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This week we talk to Hester and Karen who are 'The Chocolate Ladies' who have turned a passion in cooking into their business and who extol the virtues of working together to ensure on tap support. 1) What is your hobby? Hester - Children take up most of my time, but I love long walks with my dog   2) Was this a ...

What did you get up to last bank holiday weekend? It is really nice to have a break and get away as and when there's the option. Before kids, the OH and I used to head to a posh hotel and treat ourselves to a nice meal or a spa, or both... those luxuries are not so easy nowadays, but ...

This week's guest post in our series on turning your hobby into a business comes from Face and body artist, Kimberley Nkosi.   1)    What is your hobby? I am a face and body artist specialising in face and body artistry for both children and adults and all things nails! 2)    Was this a hobby you started when you became a mother or something ...

 We hope you've been enjoying our Friday guest post series on how to turn a hobby into a business.  This week's comes from Maria Ingram on her handicrafts business. 1) What is your hobby? My hobby is anything handicrafts based, such as sewing, knitting, embroidery etc. But for the most part it's crochet based. 2) Was this a hobby you started when you ...

We are now up to part 9 in our guest post series on turning your hobby into cash. This week's is provided by Alice from 'Alice's studio' a hub for creative start-ups... 1) What is your hobby? I have many!! But for the purposes of this interview I’ll focus on Alice’s Studio – my blog that offers support to anyone thinking of ...

We hope you've been enjoying our weekly series on 'Turning your hobby into cash'.  Today is part 8 and is provided by Fiona Lewis who turned her creative hobbies into businesses. 1) What is your hobby? Making jewellery, using sterling silver and semi-precious stones, pearls and glass beads. I also knit, sew, and crochet, but not to sell! 2) Was this a hobby ...

Welcome to part 7 in our series of inspiring mums who have turned their hobby into a business.  Today Carol Smith tells us how an idea to log her journey with her baby daughter became a successful business for her. 1) What is your hobby? Blogging 2) Was this a hobby you started when you became a mother or something you have always ...

Part 6 in our series on turning your hobby into cash is provided by Sarah Mitchell who actually attended one of our MTAM courses last year.  It is fantastic to see a busy mum grow her ideas into businesses before our eyes.  We're sure you'll find it hugely inspirational. 1)      What is your hobby? Building websites.  I have four so far, all ...

We're now up to part 5 in our series about mums that have made money from their hobbies.  Today's post is provided by Chelle McCann from Social Sparkle... 1) What is your hobby? Blogging, tweeting - love anything social media 2) Was this a hobby you started when you became a mother or something you have always done? It started when I was ...

Today's guest post is part 4 in our series on monetising your hobby.  It is provided by  Hannah Ablett from Fairyknowz. 1) What is your hobby? I make cuddly toys called 'Poplins'. I’m not really sure if I would have called it a hobby, I’m not sure I had time for a hobby. I’ve always loved design and making things but found ...