Joanne Dewberry

A Working Parents Summer Holiday Planner 2022 (+ FREE Download)

A Working Parents Summer Holiday Planner 2022 (+ FREE Download)

And it’s BACK! The Summer Holiday Planner! The key to a successful Summer Holiday is in the planning. Nobody will react well to overwhelm and boredom! But I have you covered, with tips on how to prepare your business for the summer, how to juggle the children AND a Summer Holiday Planner thrown in for good measure! Preparing Your Small Business for the Summer Holiday:  Organise Your Inbox: Staying on top of and keeping your inbox organised is a good start pointing, stick to the 4D technique daily to reduce overwhelm (Do It – Delete It – Defer It –…

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My Ultimate 40 Before 40 To Do Bucket List

My Ultimate 40 Before 40 To Do Bucket List

Can you even call yourself a blogger if you don’t have a #40before40 bucket list? In October 2017 I turned 37. It came as a little bit of a shock as I still thought I was in my 20’s. I’m not even sure I feel like an appropriate adult the majority of the time but somehow I’ve found myself a parent of 3 children, a small business owner and navigating my way through life with David (who I’ve spent nearly half my life with now!).  This paragraph has me ageing by the second! Anyway, it got me thinking about doing…

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4 Ways To Bring Nature Into The Office At Home

4 Ways To Bring Nature Into The Office At Home

I love working from home, I really feel like I have the perfect work-life balance BUT sometimes I’m not always sure my health and wellbeing balance is catered for too. We all know that as much as possible we should get outside. I know I know, it’s easier said than done when you work from home. But the health benefits and restorative properties of nature cannot be argued with. Being outside reduces stress and increases the production of vitamin D which reduces depression and fatigue.  That’s just for starters! We all know we should be working in the garden, taking…

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Benefits of Using Ethical Tote Bags

Benefits of Using Ethical Tote Bags

Studies show that the use of plastic materials including bags has significantly affected the environment. The use of plastic or nylon products has been banned in some countries. Governments are also implementing a plastic tax to discourage businesses from using or mass-producing plastic bags. Ethical tote bags are now becoming more common. They offer plenty of benefits compared to plastic or nylon bags. More people opt to support brands using eco-friendly products in their bid to help protect the environment. Here, we will highlight some of the main advantages of ethical tote bags. You will also find out why it…

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3 Ways To Hold Meetings When You Work From Home

3 Ways To Hold Meetings When You Work From Home

I love working from home, I love my creature comforts, the flexibility and ya’know I still have to do my other “parenting/housewife” job at the same time, but just sometimes your house isn’t the most professional way to entertain or engage with prospective or even established customers or clients.  Here are 3 ways to hold meetings when you work from home including the pros and cons for each. 3 Ways To Hold Meetings When You Work From Home: Online Meetings: During lockdown, we spent all our time online conducting all the face-to-face business we no longer could, networking, meetings, social…

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