“To apply for this position, send a copy of your CV and a covering letter…” Or, equally terrifying on an application form: “Please provide an outline of your skills and experience” These are the things that strikes real fear into Read more…
Lots of things change in Autumn, as well as leaves and the weather. New starts and new school terms can get you thinking about a new job, as well – so you’ll probably need a CV. If it’s been Read more…
Have you ever tried to play a board game with a toddler? This description of the experience is fabulous. I found it on one of the online parent communities I belong to, The Motherload, and it’s just one of the many Read more…
School’s out and it’s HOT, which is great news for small businesses selling ice creams, paddling pools and fans! But for lots of us, it might feel like business activity is starting to flatline into the summer slump. Some things Read more…
Back in February, I encountered the school holidays for the first time since starting my own business. I don’t have enough hours to warrant the cost of holiday clubs, so the harsh reality of looking after two energetic small boys, Read more…
Phew – that was an intense fortnight. I am the first person to drop out of a conversation about football. In my 40 years I have tried several times to see what the fuss is about, and it just doesn’t Read more…
The whole thing is a terrifying prospect for a civilian, but the staff in charge of our school trip manage it so smoothly, seamlessly and with supremely calm confidence. Put these amazing people in charge of military operations, and the Read more…
I’ve been a website user since my first look at Amazon in 2001, and I’m a fussy one. I know immediately if I like a business’s website, and it plays a big part in whether I decide to become a Read more…
This week I was honoured to help lead a workshop on blogging for your business, headed by a lady who is an expert in the field – Suzan St Maur, of How to Write Better. She started her career as Read more…
Someone, sometime ago, had a lovely idea to celebrate Father’s Day at the boys’ school: to invite all Dads in to share a day with their children, doing activities like Forest School, Science, Cooking, Sport, and Music. It takes a Read more…