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Upcoming events in 2011!

MUMPRENEUR WORKSHOP: STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS RIGHT! on a WEEKEND


We are bringing our popular Mumpreneur Workshop to a weekend for the first time.

This will also be the last run of this workshop till August 2012, as our trainers take a short break.
FULL HOUSE!

Many mums who want work-family balance consider starting their own business. But for some, it can be overwhelming to get it all together. Highly interactive, with actual guides and know-how's. The last few workshops were run at full capacity.
Based on past feedback, we have extended and included MORE topics in our improvised version of this popular workshop



17th March (SATURDAY)
10am - 4:30pm
SCWO Training Room

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
Mothers who are:
* thinking of starting their own business
* in the early stages of planning their own business
* own a blog shop and would like to formalise it into a registered business/ taking it to the next level
* keen to learn a little more about branding/ marketing your small business

FORMAT OF THE WORKSHOP:
Includes an actual sharing session by a successful Mumpreneur (who has been in business for a few years), this workshop tries to tailor to answer common queries of MUMpreneurs.
Interactive, participants are encouraged to play an active role in the learning process, with a workbook on end to faciliate the actual brainstorming session.
The workshop is limited to 18 persons only.

To sign up or to find out more, CLICK HERE

Some comments from our past workshops:
  • "I found it a very inspirational session, especially talking to a real mother."
  • "Should be a day course - so much information! So much to learn!"
  • "Loved the guest speaker Mumpreneur sharing her story - very useful for me"
  • "The handout is very informative & detailed."
  • "Found it informative and fun"
  • "I found it a very inspirational session, especially talking to a real mother."
  • "it covered what I needed to know"
  • "Thanks for giving me the ideas to start a business"
  • "Informative 4 hours..."

GROOMING & SOCIAL ETIQUETTE WORKSHOP FOR MOTHERS


Everything You say and do, says something about You!

So make that Great First Impression and build your dream career.


At this workshop, we hope to equip you with the tools and guidelines to project your best image.

Tuesday April 10, 2012
9:45am - 1:15pm
*Tea Break provided
SCWO Training Room

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
Mothers who are:
* planning to return to work (after taking some time off)
* starting their own small businesses - and would like to learn how to create a professional image
* keen to learn how to create an impression at work

TOPICS:
  1. Psychology and influence of colours, and choosing the right colours for you.
  2. Body shapes and flattering styles.
  3. Dress codes and guidelines for professional attire.
  4. Makeup demonstration by RMK (Professional makeup artist).
  5. The power of non-verbal communication.
  6. Gestures and Postures.
  7. Paralanguage.
  8. Formal Western Dinning Etiquette.

To sign up or to find out more, CLICK HERE

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Lisa Hoy is a Personal Branding Consultant and Trainer with Defining Touch, Career Mastery and Personal Branding. A Certified Image Consultant and a member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), with a BSc(Hons) in Nutrition, Lisa is passionate about facilitating self-discovery and revealing the best in everyone. Being the mother of 2 active boys, Lisa understands the struggles mothers face in finding work-life balance and re-entering the workforce. Lisa Hoy

With her unique background and passion in service improvement, personal branding and nutrition, Lisa draws from her experience to provide her clients with a unique perspective and challenges them to strive for continuous improvement. As a trainer, Lisa is engaging and easily relatable. She inspires thinking by presenting ideas in a thought-provoking manner, facilitating learning through practical application.

U Family Monthly Mumpreneur Networking Brunch - MARCH 2012

"Social Media - Is it effective for Mumpreneurs' Businesses?"

Everyone is talking about social media, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and email marketing, but does it work for Mumpreneur Businesses?

Come join in the discussion of how we can leverage on social media tools such as Facebook, Linkedin and Blogs. We'll also be talking about how we can create a relationship with customers via email marketing.

Some points we will discuss:
  • Social media marketing basics
  • The ins-and-outs of the top social sites
  • Actionable tips and best practices

    There will also be a 15 min NETWORKING session - so Mums can get to meet other Mums with a common interest.

