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With childcare costs at an all-time high and earnings not really falling into line, it’s little wonder that so many women are turning to the idea of running their own businesses from home. The advantages of working in your own home are numerous, allowing you to set your own hours, work around school times and school holidays, and ultimately save a lot of money on childcare. It’s not for everyone, and some people struggle with the challenges of running a business in their home, but if you’ve got the drive and the patience, it can be a great alternative to a traditional 9-5 career.

If you’re thinking about becoming a work-at-home-mum, or even if you already are and are looking to make your life a bit easier, we’ve got some tips on how you can delegate certain tasks.

Get an Assistant

If you’re not keen on the idea of having someone coming to work alongside you in your home office every day, virtual receptionist services could be a great solution. For as little as 30p per day, you could have an automated service to handle all of the calls you don’t have time to deal with. It also means that you’re not tied to a desk and have the freedom to work from absolutely anywhere without the risk of missing important calls or losing business – far cheaper than a human assistant!

Outsource the Cleaning

Having a cleaner may seem like a luxury you can’t afford, but when you think about how much time you spend cleaning in a week, and then consider the fact that you could spend that time working on your business instead, can you afford NOT to have a cleaner?! Taking the domestic chores off of your plate can free you up for more important things and increase your earning potential.

Co-Parenting

As we mentioned above, childcare is a massive expense for many families, which is why homeworking is good for parents of younger kids. However, when you’ve got a deadline or an important meeting to deal with, having kids around isn’t always doable. Teaming up with another Mumpreneur could be the answer – arrange to cover each other’s childcare during important times and the reciprocal arrangement means your childcare won’t cost anything and you both have the opportunity to develop your businesses when you need to. This can also work when you have to start doing school runs – take it in turns each day to take the kids to school while the other works.

Do Everything Online

The world is set up so that most things can now be one online, so set aside a couple of hours each week to get as much done online as you can. From your weekly shop to paying bills and even booking appointments, doing things in a set time slot each week can save you lots of time and give you a clearer head for dealing with work-related tasks. You can even use services which will not only remind you that someone’s birthday is coming up but will also send a card out to them without you even needing to go near a post box!

Get Your Beauty On!

If you’re the kind of person who likes to look ‘put together’ but struggle for time, there are a few things you can do to help you feel good without spending hours in the bathroom each morning. A Brazillian blow dry will cut down on hair styling time and keep your mane sleek without too much heat. Having your eyelashes permed and tinted could help give you the confidence to go out without mascara and having your eyebrows micro-bladed could save you loads of time each day, too. Think about your beauty priorities and see if there’s a permanent or semi-permanent solution.

Organising Your Wardrobe

Do you have trouble finding what you need in your wardrobe space? Are your wardrobes so disorganised that you dread going to look for something to wear? If so, then you really need to do something about it. But where do you start? Organising your wardrobe can seem like a difficult task but it doesn’t have to be if you have the proper know-how. Below we are going to learn some tips that will help make the process easier.

Use A Canvas Wardrobe for Overflow

If your wardrobes are bursting at the seams with too many clothes and you don’t want to get rid of anything, VonHaus canvas wardrobes can be your best friend. These durable canvas wardrobes can safely store your extra clothing that won’t fit in your wardrobe. This will help keep your house organised and you will be able to find what you need when you want it. No more digging through cluttered wardrobes and laying out your clothes for the next day will be easy! Canvas wardrobes are easy to install and in a matter of a few minutes, you can have a new place to store your clothes.

Put Your Shoes on The Door

Shoes often take up a lot of space in the top or bottom of your wardrobe. This space is valuable and clearing it out for other uses is very important. But where are you supposed to put all your shoes? How about on the door? By installing a shoe rack on the back of your wardrobe door, you can free up a lot of space and keep your shoes safe and sound. These shoe racks are highly affordable, and you won’t have to spend a lot of money on them. But make sure that you choose one that is made from durable materials which can stand up to the test of time. Shoe racks come in a lot of different sizes and you can even hang them on the wall of your wardrobe if you have a lot of shoes in your collection.

Hire A Professional to Help

If your wardrobes are so badly cluttered and you feel like you can’t handle the job alone, you might want to consider hiring a professional organiser. These very knowledgeable and talented professionals can help you get your wardrobe space organised quickly. They can even give you some tips that will help you stay organised after they have left. While they do charge a fee, the money you will spend will be worth it and your wardrobe will look amazing!

As you can see, these tips can really help you get organised. Remember that you don’t have to spend a lot of money getting your wardrobes in order. But if you want to get someone to help, hiring a professional organiser is well worth the added cost. Most importantly, always keep in mind that when you have an organised wardrobe, it will make life much simpler. Being organised will allow you to easily pick out your clothes and save you time.

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