A Little Advice...

Starting up your own business is an exciting venture to take on. You get to be your own boss and do something that you are truly passion about. Below are some tips if you decide to take the leap.

Tip Number One: Focus on an idea or concept that you love. Starting up your own business is not an easy process. It will take a lot of time and energy. Make sure you feel that all the devotion and commitment is worthwhile.

Tip Number Two: Try not to let the cost of living crisis have a negative impact on your vision. Think about how the economy will improve and the learning potential it may have upon your business – it will force you to be smart with your money and resources. The problems you overcome during this tough time will provide you with excellent skills that you can use when the economy improves.

Tip Number Three: Don’t over-complicate things and do too much at once. Take time to develop your idea, carry out research and plan ahead. Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Tip Number Four: Be aware of your competition. Your product or service needs to have at least a couple of unique selling points that will attract your customers.

Tip Number Five: Test the market. It doesn’t matter how small you start – try making a few sales to see how people respond. It will give you a feel for the market and help you gain confidence.

Every parent wants what is best for their child. As soon as your child is born you will have to make important decisions about childcare, if you want (or need) to go back to work. You will have to decide who is going to care for your child and help you create a healthy work-life balance while you pursue a career.

Day Nurseries are a great option as the nursery environment can help boost your child’s confidence and further their development. You also have the reassurance that your child is getting the best standard of care on offer. A day nursery gives your child the space to grow and thrive and is a reliable form of childcare, available for children from birth up to five years of age. While being a working parent, a day nursery offers safe and structured surroundings to give your child the opportunity to learn new skills and help them become ‘school ready’. They offer great flexibility and usually open from 8am-6pm, catering for parents who work both full-time and part-time hours.

All day nurseries will have staff who are trained to care and tend to the needs of each child so you can be assured your child is being well looked after whilst you are at work. Most nurseries will give you updates throughout the day on what your child has been doing so you are always kept in the loop.

During their time at a day nursery your child will learn, play, socialise with other children, eat and rest. There are a range of activities on offer including: arts and crafts, games, singing, dancing and listening to stories. Whilst doing these activities they can develop social and communication skills with other children, learning how to share, listen to others and form friendships.

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Sandra’s Nursery Corner is one of Belfast’s longest running independent nursery stores, family owned and running for over 40 years helping the needs of Belfast and beyond.

Since their doors first opened they have offered ‘Sandra’s Baby Club’, this has allowed customers to hold items over with a 20% deposit until their baby arrives.

Stocking a wide range of products; prams, strollers, nursery furniture, bedding, car seats and accessories, while offering top brands within the nursery industry.

The store is located on the Shore Road, across from Crusaders football Grounds, with on street parking available. Open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday.