Franchises

Is contracting for you?

Amid changes in the working landscape, Workingmums.co.uk is holding a survey to understand... read more

Mistakes to avoid while running a home based franchise

Running a home based franchise

Running a home-based franchise can be the perfect way to make money while both keeping... read more

Business mum

Christine Gouchault's book, Business Mum, is a three-step self help guide for mums wanting... read more

‘Self-employed mums feel pressure to return to work early’

A new survey highlights how self-employed women feel forced to return to work early due to... read more

Women fuelling rise in franchising

A new study shows women and people under 30 are driving an increase in franchising. read more

Why your small business needs a blog

How to start a business blog

Gemma Roberts from www.theworklifeblend.com on how to build an effective business blog and... read more

What you need to know about divorcing your business partner

Divorcing your business partner

Divorce statistics are usually high in January, but what if it is not just your home life,... read more

Contract terminated and forced to go self employed

Self employed contract will halve hours

My daughter has worked at a waxing salon for 10 months. Recently she was served the four... read more

Workingmums.co.uk’s guide to January

New year, new job or career?

It's January: the time when people's thoughts turn to new year resolutions and new... read more

Why business owners need to take time to switch off at xmas

Switching off is vital for small business owners

Entrepreneur Penny Power has some tips for small business owners for the Christmas period. read more

Franchising: a model for family friendly business

Why women are turning to franchising

Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association [pictured], outlines results of the... read more

Trials to address looming self employed pension crisis

Encouraging the self employed to save for their old age

Trials to start to encourage the self employed to start saving for old age. read more

Wrapped in a little bit of luxury

A business in blankets

Niamh Barker has steered her luxury travel blanket business through the choppy waters of... read more

Freelancers negative about the year ahead

Freelancer report blames government policy for economic woes

Freelancers expect government policy to drive their businesses and the economy into... read more

Living with a child with DDH

Living with DDH

Natalie Trice had a busy career in PR. She had worked for Sense, the charity for deaf and... read more

‘A real programme that changes real women’s lives’

Joy Foster on how she founded TechPixies

Joy Foster has long been a risk taker who, like all entrepreneurs, is good at taking... read more

Report calls for delay in Making Tax Digital

Delay needed for HMRC digital tax plan

The Government should delay the date for mandating Making Tax Digital for VAT by at least... read more

More business owners calling debt advice service

A growing number of small business owners and self-employed people are facing high levels... read more

Facing up to anxiety and being an Alpha Female

Facing up to anxiety

I have it all. A thriving business, a wonderful home, a healthy happy son and the world at... read more

How to work for yourself

As working mums, we’re all seeking a good balance of work life and home life. In some... read more

‘44% of side hustlers are parents’

The number of side hustlers – individuals who run their own business on top of their... read more