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Parents Persist in Saving Despite Recession

The Children's Mutual, a leading Child Trust Fund provider, has reported that the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that parents are persisting in saving for their children and engaging with the Child Trust Fund.

7 tips to ensure business start up success

Every year between January and March some 120,000 new companies are incorporated. Fifty percent of these new companies are solo director start ups. They all start a journey which will be successful for 30% of them in the long term... what about yours?

Parents Seek Informal Learning For Preschoolers

Parents believe that children under five should be encouraged to develop and learn within a play based and informal environment, according to a survey conducted by Music Bugs®, with many parents who attend their weekly classes favouring a more relaxed and informal approach for their child.

72% of parents take an active interest in their child’s internet use

Survey reveals that almost a third of parents’ worry that their children will be exposed to inappropriate content online (37 per cent).

The Rise of Stay at Home Dads

According to new research by leading Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider, The Children's Mutual, contrary to concerns of an allegedly worsening work/life balance in the UK, many fathers are electing to be at home either full or part-time.

WorkingMums Annual Survey: Flexible Working Still No.1 Priority for Mums

The economic recession has not dented women’s desire for flexible working, with almost all working mums rating flexible working as “very important” to them, according to the annual survey by WorkingMums.

The Pope exorcises the flu with black elderberries

The Pope exorcises the flu with black elderberry extract Vatican triples order of natural cold fighting remedy from 200 last year to 600 bottles this year

Social Networking Ruining the Future of Britain's Brightest?

With more than 360 British universities searching applicants online, a straight-A college student with impeccable school reports and a real dedication to their education may no longer be accepted by their chosen university because of their family’s background, some photos they had taken on a night out or their secret extra curricular activities.

Today's kids have costly career aspirations

According to new research parents could be faced with bills of between £75,000 and £130,000 in 12 years time if their young children pursue their top career aspirations. The Children's Mutual questioned five and six-year-olds about what they want to be when they grow up and found that their top three career choices would all require a significant financial outlay in the future.

Avoiding Entrepreneurial Burn Out

Two Great Reasons NOT to Print Your Powerpoint Presentation

Microsoft estimates that around 30 million PowerPoint presentations are delivered each day, and most have printed handouts - but you can help the environment and your sales figures by NOT doing so!