Raring2Go! Altrincham
Laura Johnson had always wanted to run her own business. For Laura - who runs the Altrincham Raring2go! - it was just finding something that would fit around her family commitments, allow her to continue to look after her two year old boy, and be a business woman all at the same time!
"I was instantly attracted by the Raring2go! offer," says Laura.
Before becoming a mum, Laura worked for a national charity as a project co-ordinator.
"I loved it, but it meant I had no flexibility, as had set times and days that I had to work. Even though my employer was very understanding about my family commitments, I just didn't have the freedom I needed or wanted."
So Laura started to explore other avenues that would suit her situation more, "I needed to be bringing in a decent income, but wanted to be with my son as much as possible. I then came across Raring2go! and it was a perfect fit."
"What really drew me to the offer, was the fact that it was working in my local area. I love it here in Altrincham, and it's great to be meeting new people everyday. Infact since starting up back in March last year the number of mums and dads I meet through my son's activities and when out locally asking me when my next issue is out is truly over-whelming.
Plus the number of my advertisers who display the magazines are always asking me to bring more copies, as when they run out, people have come in asking for a copy because of the great money saving offers. It's such a great feeling knowing you're making a real difference, as well of course bringing in the money!"
Laura is coming up to her one-year anniversary, and her 4th edition is soon to be available, which will be sent out to a circulation of 10,000. "It's been a terrific year, and I'm so glad I took on the Raring2go challenge."
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