Inspirational business mum of the year awards

Are you an inspirational business mum? Have you managed to juggle the joys of motherhood with the pressures of running your own business?

Or, perhaps you know a friend or family member who whilst rushing between nurseries and schools has managed to set up their own baby related business, secured an international distribution deal or even set up a nursery of her own? If so, Yellow Pages directories and leading women’s enterprise organisation, Prowess want to hear your inspirational stories.

Mums who run their own business are being invited to celebrate their achievements by entering the first ever ‘Inspirational Business Mum of the Year’ award, sponsored by Yellow Pages directories. The award is a brand new category at the 2007 Prowess Awards and recognises the commitment, energy, drive and determination it takes for mums to succeed in enterprise.

The award follows recent research which found that mums who run a business from home have a British business turnover of £4.4 billion. Childminding heads up the top ten most popular business start-ups for mums at home, with other interesting enterprises including pet grooming and karate tuition.

Open to all mums who run their own business large or small, the ‘Inspirational Business Mum of the Year’, is looking to highlight those who have a story to inspire others. Nominations are welcome from business mums themselves or the family, friends, colleagues, customers and professional advisors of these unique women.

Nominations can be posted online at www.bizmums.co.uk/inspirational and all entries must be received by January 12, 2007. Alternatively, call 020 7025 6551 to request a postal nomination form.