    20th March (Tuesday)
    10am - 1pm
    NTUC Centre, One Marina Boulevard
    $14.55 for Members / $16.55 for Non-Members (Includes Notes & Light Brunch)

    To sign up or to find out more, CLICK HERE

    To support working mothers and encourage a more work-family balance environment, Mums@Work is partnering U Family on a series of U Family Mumpreneur Networking Brunch at the NTUC Centre every Tuesday of each month.Whether you are a mum who is currently running a business or a Mum planning to start a business, this is an excellent opportunity for you to network and meet other like-minded Mumpreneurs!This initiative is part of U Family’s efforts to grow interest groups like-minded parents, to foster friendships and build a supportive network through frequent interactions. Mums@Work is proud to be partnering U Family.

    • FLEXIWORK WORKSHOP:“Requesting for a Flexible-Work Arrangement”

    Are you a mum who loves your current job, but also wish you had more time to spend with your children?

    Everyone knows it can be very hard to find satisfactory part-time work OR work-from-home positions that match your exact qualifications.

    So perhaps the best way to get a well-compensated, rewarding, fulfilling part-time job is to NEGOTIATE A MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE WITH YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER.

    WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
    Mothers who are currently in full-time roles and wanting to convert their existing position into an FWA role. We will focus on EXECUTIVE & MANAGERIAL ROLES.
    Flexible Work Arrangement includes:
  • Working-from-home for a selected number of hours per week
  • Working Part-time, instead of Full-time, but handling the same role/ job function
  • Compressed Work Week

    WORKSHOP OUTLINE:
    Designed as a step-by-step guide on "HOW TO", this workshop will discuss the mindset required prior to ask for a conversion to a Flexible-Work Arrangement (FWA). Based on scenario planning exercises, participants will be provided with some basic tools on how they can request for their current full-time roles to be converted into FWAs.




    If you would like to be notified of the next run, please kindly
    SIGN UP TO BE A MEMBER TO RECEIVE OUR E-NEWSLETTER HERE!

    The workshop is limited to 25 persons only. Some comments from our past workshops:
    • -"I am more confident about requesting for FWA after this workshop"
    • -"The presenter was able to relate the learnings to the workplace."
    • -"I would recommend my friends to attend this workshop, especially the mommies!"
    • -"The materials were a good start to getting me on track to request for work-from-home arrangement from my boss."
    • -"Some interesting points that I would not have thought about. Useful for me."

    • Workshop: Designing your own website (using AppsFly)


    Following the success of the introductory talk by Mr Goh Kok Min at our Mumpreneur Networking Brunch, we are now running the hands-on session whereby Mr Goh will take Mumpreneurs through the process of setting up a corporate website for their small businesses.
    Attendees have to bring along their own laptops, as this is a handson session.
    Website created is hosted on google.com, and is therefore Free of Charge
    All Participants will leave with a website successfully created!

    Our July, September & November workshops were FULL! Next run is scheduled for January 2012
    If you would like to be notified of the next run, please kindly
    SIGN UP TO BE A MEMBER TO RECEIVE OUR E-NEWSLETTER HERE!


    Previous Feedback on Mr Goh's Presentation/ Workshop
    • "Found it easy to follow (even for a newbie to technology)"
    • "Very useful"
    • "He made it very easy for me to understand by using simple terms"
    • "To the point, answered my questions"
    • "Told us alot that other web designers don't - good stuff!"

    Past Events

    U Family Monthly Mumpreneur Networking Brunch - MARCH 2012

    "CHALLENGES FACED BY MUMPRENEURS & HOW TO OVERCOME THEM"

    Are you a Mum considering starting a small business from home? Or perhaps, you have just started a small business as a Mumpreneur & have started facing some challenges.
    Come learn more about some typical challenges faced by Mumpreneurs - and effective solutions for them.
    We also included a 15 min NETWORKING session - so Mums can get to meet other Mums with a common interest.


    Topics covered:
    * Type of Business to start up
    * Online vs Offline?
    * Social Media Marketing on a shoestring budget
    * Sourcing for resources
    * Manpower shortage

    Feedback from the Mum-Attendees:
  • "Thanks for organizing this! It was lovely to meet so many other mums trying to start up businesses and so nice to be able to help encourage one another as we try to balance work and family!"
  • "Thanks for consolidating the materials and the many advice you doled out. It was a good session"
  • "It was very interesting."
  • "Great to meet other like-minded mumpreneurs. Learnt quite a bit!"

    • U Family Monthly Mumpreneur Networking Brunch - DECEMBER

    "BLOGGING TO GROW YOUR MUMPRENEUR BUSINESS"

    Many mumpreneurs consider creating a blog to support their business. BUT is it enough to just start it?
    Come find out more on how to use your blog successfully to build your business.
    Don't let your blog get lost in the vast blogosphere. Come find out the little tricks to gain a following!

