The breakup: how to end a client relationship

The breakup: how to end a client relationship

There come a time in every relationship when people don’t always see eye to eye – marriages,  parent and child relationships…even business relationships.

When it’s your loved ones there are ways that you can express yourself that you can’t in a business relationship.

What’s your most valuable possession?

What’s your most valuable possession?

Is it your favourite childhood toy, or irreplaceable photos of the kids? If it’s the later then you’re not on your own because  family albums have been revealed as the nation’s most treasured possession, according to a recent poll.

How to plan your meals for school and work to save yourself a small fortune

How to plan your meals for school and work to save yourself a small fortune

Once you know your family’s lunch budget, you can cut your spending by meal planning.

Put pen to paper at the weekend and decide what you’ll be packing for your lunch at work and for the kids (if they take a packed lunch to school) for the coming week.

How to make your home safe for a babysitter

We all need some help sometimes – last-minute crises,  or just an evening out with friends to let your hair down.

Whatever the case may be, the last thing any parent wants is to come back home to pandemonium or an accident. This video will show you how to make your home safe for a babysitter.

Top tips for budgeting with children

Having children can be expensive, especially for parents with several mouths to feed, shoes to buy and school outings and uniforms to pay for, not to mention holidays, birthdays and Christmas.
Keeping up with everything can be difficult, making it so easy to get into debt. Luckily, there are a few steps and clever budgeting methods you can use to ensure you can still afford the things you want without spiralling into debt.

Take inspiration from these women: unsung entrepreneurial success

Take inspiration from these women: unsung entrepreneurial success

Hands up anyone who can’t by now, after several series of The Apprentice, recite exactly, Karen Brady’s business career almost as well as Alan Sugar’s? Who doesn’t know about the nerve and willpower of Margaret Thatcher as she took on the Old Boys’ Network and won? 

Child tax credits:what you should know

Child tax credits:what you should know

If you’ve been stung with a huge childcare bill this half term, then you’ll appreciate getting up to 70% of that money paid back to you by way of tax credits.

Many families qualify for tax credits but don’t know they should be applying or how to apply – is yours one of them?

How to be and stay financial free in 2014

All of us have done it, making New Year’s resolutions and promising ourselves that this will be the year that we’ll keep them for definite, only for a couple of weeks to pass and for us to find ourselves falling back into our old habits.

How to save money on the cost of childcare

How to save money on the cost of childcare

Make savings on your childcare costs
Going back to work after having a baby can be a hard decision. Do you go back full time or part time, will your employer let you alter your working hours to do the school run and what will you do for childcare? 

Foodie Friday: how to make yummy and healthy smoothies even the kids will love

Foodie Friday: how to make yummy and healthy smoothies even the kids will love

If you’re serious about being healthier in 2014, and have made a promise to make sure that your family will have its five a day (fruits and veg, that is), then a great way to start the day is with a smoothie.

All those fruit and veg that you can never get the kids to enjoy can be ‘hidden’ in a yummy berry oat smoothie. Watch this video to get some tips from top chef Gee Charman:

Don’t let parenting stress you out – here’s how

Don’t let parenting stress you out – here’s how

If I had a pound for every time someone told me how tiring parenting is, or how much hard work it must be to juggle working with raising a family, I’d be quids in. The truth is, everything has it’s challenges, but that doesn’t mean it is an impossible task – and parenting is no different. It really does not always have to be a stressful job.

Dropshipping and wholesale guide: how to get the products you need to get your business started

Dropshipping and wholesale guide: how to get the products you need to get your business started

Selling products is often one of the first sources of income that mums who want to make extra money consider. Whether it’s selling Avon, or actually buying products in bulk to sell to friends and family, selling products is a good way to make money.

Dropshipping and buying at wholesale is an area that is often considered, too. But they can seem like a bit of a minefield if you don’t know where to look.

Giving without stress: three ways to make your last-minute Christmas shopping a success

Giving without stress: three ways to make your last-minute Christmas shopping a success

Have you left your Christmas shopping to the last minute again – even though you promised yourself you wouldn’t be disorganised this year?

Don’t be hard on yourself – think strategically and you’ll see that buying gifts can be very simple – here are some tips:

Top 10 things Brits argue about at Christmas – you have been warned

Top 10 things Brits argue about at Christmas – you have been warned

With just 10 sleeps to Christmas, most of us are getting into the festive spirit. After all, Christmas is all about coming together as a family, sharing laughter and joy and getting along with your parents, partner and in-laws… or maybe not?

Four big lies about running an online business

With Christmas practically m our doorsteps, and the new year dawning, many of us will be thinking about things we really need to kick off when 2014 comes a knocking, and starting an online business may be at the top of the list.

Everyone has their own reason for wanting to start an online business, but if your is because you’ve heard that it’s easy money, will make you a millionaire overnight, or you’ll make money without actually having to work for it, then keep reading…