How to stop being dumped on…and say no without the guilt
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How to stop being dumped on…and say no without the guilt

Being a help to others is a good trait to have, but if you are personal dumping ground to all who know you, it can be a tiring occupation to say the least. But how do you break free from the chains of compassion without feeling guilty?

Being assertive and having enough confidence to say “No” is a learned behaviour – some people learn it earlier on in life, and others learn after years of being taken advantage of…some never learn.

Kickstart your home-based business in 2015…the right way
Posted inWork from home how-tos

Kickstart your home-based business in 2015…the right way

You’ve spent years working for someone else and now you have finally decided to start your own business in the comfort of your own home. But, there’s one big problem: you have no idea how to start…

Here are six easy(ish) steps you can follow to help you start your home business:

Four tips to survive the office Christmas party and boost your kudos at work
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Four tips to survive the office Christmas party and boost your kudos at work

Love them or hate them, the Christmas party is something that most of us can’t get out of. Your employers expect you to make an effort to have a ‘laugh’ with your colleagues and get into the spirit of Christmas…it’s just not optional.

What to buy your boss for Christmas…
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What to buy your boss for Christmas…

Buying your line manager a present for Christmas can be a little tricky – you don’t want to look like your sucking up, but if you don’t make the effort, you could end up looking like you don’t like him or her. And even if the latter’s true, you don’t necessarily want them to know that, do you?

Thinking about asking your boss to work from home? Here’s some food for thought…
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Thinking about asking your boss to work from home? Here’s some food for thought…

In June this year, the government rolled out the right to request flexible working to everyone – whether a parent or not. While there are those are all for this, many parents feel slighted.

If you’re a working parent, there may be more ‘competition’ in the flexible working stakes, so you need to make sure that you make your application as watertight as possible. Here are some tips:

Three ways to maximise your free time at home
Posted inMoney - how to keep it and how to make it Work and career tips and advice

Three ways to maximise your free time at home

Some people view their free time at home as just a precious respite from work, the kids or other responsibilities that they may have. However, your home is the most perfect place to explore new interests and ideas.

Five online tools you’re probably not using in your business, but should be
Posted inHow to run a successful website Starting and running your business

Five online tools you’re probably not using in your business, but should be

When starting up your own business, it is important to take advantage of the wide range of online tools at your disposal. From comparison sites to cloud services, there are a multitude of services you can utilise to make your start-up more efficient and more profitable.

Here we look at five of the online tools all start-ups should be using.

Easy workouts for even the busiest (and can’t be bothered) working mum
Posted inChildren & Relationships Fitness for mums

Easy workouts for even the busiest (and can’t be bothered) working mum

Daily exercise is important – if recent news on the unhealthy lifestyles of Brits is anything to go by, we should all be doing British Military-style bootcamps for the rest of our lives.

However, many health-conscious middle aged women complain that they simply lack the motivation to exercise. But a little exercise could do wonders to improve our bodies, which in turn motivates us to exercise more.

Christmas the Italian sweet way: Panettone and Pandoro
Posted inFoodie Fridays

Christmas the Italian sweet way: Panettone and Pandoro

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? At Mothers Wh Work towers, we love nothing more than the cheer and song that Christmas brings.

If you love Christmas but just can’t bear the thought of eating the same old Christmas pudding again, then you might favour a little twist to Christmas this year, with an Italian edge.

Why you should consider using an interactive infographic for your CV
Posted inHow to look for a job

Why you should consider using an interactive infographic for your CV

Infographics have been popping in up in online articles and in business proposals and projects for years as a way to show data or information in a concise and eye-appealing manner. Recently, people have been taking this notion and implementing them in their CVs.

While the normal paper CV might have gotten the job done in the past it might be time to switch to an electronic CV with interactive infographics to keep up with the competition.

How to tell if you’re broke…and what to do about it
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How to tell if you’re broke…and what to do about it

Being broke isn’t a way of life…really it isn’t. Whether you’re paying tooth and nail for childcare, or just can’t get the pay rise you need to bring your finances up to where they need to be, you really don’t need to stay broke.

Worried about the education your child is receiving from school?
Posted inChildren & Relationships Parenting tips

Worried about the education your child is receiving from school?

Are you worried that the standard of education at your child’s school is far from what it should be? Do you worry about the level of attainment your child has reached and feel that it just isn’t high enough for their age?

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Can a couple run a business together (without killing each other)?

It could be a dream come true for some – spending long working days with the love of your life…but for others the thought of doing that would be like living a nightmare.

If you’re not entirely sure if it could work, here are some things to consider and get in place before your business takes off:

The skinflint’s beauty box must have that will even polish your shoes
Posted inBeauty tips for working mums

The skinflint’s beauty box must have that will even polish your shoes

Don’t be disappointed that it’s nothing revolutionary – we try to keep it simple (and cheap) here at Mothers Who Work Towers. It’s cheap, and it has more uses than you can shake a stick at.

The working mum’s guide to car finance
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The working mum’s guide to car finance

Owning a car has become an important aspect of modern day life. They provide the freedom to go where you like, whenever you like, and also play a vital role in getting people from a to b, whether it be to and from work or perhaps to a doctor’s appointment

For these reasons and many more, affordable car finance has become a popular way to buy a car without a single lump payment. The way to do this has vastly changed over the years and it’s now more accessible than ever before.

Business trip? How to stay in touch with your family while you work away
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Business trip? How to stay in touch with your family while you work away

Whilst travelling for business is considered a perk for many professionals, it can also be problematic for family-orientated people who do not want to spend extended periods away from the people they love.

Are you a shopaholic? Here are four questions to help you curb the habit
Posted inChildren & Relationships Money - how to keep it and how to make it

Are you a shopaholic? Here are four questions to help you curb the habit

The school holidays is one of those times of year when families tend to spend more money than expected. Little trips here and there, food, arts and crafts, toys…even free activities have an associated cost.

So just how do you curb the spending – and teach the children how and why it’s important to think before splashing out? Here are some questions to ask yourself before you buy:

Product review: portable fun
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Product review: portable fun

It’s been a while since we brought a product review to you, but hopefully worth the wait…

Four things you can do during your lunch break
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Four things you can do during your lunch break

Whether it’s one hour or half an hour, finding something to do during lunch that can help you stay on top of things, and distress ca be challenging.

Here are some ideas that won’t break the bank:

Three things you can do to make the morning run a lot less stressful
Posted inChildren & Relationships Family life Staying sane

Three things you can do to make the morning run a lot less stressful

Mornings don’t need to be stressful – seriously. Even if you have a family of 10, there are some measures you can put in place to make sure everything runs smoothly from the alarm clock going off in the morning to when you’ve finished the morning school or childcare run.

Here they are: