Being a Mumpreneur – Page 5 – Business Plus Baby

July 3, 2015

How to organise your office

It’s not easy keeping your office organised when your attention (and workspace) is split between family and business. And with the best will in the world, the small people in your life are likely to mess it up on a regular basis!

But it’s well worth doing your best to be organised, because you can waste a huge amount of time looking for paperwork or equipment when you really need it. Here are some tips to help…

(Ever had to call your own mobile because it’s lost under a pile of papers? Yep, me too!)

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March 3, 2015March 3, 2015

8 Key business skills that make moms great entrepreneurs

In the competitive business world, so often stereotypes of ruthless men or tech-savvy geeks are held up as the ideal entrepreneur. However, as we all know, the real world is far more diverse than that. Many great and successful companies are led by women and mothers who, with their unique skills, take their organisations further than anyone else could. Companies like Cannon Hygiene are a perfect example of a business that has been built around a strong female team, and others would be wise to follow their lead.

Today, we’re taking a look at the entrepreneurial skills that make mothers the perfect choice for business leaders in the modern world. As you’ll see, moms are special. They have more than a few skills that allow them to spearhead business endeavours that are both successful and well-recognised. Let’s take a look at some of the key qualities: Continue reading “8 Key business skills that make moms great entrepreneurs”

January 1, 2015December 29, 2014

Happy New Year!

Don’t panic, I’m not going to do a New Year New You – style post today. I think that’s a bit of a cliche these days. But I do like to use the new year as a chance to to refocus a little and streamline what I’m doing.

So this year I’m going to try to…

Eat a little less

Move a little more

Worry a little less about things that don’t matter

Focus a little more on the things that do

It’s the small daily actions that matter, because they add up over time.

We expect big changes because that’s what our instant gratification culture promises. But they rarely show up when we want them and are usually unsustainable when they do. (Think crash diets and lottery wins.)

Would you like to join me? 🙂

November 5, 2014November 5, 2014

Having a tough time at the moment? You’re not alone

We often think of a running a business around a family in terms of young children, but for many of this it’s not that simple.

This video is for you if you’re having a tough time at the moment because you’re keeping an eye on your parents, grandparents or friends as well as your own family and business:

Take care

October 8, 2014October 8, 2014

Working life after your youngest child starts school

So it’s finally arrived, that time in your life when your last child has started school. While there’s bound to be a part of you that feels sad, if you’ve been running a business around preschoolers there’ll be another part of you that’s very relieved! Continue reading “Working life after your youngest child starts school”