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.
Online Educational Games for Children
You will find people everywhere saying that we should try to limit children's screen time. For the most part, I agree with that, but, as long as your children have plenty of fresh air and exercise and other creative pastimes away from the screen, then a small amount...
New Years Resolutions for your Small Business in 2022
Do you make New Years Resolutions? For many of us personally these have become a bit outdated, a bit of a joke that we know will fail in mid-January. But if you re a business owner then having business goals is a very good idea, and why not set them at the beginning...
How to Keep the Magic of Christmas Carols Alive for your Children
Anybody who follows me on social media will know that I like nothing better than a good sing.You will often find me swanning off with the English Chamber Choir to various places all over London and elsewhere. At this time of year, as expected, many of my concerts and...
Parenting tips for the Christmas season
I don't know about you but I go into a complete and total tailspin at this time of year. There is so much shopping to do, preparations to be made, baking and cooking to organise, not to mention cleaning the house for company. The children need costumes, gifts and...
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...
