Celebrating 10 Years Of Mums UnLtd

Mums UnLtd celebrated their 10th birthday this year after being founded by Debbie Gilbert in February 2011. Mums UnLtd provides online and face to face meetings that support mums who are thinking of starting a business or who have an existing business.

Debbie Gilbert tells us more about it -

Why did you start Mums UnLtd?

“I realised there was a gap in the market for mums who wanted to meet other mums in business. Mums also needed business advice and support, and with over 20 years in business under my belt, I felt I could offer that. We knew people needed events which fi tted around children and that was low in cost. So ten years ago, I launched the fi rst Mums UnLtd group in Hemel Hempstead, which I wasn’t expecting to be so popular with 40 people turning up! I went on to open St Albans, Watford, Harpenden Amersham and then expanded into Whitstable in Kent and Northampton. I have a great team of group leaders who run their meetings so expertly.”

What makes Mums UnLtd different from other business groups?

“We have built a tribe but without the cost of membership, and that is something extraordinary. We aimed to offer fl exibility. So, we understand that if you have children and something crops up, meaning you can’t attend an event you have booked, we allow you to transfer it. There aren’t any other business groups out there that do that. We also have our Shining Star Awards each year to recognise the amazing women in our community. This is celebrated with a larger event. We also do a large Christmas event which brings all our groups together. Because we aren’t just one group, we have offered so many opportunities to the people who attend to promote their business. Not only in the UK but across the globe. From September 2021, we will be returning to face to face but also keeping our online meetings.”

What makes you feel proud?

“The growth and development of the women who attend make me feel very proud of what Mums UnLtd has helped others achieve.

We have also won several business awards, including Best Networking Company in the SME National Awards in 2018, Best Networking Company in Hertfordshire in 2012, 2014 and 2018 and East of England Business Champions in 2014.

Our winners of our Shining Star Awards are also so inspiring. We have an independent judging panel that award gold, silver and bronze awards and a Shining Star of the Year. This year this was won by Louise Murphy from Harpenden. Her business Lou Murphy Styles, which sells French Fashion, has gone from strength to strength. She has immersed herself in the business community and offers outstanding customer service. It was a privilege to see her recognised.”

How do I join you?

“We are an open house and don’t charge a membership –everyone is also welcome along. You need to book in advance. We would love to help you establish and grow your business.”

SPECIAL OFFER FOR READERS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY – FIRST MEETING FREE –

JUST EMAIL debbie@mumsunltd.co.uk and quote TBCSept21 and tell us which meeting you would like. The only condition is that you haven’t attended before and we will book you in.

If you have any more questions call Debbie Gilbert on Tel 07795 683598 www.mumsunltd.co.uk