Mompreneurs on the march
The Americans call them "mompreneurs" whereas we think of them as "kitchen table tycoons" but whatever label you prefer, we're seeing more and more of them.
Statistics show an increase in the number of women opting to start their own businesses after having children. Many are in the baby food and children's clothing sectors, but others are branching out into everything from karate lessons to dog grooming.
The figures, from a London School of Economics (LSE) and Yellow Pages survey show a rise in directory listings from female-run businesses.
Tim Leunig, from the LSE, said:
"Recent Government figures show half of all small and medium-sized firms are run with women at the helm."This is because an increasing number of mums dream of a career that they can enjoy in tandem with motherhood."
