article_snippet: kept me sane and my brain ticking over when I was immersed in child rearing. '
article_snippet: (Yes, I had a brief spell as an air hostess myself) '
article_snippet: I employed Tom to help scrub floors, scrape walls, paint, paper and clean. '
article_snippet: A year on and the business was going well, having worked in retail management
article_snippet: I was paying above minimum wage, providing paid sickness and holidays, treating my staff with consideration and respect. '
article_snippet: he was ready to settle down into a proper job in one place and put down some roots.
article_snippet: he also wanted to be part of building my business. '
article_snippet: This was a chance to become part of something huge, and the company needed me.
article_snippet: I love working with my hands, directly contributing to the success of we own endeavour.
highlights_snippet: The pair now run the business together .