What do new employee shareholder contracts mean for you?
From the beginning of September 2013, the government introduced new rules enabling employers to offer contracts allow workers to trade their employment rights in return for shares.
Staying smart: how mums can keep office, home and motherhood in check
Licia Ronzulli, MEP to the EU Parliament, recently made the news after bringing her young daughter to a vote at Strasbourg. Debate raged on every side as to whether we should celebrate or condone her actions.
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Dropshipping and wholesale guide: how to get the products you need to get your business started
Selling products is often one of the first sources of income that mums who want to make extra money consider. Whether it’s selling Avon, or actually buying products in bulk to sell to friends and family, selling products is a good way to make money.
Dropshipping and buying at wholesale is an area that is often considered, too. But they can seem like a bit of a minefield if you don’t know where to look.
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Foodie Friday: how to make a Moroccan lamb tagine
Finding diverse but healthy meals that children will enjoy can be difficult. By expanding children’s pallets at an early age you help to eliminate fussy eating habits, which will give them the best start in life.
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Giving without stress: three ways to make your last-minute Christmas shopping a success
Have you left your Christmas shopping to the last minute again – even though you promised yourself you wouldn’t be disorganised this year?
Don’t be hard on yourself – think strategically and you’ll see that buying gifts can be very simple – here are some tips:
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Top 10 things Brits argue about at Christmas – you have been warned
With just 10 sleeps to Christmas, most of us are getting into the festive spirit. After all, Christmas is all about coming together as a family, sharing laughter and joy and getting along with your parents, partner and in-laws… or maybe not?
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Four big lies about running an online business
With Christmas practically m our doorsteps, and the new year dawning, many of us will be thinking about things we really need to kick off when 2014 comes a knocking, and starting an online business may be at the top of the list.
Everyone has their own reason for wanting to start an online business, but if your is because you’ve heard that it’s easy money, will make you a millionaire overnight, or you’ll make money without actually having to work for it, then keep reading…
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Cyber bullying: how to help your child through it
There have always been bullies, but the internet has opened up a whole new realm of bullying – cyberbullying. Cyber-bullies are people (children included) who harass other children online.
While this is not officially considered an online crime, it can be detrimental to your child’s self esteem and there have been many reports of children who have committed suicide as a result of bullying.
Organise your life in four easy steps
Sometimes you are so overwhelmed endless work or studies, family and friends. You find that you don’t have the time to do anything. Speaking to other mums somehow normalises this – but it shouldn’t be accepted.
So how exactly, do you organise your life and create more hours in a day?
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Product review: the baking issue
With the Great British Bake Off not long on our screens, many of us have had a stir in our interests for baking.
If that sound slike you, then you’ll love our product reviews, as they make baking even more fun
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Breastfeeding while working full time – is it possible?
Breastfeeding is something that most mums want to at least give a try, but as soon as work comes into the equation even those who have come to be successful at it can find it a challenge.
The following video gives some tips on making being a working mum and a breastfeeding mum work for you, and we also have some products below that can make the transition easier:
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Can you ever repay a grandparent back? Here’s one thing to consider doing
For many people, some of their most cherished childhood memories are of their grandparents.
Having a grandfather and grandmother is something that no child should be deprived of. It adds to the strength of the family unit and helps give your child a much stronger grounding in life.
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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.
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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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School’s out: How to assess your child’s progress at school
With half term already underway for some children, many conscientious mums have already started taking stock of their child’s progress so far this term.
If your child has just started school, or you aren’t sure how to assess the progress their making at school, this video will help.
How to save money on stationary
From the kids printing in full colour to you keeping your home office stocked up with the things you need to do your work, the cost of stationary can soon add up.
So, how exactly do you keep costs down, and still keep everyone happy? Here ares come tips: