Enterprise minister Matthew Hancock will today launch the new home business initiative, making it easier to start a business working from home....
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Starting a Franchise Business
Before you make a decision about franchising it's vital to ask yourself some questions about the business you have your sights set upon. Here...
Working as a Freelance Journalist
Journalism is a very popular career choice and one I am often asked about as a careers advisor. This spotlight interview gives a different...
Making and growing your connections on LinkedIn
Linkedin can be a great place to find business, make contacts, build relationships, look for a job, to advertise and promote your products and...
5 Tips for Starting a Business on a Budget
Are you thinking of starting a business, but only have limited funds to work with? Don’t worry; many companies have been founded on a...
Tackling return-to-work fears and doubts: how to stop your brain getting in your way
Over the last decade, we have supported a large number of women considering returning to work after a long break. Many of the same worries...
White Van Women on the Rise – Is it a flexible job for mothers?
The number of female tradespeople in the UK is on the rise, according to a new study into the make-up of the UK’s trades. It may well be a...
How to Rock at CV Writing
Here at Work for Mums we see lots of CV's ranging from the very bland to the super sublime. We've been scouring the web for some ingenious...
Working as a Childminder
This week's career spotlight is with Hazel who tells us what it's like working from home as a childminder. Hazel also has her own children, so...
Working as a Pet Sitter
Giving you something a little bit different for our career spotlight this time! We're a nation of pet-lovers here in the UK and pet setting is...
Crowdfunding – A New Concept to Finance your Business Start-up
Crowdfunding is actually far from new, and it may well been the ideal solution for mumpreneurs. It’s been on the modern market for at least the...
Find your way back to work through Strategic Volunteering
Volunteering is a common activity among former professionals who are on a career break, whether or not they wish to return to work at some...