When you choose to have children, there is a real sense of the unknown. How will you cope? What will they be like? Will they sleep? Although these questions change as our children grow, they still have the ability to baffle us, overwhelm us and inspire us. So of course, when you have created a summer holiday routine using spreadsheets, diaries, calendars and white boards to stay on track with your business, it is typical that the children will inevitably do something to wreak havoc with your best laid plans. So what’s Plan B?

Plan B is essential to good business planning, especially...

If I ask any mum what they want their child to be, their overriding answer will always be “happy”! It’s what we all want to be and knowing our children are loved, fulfilled and content gives us that warm, fuzzy feeling. Yet when these same mums ponder the question a little longer, greater aspirations come to mind, which all surround the concept of being confident and equipped to conquer whatever the future holds!

Confidence is contagious and parents are role models, so the two things go hand in hand. If you lack self-belief and are racked with guilt, fear and uncertainty,...

You know what you’re capable of achieving and how your personal success can impact on all aspects of your life. Be confident in yourself and your own accomplishments. If you are happy with yourself, everyone will know, as your wellbeing is reflected in everything you do. By building on your own triumphs, you can create a life that you’re proud to live and of which your family is happy to belong.

What Life’s About
We all know what we want from life or do we? How many of us can say we want ‘this’, ‘this’ and ‘this’, and we want them in...

There is no single definition of perfection, as everyone has a different perception of what perfection is.  In the same way, there is no one way of being the perfect mum.  Every parent’s situation is unique and you will face different challenges and require different skills as your family grows up. It’s important not to judge yourself by other people’s ideals. Have the strength and confidence to live the life you want and deserve, on your own terms.

Measure For Measure
It is very easy to become caught up in the effort of meeting a certain standard and measuring...

Only you know the real you. Your unique qualities are what make you who you are. The most important thing is to be true to yourself. You are not ‘just’ a mum, a wife, a friend, a colleague – you are all those things and so much more. Have the confidence to say what you believe and value your own opinions. Remain focused and accentuate the positives. Have the strength to live the life you want and deserve.

Learning To Rethink
If you are not aware of the possible elements that are impacting on your life’s happiness, how can you make positive changes? Try to recognise...

Learning to say no can help enhance your life in lots of ways. It gives you instant control of your own decisions, needs and wants. It enables you to schedule your time according to your own requirements. It gives you a confidence boost and leaves you feeling empowered about your ability to stand up for yourself. Yet saying no is such a difficult thing to do! Here are some great ways you can say no – guilt-free – whenever you want.

Be Apologetic But Firm
If you feel uncomfortable about declining to do a task or favour for someone else that you fundamentally can’t or...

Working from home gives you greater flexibility and freedom to pursue your goals in your own inimitable style. However, one of the greatest challenges faced by many people who work alone is the ability to keep up with changes and developments in the marketplace. It is vital you keep up to date with latest trends but complement this effort by doing things a little differently to ensure you stand out as a visionary with a creative offering.

Understand Your Customers Unless you know what your customers want, how will you know what to sell? Don’t simply guess what it is they want or...

When you initially leave your job to set up your business at home, there will be some things you’ll inevitably miss. Your previous place of work may have had super-fast broadband, instant coffee machines and an onsite deli but none of that will bring you the new-found flexibility you’ll be realising from self-employment. So what great things will be created from your small beginnings?

You will be surprised by how much your productivity will increase when you work from home. Without typical office distractions, you’ll be able to get on with ease and finish your tasks far...

There are many reasons why mumpreneurs choose to set up their own businesses. Self-employment offers a way to achieve flexible hours, which helps mums to achieve a better life balance, respond to their children’s needs and fulfil their own job satisfaction. Whatever your motivation, setting your own goals to measure your success is key to what makes being a mumpreneur so appealing. At the beginning of a new year, establishing goals is a great way of measuring the success of your business. It also defines what you get out of being a mumpreneur.

Motivation Always remember why you...

At the beginning of a New Year, it is worthwhile establishing in your own mind what you would like to achieve over the next twelve months. Defining and planning your goals will give you mental clarity and focus so you are ready to take on the year ahead with enthusiasm! Mapping out each step of your goals will keep them at the forefront of your mind and help you focus on your future success.

Start At The Beginning The New Year offers the ideal time to de-clutter all aspects of your life, from your surroundings at home to your mind. This new sense of clarity will enable you to define your...