Any Damsels running their own business? [Archive]

Lois Lane

20-03-2006, 10:14pm

I started my own card business when on mat leave and, whilst it's been a bit quiet of late, I still dabble and take the odd order. I haven't updated my site for a while - most of my more recent orders are bespoke. My website is www.thecardpaige.co.uk

T'is very hard to try and run a business while being a full time working mummy!

Damsella

20-03-2006, 10:16pm

I remember that Lois. Would you like to be listed?

Lois Lane

20-03-2006, 10:23pm

Sure - how much will it cost me? :wink:

Damsella

20-03-2006, 10:24pm

The standard price, which is one creme egg.

Lois Lane

21-03-2006, 07:49am

Done! Lois xx

duophonic

21-03-2006, 05:19pm

I hope you all don't mind me gatecrashing as i haven't been a member of hb for a while and my daughter is nearly all grown up at 9.

I run my own financial advising business and if i can be of help to anyone just shout.

My website is www.thinkingmortgages.com but i very rarely check it :oops:

Damsella

21-03-2006, 07:19pm

Welcome duophonic!

I will be glad to list you in the Business Directory.

It would be great if you could check out the Advising - Financial forum every now and again too 8)

duophonic

21-03-2006, 07:39pm

Thanks for the kind welcome 8)

The Fairy Princess

22-03-2006, 02:54pm

hello ladies!

Im new here, my name is Andrea and Im an OFSTED registered Childminder based in Northants, here is my website www.freewebs.com/andreaschildminding

:)

TummyMonster

22-03-2006, 06:54pm

I'm Kat and I'm an Usborne Books at Home organiser. Which is a fantastic job as I get to look at kid's books all the time! I've done it for two years, and love it more and more as time goes on.

I don't have a website, but I can be contacted with any questions at usborne.kathryn@yahoo.co.uk.

Damsella

22-03-2006, 07:10pm

Welcome FP/Andrea, I will be happy to list you in the Damsels Business Directory, if you'd like :)

Damsella

22-03-2006, 07:10pm

TummyMonster

22-03-2006, 07:43pm

yes please.

Damsella

22-03-2006, 07:58pm

yes please.You'd better give me some more information, as you don't have a website.

Spellbound

22-03-2006, 10:55pm

Hi
I'm new to this site, I found it through Hitched.co.uk.
I just started my own business last May, I do handmade tiaras, jewellery, stationery, guest books etc. :oops: My business is called Spellbound Tiaras & Stationery. :oops:
I haven't got the website up and running yet, but hopefully it should be ready in the next week or so. That's if hubby gets his finger out :x

Clare
x

Damsella

22-03-2006, 11:17pm

Spellbound, you tell your hubby to get his finger out because you need your business to be listed on a website full of women who want tiaras :)

Spellbound

23-03-2006, 12:00am

Don't worry Damsella, I intend to or he'll be on rations :wink: :lol:

TummyMonster

23-03-2006, 12:26pm

yes please.

What information do you need? I'm based in Lincoln, but have got team members in Norfolk and Sandhurst. I'm happy for my email address (usborne.kathryn@yahoo.co.uk) to go in the directory.

Pikeypants

26-03-2006, 09:17pm

Sorry to hijack but Tummy Moster, I'm from Lincoln! Just wondered if you wanted to post in the City Damsels/ East Midlands thread :hi:

AngieBaby

27-03-2006, 01:47pm

I run a business services company with my partner. Scarily enough, we've also just become an ISP! :shock:

Twinkle toes

28-03-2006, 01:43am

I run my own wedding jewellery design business. I have my own studio at home and have my own website and eBay shop. It's actually two years today I officially started my business but it did take nearly a year to get it all up and running!!

I enjoy doing wedding fayres and exhibitions and love designing bespoke designs for my brides and other clients that come to me.

My aim is to have my own shop and then I'll be really happy!! :D

Muppetgal

29-03-2006, 10:52am

I sell kitchen tools in a party type atmosphere at people's houses. I've only been doing it 4 months but I absolutely love it and it's been a fabulous income so far.

Because of my level in the company though, i can't actually tell you what it is unless you PM me. So if anyone wants to know you know what to do!

dominique

07-04-2006, 03:45pm

hello ! I am new to Damsels, and french :wik: (nobody is perfect !!!)
I am doing Shiatsu and Thai massage , Reiki in south west London. I can do home visit - contact domenceur@wanadoo.fr or just post me !

Sarah

07-04-2006, 03:55pm

I dabble in a little bit of Web Design, for pocket money and my website is http://www.galaxywebdesign.co.uk

xxx

durhamlass

09-04-2006, 08:29pm

i have a card website too,

purple daisy crafts (http://purpledaisycrafts.gaiacraftmall.com/)

Jelly

23-04-2006, 09:28pm

I have a Life Coaching practice.

info@rileycoaching.com

Sarah - I may well contact you if my grant comes through as I need to get a website set up.

ChelseaHarvey

24-04-2006, 09:37am

My OH has his own business he is a window cleaner!!

He loves his job in the summer but hates it in the winter

Micah

25-04-2006, 12:40pm

I am toying with the idea of doing some VHS to DVD transfer for some extra cash.

If anybody wants home video or the like digitised and burned to DVD format then let me know!

Abbie

26-04-2006, 12:33pm

Hello

I run my own business too. I'm a VA and I offer all sorts of secretarial and business services.

