If you’re considering self-employment or starting your own business then you’re not alone. According to a report last year from the Office for...
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50 ways to boost the brand of your start up
This infographic gives a super overview of ideas to market you brand. If you are looking for new marketing ideas, just check out this...
How a MOOC can help working mothers test their career dream
I always keep my eye out for good resources for women returning to work. This week I heard on Twitter about a free new online course just...
How to write a “Back to Work” Cover Letter
Many returnship and return-to-work programmes ask you to apply by sending a CV and a cover letter. We know that this can be a daunting task for...
Affording a child in the UK – New research reveals growing child costs
Raising a family can be expensive but, as we all know, it’s worth every penny. But whether you’re considering starting your own enterprise,...
From Registered Nurse to Plug-In Developer
Now here's a great story of a mother changing career. To inspire you all to try something new. Of course there is lots of work in nursing, but...
Working Mums – Finding your work / life blend in 2015
If you’re returning to work in 2015 after maternity leave you might be understandably worried about the prospect of juggling work and your new...
Who are your best return-to-work supporters?
What do we normally do when we're thinking about making changes in our lives? Our natural instinct is often to talk things through with friends...
Improve your return-to-work confidence by building your self-efficacy
It's often reported that women's self-confidence plummets during a career break. A recent study* found that women on maternity leave start to...
Great British Brains – Infographic
Nice infographic by AXA Business Insurance and the Great British Entrepreneurs Award. I love it how the word 'Entrepreneur' used to be...
Re-connecting with your professional self
One of our top tips for women returners is to remember that you are the same professional person you always were, you are just out of practice....
Party on! Over 127,000 direct selling parties held last year
New figures released today have revealed nearly 900,000 people attended one of 127,000 direct selling parties in 2013. These parties, where...