Sophie Andrews - founder of www.theideasbook.com.au - has produced a fabulous new resource for female entrepreneurs which is available for free to anyone who signs up to receive The Ideas Book newsletter (usually $19-95). If you are thinking of starting up your own business, or already have your hands full running one, one of the best things you can do is to learn from others who have walked the same path. Confessions of a Mumpreneur features the stories and secrets of success from 26 entrepreneurs who've ventured out on their own, have survived the business start up cycle and who operate thriving enterprises.

The stories include a cross section of mums in business, from those who are just starting out to those who are about to move out of their home office and into commercial premises, we have also included mums who don’t necessarily want to build an empire but just want to have the freedom to be there for their kids while earning an income.  And there's even a story in there about sphinxx!

For those of you who don't have kids - don't worry, the focus is very much on the businesses and not the brats!  So you'll get plenty out of this one, whether you're a mum or not.

Thanks to Sophie for producing such a valuable resource. Click here to receive Confessions of a Mumpreneur.