BusiMums Term 2 2025

Being a mum and juggling children, home life and a small business can be hard, especially if your children are still very young! Mums often don't attend business meetings because of their children, or feel that they don't fit in with their part-time businesses. So we're offering a space for mums to come, bring their little ones, learn about setting up and running a business and spend time with other people in the same position, all while your little ones enjoy the facilities at Little Red Fox Hub. Interruptions are expected and accepted. The course will be hosted by Beth Barnes who runs her own business around her young daughters, giving her a personal understanding of the challenges of combining the two.
 
The course will be 8 weeks on a Wednesday morning during term time (mums of school kids are also very welcome), and includes the things you need to know and consider for starting and running a business, including tips on being organised. Over the past few courses we have had a variety of speakers on different topics, including Mayor Nadine Tayor telling her story and giving some tips on being a mum of small children while building a business. The cost of the course, with our Business Trust Marlborough subsidy, will be $59+GST for the full 8 weeks and this includes entries to Little Red Fox Hub, the course, and morning teas.


Some things participants on previous courses have said:

"As both a mum and a woman in business, when I heard about the BusiMums course, I was immediately intrigued. The combination of high-quality business content, inspiring guest speakers, and the added bonus of child care made it impossible to pass up. Once I enrolled, the course far exceeded my expectations.

Beth, the facilitator, was nothing short of incredible—motivating, supportive, and full of practical insights that I could apply immediately. The guest speakers were equally impressive, generously sharing their experiences and knowledge, leaving me feeling empowered and inspired. The course content itself was solid, well-structured, and packed with actionable strategies that have already made a significant difference in how I run my business.

I would highly recommend this course to any mum interested in starting or growing her own business with confidence and a strong foundation of knowledge and systems. Beyond the invaluable business insights, the opportunity to network with other like-minded mums, build meaningful friendships, and create lasting connections was truly a highlight. This course is a game-changer for busy mums thinking of starting a business or ready to take their business to the next level!"

 

"The course was amazing! The facilitators were engaging, knowledgeable, and helpful with advice and flexibility on discussions rather than sticking to a script as such. The best thing is being able to attend a course that is affordable for families, where you have help and entertainment available for your children given the venue and awesome staff. I gained knowledge, advice, validation, confidence, and a great network as a result of attending this course. I have been recommending it to my friends and definitely encourage any mums out there who are thinking about or have already started a business to attend. I guarantee you will get value out of it. Thanks again Beth and all the facilitators for a job well done! "