Motivation & Inspiration for mums in business
Guest blog post from our Inspiration Guru Susan Odev - writer, trainer, performer & co-author of Mum Ultrapreneur. Last month I was inspired to write by a song by Tina Charles. This month I turn to one of the most famous working mums on the planet – Madonna. And no I’m not about to launch into a [...]
Guest blogger Naomi Richards is a Life Coach for Children. Here she explains how she organises her time with her own children and her clients. I don’t think it is possible to have it all when you are a working mum especially when you are very passionate about the work you do and even more [...]
Now I know that at least half of you are thinking I may be suffering some sort of delusion or mental breakdown; how can she possibly be cheering the school holidays? The other half know why. It’s quite simple: I love being with my children and the whole reason I was a stay at home [...]
Just over a year ago I had a new baby, but it was very unlike my previous two children. It had been discussed for a short while and was very wanted, but there was some doubt as to whether this was the right time. I already had 2 children, but I had a new partner and [...]
I’m meant to be working I’ve so much to do But the beds all need changing And I must clean the loo I want to be blogging I’ve so much to say But I’m constantly cooking Or clearing away I must make a phone call But the kids won’t stop squealing There are crumbs on [...]
A short while ago you may have remembered that we asked you all to take part in our Mumpreneur Survey to find out when and why you started your business, where you conduct your business and what hours you work. Well the results are all in and this is what we discovered. When? When it [...]
Having been inspired by Sam and her no-jeans challenge and her success, I am going to do my own challenge. This one is ‘work based’ rather than ‘me’ based….and contrary to most work challenges involves doing something less, rather than more…..intrigued? The idea came about last Thursday. It was the first day of term and [...]
September 1st saw the launch of Antonia Chitty’s long awaited book, The Mumpreneur Guide, which was perfect timing for mums considering their working options now the school holidays are over and want to start a business that fits in with their family. Mother and business advisor Antonia has put together this ultimate guide for parents which is full of [...]
It’s holiday time again and already you may be beginning to wonder ‘How am I ever going to fit in any work?’. Most of us are self-employed because of the flexibility this affords us to be able to be with the children during their holidays. But how do you keep everything ticking along? Nobody said it [...]
Continuing our series of book reviews, we now turn to the Everywoman collection of Simple Approach pocket book business guides. The Everywoman website offers ‘advice, tools and networking for business success’ including practical tips, fact sheets and useful online tools to help you grow your business. Their handy set of 8 pocket books covers a whole range of [...]
