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Skincare review: acne series part 2
If you're tired of switching from one skincare routine to another, trying new skincare products…
Easy ways to secure your child’s financial future
There is arguably nothing more important than securing the future of your child. This can only be done with a concrete financial plan that takes into account their most essential needs such as education, health and food.
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How to stay motivated when you’re feeling lazy
Struggling to get back into the swing of things after a nice break for the summer holidays? Wish you could stay in relaxation mode for… well, forever, and still get paid for it?
Unfortunately, this is no advert for a business opportunity that will make you rich while you sleep. Feeling lazy is natural – but few of us have the luxury to still survive while we do absolutely nothing at all day in, day out.
Posted inFamily life
What to consider when buying your first family car
Having a family is a big step, which brings with it a lot of change and a lot of tough choices. One such decision is choosing your first family car, something which many people do not consider until they’ve had the experience of trying to fit a child-seat, a half-folded up pram and a bag of nappies into their beloved hot hatchback. Investing in a family car will set you up for the future, from going on adventures while on holiday, to just making life easier on a day-to-day basis.
Posted inMaternity leave
The importance of managing your mental health on maternity leave
Maternity leave is always a hot topic in the news. With the pressures of work pitted against the importance of new mothers having time to bond with their new-borns, it can seem like an added stress and a recipe for disaster. Some employers take a very positive approach to maternity leave. For example, Netflix recently came out with the introduction of unlimited leave policy for new parents that allows them to take off as much time as they want after having a child.
Posted inWork and career tips and advice
Five tips for women who hate networking
There are few words in the business world that fill people with dread more than networking. It conjures up all manner of hideous thoughts, and it can often leave people so apprehensive that they end up running for the hills rather than attending the event.
Posted inCareers Coach Blog How to look for a job
It’s never to late to do an internship of gain work experience
If you’ve been out of the world of work for a while, or are undergoing a career change it’s you may be struggling to get you foot in the door with an employer. Have you thought of going on an internship or work experience? It’s not just for the twenty something graduate, who has no financial ties, you know.
Health and social care is all the rage, but where can an NVQ in health and social care take you?
Going back to work after maternity leave can often feel like you’re starting out right…
Use your head! Five ways to make more money…
If you’re struggling financially the good news is that it is easier than ever to make extra cash. No matter what your skillset, how much time you have or how much you need to earn, there are plenty of methods out there that can earn you some extra money – here are just five ways you probably didn’t think of:
Posted inCareers Coach Blog
Thinking about a career change? How about engineering?
Arguably, engineering is still a field that makes most people think of one dominated by male workers. This is not surprising when the number of women going into the profession is still relatively low compared to their male counterparts. However, women are still following the engineer career path and enjoying successful careers, whilst inadvertently helping to change the face of engineering to become a much more unisex occupation.
The psychology behind why people buy
We live in a consumer based economy, and the reasons behind why people buy certain things can appear disorientated and confusing. Despite this, there is a real rationale regarding these issues that surround what influences consumers and a knowledge of this can prove to be a salient force in your own business. What it eventually comes down to is psychology.
Posted inMaternity leave
Five tips to make returning to work after maternity leave stress free
If you’re counting down the days with trepidation until you return to work after having…
Posted inRelationships tips and advice
Online dating tips for the modern woman
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. This is especially true when…
Posted inClub Work and career tips and advice
How freelancing can give your maternity pay a boost
Maternity leave is often a time when women are trying to keep finances ticking over while they spend time with a new baby. But if you don’t have any savings set aside for the arrival of your bundle of joy, the reduction in finances it can be a big financial shock.
Posted inBeauty tips for working mums
Acne: product review for grown women
Stressing over spots seems so adolescent, but it’s not just teens that suffer from acne. The global acne market will ring in $3.02 billion by 2016, according market trends, and that says a lot about how endemic the problem is.
Half of women are diagnosed with some form of acne during their adult lives and NHS figures state that 80% of adult acne sufferers are women.
Acne can be embarrassing, unsightly and often quite painful. It’s often hard to pinpoint the cause, because it can be caused by lifestyle, genetics, hormones and/or diet. That doesn’t help when you’re desperate and need of a solution.
How to return to work in your true fabulousness
School may be out for summer, but are you set for a return back to work after your maternity leave or a break, raising your child?
Being taken seriously in the workplace does have a lot to do with skill and experience, but looking frumpy won’t win you any accolades either.
Posted inPodcasts for mums Real mums
Podcast: Sunshine through the rain – Lorena Oberg talks success after acrimonious divorce
Divorce can be tough no matter how grown up you and your other half choose to be about it. But when it’s acrimonious and you don’t have a penny to your name, and you need to stay afloat so you can keep your children, what do you do? Well, start a business – of course!
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How has wifi changed in the past five and what can we expect from the next five?
Wifi as a concept has been with us for quite a while now, but like…
Posted inPodcasts for mums Real mums
Podcast: Yee Kwan of Dragon’s Den fame on launching into the UK ice-cream market
Yee Kwan launched her ice cream and sorbet business after being made redundant as a surveyor in 2009. Today, Yee's business produces 18,000 litres of ice cream and sorbet a year, and is stocked in Harvey Nichols and Wholefoods Market, as well as in a growing number of restaurants and independent retailers across the country.
Posted inFamily life
Summer’s here! Get your children beach ready!
With summer officially upon us, families will now be making plans to enjoy all the fun that the season brings. Whether you’re planning a holiday away or simply preparing to enjoy the warm weather, having beach wear ready for the children is important. This way, your children can enjoy the cool waters at a moment’s notice and you can be confident that they are fully prepared.