Hi, I’m Debbie O’Connor and this is Mum’s the Boss.
I’ve been working from home in various guises since having my first child in 2003.
This blog has it all – business tips, self-care tips, parenting tips, and an honest look at how things really are when you work at home with children, how you are supposed to hold it all together and stay sane.
My various businesses are woven in here too, along with tips from other mumpreneurs. I hope you enjoy it.
Does your business premises need a makeover?
If you have a shop or a place where customers visit you in person, then I'm sure you have put some thought into the visual impact that your business has on your customers and prospects. Colour schemes and aesthetics are a very important part of creating a good...
How to take your blog to the next level
Not every blog is successful. The blogosphere is a very competitive place right now, and it takes more than a bit of effort to stand out in a large crowd. Bloggers who start writing with no long-term goals in mind, often find themselves running out of creative ideas...
What’s the Best Way to get Blog Followers?
What’s the best way to get blog followers? The million-dollar question... I’ve been lurking in a lot of Facebook groups for new bloggers recently, and seeing the questions that people ask once they start blogging. Once people have gone through the first stages of...
Review and Giveaway: Zest Tea
Today I have some very special tea from Zest Tea to give away on the blog. If you are just here for the giveaway- scroll down or click this link: Review - So is it any good?Zest Tea Giveaway time! I was contacted by the lovely people at Zest Tea in July and they sent...
Finding Time to be more than just Mum
So here we are at half term, which might allow you a small amount of breathing space to sit back and take stock. So how did the return to work, school and nursery go for you? Does it feel weird to be going back to some kind of normality after the year that has just...
Small Business Startup Costs – don’t get caught out
Startup costs can make or break a business in its first year. You absolutely need to invest in your business in order to get it set up, to let people know it is there and to build a reputation for quality. Make sure you set aside sufficient funds to get yourself set...
