Everyone likes having choices and being able to manage a busy life by operating at home or working flexible hours  is an enormous advantage for those lucky enough to have the chance. 

Despite what you may think, a recession can be a time when the more entrepreneurial among you will truly shine, rather than repeat the message of doom and gloom that we are all seeing in the newspapers, on the television and hearing on the radio. The entrepreneurs are looking for their opportunity to make a greater success of their business.

Product worries, customer complaints, interviews with Trading Standards - the range of potential legal problems goes on and on in the nursery sector. Philip Drazen, Managing Partner of Fox Hayes law firm gives his best advice to the most often asked questions in the trade

Credit crunch,bank losses, recession - the economic gloom goes on and trading conditions are getting tighter. In times like these every penny counts and good credit control is critical. Michael Morse of Godloves Solicitors says it's vital to keep your finger on the financies to avoid expensive mistakes.

There is an unspoken rule in Employment Law - ‘When you think you know what's expected of you, the goalposts move.' Nowhere is this more evident than when it comes to workplace disputes.

Is there ever a best time to look at the business from afar and see where you can improve things? Business planning is a crucial task throughout the life cycle of a venture of any size and following the initial business set up stage, many well established companies are inclined to let things run as they are. However, taking time out to review progress is the key to assessing your performance and planning for the future.

For all businesses the leasing of suitable offices is one of the biggest outlays there is. Philip Drazen, Managing Partner of solicitors Fox Hayes, which has a department specifically addressing legislation relating to the nursery industry, answers a few common questions regarding business premises

The credit crunch and tough trading conditions are forcing many companies to cut costs by laying off staff. But before you make any such changes to your business, its vital to check the details thoroughly, or your exercise in cost cutting could quickly lead to additional costs you hadn't expected.

As each of us became parents, we soon realised just how demanding everyday parenting can be and this led to Brother Max being established, in 2005.

On the face of it, a trade show is simple. Those who have products to sell pay for a stand and display what they have to offer. Those who are interested in buying come and see what's on offer and, if they like what they see, place orders.