Being a working my is comparable to…being a working mum. There really is nothing like it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it…and be happy.
There are some characteristics of successful working mums – if you think a out those you know who seem to be on top of their game, and who seem to be doing extraordinarily well, they will have all or most of the traits below:
Staring an online business exciting, and when you’re raring to go, it can be disappointing when you don’t get the desired efforts after all your hard work.
If only you had someone to cross check with and make sure you haven’t missed anything, or done anything wrong so you don’t throw in the towel when you know deep down that your business idea should be raking it in.
This audio tutorial will teach you how to launch your online product successfully, and easily.
When you spend your time juggling between looking after the kids and working for a living, it can almost feel like too much effort to organise a holiday on top of everything else – no matter how much you love getting away from it all.
But if you don’t go away, you won’t reap the benefits of a real break from the normal routine; a chance to leave work behind for a week or two and enjoy some real quality time with the kids and your partner.
Coming out of a long-term relationship can be a sad and scary time particularly if you have young children to look after, but it can be liberating and exciting too.
Once you feel ready to meet someone new, you might find that the world has changed a bit since you last dated! Nowadays, there is so much more opportunity to meet people that you would never have bumped into otherwise, thanks of course to online dating.
It is often said that when it comes to business, women are les likely to take financial risks than their male counterparts. Women are perceived to generally not want to take out bank loans to start or grow their business, and even when they do it is a much smaller amount than men.
But, it seems that perhaps women are not as over-cautious with lending as believed, because a report has come out showing that banks are discriminating against women.
There are many reasons why you would want to hide your Facebook profile – maybe you’re looking for a new job and want a quick way to hide those embarrassing pictures your friends have out up, or maybe you don’t like the idea of old friends and associates snooping up on you.
Whatever the reason, social media does expose many of us in ways that we may not even be aware of. If you would like to have more privacy on Facebook, this video will show you how to hide your profile from undesired eyes.
Maternity wear hasn’t always been on trend. Sometimes, it seems that maternity fashion hasn’t moved that far along from the dungarees and tent dresses. It’s bad enough if you’re a stay at home mum, but if your a working mum to be, you can go from being the office fashionista into the office frump before you know it!
If you are bursting at the seams and growing more and more frustrated with the dismal findings on the high street and can’t find maternity clothes that are worth the investment, this video will show you how to turn ordinary clothes into maternity wear.
Having a business idea and no money to make it a reality can be a real downer. And most mums don’t like the thought of taking out loans, or borrowing from friends and family because of the added pressure.
This is why crowdfunding is a very good option.
Working from home is something many working mums want – it’s peaceful (well it can be!), productive and you get to choose your working hours, especially if you work for yourself.
If your work enables you to work from home, you’ll be joining a strong army of people who have turned their dream into a reality – but before you get too caught up in everything, have you checked out your insurance cover?
Victoria Beckham is quoted in Australian Vogue saying that she has a chef (plus a housekeeper and a nanny) who comes to the Beckham home three days a week to batch cook for the family.
While most of us can’t afford the luxury of a chef, we can batch cook. It saves a lot of time, money and means that it’s one less thing to worry about after a longs slog.
As a mum, you’ve probably lost count of how many times you’ve had to remind your young children about washing their hands after using the toilet.
When you’re out and about with them,you take it for granted that there will be clean toilets for them to use – it’s more of an issue when toilets you come across aren’t kept to at least average standards.
Setting up a home office is relatively simple – you decide which part of your home you want to work in, set your working hours and get started.
But what if you have some company…a new baby to join you? Here are some tips to make it work:
There is no doubt that the internet has made parenting a lot tougher. Many children often become engrossed with the latest developments in technology, and it is not easy to keep them away from things like mobile phones, tablets and electronic gadgets.
However, there are ways in which you will be able to ensure that your children are protected from the ill effects of unwanted internet information. Here are some tips:
So you have a business idea but no money to make it a reality? You can’t (or won’t) ask your family or friends for help, but you still have that burning desire to launch your business idea.
Crowdfunding is the way forward. We’ve teamed up with Crowdfunder.co.uk to make it easier for you to get your project and ideas funded.
Visit our funding page today, and get the ball rolling. You’re only a pitch away from making that business idea a reality.
If your family couldn’t afford a holiday this summer holiday don’t feel bad.
Holidays are all about memories and experiencing something new – you can do that from home. Here’s how:
It’s about this time in August that parents and children alike are tiring of each other. The summer holidays (thank goodness!) are drawing to a close, and with it the end constant complaints, nagging, spending and ungratefulness.
While we parents can’t wait for September to rear its head, here are some tips to prepare your children for the start of the school year:
Potty training a child at home can be a mixed bag, but what if a holiday comes up? Do you stop potty training, or take it with you?
We all need a holiday some time, and sometimes a deal is too good to miss on account of potty training.
But it also doesn’t have to mean that you stop potty training either, especially if your holiday comes up while when you’ve just turned the corner with potty training. Here are some tips:
Crying at work is one of those unspoken taboos. It’s one thing comforting a colleague who just can’t handle the pressure and breaks down, but we all know that (unfortunately), their professional standing never remains the same.
If you feel like you’re at breaking point and have coming close to breaking down, this video will show you how to make sure you don’t cry in front of your colleagues and maintain your composure.
Left it late to plan a family holiday,and running out of ideas? Here are some great ideas for every budget and no matter the age of your children:
Deciding to reduce your hours at work can mean many things for working mums – the ability to spend more time with the children, get the balance right between work and family life, or because a business has taken off and needs more of your attention.
Whatever your reason for working part-time, there are some things you should consider. This video will look at:
