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Running your own business - Not the easy option
By Lisa Aitken. Once I had a vision of how my life should turn out, I should run a successful business alongside being a good mum and wife, I would wear posh clothes and employ people I liked, I would have lovely, friendly customers who would rush to buy my fabulous products and I would have quality time to spend with my children and my husband. I would earn enough money to have a sexy, new sports car and it would all require very little effort! Everyone would flock to buy from us as they would know we were the best and I would be having my... Read full article
Twins - a dream come true for Vicky Moteane
I had wanted to run my own business for many years and the birth of my twin girls two and half years ago gave me the inspiration and the push to go for it. Ironically, this is when I had the least time available to me but I found the responsibility of babies wonderful for ambition and drive! Those first few months were euphoric; bringing home not one but two new babies (a time I still hanker after if I’m honest!) and www.kikiandbree.com is here to add to the magic of those unforgettable first few weeks through thoughtful and considered gifts.... Read full article
Why women choose franchising
By Sarah Cressall, founder and MD of The Creation Station - the UK’s award winning provider of children’s inspiring arts & crafts classes, parties and events. The ‘struggle with the juggle’ is a common experience for many women trying to achieve a satisfying career as well as be there for their children. But an increasing number of mothers are saying they have found a way to achieve the perfect work life... Read full article
From day job to full-time dad of twins
I’m often told I must be mad, but I know different. I’m really lucky to be blessed with twins and involved in their day-to-day upbringing. Well, that’s the theory; the reality is organised chaos not least because I also run an internet business from home. The business has been born out of the twins. Let me start at the beginning. Just over 5 years ago Joseph and Isobel were born and like many others we... Read full article
Bebe Swimming in China - by Lisa Bousted
Being offered the position of becoming a Teacher Trainer for China’s first baby swim school, ‘Family Box’, in Beijing, was an opportunity that was too good to be passed up. I never thought China would be a place that I would personally visit; it’s not top of my list for holiday destinations, as I’m much more of a beach girl when it comes to travelling abroad. However, when this opportunity arose it was just... Read full article
