How to improve cash-flow in your business
On paper, you should be minted, but in reality, you barely have enough money to buy teabags…if that sounds like your situation, then you really do need to hear these tips about improving cash-flow:
Thinking of collaborating with another business? Here are some things to consider…
On paper, it sounds like a dream – you have your skill set and need someone with another area of experience and interest, and you’d like to work with them to reduce your costs.
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Employers should develop mothers, finds study
A new study of 2,000 working women has revealed that six out of 10 think their careers are ‘derailed;’ citing that they face open discrimination after becoming pregnant, while less experienced colleagues have been promoted ahead of them.
The research was commissioned by law firm Slater & Gordon, which represents hundreds of women fighting maternity discrimination across the country each year.
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The seven deadly sins of time management
Nothing can put things into perspective than a book that really knows how to tick the boxes and tell you what to do when you or your life really isn’t ticking the boxes you need it to.
That’s why we love Time Management for Manic Mums, by Allison Mitchell (grab yourself a copy from Amazon, or WHSmiths). The chapter, ‘The Seven deadly Sins of Time Management’ resounds with many people, not just working mums – here they are:
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Breastfeeding after a boob job: is it possible?
A very popular procedure that many women choose to undertake is a breast augmentation, with thousands of women opting to go under the knife each year.
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Strapped for cash: crowdfunding could help get your project off the ground
Crowdfunding, in simple terms, is a way of raising money from lots of people via a website. It started in the US in 1997, and has gradually crossed over to the UK.
Posted inChildren & Relationships Staying sane
How to get out of the house on time in the mornings
Alarm clock goes, you press snooze, oversleep, wake up and realise that you’re nearly half an hour behind schedule and start rallying the troops…it’s the story of many busy working mums’ lives, so comfort yourself with the fact that you’re not on your own.
All the rushing around might burn the odd calorie, but it really won’t help with your blood pressure. So, what can you do about it? Here are some tips.
Posted inChildren & Relationships Family life
Time to get organised: how to make button fridge magnets
Eeek! It’s that time again…the children are back at school and military operation and organisation that’s required of you has just kicked off.
There’s nothing like a fridge full of reminders to keep everything rocking like clockwork. Here’s a video on how to make button fridge magnets – you can customise them with creative crafts from the children:
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Get the school year off to a good start with – tips on building a good relationship with teachers
Pushy parent syndrome irritates other parents, and leave teachers wanting to give detentions…and not to the children, but their parents. But you also want to keep on top of what your child is doing (or isn’t) at school before it’s too late…
So just how do you get the balance right? Here are some tips:
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Thinking Outside the Box: Spectacular solutions for your downsizing dilemma
It’s time to start downsizing. You’ve had this home for a while now, and it suited you well when you had children. But, now, it’s just too much. What do you do? Well, downsizing is a process. You’ll need a step-by-step plan and ideas for furniture. In a sense, you’re adopting an entirely new life.
How to survive as a new manager
Congrats – you got the promotion, or new job! Now that the best is yet to come, here are some tips to help you succeed in your new role.
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Do you have a business idea that you think is completely crazy? Read this…
Business ideas come in all shapes and sizes…but they do come, and in different ways, when you least expect it to.
Sometimes, an idea could be staring us blank in the face, but we just can’t see it. If you’re looking for a business idea you can run with, you should keep reading.
Fancy yourself as a published children’s author?
A nationwide search to discover the next big story idea for children closes in just two weeks!
Posted inStaying healthy
Separating fact from fiction: do environmentally-friendly cleaning products work?
Many of us simply want our house to look clean and tidy, so we use products like bleach to help us achieve this aim.
The problem with cleaning products that are made from chemicals is that they can be harmful to the environment and potentially harmful to you or your family in certain circumstances.
Free English and maths workshops for children
Of all the subjects that children learn throughout their school lives, the two most important are English and maths. Forget about the classical studies, philosophy and the like – if you can’t read and write, or do basic sums, life can be a little more difficult in the real world.
Five time wasters and how to cut them out of your life for good (Part 2)
If I had a pound for every time a working mum bemoaned how they wished there were more hours in the day, I’d be writing this from a palatial villa somewhere far away with iced cool drink in a tumbler.
Not that it’s always an invalid comment, sometimes, we could all genuinely do with more time to work through all the projects we need to complete.
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Five time wasters and how to avoid them – part 1
These days, it seems that everyone is trying to fit a week’s worth of work into a day. While it may look like the epitome of efficiency efficiency, are you really making progress of just deceiving yourself?
Here are five time wasting activities you probably don’t even realise that you’re doing and how to avoid them.
How to apply for a job when you’ve been off the market for a while
Are you preparing to go back to work when your little one starts school or nursery in September? Are you looking for work so you can get the social off your back? Do you hate your current job and want to find something else to do?
Whatever the case may be, deciding that you want to look for work is half the battle, so well done on taking that first step! To get the ball rolling, here are some steps to finding your next dream job:
Four things you can do with the trusty old kitchen timer
There’s a lot of motivation to be gained when you’re up against the clock. It creates a buzz, a surge of adrenaline to do anything but fail.
That’s why we love the trusty old kitchen timer. Use it for maximum success in getting things done and staying on top of work and home chores.
How to save money on food during the summer holidays
According to the Office of National Statistics, UK families spend between £43.10 and £56.80 on the food shop every week.
That’s quite a big part of the monthly outgoings, but that cost soon multiplies when the kids are home for the school holidays – especially the summer holidays.
So just how can we budget during the school holidays? Here are some tips to help you save: