Self Employment
Gender and ethnic disparities affect business outcomes
A new report finds that BAME women entrepreneurs face the biggest barriers to success. read more
Franchises
The Working Mums franchise archive introduces a wealth of advice and practical tips on how franchises work and how would-be business owners can be a franchisee themselves.
Self Employment
How to organise a virtual event
Attending virtual events has become a major part of Covid working, but how do you organise... read more
Franchising
Work From Home Franchise Opportunities
If there’s anything positive that the Coronavirus pandemic has taught us, it’s that... read more
Home Business
Women retail leaders on Covid lessons learned
Four women leaders in retail spoke about the challenges - and opportunities - of Covid in... read more
Self Employment
Developing a mindset for independent working
Charles Russam, owner of WorkingFree.co.uk, says it is vital to have the right mindset if... read more
Self Employment
‘Women business owners adversely hit by Covid’
A new survey highlights how women-owned business owners are having to sacrifice more in... read more
Self Employment
I want to close my limited company – what are my options?
Jon Munnery gives expert advice on what to do if you are considering closing down your... read more
Self Employment
Speaking up for female entrepreneurs
Damilola Ojuri from the Federation of Small Businesses outlines research highlighting the... read more
Home Business
How to successfully run a business from home
Working from home has always been a good option for parents juggling school runs and... read more
Self Employment
Survey highlights mental health stresses of Covid-19 for self employed
A new survey shows many freelancers and contractors have suffered increased stress as a... read more
Home Business
How to start a business
workingmums.co.uk has some advice on how to start up a business in difficult times. read more
Self Employment
A jewellery company with a personal touch
Alice Rivers-Cripps set up her own handmade jewellery design company and has built it... read more
Self Employment
Government’s response to IR35 report slammed
The Government's response to a House of Lords report on Off-Payroll tax legislation has... read more
Employment Rights
Can I use old work contacts for my own business?
Prior to having my child I worked for a business agency for over 10 years, but was denied... read more
Self Employment
Full steam ahead for 2021 Off-Payroll tax changes
Dave Chaplin from ContractorCalculator and IR35 Shield explains how contractors and firms... read more
Self Employment
New venture capital fund launches to focus on female-led businesses
A new venture capital fund has been launched to invest in female-led businesses. read more
Self Employment
Lockdown disproportionately impacting women entrepreneurs
Virgin StartUp has noticed a big drop in the number of women entrepreneurs applying for... read more
Self Employment
Government changes SEISS criteria for self-employed parents
The Government's income protection scheme for the self employed has been changed so that... read more
Self Employment
Survey highlights urgent problems for skilled freelancers
A new survey shows how many freelancers are being forced to close their businesses, use... read more
Self Employment
Chancellor lobbied to extend income protection for self employed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to extend the Government's income protection... read more
Self Employment
Women in business profile: Deborah Wood
Deborah Wood talks to workingmums.co.uk about how she built her polytunnel business and... read more
