Pregnant? know your rights – don’t get ripped off at work!
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Pregnant? know your rights – don’t get ripped off at work!

In an ideal world, every employer would do their best to ensure that their pregnant employees are well looked after – or at least ensure that their legal obligations to them are met.

But, for many pregnant women, announcing a pregnancy can be the start of difficult times, with employers working out ways to make them feel so uncomfortable that they feel they have no choice but to leave. Things that employers should know better about doing when they have an expectant mum in the workplace…

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Don’t stay in a job you hate with no get-put plan! Start a part-time business

Running around doing the school and/or nursery run can be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for many mums…

When you work and have to catch a certain train, or do early morning meetings, or face a hefty fine from your childcare provider if you are a millisecond late (again!) to pick up your little one, all the military precision juggling can take its toll.

Working from home: a plan of action, a plan for your ultimate success
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Working from home: a plan of action, a plan for your ultimate success

Many people wrongly think that working from home will give them the flexibility to work when they want, and how they want all the time. For them, the dream can mean ignoring the alarm clock and getting up whenever they want to get up.

Yes, running your own business from home means you are your own boss, but if you go into it with the same mindset as London Mayor Boris Johnson thinking that you can just skive at home eating cheese, then you’re in for a very rude awakening.

How to stay positive in your business when your spouse or partner is unsupportive
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How to stay positive in your business when your spouse or partner is unsupportive

Started an online business can be an exciting and daunting prospect, but when you’ve got no support from those nearest and dearest to you it can feel like an uphill struggle.

So – before you start thinking divorce, or ditching your business altogether, here are some tips to help you make the most out of your situation when your spouse or partner seems to have no care in the world.

What to look for when thinking of buying into any business that’s already established
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What to look for when thinking of buying into any business that’s already established

One of the problems that people run into when they have decided that they’re looking for a product to sell is finding, choosing or deciding what product to sell.

Are you in that situation? If you want to start making more money working from home, selling products or buying into a franchise, there are a few questions you should ask yourself in order to help them choose a product.

Product review: back to school uniforms
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Product review: back to school uniforms

When it comes to buying uniform for the start of the new school year, it can be a bit of a conundrum – spend less and save money risking poor quality school wear, or spend too much and get burnt when your young ones ruin their uniform.

We review some products from Vertbaudet…well worth a watch!

Is your child starting school in September? Or moving to secondary school? Top tips on preparing them and you for the big change
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Is your child starting school in September? Or moving to secondary school? Top tips on preparing them and you for the big change

Starting school is a big step for every child, especially if the surroundings are completely new to them – ie a new school where they didn’t attend the nursery school, or a secondary school that has no ties to the primary school or prep they used to attend.

This can be exciting and frightening all at once – and that’s just not your feelings, by the way!

To help make the transition as easy as possible, we’ve compiled a few tips:

Are you putting your toddler at risk by putting them in a forward-facing car seat too soon?
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Are you putting your toddler at risk by putting them in a forward-facing car seat too soon?

Should parents be encouraged to keep their children in rear-facing car seats for longer? Yes, according to a campaign launched by motors.co.uk, which suggests that rear-facing car seats are “up to five times safer” than the more popular forward-facing versions.

Four ways to make working during pregnancy stress-free
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Four ways to make working during pregnancy stress-free

Congrats! You’re going to be a mums, and what exciting times you have ahead. Unfortunately, while your family, friends and colleagues may be excited for you, strangers on your commute probably won’t share the joy…

So, how can you make your commute to work as stress free and comfortable as possible?

Summer nights making you feel restless? Adding a few ingredients to your dinner can make all the difference
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Summer nights making you feel restless? Adding a few ingredients to your dinner can make all the difference

As well as sleeping on a good bed in a well-ventilated, dark and quiet room, achieving a great night’s sleep can be affected by what you eat before bedtime.

According to The Sleep Council, certain foods are known to aid sleep – in exactly the same way that caffeine is known to help you stay awake.

Five tips for staying trim while eating out with the family this summer
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Five tips for staying trim while eating out with the family this summer

We all want to enjoy the experience, but if you’re trying to watch those calories, it can be a bit difficult to fully enjoy eating out with the family. Keeping yourself in shape when dining out is simply a matter of ordering the right things.

Here are five tips for having a healthy dinner out,while still enjoying your meal like everyone else:

How to sell your products securely online
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How to sell your products securely online

Starting your own business is always connected to some risks and usually demands a lot of courage and effort. One of the most challenging aspects is to establish one’s business and to make one’s name known to the vast internet community.

Online reputation is a crucial factor when it comes to win new clients over. Before ordering a certain product online, most clients tend to check whether the vendor is reliable by the help of shop evaluations.

How to access your business documents away from the office
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How to access your business documents away from the office

When you leave the office, most of the time, you don’t want your work to follow you around. But sometimes you need to be able to access it without having to pack the office and take it with you. In fact many people travel for their business.

Feeling overwhelmed? Tips on how to avoid information overload
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Feeling overwhelmed? Tips on how to avoid information overload

Information overload is extremely hard to deal with. On the one hand you need to research, learn and evaluate whats going on in your industry and social media, but on the other hand sometimes all that information from different sources can confuse and overwhelm.

Most mumpreneurs who get started with internet marketing are usually very ecstatic to take on all of the information and resources in, but when they realise that the learning ever stops when it comes to building an online business, they often give up and find it hard to overcome all of the information that they get…does that sound like your reality?

You’ve sent your press release…now what?
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You’ve sent your press release…now what?

Sending out a press release can be a big step for small businesses – especially when it’s all been done in house. You’ve taken the time to research the best media outlets for your product or service, and you crafted the type of press release that will make journalists stand to attention.

So now what? Do you call and harass journalists five minutes after sending out your press release? No, but this is what you can and should do:

Divorce: how to juggle the complexities with work, and keep your finances healthy
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Divorce: how to juggle the complexities with work, and keep your finances healthy

Finalising a divorce can be stressful for a number of reasons. Not only may there be a lot of emotional issues to deal before you can begin the healing process, there are also several legal and financial matters that need your attention.

Add to that the everyday responsibilities of work and motherhood, and you may feel completely overwhelmed. Use this article as a guide to help you through the stress of juggling work, finances, and your divorce.

Cheap or free family fun activities to do this summer…with an Olympic twist, too.
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Cheap or free family fun activities to do this summer…with an Olympic twist, too.

Now that summer’s fast approaching and the weather is ‘hopefully’ improving, it’s time to start thinking about outdoor activities to keep the kids amused throughout the summer months.

One of the cheapest activities available to families involves using two things that come free to us – our legs to enjoy all of the great walks that Britain has to offer.

Mothers Who Work doesn’t usually look like this…
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Mothers Who Work doesn’t usually look like this…

We’ve had a facelift, tuck and brow lift – did you notice?

Rain doesn't have to spoil all the fun this Bank Holiday
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Four fun ways to spend a wet bank holiday

While most of us are keeping our fingers crossed for a hot August bank holiday, the grey reality is that long weekends in Britain are often spoiled by the weather.

10 reasons why you should start your own business
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10 reasons why you should start your own business

Starting a business may seem like a daunting prospect, but do you want to live wondering “what if?”.

Find out why you should bite the bullet and start a business: