Mumpreneur: The complete guide to starting and running a successful business

Mother of three, Annabel Karmel MBE is the UK's number 1 children’s cookery author, bestselling international author, and expert on devising delicious, nutritious meals for babies, children and families.

Since launching with The Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner more than 20 years ago, Annabel has written 40 books, which have sold over four million copies worldwide, covering every stage of a child’s development. In fact, Annabel’s very first book is the 2nd best-selling non-fiction hardback of all time.

From nutrition during pregnancy and weaning, through to feeding fussy eaters and family cooking, Annabel continues to be the UK's most trusted, influential and inspiring resource for mums who want to give their growing family the very best start in life.

In 2006, Annabel was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding work in the field of child nutrition. More recently, she has been working on The School Food Plan, devising hot, healthy food solution for small schools.

A leading authority on children’s food and nutrition, Annabel is also a regular contributor on children’s health and food related issue in the media, often appearing on Sky News, BBC and radio. She also writes for the UK’s leading parenting magazines and national newspapers.

Annabel’s popular app (Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding Your Baby & Toddler) consistently sits within the top grossing Food & Drink apps and her website www.annabelkarmel.com has been established as a leading pillar in a mum's life with great food ideas, nutritional advice, offers and lots more.

As well as her books, Annabel has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs and has become an inspirational role model for women – especially mothers- who want to set up in business.

Annabel’s sought after recipes have also grown into a successful supermarket food range with Organic Baby Purees and Chilled Toddler Meals. Her quick and tasty meals offer all the goodness of a home cooked meal for those busy days. Annabel has also designed menus for some of the UK’s biggest leisure resorts, retailers and nurseries too.

Annabel Karmel MBE is proof-positive that you don’t need a business degree to build a successful business and brand. After growing her business empire from scratch at her kitchen table, Annabel has become a bestselling author and trusted food expert with 40 books, food ranges, weaning equipment and a vast online following.

In Mumpreneur, Annabel reveals the secrets of her success. Drawing on her own extensive experience in juggling motherhood with building a thriving enterprise, she will equip you with the confidence, skills and practical tools to turn your own start-up dreams into a reality. Chapters include: ‘Believe in Your Idea’, ‘Believe in Yourself’, ‘Learn by Doing, Asking and Listening’, ‘Master the Juggling Act’ and ‘Persist, Trust Your Instincts and Embrace Your Failures’.

Annabel also brings together a smart combination of practical advice and inspiring stories from top business leaders and working mothers, including Chrissie Rucker MBE, Thomasina Miers, Liz Earle, Thea Green and Jacqueline Gold.

The difference between dreaming of starting a thriving business and actually doing it is the right combination of passion, planning, commitment and good advice. Successful entrepreneur Annabel Karmel will empower you to take that first step to start your own flourishing business in this informative and motivating book.