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.
Do you still need Business Cards? Review of Aura Print
#AD/Gifted I received a pack of 250 business cards to review. Does anyone still use business cards in the modern world? Back in 2010 when I started blogging with Motivating Mum, one of the first things I did was get myself some business cards. In those days, I was...
Interview with Kim Brookes of Perfino
Today I'm talking with Kim Brookes of Perfino. Kim started her business in 2020 after working for many years as a business advisor so she has lots of useful tips for would-be entrepreneurs. You can watch the video of the interview (15 minutes long) on YouTube by...
5 Ways to Earn Money While on Maternity Leave
Going on maternity leave presents women with a break from their regular career, but for many, it also means a substantial drop in income. While nobody would call this extra time "free time" to relax, you may find yourself with a few opportunities to take some time...
How to set up your blog to attract more viewers
Blogging is an excellent way to reach out to your audience and build a strong relationship with them. You can use your business blog as a place for your customers and prospects to come back time and again, get updated on everything happening in your space, find new...
Back to School – Back to phone Gaming with Solitaire.org
So here we are - school is in full swing again, and Mum's Taxi is back in business, after what seems like a very long time off the road. For some reason, we decided to send our son to a secondary school 12 miles away without a direct public transport route. It's...
How to write the perfect blog post
This year I want to blog more consistently, so I have looked at my most successful blog posts, to try and establish some rules for how to write the perfect blog post I've been blogging for over eleven years now, first with Motivating Mum and now with Mum's the Boss. I...
