Posted inVideo tutorials
Audio course: How to Sell Without Selling – part 2
Yesterday we introduced the ‘Sell Without Selling’ audio course. If you missed it, be sure to check out part 1 before listening to today’s installment.
Posted inCourses for mums Video tutorials
Audio course: How to Sell Without Selling – Part 1
Starting a business of any kind can be a big learning curve – from the accounting, to the admin, to employing people to help you out. But one area that many people struggle with is selling. You may not be able to sell an igloo to Eskimos, but you certainly do need to have the ability to ‘sell’ your products and/or services to people.
This three-day audio course will help you learn the basic principles you need to start making some money.
How to start a business as a private tutor – plus download
Are you a teacher who hasn’t been able to return to work since having your child? Do you have a degree in science and know you can ignite passion and understanding of your subject in others?
Starting out as a tutor could be a great way to earn some extra money and you get to decide how and when you work and from where.
Posted inVideo tutorials
Video tutorial: how to understand Windows 8
Microsoft Windows has been a tool that everyone who has ever touched a computer, laptop (and mobile phone, these days) has used at some point. Whether it’s writing your CV in Microsoft Word, creating a presentation in PowerPoint or looking at some financial information or charts in Excel, we’ve been there and done that.
If you’ve been out of the loop for a while, or have just upgraded you laptop or computer, you may be a bit more than surprised to see that Windows has completely changed it’s layout.
Posted inHow to promote your business
Three simple ways to get free advertising for your business
Advertising a product, service, or anything else such as a website for example, has always been perceived as an exoensice exercise. Yes – a decade or so ago but tomes have changed and it is actually a lot cheaper than you may think.
Here are four simple steps to great free advertising.
Posted inBeauty tips for working mums
Face breaking out? Here are five tips to keep it under wraps
With hormones going haywire, mums can really suffer from a multitude of problems, one of which is dreaded acne. From mild to severe, acne can be stressful – especially if you’ve been spot free since your teens.
Here are five tips from facial therapist, skincare expert and Bravura London founder, Amanda Elias:
How to tell your boss you’ve made a mistake
Hands up if you like looking like a fool in the workplace…anyone? Chances are you don’t – why would you? But at the end of the day we are human and no one is infallible; not even your boss.
But when we make a mistake it can be a very uncomfortable place to be. Will you get the sack? Will you be humiliated in front of your colleagues? Will you lose the trust and respect of your boss?
Whatever the outcome, honesty is the beat policy – and if you fess up to it before someone else weeds it out and makes you look incompetent it could work out in your favour.
Posted inWork and career tips and advice
Are you a hard worker or just a workaholic who’s heading for burnout?
Every one of us has our own professional goals and achievements set in our mind and we try so many different techniques to achieve them. Trying to keep up with childless work colleagues who work longer hours during day can compromise other activities such as sleep or you cam find yourself neglecting your family life unecessarily.
How to cope with a stressed and overworked husband or partner
There’s much talk of workplace stress and there are many tips and advice on Motherswhowork.co.uk and the internet to help, but what happens when the stress isn’t yours to cope with?
Having a spouse who is stressed and overworked can have quite a knock on effect on family life. Dr Hallowell provides some tips and advice to help you cope
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Fun games for working mums top play on a girls’ night in
Working mothers often find themselves needing to relax and unwind after a long day of work and caring for the kids. After they have gone to bed for the night, many mums turn to online casino games that they can play in order to help them de-stress and have some fun.
It can also be a cheap(er) way to do something different indoors with the girls, on nights when the babysitter can’t make it – hey, if you can’t get to Vegas, then bring a little Vegas style to your night in! Here are the games that are often chosen by working mothers:
Posted inStaying helathy
Feeling tired all the time? Here are five things to get checked
Feeling tired is a common by product of being a working mum, and with all the juggling we do, is it any wonder?
But there’s a type of tiredness that is more than just a passing distraction, and can continue for weeks and even months before your body feels like it just can’t cope – even with more sleep than you usually need.
According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, this type of prolonged fatigue happens to one in 10 people, and women (unsurprisingly) feel tired more than men. So what could be causing it?
Posted inParenting tips
How to get along with your child’s teacher
While you don’t have to metamorph into one of those mums who sickingly worship the ground that their child’s class teacher walks on, having a good relationship with he or she can ale a world of difference to how your child gets on.
If you just can’t work out how to have a happy medium the following video from a headteacher will show you how to approach it:
How to make money as a mystery shopper
If you every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy then you’ll love mystery shopping.
Mystery shopper jobs are basically undercover jobs without the risks that you see in secret agent movies. It’s a popular method of market research or internal check-up within a company.
Posted inChildren & Relationships Family life
Three time-saving tips for mums
Life doesn’t get much busier than when you’re busy working mum with small children. With the kids back at school after the half term break that treadmill and juggling is back in full swing so it’s going to start getting a little harder to make time for yourself.
With a bit of careful planning, you can grab a precious hour or two for yourself. Here are some tips to do just that:
Four reasons why mums should keep their foot in the office door
We’re so over the working mums vs stay at home mums debate – if that’s what you were expecting to read, you’ll be disappointed.
This article is about how to avoid setting yourself up for a fall and protecting your future.
Posted inFamily life
How to keep warm in winter without spending a fortune on energy bills
As the energy companies get ready to ramp up their prices just as the cold weather sets in, families will be looking for ways to keep warm. Here are some tips:
Posted inBeauty tips for working mums
Face breaking out? Here are five tips to keep it under wraps
With hormones going haywire, mums can really suffer from a multitude of problems, one of which is dreaded acne. From mild to severe, acne can be stressful – especially if you’ve been spot free since your teens.
Here are five tips from Facial Therapist, Skincare Expert & Bravura London founder, Amanda Elias:
Posted inFamily life
How to organise a baby shower
There’s nothing like getting together with your friends and family, and a baby shower is the perfect excuse for a party and to catch up with your nearest and dearest before the big day (and hopefully get some seriously cute presents for you and the baby!).
Here are some tips from experts Liz Taylor celebrity event management company Taylor Lyn Corporatiom and Lizzie of Tesco Loves Baby.
Posted inProduct reviews
Product review: things to do with the kids in the kitchen
Struggling for something to do with the kids that doesn’t involve spending lots of money?
Are you constantly being pestered by your mini masterchef to help out in the kitchen? We have two gadgets to help:
Posted inChildren & Relationships Parenting tips
What to do when your child hates school
With the half term underway for most children this week, it’s a great time for parents to spend more time with the kids and just have a good chat about things.
If your child has been struggling at school and has been miserable this is a good time to talk through their concerns without the stress of school itself and the school run.
Watch the following video for tips on how to deal with the issue: