Why you should consider using an interactive infographic for your CV
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Why you should consider using an interactive infographic for your CV

Infographics have been popping in up in online articles and in business proposals and projects for years as a way to show data or information in a concise and eye-appealing manner. Recently, people have been taking this notion and implementing them in their CVs.

While the normal paper CV might have gotten the job done in the past it might be time to switch to an electronic CV with interactive infographics to keep up with the competition.

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Your Guide To Perfectly Defined Brows

Over the last couple of years we have seen numerous models and celebrities embrace the fuller brow look, and who can blame them? A well-groomed brow can lift your eyes and frame your face giving a more youthful appearance.

How to tell if you’re broke…and what to do about it
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How to tell if you’re broke…and what to do about it

Being broke isn’t a way of life…really it isn’t. Whether you’re paying tooth and nail for childcare, or just can’t get the pay rise you need to bring your finances up to where they need to be, you really don’t need to stay broke.

Worried about the education your child is receiving from school?
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Worried about the education your child is receiving from school?

Are you worried that the standard of education at your child’s school is far from what it should be? Do you worry about the level of attainment your child has reached and feel that it just isn’t high enough for their age?

Five ways to avoid the office cake and keep the weight off
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Five ways to avoid the office cake and keep the weight off

“Just a tiny slither”, are the words all of us have muttered to ourselves when faced with a delectable enemy. For your diet you have done everything possible to rid yourself of temptation, practically emptied all of your cupboards.

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Can a couple run a business together (without killing each other)?

It could be a dream come true for some – spending long working days with the love of your life…but for others the thought of doing that would be like living a nightmare.

If you’re not entirely sure if it could work, here are some things to consider and get in place before your business takes off:

The skinflint’s beauty box must have that will even polish your shoes
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The skinflint’s beauty box must have that will even polish your shoes

Don’t be disappointed that it’s nothing revolutionary – we try to keep it simple (and cheap) here at Mothers Who Work Towers. It’s cheap, and it has more uses than you can shake a stick at.

The working mum’s guide to car finance
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The working mum’s guide to car finance

Owning a car has become an important aspect of modern day life. They provide the freedom to go where you like, whenever you like, and also play a vital role in getting people from a to b, whether it be to and from work or perhaps to a doctor’s appointment

For these reasons and many more, affordable car finance has become a popular way to buy a car without a single lump payment. The way to do this has vastly changed over the years and it’s now more accessible than ever before.

Business trip? How to stay in touch with your family while you work away
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Business trip? How to stay in touch with your family while you work away

Whilst travelling for business is considered a perk for many professionals, it can also be problematic for family-orientated people who do not want to spend extended periods away from the people they love.

Are you a shopaholic? Here are four questions to help you curb the habit
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Are you a shopaholic? Here are four questions to help you curb the habit

The school holidays is one of those times of year when families tend to spend more money than expected. Little trips here and there, food, arts and crafts, toys…even free activities have an associated cost.

So just how do you curb the spending – and teach the children how and why it’s important to think before splashing out? Here are some questions to ask yourself before you buy:

Product review: portable fun
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Product review: portable fun

It’s been a while since we brought a product review to you, but hopefully worth the wait…

Four things you can do during your lunch break
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Four things you can do during your lunch break

Whether it’s one hour or half an hour, finding something to do during lunch that can help you stay on top of things, and distress ca be challenging.

Here are some ideas that won’t break the bank:

Three things you can do to make the morning run a lot less stressful
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Three things you can do to make the morning run a lot less stressful

Mornings don’t need to be stressful – seriously. Even if you have a family of 10, there are some measures you can put in place to make sure everything runs smoothly from the alarm clock going off in the morning to when you’ve finished the morning school or childcare run.

Here they are:

Avoid the war zone: how to stay out of office politics
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Avoid the war zone: how to stay out of office politics

Sometimes, with all the best will in the world, you can get caught up in office politics without even wanting to. Here are a few pointers to help you stay out of trouble’s way.

Homework: how do working mums juggle it?
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Homework: how do working mums juggle it?

It’s fine when your children are preschool age – you can sing nursery rhymes in the car and say the alphabet together while on your travels.

But when they’re school age and have homework to do – and need your help – that’s when the real fun starts.

How to stop heartburn during pregancy
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How to stop heartburn during pregancy

If you’ve suffered from indigestion before, you’ll know it’s quite an uncomfortable, and often excruciating pain in the chest and upper abdomen. If you’re pregnant, and working, it can be even more uncomfortable, as you’re expected to work through your discomfort and get on with the day’s work.

How to improve cash-flow in your business
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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…
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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.

Employers should develop mothers, finds study
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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.

The seven deadly sins of time management
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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: