{"id":1903,"date":"2017-02-22T12:36:31","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T12:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2017-02-22T13:31:28","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T13:31:28","slug":"mum-with-one-hand-setting-up-a-business-with-the-other","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/women-in-business\/mum-with-one-hand-setting-up-a-business-with-the-other\/","title":{"rendered":"Mum with one hand, running a business with the other\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Mumpreneurs, entrepreneurs, mighty hard workers, super multi taskers, call them whatever you want, there are lots of us who are mums with one hand and running our businesses with the other, and there in something really inspirational about other people\u2019s stories, so here is the story of a local mum setting up her event management business.<\/h2>\n<p>Jo asked if I could do some professional head shots for her new business, but I had no availability on the days she had childcare, so I said to bring her little prince along to the shoot. This doesn\u2019t exactly fill us with a feeling of high flying professionals, but reality is, we are juggling two roles! I hope you enjoy Jo\u2019s story and this little behind the scenes from her shoot.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/myV1yX93_Bc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Jo\u2019s story<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been selling for over 18 years in various industries; Recruitment, Corporate Hospitality, Conference and Events, Web Development, Marketing Services, HR and Health &amp; Safety Consultancy.<\/p>\n<p>I have enjoyed working for organisations and running my own business, both previously and currently. I have been lucky enough to be given responsibility to create sales activity and marketing campaigns with successful results. I have worked at many prestigious venues, which have enabled me to use my creative skills as well as developing new business and new business opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>I had been very settled into a Business Development role for a fantastic global brand\/organisation and fell pregnant, I hadn\u2019t quite anticipated how much having our son would change both our lives, for the better.<\/p>\n<p>The moment he was born I just knew, I couldn\u2019t return to working full time and being away from home, away from him and missing all the special moments, I appreciate that some parents have no choice, they have to return to their full time employment. However, there are also others who are lucky to have parents still alive, or relatives that can step in and assist.  As we moved away from our home town when I started my last job, it meant we were away from my husbands family and longstanding friends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1913\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1913\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur.jpg\" alt=\"Mumpreneur photo shoot\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_head_shot.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1914\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1914\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_head_shot.jpg\" alt=\"Mumpreneur head shot\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_head_shot.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_head_shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_head_shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_head_shot-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_photography.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1915\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1915\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_photography.jpg\" alt=\"Mumpreneur_photography\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_photography.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_photography-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_photography-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_profile.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1916\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1916\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_profile.jpg\" alt=\"Mumpreneur profile picture\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_profile.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_profile-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_profile-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mumpreneur_profile-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A0970-CopyASWEB.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1908\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1908\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A0970-CopyASWEB.jpg\" alt=\"3D4A0970 - CopyASWEB\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A0970-CopyASWEB.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A0970-CopyASWEB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A0970-CopyASWEB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A0970-CopyASWEB-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1004-CopyASWEB.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1909\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1909\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1004-CopyASWEB.jpg\" alt=\"mums with small business\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1004-CopyASWEB.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1004-CopyASWEB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1004-CopyASWEB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1004-CopyASWEB-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1021-CopyASWEB.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1910\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1910\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1021-CopyASWEB.jpg\" alt=\"Small business start up\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1021-CopyASWEB.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1021-CopyASWEB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1021-CopyASWEB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1021-CopyASWEB-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1064ASWEB.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1911\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1911\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1064ASWEB.jpg\" alt=\"Toddlerpreneur\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1064ASWEB.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1064ASWEB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1064ASWEB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3D4A1064ASWEB-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, when my request for returning to work part time was declined, we decided that I would set up Sheer Edge Ltd, we would somehow juggle business, childcare and make it work. I\u2019ve had many job offers along the way, but I think its so important to try my best to make the business work.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been over a year now since we made that decision and I have no regrets, i\u2019ve seen our son grow and watched the magical stages of development. Don\u2019t get me wrong, I have probably set about it the hardest way, with no investment, no immediate client contacts to call upon, as a family we\u2019ve really had to restrict our spend which is hard with a child.<\/p>\n<p>But i\u2019m encouraged that we have regular clients who are booking with us and are seeing a regular increase in awareness and interest. Both in the hospitality booking service and event services.<\/p>\n<p>I think it\u2019s important for clients to know how hard you\u2019re working for them, how much their custom means to you, which is why it\u2019s a good thing for them to know we have a new addition to our family. What it takes for you to juggle a business, child and being you. But I wouldn\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sheeredgehande\/\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Jo on Facebook www.facebook.com\/sheeredgehande\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sheeredgehande\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Jo on Twitter twitter.com\/sheeredgehande<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheeredge.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Jo\u2019s hospitality &#038; events website www.sheeredge.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Have you got a dream of setting up a business?<\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you have already started out, or maybe you have a plan? The key point is to accept that it isn\u2019t the easy option. It is a lot of hard work, but also very exciting! First step in making a business happen is looking the part, and great images goes a long way here. You might feel more like a mum a lot of the time, but you can still look like a professional business to your customers! Please do get in touch about getting you started with a broad set of images perfectly showcasing your business. Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumpreneurs, entrepreneurs, mighty hard workers, super multi taskers, call them whatever you want, there are lots of us who are mums with one hand and running our businesses with the other, and there in something really inspirational about other people\u2019s stories, so here is the story of a local mum setting up her event management [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1906,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[79,82,80,52,16,75,81,83],"class_list":["post-1903","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-women-in-business","tag-commercial-photography","tag-fotograf-dorte-kjaerulff","tag-head-shot","tag-leicestershire","tag-mumpreneur","tag-northamptonshire","tag-profile-picture","tag-women-in-business"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1903","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1903"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1903\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1921,"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1903\/revisions\/1921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dorte.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}