you’re stuck at home with a new baby and desperate to have some structure to your day and meet other mums. Baby massage classes are perfect for getting to know other mums like you – my...
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