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What Is A Finance Function?
Perhaps the whole concept of finance fills you with fear rather than confidence? However, by leaving finance unexplored, you are missing out on an incredibly powerful resource for your business. Running a business is incredibly rewarding, but it can
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THE Baby whisperers Sssshhhh
Chris is originally from Scotland, but they live in Kent, England. They work with clients all over the UK and Ireland, as well as internationally. They love meeting little ones from all over the world. The demand for sleep consultants is insane now,
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Are You Sitting Comfortably?
When running your business from home, creating an ergonomic workspace is more important than ever. This guide will walk you through the practical steps to achieve a specific goal: working from home comfortably and efficiently without compromising you
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Breaking Barriers: Thriving As a Working Parent with Long-Term, Chronic Illness
Catriona and I met in 2018, whilst we worked for a paediatric rehabilitation centre in SW London as a Clinical Psychologist (Esther) and Occupational Therapist. I was in awe of Cat and saw her as a highly skilled, compassionate OT, and Mum of three c
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How To Manage Risks When Employing Contractors
However, this can pose some risks! In my experience of advising businesses, some of the questions they are asking are: How can I ensure the correct employment status is in place? Can a Contractor Represent My Brand Correctly? What If they poach my cl
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The Great Juggling Act: How Maggie Bolger Masters Both Worlds
I am Maggie Bolger, a working parent of four and a highly successful entrepreneur. Over the past decade, I have been an innovator in the childhood industry, challenging issues of parenting and adolescent development in modern society. After the huge
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12 Tips
Being self-employed has enabled us both to choose our hours, for which we are extremely grateful. Whether you are employed, or self-employed, it is important to negotiate hours that work for you, your family, health and well-being. People may believe
Parents in Biz4 min readSmall Business & Entrepreneurs
Innovation, Passion, and Perseverance: The Inspiring Journey of Sharesy
My name is Felix Atkin. I’m a North London dad and the Founder/CEO of Sharesy. I was born and raised in North London, and I now live close to my childhood home with my wife and two amazing children. I want to share with you my journey into the startu
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Are You Allocating Enough Time for Your Mental Health?
While it feels great to be productive and on top of things, it can often lead to neglecting our own needs, especially when it comes to mental health. It’s time we talked about self-care for parents and a few tips on prioritising our mental health ami
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Contributors.
Our trusted panel of contributors give you essential advice on everything from PR to wellbeing and finance. Felix is an entrepreneur, commercial strategist and partnerships executive with a passion for ethical and social causes. Over 18 years, he has
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IT’S BUSINESS & IT’S PERSONAL
WHAT’S YOUR BEST BUSINESS APPROACH FOR THE SECOND HALF OF 2023? A loaded question, if ever there was one, because we are all different, with varying skill sets, time, and money. So how can you grow your business and work with intention to produce inn
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Sustainable Style
What inspired you to start your business? Whilst shopping for my father’s funeral, I went to high street shops to get my children, then 1 and 3, some formal wear. I bought two outfits, dressing them from head to toe which cost over £150. These outfit
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Welcome To Our Spring/Summer Issue
Hello there! Are you ready to delve into a world of business tips and small business success stories? Well, you’re in the right place! Our revamped magazine is back and better than ever, with even more fantastic content to help you on your business j
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Lights Camera Action
Ruth Wrigley is a highly experienced award-winning TV producer, having worked in the industry for over 30 years. Her impressive portfolio of acclaimed productions includes Big Brother, The Only Way Is Essex, and How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria,
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Dealing with Parent Guilt? We Got You!
It’s common for parents to feel guilty about not spending enough time with your children or not being as successful as you hoped to be. However, it’s essential to set realistic expectations and understand that achieving perfect balance is unrealistic
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10-minute Self-care Habits That Can Help You Be A Better Parent And Business Owner
Practice mindful breathing - Mindful breathing can help you reduce stress and increase focus. Take a deep breath in, hold for a few seconds, and breathe out slowly. Repeat this technique for 10 minutes in the morning, afternoon, or before bed. Take a
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“IN Conversation WITH… Rob Stone
Rob is on track to double the revenue to £30 million in the next 3 years. With his wealth of experience in business development and people management strategies, Rob is now on a mission to help other aspiring entrepreneurs on their own journeys to su
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Parents in Business Bookshelf
The Answer is a Question: The easy way to transform your impact as a manager and a leader By Dominic and Laura Ashley-Timms (The Stationary Office) Work life balance is spoken about like the holy grail by most people. It can be especially hard when y
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Jeanette Sklivanou
Tell us about your journey. How did you get here? It’s a strange feeling, as if it was only yesterday that we registered our business, unsure if it would succeed, and yet at the same time, as if it happened in a different lifetime! The brand we have
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Unlock The Secret To Teaching Your Children About Money
You’re not alone – in today’s modern economy, knowledge of personal finance is essential as they start their lives and careers. But fear not - there are certain methods and strategies you can implement that will provide invaluable skills in managing
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Why PR Is More Than Media Coverage
There’s a lot of confusion out there about PR; what it is, what it does, and who should do it. PR has a reputation as a dark art, something that can only be done by specialists – the PR industry has done a great job of making you feel that you need a
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Don’t Let Your Finances Stress You Out- Here’s How To Improve Your Financial Wellbeing
Money is stressful, especially when you are running a business where your level of income may change on a monthly or even weekly basis. The evidence shows that poor financial wellbeing can affect physical, mental and social wellbeing. It doesn’t exis
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Interview with Lisa Carter
Lisa Carter is from Bristol, a mother of 3, 2 sons aged 24 and 13 and a daughter aged 4. Lisa is the CEO & Founder of Discussion Box, which she launched and bootstrapped in 2018 and saw a turnover of £1.2 million in its first trading year. Lisa is al
Parents in Biz4 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
Is Your Employer Brand Affecting Your Recruitment And Retention?
This is one of the aftermaths of the pandemic and comes as no surprise, as there is a skills shortage in the UK, and there are currently approximately 1.2 million vacancies in the country across all sectors, according to the Office of National Statis
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Welcome To Our Winter Issue
For small businesses, the last few years have been a wild ride. With rising costs of living and supply chain disruptions, many wondered how they could survive in this unpredictable climate - but while it is not easy, In this issue, learn all about th
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Now That You Have Read Me Go Ahead And Share Me!
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. There’s no need to be an influencer with a following of thousands to make an impact. Everyone has some following, and even if your network is small, you can make a difference. It only takes a couple of minut
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Book Review
Mission Possible Alexandre Mars is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. His companies include technology businesses and social enterprises. Mission Possible is a book of general business advice from someone who has been there and done that and
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Interview with Dav Sehra Founder of Acre & Row
Dav Sehra is the founder of the menswear brand Acre & Row. He lives in Bedford with his wife and 9 month old daughter. My journey into business started when I got into the fashion industry around 10 years ago - I started off interning for a small den
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Interview with Rebecca Da Silva Lima & Dominique Hughes Founders of Jem + Bea
Dominique Hughes and Rebecca Da Silva Lima have five children between them; they had a vision of creating the perfect changing bag for parents. With that dream in mind, Jem + Bea was born in 2015; this multi-award winning accessories brand took shape
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Your Business Questions Answered
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