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MumsClub Name: More 4 mums
Real Name: Lynn Hogg
Age (or age range): 40
Children’s ages: 3 and 5
Business Name: More 4 Mums Discount Maternity Wear
Business Contact: info@more4mums.co.uk
What are the key features of the products or services that your business offers:We offer a great range of affordable Matenrity Clothing including ex-chain store items, designer clothing and affordable basics.
Why should customers and clients use your services?
More 4 mums offers great prices, full returns policy and helpful advice.
When & how did you start up in business?
I originally started selling on ebay as a hobby and saw a niche in the market. More for Mums has now been running since Summer 2007.
How did you decide what business to go into, and what was your motivation?
I wanted to be able to stay at home while the children were young and created a business around them!
What were the most challenging aspects to setting up?
Sourcing good quality stock at great prices.
What has been your biggest business achievement?
Growing the business and being accepted as a seller on Amazon in the clothing category.
What stage is your business at now & what are your plans for the future?
As my girls grow up and start school and nursery there is more time available to expand the business.
How do you manage to juggle your business with family life? Has it been challenging?
It is always challenging being a mum , I have good support from my husband and have become skilled at making the most of a quiet five minutes!
Has online networking, specifically with other mums, benefited your business?
I have made some great contacts and some new business suppliers from networking.
What resources do you NOT have now that might make your life easier?
We have a terrible broadband service where I live - I would love faster broadband!!
What advice would you give another mum considering starting her own business?
o for it - Make sure you plan and realise that it will take some time to see results and be prepared to put in lots of time and effort.
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