Feeling overwhelmed? Tips on how to avoid information overload
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Feeling overwhelmed? Tips on how to avoid information overload

Information overload is extremely hard to deal with. On the one hand you need to research, learn and evaluate whats going on in your industry and social media, but on the other hand sometimes all that information from different sources can confuse and overwhelm.

Most mumpreneurs who get started with internet marketing are usually very ecstatic to take on all of the information and resources in, but when they realise that the learning ever stops when it comes to building an online business, they often give up and find it hard to overcome all of the information that they get…does that sound like your reality?

You’ve sent your press release…now what?
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You’ve sent your press release…now what?

Sending out a press release can be a big step for small businesses – especially when it’s all been done in house. You’ve taken the time to research the best media outlets for your product or service, and you crafted the type of press release that will make journalists stand to attention.

So now what? Do you call and harass journalists five minutes after sending out your press release? No, but this is what you can and should do:

Divorce: how to juggle the complexities with work, and keep your finances healthy
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Divorce: how to juggle the complexities with work, and keep your finances healthy

Finalising a divorce can be stressful for a number of reasons. Not only may there be a lot of emotional issues to deal before you can begin the healing process, there are also several legal and financial matters that need your attention.

Add to that the everyday responsibilities of work and motherhood, and you may feel completely overwhelmed. Use this article as a guide to help you through the stress of juggling work, finances, and your divorce.

Cheap or free family fun activities to do this summer…with an Olympic twist, too.
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Cheap or free family fun activities to do this summer…with an Olympic twist, too.

Now that summer’s fast approaching and the weather is ”˜hopefully’ improving, it’s time to start thinking about outdoor activities to keep the kids amused throughout the summer months.

One of the cheapest activities available to families involves using two things that come free to us – our legs to enjoy all of the great walks that Britain has to offer.

Mothers Who Work doesn’t usually look like this…
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Mothers Who Work doesn’t usually look like this…

We’ve had a facelift, tuck and brow lift – did you notice?

Rain doesn't have to spoil all the fun this Bank Holiday
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Four fun ways to spend a wet bank holiday

While most of us are keeping our fingers crossed for a hot August bank holiday, the grey reality is that long weekends in Britain are often spoiled by the weather.

10 reasons why you should start your own business
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10 reasons why you should start your own business

Starting a business may seem like a daunting prospect, but do you want to live wondering “what if?”.

Find out why you should bite the bullet and start a business:

Real mum profile: Jo Shaw of Just Bake
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Real mum profile: Jo Shaw of Just Bake

Jo Shaw, 38, a mum of two girls, and a wife works part-time in marketing while running her online bakery supply store.

Find out how she juggles her family and work commitments while having fun making her business grow.

Facebook Marketplace: a means to sell products without a website
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Facebook Marketplace: a means to sell products without a website

Yesterday, we looked at Facebook Marketplace and how to use it to sell your products. Today, we want to show you how to get started with some step-by-step instructions.

How to work from your iPhone but look like you’re more than a one-woman band.
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How to work from your iPhone but look like you’re more than a one-woman band.

Every time I get an email that says: ‘Sent from iPhone’ it makes me cringe! Especially if it’s from a business person.

Staying environmentally friendly with your mode or transportation
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Staying environmentally friendly with your mode or transportation

Today, there has never been greater emphasis on the environment and people’s individual impact on it.

The effects of global warming are starting to show, but it’s not too late to reverse that trend, and it’s possible to make your own contribution to the cause, which can be of great benefit to your finances.

Real mum profile: Isobel Thompson of Morrck
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Real mum profile: Isobel Thompson of Morrck

They say that friends and family and business don’t mix. But if you can get the basics right, it can be very successful…even with young children.

Isobel Thompson, 48, shares how she’s managed to get everyone from her husband to her teenage son, and her eight-year-old twin daughters involved in her business.

Panicking about work and the school summer holidays? Here are five tips to help you increase your productivity when the kids are home
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Panicking about work and the school summer holidays? Here are five tips to help you increase your productivity when the kids are home

With the school summer holidays starting (for some children it has already started!), all the juggling and activities you’ll be doing to keep the children entertained will likely have a huge impact on your working week – especially if you’re a mumpreneur.

How to create your own ebook for free
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How to create your own ebook for free

Trying to create an ebook is something that most authors want to do but they think that you will need to have a big budget, but times have changed and it’s actually a lot cheaper than you think.

how to create an ebookThe simplest ebook is just a PDF – its as simple as that. Its an electronic document that makes it easy to share with thousands of people and they will pay a fee to read it.

People create ebooks for various reasons, these days, and you will need to first determine what your main purpose of creating yours is – is it to increase your newsletter subscription rates? Is it to educate others about a particular subject, or is just to publicise your brand?

Is your website lacking visitors like the Sahara lacks water? Here are three easy ways to get more traffic
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Is your website lacking visitors like the Sahara lacks water? Here are three easy ways to get more traffic

A website without any visitors can be very demotivating. The main goal for most businesses with an online presence would be to try and get as many visitors as possible. This can be very easy for some while it can be an impossible task for others.

get more website trafficIf you’re feeling a website visitor drought, the problem really lies in your strategy and the things that you write about. Is it worth reading? Is it something that people will click on if they see a mention on Facebook? Will they be happy that they read that article?

Here are three things to consider when trying to get more website visitors:

Two tips to use your time wisely…
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Two tips to use your time wisely…

One of the biggest problems that people have when it comes to making the most of the working day is that they simply have bad time management. This is something that hinders many mums from ever achieving their full potential success in life and something truly needs to be done to correct that.

time management key to you success keyMost people will admit that they have trouble with this problem but successful people will talk about how they are able to master the art of managing their time, squeezing more ‘time’ into the normal 168-hour week.

There are two things that you can do to manage your time better and to use your 24 hours to the fullest:

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20110728-124412.jpgReading free articles is ok – but if you want a deeper insight into just what you can achieve online and how to go about achieving it, then our mix of video tutorials and guides will certainly help.

The Mothers Who Work Club is all about equipping busy mums with the information they need to start earning an extra income working from nome, as a freelance, or with an online business. And with our tutorials and guides, you can start to break free from the reigns of an inflexible employer.

Does your boss hate you? Yes, if he does anything of these things:
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Does your boss hate you? Yes, if he does anything of these things:

We all have our little foibles, and bosses are no different. But how can you tell if your boss is just a little different or hates you?

boss from hellHow far can the comments go, and how schemes deep rooted are the incidents you’ve been receiving really go? Is it just a case of poor communication, or does your boss just not like you?

Here’s how you can tell if your boss hates you: