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Work from Home

Jul 4, 2010 Work from Home

The Advantages of Having a Career from Home

by Leah Gibbs

Technology allows us to communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime. We are able to build friendships and network with like minded people through online social communities.  Companies can conduct their entire business online to sell any products or services that they offer.
With the multitude of things that you can do online, having a career is more [...]

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Jul 3, 2010 Work from Home

How To Know If A Home-Based Job is Right For You

by Leah Gibbs

Thanks to the internet, flexible employment is now an acceptable option for many companies.  Outsourcing is a win-win situation.  It works well for both the employer and the freelancer. Although there are many benefits in working from home, there are still some things you need to consider.  Is working at home right for you or [...]

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Apr 30, 2010 Interviews

Karina Pengelly – The Australian Home Study Institute

by Leah Gibbs

Karina Pengelly,  Director of the Australian Home Study Institute talks to Your Balance about being a work at home mum and working part time. She obviously has a super power, running a busy family with her husband Jay and  family of four kids – she still gets time to read a book, go to the [...]

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Apr 23, 2010 Work At Home Mums

Me time – is it a Work at Home Mummy Myth?

by Linda Enever

This is a question I pondered today as my husband and I sit over our computers, run in and out of the house and try and meet all the deadlines. Scheduled into my day is time for my child, time to work, time to cook and time to clean but what about me time….

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Apr 6, 2010 Work from Home

Working from Home

by Leah Gibbs

Home Based Jobs can come in all different forms. Whether your employer allows you to work from home or you have decided to start your own at home business, there are many options available to you.
There are many people who are well suited to flexible working patterns and working from home not only improves their [...]

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Feb 26, 2010 Work from Home

Working From Home: Is It Right For You?

by Linda Enever
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Cruising around the house in your PJs and fluffy slippers may be what first pops into your head when you think of working from home. In reality, working from home is more demanding.

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Feb 24, 2010 Opinion

Back To The Rat Race? No, I’m too Busy doing Nothing

by Leah Gibbs
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Most people I know have been incredibly supportive when it comes to my home business. But some responses are more than a little baffling.

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Feb 20, 2010 Interviews

Lucia Van Gerwin, Interior Decorator, opens her curtains

by Leah Gibbs
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In spite of her father’s advice, Lucia Van Gerwin found her way into interior decorating early in her career. She is has been the Managing Director of More Than Curtains for over 20 years.

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Feb 3, 2010 Interviews

Bring Your Own Kids: Leah Squires Builds a Business

by Leah Gibbs
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Leah Squires runs her own travel business specialising in family travel. In this interview she shares with Your Balance the ups and downs of her journey and what keeps her going.

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Feb 2, 2010 Flexibility

Flexible Work: It’s Time for New Priorities

by Megan Blandford
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Mixing work and parenting. There is no right or wrong answer as to how parents can do this, and it varies greatly depending on individual circumstances. But it is an issue that gets Megan Blandford fired up.

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Jan 27, 2010 Opinion

Fighting about the ‘Right Way’ Takes Us Backwards

by Leah Gibbs
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One thing that really gets me down is the failing sisterhood. Where once the suffragettes banded together with their eye on the greater good, now petty rivalries are getting in the way.

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