    * There will also be a personal sharing by a Mumpreneur who has successfully run competitions on her blog, gain readership and create a following.

    Topics covered:
    * Blogs vs Websites
    * Marketing in the Blogosphere: Push vs Pull Marketing
    * Friends vs Strangers
    * Storytelling Partnerships
    * Running contests on your blogs
    * Guest Posting (on other sites/ allowing it on yours)
    * Making your Blog Interesting
    * 21 Dangerous Blogging mistakes (and how to fix them)
    * SHARING SESSION of a successful blogger.

    U Family Monthly Mumpreneur Networking Brunch - SEPTEMBER

    "Freebies but Goodies"

    A totally different concept - this Mumpreneur Networking Brunch was conducted by Fellow Mumpreneurs.
    In the spirit of SHARING, Mumpreneurs came together to share some tools that help to facilitate businesses. BEST OF ALL? These tools are online and FREE!

    What was covered:
    FOR WEBSITE - free online tools that help to enhance your website:
  • Creating a shopping cart easily
  • Graphic effects for pictures/ text on your site (done via Photoshop)
  • Photo Collage (Includes Photo retouching) > Great for mumpreneurs who need to put pictures of their products for sale online or on ebay
  • Website Enhancing tools that are FREE and Online!

    FOR SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
  • some "sneaky" (but legitimate) ways to generate buzz for your facebook page (And attract more business)

    OTHER USEFUL TOOLS:
  • Testing & Tracking Tools - Various tools to get greater indepth analysis of the customers coming to your website
  • Online (FREE) software that help you to organise information from the internet
  • Project Management Systems
  • Online File Storage/ Backup Services

    • Facebook Marketing Workshop for Small Business Owners

    This popular workshop, conducted by BluGrapes is BACK!

    WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS: Think you know everything about putting your brand on Facebook? But don’t know if what you’re doing is right? Join us at this special 4-hour workshop and learn the strategy behind engaging with your Facebook community. The workshop will cover how to drive traffic to your Page and what to do now that you have. Don't know if what you are on the right track? Find out about the success metrics available. Give your brand the edge and equip yourself with the right tools!

    WORKSHOP OUTLINE:
    1. Driving Traffic
    2. Conversions - What to do with the tools and functions available, the techniques.
    3. Conversations - Edge and Age ranking, Responses, Roadmapping
    4. Success Metrics - Analytics

    17th August
    9:30am - 1:30pm
    (includes course materials & tea break)


    ABOUT THE SPEAKER
    RYAN LIM (Founder & Business Director of Blugrapes)
    With a focus on developing new business Ryan combines technical know how with his personal experience as a Marketing Manager for Lenovo and Microsoft. He has addressed such distinguished marketing professionals and senior executives at events such as CommunicAsia, ad:tech and Social Media World Forum Asia. Ryan’s wealth of experience in social media marketing has created a lasting impact in raising the industry standards of digital marketing.
    Ryan is also the author of the eBook “Building Facebook Fandom”. This book is currently used a “must-have” reference for marketers intending to deploy Facebook marketing campaigns.
    Social Media Experience: Coca-cola, Intel, Toshiba, Samsung, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, inSing.com, Dulux, Subway

    U Family Monthly Mumpreneur Networking Brunch - JUNE

    JUNE SPECIAL - Mumpreneur networking WITH KIDS
    Mumpreneurs got a chance to meet with a Website Expert and find out how to redesign/ set up a website or enhance your website!



    We had a Balloonist & Magician present to entertain the kids. And Mumpreneur-owner of Buggy Bee Kids was also on hand to conduct an interesting fun-filled craft activity!

    "FLEXIWORK MUMS MINGLING SESSION WITH EMPLOYERS"

    This inaugural career event for MUMS is a unique opportunity to bring together some of the country’s most progressive companies and a pool of talented, experienced and dedicated working mums who are opting for a flexi-work arrangement to fulfill their life goals.

    Who attended

    Employers from progressive companies, who are open to the idea of hiring people for various Flexi-work roles, such as job-sharing, telecommuting, part-time work and other work-from-home solutions.
    Mums who are Professionals & Executives exploring the possibility of Flexi-work roles and a chance to put all your years of work experience to good use!

    What?

    A Mingling Session for everyone to know everyone – to learn of future employment possibilities, to meet with potential candidates and to find out how the workforce in Singapore is changing.
    In addition, there will be a special break-out session for Mums to learn how to incorporate the art of Work-Life Balance in your lives.

    When & Where was it held?

    29th April (Friday)
    3:30pm – 5:30pm
    Drama Centre @ National Library Building


    Registration Fee = $15.50 (by 15th April) and $25.50 (after 15th April)

    FOR PICTURES TO THE EVENT, click CLICK HERE

    Jointly organised by Mums@Work (Singapore) and CareerMums

    U Family Monthly Mumpreneur Networking Brunch - MAY

    MAY Theme:"Branding a Small Business"

    To support working mothers and encourage a more work-family balance environment, Mums@Work is partnering U Family on a series of U Family Mumpreneur Networking Brunch at the NTUC Centre every Tuesday of each month.Whether you are a mum who is currently running a business or a Mum planning to start a business, this is an excellent opportunity for you to network and meet other like-minded Mumpreneurs!
    This initiative is part of U Family’s efforts to grow interest groups like-minded parents, to foster friendships and build a supportive network through frequent interactions. Mums@Work is proud to be partnering U Family.

    Even though most Mumpreneurs do not always start off planning to create a business empire, it's still important to BRAND yourself right. Your brand is the ambassador of your business - and sometimes we don't realise how important it is to invest time in BRANDING.

    Attended by more than 30 Mums, this event was well-received.
    For pictures of the event, click here for the link to our Facebook Page

    U Family Monthly Mumpreneur Networking Brunch - APRIL

    APRIL Theme:"Does Social Media really help in branding a Mumpreneur's Business?"


    Yet another great opportunity to meet other like-minded Mumpreneurs! There's no escaping Social Media. Think Facebook, Think Twitter. But is it really 'That' useful for mumpreneurs? Come discuss with us and tell us what you think. We will also include some basic things about Facebook Marketing that you might find useful in helping to build your brand.
    Ryan Lim from Blugrapes came as our FACEBOOK EXPERT to share useful tips. The session received positive feedback!

    Some Comments:
    "Really learnt alot", "What an eye-opener", "It was very nice to meet other Mumpreneurs", "Please organise more"

    NETWORKING DAY

    Our inaugural networkng day held on 11th November, saw more than 50 mums signing up!
    All workshops/ presentations were conducted by Mums. Mumpreneur stalls were also set up to display some products that were sold. For pictures of the event you can visit our Facebook Page



    WATCH OUT FOR OUR NEXT ONE IN 2012!


    Some Feedback from the Event:
  • "Very insightful talks"
  • "Loved the Mumpreneur Stalls"
  • "It's great to meet like-minded moms! Was also inspired by the mumpreneurs! Learnt useful things from the workshops."
  • "Congratulations! Well put-together event."
  • "Please organise more Networking Days!!!!"

    • CAREER WORKSHOP FOR MUMS:

    Follow your Natural talents to the Work you Love

    Are you searching for satisfying work? - Everyone is touting “follow your passion”, do what you love, use your strengths”. This is difficult if you can’t figure out your natural talents and gifts that you have.

    It is paramount that your work allows you to express who you are and uses your natural gifts and talents.

    This workshop aims at helping you to uncover your natural talents, gift and transferrable skills.
    You will then be coached to map out your career possibilities and tie all together in a Career Action Plan.
    Workshop Key Objectives:
  • To discover your unique gifts and talents
  • To develop a Career Action Plan
  • To acquire useful tips on resume writing, interviewing and networking

    • FACEBOOK MARKETING 101 WORKSHOP


    Using Facebook to reach out to your Target Consumers


    Taught by Mr Ryan Lim, Business Director of BluGrapes (which has provided Facebook marketing solutions advice to clients such as L'Oreal Singapore, Puma, Mothercare, Microsoft etc).
    This workshop, which targetted members & affiliates in marketing roles or ran their own small businesses, was well received.

    CAREER WORKSHOP: RESUME-WRITING

    Our August resume-writing workshop is over. We will conduct another one in the upcoming months.
    To be kept in the loop of our upcoming workshops, register for FREE with us!

    U Family Monthly Mumpreneur Networking Brunch - MARCH

    MARCH Theme:"Can you turn your hobby into a business?"



    Our topic for March 2011 was: "Can you turn your hobby into a business?".