A NETWORKING group for busy businesswomen with children has reached the finals of a national competition.

It Works With Nix, which is based in Bromsgrove, has reached been shortlisted in the Networking Mummies UK Ltd Recognition National Business Awards in the direct sales category.

The group is run by mother of three Nicole Sterley, who said: "I am so proud and honoured to have been announced a finalist. To me, what I do is very rewarding anyway, like helping people to look and feel better about themselves, but to be recognised for that is amazing.”

It Works is a health and wellness direct sales business which is based in America with international distribution. Networking Mummies UK Ltd has 27 branches in the UK and supports mums, dads and families in business with free networking events and affordable workshops. They provide online and offline support and do not charge membership fees, which means people can attend when they want. This is the second time Networking Mummies UK Ltd has hosted the National Business Awards, which aim to recognise the hard working mums and dads across the country. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Saturday, March 28 at Jury’s Inn in Birmingham.