You may have heard the saying, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This has never been truer than when it comes to success. Without a plan, you lack direction and without goals or a plan of action, you have nothing to measure your success against.

Once you have made the decision to set your goals, many people get overly excited and jump straight in to working towards it without any tangible long-term plan. It often results in a fast burnout and no real sense of achievement because you haven’t considered how you’re going to maintain your ability to commit to your...

Whether you have an idea for a new business or your business is already up and running, goal planning is essential for a successful 2016. Without clear, defined goals how can you measure your businesses success? When planning goals think about the drive behind your business and where you want your business to be in the next five years.

Your business needs goals. Consider what you want your business to achieve in 2016 and devise a strategy to achieve these objectives. Creating a strategy will help you to keep focused and will help drive the success of your business. Two of the most common...

It can be easy to overlook the successes you have achieved when you are caught up in the day to day running of your business. This is why it is important to spend time at the end of the year to sit down and review your success.

From the moment you decided to start your own business you will have had a series of goals in your mind, such as making the first sale, securing your first client or beginning to market your business. In the grand scheme of things these may seem like small achievements, but all achievements regardless of their size should be acknowledged and celebrated. It is the...

With the festive period only a matter of weeks away, it may already seem like your to do list is bigger than old Saint Nicks himself! Unlike Santa, you may not have an army of elves to help with your workload, but you do have organisation and planning tools to help you get through this busy time.

Any mum who works will tell you how hard it can be to manage time and to-do tasks in the build up to Christmas. As a mumpreneur it can be even harder, as you are juggling the stress of running your own business, finding quality family time and preparing for Christmas.

Plan, Plan, Plan There is a...

Christmas on its own can be stressful enough, throw running your own business into the mix and you could potentially have the recipe for a stress overload! Take action now so you don’t reach the point of no return by setting up strategies well in advance of the festive season that will enable you to cope.

As the majority of women bear the brunt of Christmas preparation, it is understandable that this time of year fills a lot of mumpreneurs with dread rather than festive cheer. Here are a few ideas on how to effectively manage stress levels.

Setting predefined goals that focus on what...

Is fear holding you back from starting your business and making it a great success? When you start out on your journey of running your own business, the first step is always the hardest. Your fear of the unknown, of taking a chance, is daunting but when you’re successful, it will all be worth it!

Fear Of The Unknown Conquering your fear is half the battle – or sometimes the entire battle – and you might see it as an imaginary barrier to success.  If fear is preventing you from pursuing your dream of running your own business, you can overcome your anxiety. Once...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run and grow your own business? If this question pops into your head on a regular basis, or if you see others around you taking the plunge, then perhaps it’s time for you to turn your dreams into reality and set up your own business.

Achieve The Ultimate Balance Think how nice it would be if you were your own boss. The decisions would be yours. The rewards would be yours. Running your own business often offers the flexibility to work when you are able, not when you have to. To achieve a better work-life balance, you can plan and fit your...

Today in the UK, women have greater freedom than ever before to be independent and self-sufficient. This is enabling us to live multiple chapters in our lives and we are fulfilling our dreams time and time again. No dream is too big, too small or too late. The possibilities are endless and the results are inspiring.

Dreaming is a beautiful experience. The idea of desiring something that is all of your own making is highly motivating. Imagine if you could turn that vision into reality: what would your life look like? One of the greatest blessings of 21st century living is that women are...

Self-belief is a powerful motivator and can contribute to improving your lifestyle and wellbeing immeasurably. From how you act to how you feel, it’s important to radiate confidence. You will see the difference it makes to how you are perceived by those around you. Everyone is the sum of their parts and it takes all these ingredients to make you the woman you are. Believing in your own abilities will help you on the path to achieving your daily or lifelong goals.

You’re a mum, a partner, a daughter and a friend, and each of these roles require a different set of skills. To...

Praise is great for making everybody feel fabulous when something wonderful happens but it isn’t the only way to instil confidence in children. Here are some simple ways you can help nurture the next generation of self-assured adults.

It’s Your Choice
Giving your children choices and allowing them to be accountable for their actions is incredibly empowering. Encouraging children to choose outfits that are appropriate for the weather and the day’s activities will help them learn more about the world around them.

Home Help
Mums often do everything for their children,...