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Brit bedroom entrepreneurs are on the rise by more than 50%, finds survey

More Britons are setting up in businesses in their spare time and from their bedroom, according to a survey released today.

According to their research there has been an increase of 34% of businesses being set up in spare time in the past 12 months. All of these so-called bedroom entrepreneurs revealed that they did so because starting a business is now easier, with costs a lot lower than a few years ago, thanks to being able to start up online.

8 top tips from real mums about what becoming a new mum
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8 top tips from real mums about what becoming a new mum

From old wives tales to books and research about the best way to take care of your new baby, it seems everyone has something to say about something that you now feel you know little about.

If truth be told, you are the best person to make decisions about your new baby and how you want to feed him or her, whether you use the controlled crying method or cradle him to sleep, and when and how you start weaning.

This video has eight wonderful tips from real mums about motherhood that will inspire and empower you to make the right decisions for you and your baby.

Is it a muffin top or a baby bump?
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Is it a muffin top or a baby bump?

Whilst commuters rush around on their journey to work or business meetings, focusing on juggling their coffee, hand or manbag, free issue of Metro newspaper on route, pregnant women are struggling to get a seat.

Trying to avoid an elbow or just being knocked into while pregnant, with the side effects of dizziness, swollen feet and nausea during pregnancy is not something to smirk about.

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The working mum’s guide to planning a children’s party

You got through your engagement party and made it to the wedding reception, so planning a children’s party should be a doddle, right? Remember those pre-baby days when you used to host every good dinner or night out going…this should be a breeze, right?

But what looks like a piece of cake, may turn out to be a lot more work, and a tad more stressful than you thought, and you don’t want your child’s party to be the flop of the year, do you? Here are some tips to make sure you make it a success:

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Four ways to save money on your summer energy bill

Saving energy doesn’t have to be as painful as sunburn, nor does it have to cost much money or time. It has more to do with changing a few energy-wasting habits.

Here are four tips to help you save money on your energy bill:

How to say ‘no’ in a dignified, graceful and powerful manner at work
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How to say ‘no’ in a dignified, graceful and powerful manner at work

Every workplace has a yes man or woman – is that you? If so, you’ll be dumped on again and again and after a while resentment, stress and demotivation may start to kick in.

While you wrestle with the bitterness and guilt (at the same time), your colleagues are oblivious to the fact, and just keep throwing more requests your way…

It’s time to start saying no – here are some useful tips to do that with grace and remain professional:

Mum and dad’s taxi costs a staggering £370 million a week
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Mum and dad’s taxi costs a staggering £370 million a week

Parents drive 207 million miles a week taking their children to recreational events. If charged at hackney carriage rates this would total more than £370 million a week (more than £19 billion a year).

The study shows that more than 10 million parents devote time to driving their children around, covering an average of 20.05 miles a week worth £35.80.

Research shows that 70% of families in low incomes are not claiming benefits they are entitled to
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Research shows that 70% of families in low incomes are not claiming benefits they are entitled to

There’s been a lot of publicity on government cuts since the Coalition’s budget reforms last year. But it seems that many families are just trying to get by without claiming benefits that they are actually entitled to.

New research published by Turn2us, part of national charity Elizabeth Finn Care, has found that families who could be in most need of financial help are not accessing the financial support that is available to them.

Three reasons why not having a Facebook page for your business is a missed opportunity for your business
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Three reasons why not having a Facebook page for your business is a missed opportunity for your business

Facebook might have started out as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family, but it has grown into a valuable business tool. Make sure you’re not missing out on all the potential it offers.

No matter what type of business you own, a Facebook fan page can help you find more customers, make more sales to your existing customer base and make more profit.

Not convinced? Here are three more reasons you should create a Facebook page for your business:

Free course for childminders from HM Revenue
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Free course for childminders from HM Revenue

Are you a childminder? Would you like help with understanding tax, National insurance and learn how to keep your financial records in order?

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is offering self-employed childminders free online webinars to help with tax issues.

You can watch and participate in the live webinars from you laptop or mobile phone (if it’s a smartphone).

How to stay sane when you working from home starts to take a toll
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How to stay sane when you working from home starts to take a toll

For many mums the ability to work from home would be a dream! being able to take the kids to school and pick them up, put a load and dinner on, and all while making enough money to live the lifestyle of choice…

But for many mums who work from home, it just doesn’t always seem to be all it’s supposed to be. The stress and pressure of trying to juggle everything with not a soul around to ask if you want a cuppa can be too much.

Here a four tips to help you stay sane when working from home starts to take a toll:

Revamped jobs board on Motherswhowork.co.uk for mum, dad and the teens
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Revamped jobs board on Motherswhowork.co.uk for mum, dad and the teens

It’s been a while, but we’ve finally got the jobs board back and it’s a new and improved version for all the family – see for yourself, go to Motherswhowork.co.uk/jobs

We know that it’s not just mums who are looking for flexible work, extra income and freelance projects to do in the home – your hubby and teenage children may also be looking for the very same thing! That’s what makes the jobs board all the different.

Media request: producers looking for families for new TV series
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Media request: producers looking for families for new TV series

The makers of ‘One Born Every Minute’ and ‘The Hotel’, Dragonfly Film and Television, are working on a new TV series about raising children and family life.

They are looking for families who would like to take part in a series about the ups and downs of being a parent, which will show what raising a family is really like – that it’s chaotic, exhausting and frustrating, as well as joyous, hilarious and fun.

Video: apps to help busy mums entertain the kids this Easter
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Video: apps to help busy mums entertain the kids this Easter

Keeping children entertained at the evenings and the weekend during term term can be a challenge in itself. But when it comes to the school holidays, the pressure is definitely on!

Watch the following video to discover five apps you can use at home, or when you’re out an about to stop the kids climbing the walls:

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Marketing: why your business needs it

Marketing is all about showing your potential customers why they are going to buy your product or service when there are so many competitors doing a similar thing.

That is the basic principle behind marketing, and with that clear objective in mind you can move forward and put together a strategy.

Budget announcement: on the path for another rift between mothers who work and stay-at-home mums?
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Budget announcement: on the path for another rift between mothers who work and stay-at-home mums?

Prime minister David Cameron and his deputy Nick Clegg yesterday confirmed that working parents who each earn less than £150,000 will qualify for childcare tax breaks worth up to £1,200 a year for each of their children from 2015, while their stay-at-home counterparts will get nothing.

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Video tutorial: how to set yourself up as a freelance or consultant

Work when you want, choose who you work with and for and name your price…these are some of the benefits of being your own boss as a freelance or consultant.

Watch this video tutorial to see how you can set yourself up doing just that, and find out how to get paying clients beating your door down for your services.

Would you travel with your mother in law? Half of Brits say they would…
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Would you travel with your mother in law? Half of Brits say they would…

With the school Easter holidays just around the corner, many families are looking for getaways for the family – with the mother-in-law in tow!

It seems that despite the stereotypical jokes and jibes more than 50% of people would happily go on holiday with their mother-in-law.

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How to ask for a higher salary in a new job

These days, employers want to get as much value for money as possible – and often that will mean more work, longer hours for less pay.

If you’re a woman, you probably know that there is a huge gender pay gap as it is, and effectively, you ‘stop getting payed’ around October when your annual salary is compared to your male counterparts.

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How to keep an eye on the kids while working from home

Looking after children is a full-time job, so much credit goes out to business mums and mumpreneurs who regularly juggle looking after the kids with working from home.

If this is something you want to do and don’t know how to make working from home while looking after the kids work for you, here are some tips: