Jane Hopkins MBE

Member’s badges!

Jane — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:44 +0000

I know, I know, it’s been a long time coming but they’re here at last. I was going to launch these with the new site, but as with all things simply fabulous, these things take time! But the badges are here if you want them. You can save them from here, or insert the code …

1 in 3 Women Snack in Secret

Jane — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:38:20 +0000

1 in 3 Women Snack in Secret 29 March 2012 One in three women admit snacking in secret, a study has revealed. Embarrassment about the type of food they eat, as well as the amount of snacks they consume means 33 per cent enjoy a quiet pick-me-up when no-one else is watching. And two thirds …

Survey: Aspiring novelists predict a tough future

Jane — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:32:00 +0000

Survey: Aspiring novelists predict a tough future 3 April 2012 In the new order of easy self-publishing, the results of a poll of aspiring novelists by leading literary consultancy, The Writers’ Workshop may come as a surprise. Aspiring novelists predict the toughest times ahead for themselves and for booksellers but expect publishers both big and …

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TO HELP PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER

Jane — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:27:33 +0000

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TO HELP PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER 3 April 2012 With 10 children a day being diagnosed with cancer and many having to spend extended periods of time in hospital, it is hoped that a new website from the Children’s Cancer Recovery Project – http://childrenscancerrecovery.org.uk – will offer welcomed advice and support …

WIN a luxury Spanish villa for a week worth £2,500

Jane — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:18:09 +0000

WIN a luxury Spanish villa for a week worth £2,500 with NEW Sudocrem Mousses 5 April 2012 Sudocrem announce the launch of their new Proderm Technology® kids skincare mousse products with the opportunity to WIN a luxury villa holiday in Spain, including flights and transfers for your family of four worth a staggering £2,500. Sudocrem …

Free Record-Keeping App Shows the Importance of Being Earnest

Jane — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:14:37 +0000

Free Record-Keeping App Shows the Importance of Being Earnest 5 April 2012 Cloud accounting software provider FreeAgent has launched a unique record keeping iPhone app designed to help self-employed people and very small businesses in the UK to stay on top of their finances and tax commitments. FreeAgent has developed the app – called Earnest …

Do you have a pension?

Jane — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:08:29 +0000

Prudential study reveals one in six will retire with no pension 13 April 2012 Prudential’s Class of 2012 study has revealed that one in six people (16 per cent) planning to retire this year will depend on the State Pension to fund their retirement as they have no other pension. The figures come from Prudential’s Class …

Have you heard the latest?

Jane — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:01:18 +0000

Have you heard the latest from Mumsclub? We have been so busy behind the scenes at MumsClub and have so many new (and old) initiatives to tell you about! First off, we have launched a Forum revival! Do you find Twitter too fast-paced? Are answers to your questions lost within hours? Well, with forums, your …

The 2012 Forum Revival

Jane — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:41:45 +0000

The mumsclub forum was firmly established in 2007 – it’s where MumsClub began and the rise of the UK mumpreneur movement followed. But the emergence of Facebook, and then Twitter has led to a massive social media boom which has created additional networking resources. This boom continued with LinkeDin, Pinterest and other platforms. However there are a …

When a Mum became an MBE

Jane — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:45:37 +0000

Back in November I received a letter that I couldn’t quite take in. It was delivered ‘on her majesty’s service’ and was a letter inviting me to accept an honour from the Queen. I couldn’t understand it at first, someone had regarded me as somebody who should be considered and I was taken aback somewhat. I duly accepted and …