Clever Mamma Profile: Envious Solutions

Say a big Clever Mamma hello to Melita Valcich from Envious Solutions! Based in New South Wales, Melita's business offers services including marketing, event management, promotions, copywriting.... plus even more! Keep reading to see how this clever mamma can help your business.

1. Tell us a little about yourself and your business... I'm a mother of two children ages 6 and 5. My life is very busy juggling the demands of motherhood and a very new business. I love my children but also wanted to get back in the marketing game. With having my own business to run, although it can be very demanding at least I can still work it around my children. Cheers to late nights working but at least I can still pick up my children from school and help them with homework.

With over 10 years experience my marketing career did not start once I finished school. I worked with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) for 12 years in which I did graphic design work that led to lots of creativity which spilled over to the need to market. Hence I began my studies part-time whilst still working at the CBA. Once I completed my Diploma in Marketing the CBA moved me over to work in the marketing department of Custodial Services. It was a very exciting time for me as the world of marketing opened up and I mostly enjoyed organising the large events. Later I moved to work with Brady Australia and its sister company Seton. Whilst there I worked heavily on their promotions and loyalty campaigns which grew their sales to over $1.2 million.

2. How did your business begin? Envious Solutions began as a need arose for small businesses to market themselves without the big budgets that larger businesses can accommodate.

3. The bits I love... I am constantly getting to meet new people and am able to help them with areas of their business they don't necessarily know too much about. Also the flexibility. I have a great passion for marketing and love to help others grow their business and prosper.

4. The bits I not-so-love... Well I guess that would be the long, late hours that are required at times. But my clients are important to me and I want to give them 100%.

5. Any tips for other Clever Mammas? I guess it can be hard to do all this and I'm still in the early stages of my business so you can feel a little alone. But you don't have to feel that way, we just need to get out there, network and meet the other Clever Mammas and together I think we can conquer all!

6. Now the important stuff, Devonshire Tea versus Coffee & Cake? I would without a doubt take a coffee and cake, mmmmmm, might have to go turn that kettle on.

Thanks Melita. It's been great getting to know you and your business a little better. To personally say hi to Envious Solutions head over to the listing on the Clever Mamma Directory . You'll find more information and even some direct contact details.