Money Programme - Mum's the Business

Series featuring stories from the world of business and work. The number of women running their own businesses has grown by almost 20 per cent since 2000. Now more and more women are deciding that the best way to juggle motherhood with a rewarding career is to be their own boss.

Money Programme guest presenter Saira Khan - herself a mother and businesswoman - meets the 'mumpreneurs' - women who combine running their own business with raising a young family. She asks why so many women are deciding to go it alone, and how practical is it to be a mother and a business boss? (R)

Broadcast on:

BBC Two, 7:00pm Friday 8th August 2008

First broadcast:

Friday 8th August 2008

Duration:

30 minutes

Available until:

Categories:

• Sign Zone,
• News,
• Factual,
• Money