The Freelance Mum: A flexible career guide for better work-life balance

With 54,000 new mothers losing their jobs across Britain every year – during pregnancy, or maternity leave – a new trend is emerging: The Freelance Mum. Working from home, with flexible hours, enables the new mother to find a better work-life balance – continuing to build her career, while being around for her young children. This is why there’s been a 70% increase in freelancing mums in the UK over the past decade. This book will walk you through the necessary steps to setting up as a freelance mum. From deciding on your freelance career path, to launching a website, social media, getting your name out there and perfecting your brand. There is a comprehensive guide to the childcare options available to freelance mums, daily routines for optimum productivity, as well as tips on establishing and maintaining healthy work/life boundaries. Using her own experience, alongside tips and advice from a multitude of other freelance mums including Arianna Huffington, Scummy Mummies, Carrie-Anne Roberts, Robyn Wilder, Zoe de Pass, Cherry Healey, Sali Hughes and Anna Jones, Annie will show that with hard work and determination, any mother can thrive as a freelancer. Annie Ridout's The Freelance Mum is a top guide for any mother looking to navigate the world of entrepreneurship. With a strong feminist perspective, she delves into the economics of freelancing, the science of time management, and the art of maintaining relationships, all while juggling the responsibilities of parenting. For fans of Vicki Psarias (Mumboss), Kristin Neff (Fierce Self-Compassion), Lisa Unwin (She's Back), Emma Gannon (The Multi-Hyphen Method), and Sara Tasker (Hashtag Authentic).