How to improve cash-flow in your business
On paper, you should be minted, but in reality, you barely have enough money to buy teabags…if that sounds like your situation, then you really do need to hear these tips about improving cash-flow:
Thinking of collaborating with another business? Here are some things to consider…
On paper, it sounds like a dream – you have your skill set and need someone with another area of experience and interest, and you’d like to work with them to reduce your costs.
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Employers should develop mothers, finds study
A new study of 2,000 working women has revealed that six out of 10 think their careers are ‘derailed;’ citing that they face open discrimination after becoming pregnant, while less experienced colleagues have been promoted ahead of them.
The research was commissioned by law firm Slater & Gordon, which represents hundreds of women fighting maternity discrimination across the country each year.
Posted inStaying sane
The seven deadly sins of time management
Nothing can put things into perspective than a book that really knows how to tick the boxes and tell you what to do when you or your life really isn’t ticking the boxes you need it to.
That’s why we love Time Management for Manic Mums, by Allison Mitchell (grab yourself a copy from Amazon, or WHSmiths). The chapter, ‘The Seven deadly Sins of Time Management’ resounds with many people, not just working mums – here they are:
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Breastfeeding after a boob job: is it possible?
A very popular procedure that many women choose to undertake is a breast augmentation, with thousands of women opting to go under the knife each year.
Posted inBusiness building
Strapped for cash: crowdfunding could help get your project off the ground
Crowdfunding, in simple terms, is a way of raising money from lots of people via a website. It started in the US in 1997, and has gradually crossed over to the UK.
Posted inChildren & Relationships Staying sane
How to get out of the house on time in the mornings
Alarm clock goes, you press snooze, oversleep, wake up and realise that you’re nearly half an hour behind schedule and start rallying the troops…it’s the story of many busy working mums’ lives, so comfort yourself with the fact that you’re not on your own.
All the rushing around might burn the odd calorie, but it really won’t help with your blood pressure. So, what can you do about it? Here are some tips.
Posted inChildren & Relationships Family life
Time to get organised: how to make button fridge magnets
Eeek! It’s that time again…the children are back at school and military operation and organisation that’s required of you has just kicked off.
There’s nothing like a fridge full of reminders to keep everything rocking like clockwork. Here’s a video on how to make button fridge magnets – you can customise them with creative crafts from the children:
Posted inChildren & Relationships Family life
Get the school year off to a good start with – tips on building a good relationship with teachers
Pushy parent syndrome irritates other parents, and leave teachers wanting to give detentions…and not to the children, but their parents. But you also want to keep on top of what your child is doing (or isn’t) at school before it’s too late…
So just how do you get the balance right? Here are some tips:
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Thinking Outside the Box: Spectacular solutions for your downsizing dilemma
It’s time to start downsizing. You’ve had this home for a while now, and it suited you well when you had children. But, now, it’s just too much. What do you do? Well, downsizing is a process. You’ll need a step-by-step plan and ideas for furniture. In a sense, you’re adopting an entirely new life.