Women taking on the men!

So who’s doing the washing up now then!!!

Mums who turn their kitchens into boardrooms and set up businesses from home have become a powerful force within Britain PLC, with a combined turnover of £4.4

Research identifies a new breed of enterprising female entrepreneurs, dubbed 'Kitchen Table Tycoons' who successfully juggle the roles of mother and magnate.

Some Facts you you

More than a third (36 per cent) of female entrepreneurs are between 26 and 30 and three quarters (74 per cent) were in employment prior to starting up their own venture. Motivated by a need for greater work flexibility at the birth of their first child, two thirds (66 per cent) of 'Kitchen Table Tycoons' are more satisfied running their own business than in their previous jobs. The report also reveals: half (48 per cent) opt to go it alone, whilst more than a third (37 per cent) of business mums keep it in the family by setting up a business with their partners.43 per cent of savvy business mums made sure they acquired relevant skills or training before they embarked on their new business venture. But when asked what factors are critical to the success of their start ups, one in five (20 per cent) chose a supportive family ahead of fundamentals like sound financial advice (two per cent).

Top 10 businesses for mums

1. Childminders & Crèches + 806 %

2. Baby Goods & Services + 36 %

3. Marketing & Advertising Consultants + 36 %

4. Accounting & Book Keeping Services + 144 %

5. Artists + 159 %

6. = Beauty Salons & Consultants + 108 %
= Designers - Advertising & Graphic + 42 %

7. Complementary Therapies + 351 %

8. = Tutoring + 191 %
= Party Planners & Organisers + 290 %
= Cleaning Services - Domestic + 229 %

9. = Hairdressers - Mobile + 57,200%
= Weddings - Organisers & Planners + 436

So I am pleased I have made it in at number 4, however rewarding and lovely it is being a mum it is important for a happy household there is life outside your own four walls.