Archive for September, 2009

Do less, achieve more?

September 30th, 2009

I’ve not had time to write posts for Business Plus Baby in the last few weeks. When I’ve said that in the past, there’s usually been a bit of procrastination involved – I could have done it if I’d really pushed myself. But in the last few weeks I really haven’t had time. I’ve even [...]

Win fab prizes to kick-start your business

September 23rd, 2009

My favourite networking group for mums – Mums The Boss – are running a prize draw as part of their start-up events this month.  The ladies have an impressive list of prizes including website design, a blackberry and business coaching. Tickets are only a pound each, so to buy yours check out Mums The Blog.
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Childcare tips for home-based business Mums

September 21st, 2009

Childcare for mums running home-based businesses is completely different from childcare for employed mums. Most mums running a business do so because they want to spend more time with their children, so need and want less childcare.
For mums like me who have two children under two, then childcare is so expensive that it would swallow [...]

Franchise or go-it-alone?

September 17th, 2009

The biggest decision when you’re starting a pre-school group is whether to buy a franchise or do-it-yourself.  Here’s an article about one mum who chose a franchise. Find out her reasons and how it worked out for her here.

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Business Ideas for Mums – Selling on Ebay

September 16th, 2009

What is it?
Making an income from selling on auction website eBay.
Benefits

You can work at any time of the day or night – although you’ll need to respond to customers promptly.
You can spend as much or as little time on it as you want.
It’s cheap and quick to start up compared with setting up your own [...]