Aug 20, 2011
Baby Boom BusinessBy Grainne FallerIrishTimes.com

Ireland – ENTERPRISE: Having babies proved the catalyst for these parents to set up their own businesses. And, while it can be very challenging, it gives them the flexibility that is so valuable to have with children, writes GRAINNE FALLER

EVERY CHILD is different but there is one universal truth about babies – having one changes everything. All of a sudden, going out for a quick pint or even popping to the shop for a packet of biscuits becomes a lot more complicated than it used to be.

Sleep becomes like an addiction. No matter how much you get, it’s never quite enough and you always, always want more. Then there’s work. Babies don’t respect working hours or deadlines and bosses can quickly get fed up when the crèche calls yet again for little Ophelia to be picked up because she has a snotty nose.

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