Scotmum is proud to support working mums and is keen to bring you a different, insiprational mum on a regular basis so that you can see how they manage to attain that elusive work/life balance. This week, Scotmum interviews mum of one, Cathy Mumford, 36, form Nottinghamshire. Cathy runs www.angelcosmetics.info
I sell high quality make up and hand made jewellery. I work anything from 10 hours a week or more! I also work full time as an Employee Partnership Coordinator.
What do you feel are the pros and cons of being a working mother?
Financial Income! but lack of time!
Why did you decide to branch out and work for yourself?
I decided to run Angel Cosmetics, as my hours were affected by the credit crunch for a while and this made me think that I wanted to do something to create a better future for myself and my family, in the hope I could do this full time one day!
What are your childcare arrangements?
I have a childminder
What would be your top tip for working mums in order to cope with the demands of their day to day lives?
Keep smiling!!!
