Looking to run


your own business?... For many women, having a baby can change the way you feel about work. You may decide to reduce your hours and work part time, or you may decide to give up work altogether for a period of time.


Some mothers look at running their own business or franchise instead, which can give greater flexibility in working hours and so more freedom to try and balance work and family life.


It usually involves some sort of financial commitment up front and can be stressful though, so it’s a good idea to talk to others who are running their own businesses first and to do lots


of research before leaping in!


Useful websites are: www.gov.uk - advice on running your own business. www.workingmums.co.uk - information on many franchise opportunities.


Win a copy of


Part-Time, Please! By Marianne Fernandez


Part-Time, Please! It’s what most new mums on maternity leave want to ask their employer. Written by a working mum this experience based return to work guide offers practical advice, valuable insights and real life stories.


“An invaluable and endlessly encouraging boost for back-to-work mums” People Management, magazine of the CIPD


For your chance to win a copy, simply register with Small Steps online and then email your name, address & telephone number to: competitions@smallstepsmedia.co.uk quoting “Part-Time, Please! - Bath”


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• Draws will take place on the 28th of each month from February 2015 to January 2016 inclusive and the winners will be notified within 14 days.


• The prize must be taken as stated; there will be no cash alternative. • The winning entries will be drawn by the Small Steps team and the team’s decision is final. • Winner’s details will be posted on our ‘Competition Winners’ page. • We will only accept one entry per household. • Entry is free and no purchase is necessary. Automated entries will not be accepted.


• Competition is open to all Small Steps Registered Members based in the UK. • This competition is not open to any employees or contractors of Small Steps Media or Premier Concepts Ltd. or any person directly involved in the organisation or running of the competition, or their direct family members.


• If the winners cannot be contacted within one calendar month of the published closing date, the Small Steps team reserve the right to re-draw for the winners. • Small Steps reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value at any time.


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