Mum in Business
With so many successful small businesses out there that are owned and operated by mums, we thought it might be interesting to put together some business profiles to inspire EB's budding entrepreneurs.
It's always interesting to hear the story behind how and why each business got started. The profiles on this page are a must-read, particularly if you are thinking of starting up your own venture.
Get inspired!
Have a look at the wide range of business profiles below. Entrepreneurial mums share their tips on how to start up and run a successful business, and be a mum at the same time!
Australian Baby Guide
The Australian Baby Guide (ABG) is a printed and online resource for parents with children aged 0 to 3 years. Previously known as The Nappy Bag Book, ABG includes articles supplied by professionals across the parenting industry.
Babeaze
Babeaze specializes in baby and children's products that are unique, practical and often parent invented. Offering many products that were once not available in Australia and New Zealand.
Babyology
Babyology is a parent and baby lifestyle website updated daily with cool finds and ideas for babies, toddlers, children and their parents from well-known and independent designers and sources here in Australia and around the globe.
Bèbè Photography
Bèbè Photography is a boutique photography studio, specialising in pregnancy, newborn, children and family photography. Children and family photography sessions are held on location so the kids can have fun and show me their real personalities.
Bump Baby & Beyond
Bump, Baby & Beyond is an online store that offers affordable baby, children's AND maternity wear from great quality brands. Our fabulous stock is priced at 30-70% off RRP – all day, every day.
Careforkids
Australia's leading and only country-wide on-line service that matches parents with care providers from individual nannies and babysitters to family day care services, child care centres and Out Of School Hours services.
Cedar Leaf
Cedar Leaf, which traditionally means 'I live for thee', is the leader in diffusing traditional maternity wear and luxury non-maternity fashion for the style savvy via the ever increasing e-tailor medium.
Cheeky Little Soles
Cheeky Little Soles, are a gorgeous range of padded non slip soft soled leather shoes for infants and toddlers (0-2 years). Our shoes are super stylish, comfortable, affordable and are proven that they really do stay on!
Chez Johnson
Retailers for Zakeez, Inc. and the exclusive Australian distributor, Chez Johnson gives Australians access to the unique Zaky Infant Hand Pillow without the exorbitant currency conversion and shipping costs.
Cotton Bottom
At Cotton Bottom we provide comprehensive information on modern cloth nappies, the benefits and the choices available. We also have an online store which boasts a huge selection of modern cloth nappies and related accessories.
Dragonfly Photography and Design
Dragonfly Photography and Design is a professional portrait studio focusing on pregnancy, newborns, children and families.
Find A Babysitter.com.au
Find A Babysitter.com.au is a website that introduces parents to babysitters and nannies in an efficient and affordable way.
Goingtohospital (GTH)
www.goingtohospital.com is a web based business offering a stylish yet practical sleepwear range and extras that can be delivered to hospital or home in emergency time. We want our customers to feel good about themselves while in hospital or recuperating at home.
Il Tutto
Il Tutto is a range of luxury leather handbags for mums. Designed for the style conscious mother - a woman, who wants the practicality of a baby bag hidden in the facade of a cool, luxe, must have handbag.
Impressionable Kids
Impressionable Kids is a home based franchise business that specialises in framed baby hand and feet sculptures, we have other products available as well such as name frames, bronzing, custom framing, framed memorabilia, photo art and canvas prints.
Jinky Art
Specializing in photographing babies, children & their families in a contemporary, fun and whimsical way. Jinky Art personalises the business to the cilent's needs.
koolaman designs
koolaman designs produce a range of beautiful silver jewellery, which is handstamped at Koolaman Station creating a truly unique piece for each and every person.
La Toriana
La Toriana is synonymous with quality, style and affordable baby and kids clothing, toys and accessories. Showcasing and supporting Australian and New Zealand designers in the fashion and gift industry.
MINSKAT
MINSKAT which is Danish for My Little Sweetheart, specialises in the distribution of premium baby and maternity products. Fashionable, stylish luxury labels for Australians.
Oli B Designs
At Oli B Designs we create limited edition kids gear. We custom make our designs to your requirements.
Our Little Treasure
A website for Parents, Grandparents and Carers with young children. The site is designed to assist them in the day-to-day care and education of their children and grandchildren. The site contains Activities, Recipes, Hints and Ideas for people caring for young children.
Puka-Puka
Puka-Puka mobiles are contemporary works of art that reflect shapes, colours and landscapes, each mobile is unique. Puka-Puka mobiles are handmade and designed by Nina Still.
Purebaby
Purebaby represents quality organic clothing for babies and toddlers at an affordable price. The Purebaby range is fashion-forward, stylish, creatively designed and functional – beautifully designed and beautifully organic.
Queen Bee Maternity
Queen Bee Maternity is an exclusive Australian online boutique which stocks a fabulous range of modern, ultra-chic maternity clothes and nursing wear sourced from around the globe.
Retro Rooms
Retro Rooms is an interior design company specialising in children’s bedrooms and playrooms.
Rudy & The Dodo
An Online shop featuring quirky toys, gifts, clothing and homewares for little individuals aged 0-5 years. Also offering a gorgeous range of French bags and goodies for mamas!
Stylehunter
Stylehunter is an online fashion directory, a platform for designers and retailers of fashion, jewellery, shoes, handbags, accessories and much more, to expose and promote their products.
Sweet Lilly Maternity
Australia’s premier shop at home site for racy, fashion savvy maternity clothes, baby wear, breastfeeding clothes and designer baby shower gifts, from a selection of over 50 labels.
The Hip Infant
The Hip Infant is an online boutique catering to the funky under five set. It aims to give children something that other babies and kids do not have, not too extravagant or expensive just different.
Vanchi
VANCHI is unique and dynamic baby and nursery brand. Tired of the over-priced and drab options available to new parents, VANCHI designed a fabulous new range of Nappy Bags and other essential accessories. A stylish new look with a focus on fashion and function.
Yummy Bubby
Yummy Bubby provides healthy, nutritious meals for babies and toddlers. Our meals are made from fresh ingredients, vacuum sealed and frozen for convenience and delivered to your home. We do not use colouring, additives or preservatives, natural or artificial in our products.
