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So you are just about to become your own boss and you're worried about how much time will be taken away from your normal life. You’re going through the thoughts that every other business owner at one time has experienced. The truth is a lot. You will be away from your family most of the time unless you are setting up a micro-business or home business where you can work from or close to home. The first year or so will be complex, very busy and demanding. You will probably need to work 60 hours a week and this can mean you don’t have as much family time as you want. But here are some ways to balance your work and professional life as a self-boss.

Many people view education as a series of lectures, with the teacher lecturing and students listening. However, this is not what education ...
Everyone wants to have a lovely, well-designed home. But what are some of the things your home has been missing that you should implement n...
As parents, we're always thinking ahead and putting our children's best interests first. This is no more apparent than when we'...
Sleep is priceless. If you do not get your 7-8 hours of sleep a day, you will not be yourself. You’ll be more likely to snap at people, mor...
Children have growing minds that are expanding very rapidly. Their broad exposure to so many new things means they are having a new expe...
Opening a savings account while your child is still young to help pay towards their future university education could help them to avoid ye...
The idea of staying at home with children is a dream for many women. It offers the opportunity to spend time with your children, care for t...
You're not a  boiling water tap  that can just keep going and going without a little maintenance here and there. We are all human. Every...
What's going to happen during childbirth? It is a question many parents ask themselves when they are expecting their first child . For ...
Let’s be honest with ourselves, being a parent is a full-time job that doesn’t pay an awful lot. Unless you accept payment in cuddles, then...
As a first time parent, your pregnancy will likely be one of the most exciting times in your life. After all, you are bringing a whole new ...
One of the most exciting projects in life is the one where you get to decorate your very own nursery for your new baby on the way. Of cours...
There is a lot to consider when it comes to planning for the future and for your children’s education, and one of the best things you can d...
Some people assume that giving a bedroom a makeover involves spending a lot of money on materials, furniture, and bedroom accessories. That...
It's hard to get a good night's sleep when you are pregnant, which is detrimental to your health. Insomnia can have a significant e...
You hear a lot these days about supporting the environment and living a healthier more ethical lifestyle, but what can you actually do to t...
There are so many lessons that parents have to teach their children . We teach them to walk, to talk, to sing, to do their shoelaces. We ra...
Having a spare room in your home is a blessing. You have extra space that a lot of other people don't have, and you can use it as you l...
Whether you are preparing the nursery at home for the birth of your first baby or redecorating a child’s room as they grow up from the tod...