Parents in Business Magazine Issue 10
Welcome to the Parents in Business magazine
Where has the year gone? It’s that time of year again, and it’s come round quicker than ever. This is the last issue for 2020. And it’s packed full of guidance from industry experts and inspirational stories from real-life parent business owners.
Joanne Dewberry explores why networking is still key for small businesses. Consumer PR expert Fiona Minett gives practical, actionable steps on how to get your business seen this Christmas.
This issues special feature focuses on social media and why it’s so important parents share with us their top social media tips.
We are shining the small business spotlight on Donna Anderton Donna Herts Social.
We have inspirational interviews with Sunita Harley, a mother of 2 who is a Coach and Professional Development Consultant, Lucky Things®. John Hudson, CEO of Hudson Procurement Group and Tommy Balaam, Founder of Captain Fantastic, who speaks about how his business was affected by COVID and how he has had to change his business model to adjust.
Whether you are thinking of starting a business or own a business, the Parents in Business Magazine offers the best advice to support you on your business journey.
SHONA CHAMBERS
MARKETING CONSULTANT
Shona Chambers is a Marketing Consultant and owner of Shona Chambers Marketing, a Marketing Agency based in Nunhead near Peckham. Specialising in helping Small Business Owners and Freelancers with their Marketing.
*Photo credit Portrayed Photography
JOANNE DEWBERRY
AUTHOR, SAGE BUSINESS EXPERT
Joanne, Author, Sage Business Expert and multi-award-winning, 30 something coffee lover lives in rural Dorset with her long-suffering partner and three children. When she isn’t writing or networking, she is partial to a bag of crisps and a crime drama.
KIMBERLEY MASON
DIRECTOR OF INCREDIBLY COOL EVENTS AND THE KIDS FESTIVAL
Kimberley Mason mother, wife, and chocoholic. Kim is an event specialist, businessperson, compere, and presenter. Born in North Yorkshire and now living in Staffordshire, she’s passionate about empowering people through events. After the COVID-19 pandemic also delayed the initial launch of The Kids’ Festival, Kimberley is committed to delivering it even bigger and better in 2021.
www.incrediblycoolevents.co.uk
FIONA MINETT
CONSUMER PR EXPERT
Fiona Minett is a Consumer PR Expert and long-time supporter of small business. She spent six years running Peachy PR, an agency specialising in working with small businesses and start-ups and helped her clients make their mark through canny PR. Now, she wants to help you do the same.
JACQUIE LAWES
BRANDING EXPERT & DESIGNER AT BAILEY & ROO
Jacquie Lawes is a branding expert and designer with over 15 years expertise in product branding, from visual merchandising and creative content production to branding identity and packaging design. Jacquie works with other creative females entrepreneurs and product based businesses to take you from feeling like a hobbyist to having a successful business doing what you love and attracting the right clients with a luxury brand experience.
www.baileyandroo.com