What is Mum’s the Boss all about?
So here we are halfway through 2020, and this seems like a good time to take stock of Mum's the Boss. Once in a while in the life of many blogs, it is often a good idea to sit back and focus a bit on what the blog is all about. And so it's time for me to take a good...
What to Think About before Extending your Home
So it seems that lockdowns are over for now (thank goodness and let's hope it stays that way!) Although some office workers are gingerly heading back to their workplaces, there are quite a few who really enjoyed working from home, and have proven to their employers 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...
Making a Start with Digital Marketing
You are in business to sell a product or service that you believe in. You've invested time and energy into branding the business, giving your brand a distinct personality that showcases both you and the product or service that you provide. So now it's time to get out...
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...
Choosing Someone to help you Run your Business
I write a few days ago about recruiting employees to your business. That is the first growth step for a small business and can be scary in its own right. But after a while, you may need to hire someone at a management level to help you in the day-to-day running of the...
Maintaining Your Business Website
If you run a business of any kind, you need a good website. Most people head online when they're looking for a business these days, so if you don't have a good website, you're missing a lot of potential customers. This is the case whether you are running a small home...
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...
4 Things to think about when Recruiting for your Business
Sooner or later your business will grow to the point at which you can't manage alone and you need to take on external employees. Of course, it's the aim of most small businesses to grow, but when you get to that point, taking on your first external people can be a bit...
Legal Issues to Avoid when making your Will
It's never too early to get your affairs in order. While writing a will is mainly thought of as something to do when you are terminally ill or elderly, it's good to have the relevant conversations, and get a will written at any time, at any age. As soon as you have...
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...
