Networking
is a relatively new thing for me. When I ran my holistic health business, I worked five days and two evenings a
week, so any spare time I had I divided between family, friends, and my
writing. Attending any of the networking groups in my local area was an
impossibility. Once I closed that business and focused on my books and blog content, I discovered a necessity to get out
from the home office and speak to another human being.
Working
from home, in any capacity, has a host of benefits, from holding a conference
call in your pyjamas, to saving hours on
a long commute. Many mums are starting
small businesses from their kitchen table to enable them to keep childcare
costs to a minimum and reap the advantages
of being around for their child’s early years.
With
the influx of mumpreneurs, the need for friendly
and supportive networking groups is more important than ever. Women empower women; it’s a beautiful thing to witness and an
even more satisfying thing to do, or indeed, receive.
The
groups I attend primarily are targeted
