Welcome to Motivating Mum, a blog for mums who are running small businesses from home, or who want to start them.
You will find lots of tips and advice for your business, but also a few parenting tips, and a healthy dose of encouragement and self-care tips for you, so you can keep all the balls in the air and keep smiling. You can do it, I believe in you!

Top Ways to Bring the Outside in at Home

by Motivating Mum | May 29, 2026 | Latest, Lifestyle | 0 |

While interior design trends come and go all the time, one that has stuck around is bringing the...

How Mums Can Build a Small Business with Focus and Confidence

by Motivating Mum | Mar 25, 2026 | Business tips, Latest | 0 |

Starting a small business as a mum can feel like a big step. You already have a full schedule, and...

What software tools do small businesses need?

by Motivating Mum | Oct 28, 2025 | Business tips, Latest, Productivity | 0 |

There are literally thousands of tools available these days for small business owners to make life...

5 Tips to Help Your Teens Pick Fulfilling Careers

by Motivating Mum | Oct 22, 2025 | Latest, Parenting | 0 |

Helping your teenager get a job is usually the first step in teaching them how to build a...

Heat Smarter not Harder

by Motivating Mum | Oct 7, 2025 | Latest, Lifestyle | 0 |

We all want to be comfortable and warm in winter, but if you’re also concerned about the...

Old Meets New: Classic Home Touches for the Contemporary Home

by Motivating Mum | Jul 19, 2025 | Latest, Lifestyle | 0 |

As we settle into a world of smart thermostats and minimalist design touches, it is tempting to...

Business tips

Why Springtime is the Perfect Time to Start Something New

10 Home Business Ideas that are Perfect for Mums As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to...

Productivity

Tips For Work From Home Mums During The Summer Holidays

Here are some brilliant practical tips that will help you to navigate the tricky world of keeping your work at home life running smoothly, even when the kids are on their summer holidays.