Thursday 3 February

Work/life balance is a phrase often bandied around by companies, but the stark reality for entrepreneurs is that building a business almost always involves long, punishing hours.

Today, MyBudget founder Tammy May explains how she ensured that work didn’t dominate her life when she started up, as well as providing some must-read tips on how others can do the same.

Meanwhile, mentor Vicki Crowe gives the lowdown on checking recruits’ references and we examine what it takes to start up a catering company.

Don’t forget, there’s still time to enter the 2011 StartupSmart Awards. Just by entering, your business will be listed in this newsletter. To enter, click here. 

Oliver Milman, editor