Video tutorial: How to make a business plan

Video tutorial: How to make a business plan

Business plans can seem like such a boring or daunting prospect. But if you can’t be motivated to write down your steps to success for your business, should you be starting the business in the first place?

This four-minute video will help you weed out the most important elements of a business plan, and help you put pen to paper so that you can give your business idea a fighting chance.

5 back to school tips that will help with your finances

5 back to school tips that will help with your finances

Preparing the children for the new school year can be costly. Everything from new school shoes, uniform, books and everything else in between can soon add up.

Here are five tips to help you cut the cost of school uniforms and keep some money in your current account:

Is the iPhone overrated?

Is the iPhone overrated?

In a word, yes!

Many years ago, I was a Blackberry supporter. I upgraded to every Curve model, and even succumbed to the Torch for touchscreen finesse when it came out.

Then the worst thing that could happen, happened. My phone kept on freezing and crashing all day everyday. I got it replaced not once, twice, thrice, four times but an infuriating five times and then I threw in the towel (and a major wobbly!).

Five skills that will get you that promotion at work

Five skills that will get you that promotion at work

You know in your own mind that you deserve a raise or promotion, but you can’t seem to get the attention of your boss to prove it.

Maybe you’ve even been overlooked in the past because of your family commitments, and now you’re ready to prove to everyone that you can more than do your jobs at a senior level.

Parents feel the pinch most during the school summer holidays, finds poll

Parents feel the pinch most during the school summer holidays, finds poll

The average family will spend £2,102.16 per child keeping their children entertained during the summer holidays*, according to the results of a recent poll carried out as part of the Mums’ SOS (Summer of Stress) campaign for the drink brand Royal Crown Cola.

Four tips to help you walk in high heels this summer…painlessly

Four tips to help you walk in high heels this summer…painlessly

High heels look fab with a suit, or can help to spruce up an outfit, but if you’re running around doing the nursery drop and/or school run before and after work, they can seem impractical.

But if you’re a mum who doesn’t want to get left behind in the style stakes, and don’t want to forever be carrying a spare pair of pumps in your bag, you’ll love our tips on how to wear high heels with dignity.