My website is www.ar-va.co.uk

sapphire

26-04-2006, 12:46pm

I run my own events & pr company. I would tell all my website but I want to keep some annomyity :D If anyone needs any events or pr though you know where to come :D

scarfy

30-05-2006, 08:25pm

What information do you need? I'm based in Lincoln, but have got team members in Norfolk and Sandhurst. I'm happy for my email address (usborne.kathryn@yahoo.co.uk) to go in the directory.

Hi TummyMonster,

I am in Coddington which is just off the A46 at Newark :wave:

pooch

24-06-2006, 02:03pm

Great businesses everyone, and such a mixed range of things....

Well, I have just launched my own website selling handmade semi precious jewellery. Have a look at www.morena-boutique.co.uk to see my designs.

I am hoping to be able to make this a success so I can work from home and look after my baby. Not really looking forward to having to return back to work as a librarian.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated:grin:

Julesb

24-06-2006, 02:19pm

Good Luck with your new business pooch, i hope it goes really well for you.

minigirl

26-06-2006, 06:53pm

I run my own business with my OH. We're a digital design company and do anything from websites to cd-roms and online games.

See here for a bit more about us http://www.mizudesign.com

hippymum

24-11-2006, 02:21am

Hi,
I run my own business from home www.underthegooseberrybush.co.uk (http://www.underthegooseberrybush.co.uk) selling nappies and environmentally friendly cleaning products.

:grin:

moonie

24-11-2006, 08:19am

I'm also an Ofsted registered childminder, but I don't have a website yet.

Stephi103

24-11-2006, 08:54am

Well you all know I have started up recently!! Selling babies comforters. I will be adding alot more to the website as time goes along. Branching out into selling different childrens things as well as my Snugglys. Website below. I would love to be on the business directory. Thanks :flowers:

Strawberry Bivi

24-11-2006, 09:02am

Steph, will you be doing footmuffs? My LO doesn't use a comforter so we don't need a snuggly, but the range of colours and patterns on your site is brilliant!

Stephi103

24-11-2006, 12:26pm

Steph, will you be doing footmuffs? My LO doesn't use a comforter so we don't need a snuggly, but the range of colours and patterns on your site is brilliant!

No plans for them yet. I would have to come up with a desgin of my own and get practicing making them! Might be something for the future though. Glad you like the colours and patterns.

Helcatt

24-11-2006, 10:26pm

Not that I have had much time for anything recently but I......

Organise demonstrations, sell products that are natural/organic. Including eco friendly detergent which goes in the washing machine, use for washing dishes, cleans surfaces (really well, much prefer to it to Ecover). Range includes Aloe Vera based skincare products, vits & mins, help with weight loss and management (lost 3/4 of a stone last time I followed the program) and lots more. Amazing products!

Also a distributor for a company that does some lovely cheap cards, really good quality at a great price. If I ahd been fitter I wouldhave been doing all the local Christmas bazaars etc

I am in the process of starting up childminding too. When I (hopefully) get approved by Ofsted will be doing that full time and leave my horrible job.

Hx

Booh

24-11-2006, 10:30pm

Oh I have two

I am an Ofsted registered childminder

And I am a Compensation and benefits consultant and have a consultancy company with three other consultants!

clementinexyz

24-11-2006, 11:19pm

I'm doing a few bits and pieces as a sideline to my day job-

Wedding favours of handmade chocolates, I am in York and these can only really be done locally as they don't travel well.

And homemade jams and chutneys and food hampers. I've sold a few this Christmas so if anyone wants any nice tailor made foody gifts for people throughout the year please PM me. These keep well so can be delivered UK wide. I don't have a website set up as yet though:oops:

Helcatt

30-11-2006, 09:49pm

Organise demonstrations, sell products that are natural/organic. Including eco friendly detergent which goes in the washing machine, use for washing dishes, cleans surfaces (really well, much prefer to it to Ecover). Range includes Aloe Vera based skincare products, vits & mins, help with weight loss and management (lost 3/4 of a stone last time I followed the program) and lots more. Amazing products!

Also a distributor for a company that does some lovely cheap cards, really good quality at a great price. If I ahd been fitter I wouldhave been doing all the local Christmas bazaars etc

Should I give you a link? There are websits so people can have a look. I was also going to suggest, if people want to PM me with orders, I can give Damsels a 10% discount!

HX

Vickytoria

09-01-2007, 09:01am

Me and a friend are just starting to set up an "adult gifts" website, abit like Ann Summers.
We are also going to organise partys locally, but they are not restricted to just ladies - couples/men only/gay/straight whatever. (we will take money off anyone :lol: )

The website isnt quite finnished yet, we are hoping to have it done in the next month and have a launch party to promote it.

Sweetie Pie

15-01-2007, 11:50am

Not my own business but i'm an Avon rep :wink:

Tekkencat

15-01-2007, 12:00pm

Myself and Mr TC run a web design company - even though i have a f/t job !! (i dabble/network and do the admin and he does all the hard fiddley work !!)

pm me if you need anything doing and we can see what we can do

Chell

28-09-2007, 10:52pm

I just found this thread as I was searching to see if there were any Damsels living near me.

I run a website specialising on Sign Language products for babies and children. We also have a fab range of puppets, story sets and teaching mitts. The site was a yea rold last week.

Katiequiggle

30-09-2007, 03:27pm

I'd love to be in the directory, I run a handmade jewellery site called www.perfectlygorgeous.com if you don't mind, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

Love Kate