Mum of four Maria Law, 48, runs Sweetling (www.sweetling.co.uk) with her business partner and sister-in-law Sophie, and between them they have eight children.

Find out how they juggle motherhood with an innovative business that aims to make underwear for young girls as innocent and fun as possible.

What work did you do before you set up your company?
I have been a jam maker at Chivers, a turkey plucker at Tubby Turkeys, an ice-lolly maker at Country boy ice cream, a seasonal potato, apple and strawberry picker, a press officer at the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food; and a receptionist at Cambridge Evening Newspapers.

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