7 ways to fund your business idea without a loan

7 ways to fund your business idea without a loan

It is often said that when it comes to business, women are les likely to take financial risks than their male counterparts. Women are perceived to generally not want to take out bank loans to start or grow their business, and even when they do it is a much smaller amount than men.

But, it seems that perhaps women are not as over-cautious with lending as believed, because a report has come out showing that banks are discriminating against women.

No money for your business idea? Try crowdfunding

No money for your business idea? Try crowdfunding

Having a business idea and no money to make it a reality can be a real downer. And most mums don’t like the thought of taking out loans, or borrowing from friends and family because of the added pressure.

This is why crowdfunding is a very good option.

Working from home? Find out if you need insurance cover

Working from home? Find out if you need insurance cover

Working from home is something many working mums want – it’s peaceful (well it can be!), productive and you get to choose your working hours, especially if you work for yourself.

If your work enables you to work from home, you’ll be joining a strong army of people who have turned their dream into a reality – but before you get too caught up in everything, have you checked out your insurance cover?

Foodie Friday: batch cooking – how to do it, plus recipes

Foodie Friday: batch cooking – how to do it, plus recipes

Victoria Beckham is quoted in Australian Vogue saying that she has a chef (plus a housekeeper and a nanny) who comes to the Beckham home three days a week to batch cook for the family.

While most of us can’t afford the luxury of a chef, we can batch cook. It saves a lot of time, money and means that it’s one less thing to worry about after a longs slog.

How to set up a home office with a new baby in tow

Setting up a home office is relatively simple – you decide which part of your home you want to work in, set your working hours and get started.

But what if you have some company…a new baby to join you? Here are some tips to make it work:

Get answers on all questions with help of android parental control apps

Get answers on all questions with help of android parental control apps

There is no doubt that the internet has made parenting a lot tougher.  Many children often become engrossed with the latest developments in technology, and it is not easy to keep them away from things like mobile phones, tablets and electronic gadgets.

However, there are ways in which you will be able to ensure that your children are protected from the ill effects of unwanted internet information. Here are some tips:

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!).

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.

How to keep your home tidy during the school summer holidays

How to keep your home tidy during the school summer holidays

Who knew children can create so much mess. From using multiple cups, to endless piles of washing, the school summer holidays can create a battlefield at home.

August is here, but there still is a good four weeks to go until schools open again. How do you make sure the mess doesn’t drive everyone to distraction? Here are some tips:

How to embarrass the kids this summer holiday

How to embarrass the kids this summer holiday

Now that all schools have (finally) broken up for the summer, it’s a time for working parents to have more quality time with the kids. It it’s not without a cringe or two – for the children, anyway.

Research by Zeamu Music on 700 children aged between 4 and 10, a new record label for children, found that parents taking to the dance floor after one Pimms too many topped the list of embarrassing parent behaviour.

Pregnant? How do you plan to keep the money coming in when the baby arrives?

Finding out that you are expecting your first child can be a mix of feelings – joy, excitement, fear and confusion.

You may have already started thinking about how you’ll cope with an extra mouth to feed and how you’ll do that. Will you leave your job and become a full-time mum, will you cut back your hours so you can spend more time with your baby, or will you work full-time because you need the money?

How to find good childcare for summer

How to find good childcare for summer

Are you looking for childcare for your child during the school summer holidays? Perhaps you’re starting a new job and your child starts school in September.

Whatever the reason for needing childcare, you’ll want to find the best you can afford, and with a reputable provider you can trust. Today’s video will give you some tips and advice on finding childcare.

4 simple ways to teach children to be grateful this summer

School summer holidays have already begun for some children, and the rest will follow suit in the next week or so. Typically a time when parents try to juggle the many activities for children, along with a budget that never seems to cover everything, summer holidays can also be a good time to teach children how to be grateful for what they get.

So the trip to Disney World didn’t happen this year (and may not happen next year!), but a few days away at a seaside resort did…and it’s still a holiday that cost money! How do you teach children to appreciate the time, money and organisation that goes into their care? Here are a few tips: