Parents in Biz

Parents in Business Magazine brings you the very best business resources, guidance from industry experts and inspirational stories from real-life parent business owners, all to support you on your journey to success. Whether you are thinking of starting a business or own a business, the Parents in Business Magazine offers the best advice to support you on your business journey.

Welcome to our Spring/Summer Issue

contributors. • Meet the people who have taken part in the creation of this issue

Unlock the secret to teaching your children about money • Do you feel uncertain when it comes to teaching your children about money? You may be wishing for a way to help them understand how to make wise financial choices but don’t know where to begin.

Jeanette Sklivanou • From humble beginnings in the UK, Jeanette Sklivonou has always had an ambitious spirit and been driven to make her mark. When life took her to Greece with two young daughters, she seized the moment - founding Safe ‘N’ Beautiful amidst a difficult economic climate back in 2011. Despite various challenges over time, this family business continues to be successful today, inspiring evidence of Jeanette’s hard work and unwavering determination!

The Great Juggling Act: How Maggie Bolger Masters Both Worlds

Sustainable Style • From outgrown to thrown out, turning children’s clothes into a reselling business that gives back to the community. We talk to Carl Morris, Co-Founder of CRESS.

Breaking Barriers: Thriving As a Working Parent with Long-Term, Chronic Illness • Meet Catriona and Esther, friends who came together over illness. Here they share their story and day-to-day tips with us.

12 Tips • On physical and mental health well-being

Dealing with Parent Guilt? We Got You! • Running a business can be challenging, especially when it feels like you are not giving enough attention to your kids. Parent guilt is a common feeling among parents juggling work demands and parenting responsibilities. In this article, we explore practical tips on how to overcome parent guilt when running a business.

10-minute self-care habits that can help you be a better parent and business owner • Amidst all the hustle and bustle, self-care can become low on your priority list. However, neglecting your mind and body can take a toll on your well-being, causing you to fall short of your parenting and business goals. The good news is that self-care does not have to be time-consuming; we will share ten 10-minute self-care habits that can help you be a better parent and business owner.

Innovation, Passion, and Perseverance: The Inspiring Journey of Sharesy • Felix Atkin shares his story on starting a business venture in the lockdown and where he is now.

Are you sitting comfortably? • Ergonomic Workspaces for Home: The Key to Combining Work and Physical Well-being

What is a finance function? • Are you harnessing your finance superpower to elevate your business? You may doubt whether you have the knowledge (or perhaps even desire) to look at your finances beyond your annual accounts and tax return compliance.

Lights camera action • Interview with Ruth Wrigley BAFTA and Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Writer and Director

IT’S BUSINESS & IT’S PERSONAL • Hello, I’m Clare. The Business Coach for Parents In Business. Yes, this is business. But how we feel matters too. Don’t hide – you don’t need to be the smartest or richest, you do need the will to go after what you want. Show you – the qualities you hide could be just the ones your customers want to see. Stay balanced – finding awe can nurture self-belief and reduce the mental chatter.

“IN Conversation WITH… Rob Stone • Rob Stone is the founder and sole director of the UK’s largest installer of loft storage solutions, Instaloft....