Semi Finalist in Mumpreneur Awards 2010

Jacqueline Irvine Newry Co Down N Ireland

Many thanks for entering The Mumpreneur Awards 2010. We have spent the 
past few days ploughing through 302 top notch entries, only able to 
shortlist 6 for each category. Unfortunately this year you did not 
make the final shortlist, however you have ever reason to be proud of 
you and your business.

The first round of judging saw the 302 entries whittled down to just 
8-11 entries per category, before the second round of judging took 
place. Only the best of the bunch were put forward to that second 
round, and these were people we felt would be suitable candidates for 
the finals. You were outstanding enough to have made it through to the 
"semi-finals". It was simply a matter of whittling down the amazingly 
high standard of entries to 6 per category. We genuinely could have 
picked every single semi-finalist!

We really feel this is an achievement to be proud of, and would 
encourage all of you to enter the 2011 awards that will open later 
this year!

The Mumpreneur Conference 2010
The conference is taking place on September 18th 2010 and the Heart of 
England Conference Centre. It costs just £20 to attend which includes 
access to 3 out of 6 seminars, 2 inspirational and motivational 
speakers, networking with up to 150 likeminded business women, access 
to the exhibition, lunch and the awards ceremony. Tickets are limited 
to 150 and are selling fast, so to secure your place then book now.

To those of you who will be attending the conference, do not dismay 
that you didn't make the final shortlist... we'll be spending time 
between now and the conference keeping an eye on you and your 
business, and reviewing your nomination, and you could still be in 
with a chance of walking away with a special mumpreneur accolade... 
You'll find out more at the event itself! Keep in touch via facebook 
and twitter to increase your chances of winning an accolade all of 
your own!

Please find attached a semi-finalist badge, should you wish to update 
your "nominated" badge.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. And 
thank you again for taking the time to enter the Mumpreneur Awards 
with such a fantastic entry!

Amanda Farren

The Mumpreneur Conference & Awards
www.themumpreneurconference.co.uk

Finalist in the BT Home Business Awards

Name: Jacqueline Irvine, Newry Co Down, Northern Ireland
Company: Organic Baby Clothes Direct
Website: www.organicbabyclothesdirect.com

Organic Baby Clothes Direct is an ethical online, award winning business that supplies organic baby clothes to clients throughout the UK and Europe. The business supplies a wide range of organic clothes for children 0-6yrs that are ethically sourced, fair trade and are free from toxic chemicals.

Driven by a passion to provide a service for people that believe their precious babies deserve the best start in life Organic Baby Clothes Direct was born. With public awareness about organic and environmental issues growing, it is becoming an increasingly popular area of growth. Jacqueline has recently won’ The Best Green Business’ from The Greater Newry Area Business Awards.

She believes being a home based business has allowed her to provide her customers with a tailor made first class customer service coupled with high quality organic products making it a winning combination. Jacqueline has a full e commerce website, easy to navigate, and she offers her customers free shipping and a complementary gift wrapping service.

Working from home Jacqueline is able to combine family life with work effortlessly There is no commute to contend with and all this is in context with what she is passionate about, living a greener lifestyle and having as little impact on Mother Earth as possible. All her invoices are electronic therefore there is limited paper printed and she recycles her postage bags when she can.

If she can increase awareness about the benefits of using organic cotton then she feels she will have accomplished something important.

Jacqueline said: "Such excitment! I am delighted about being short listed as a finalist in the BT Home Business Award."