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21 Ways for single mums to make extra money from home

Surviving on one income as a single mum is a challenge. Even if you have a job with the flexibility to work school hours so you can honour your mum duties, your household budget may still not add up. In this case,...

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The first steps to turn your hobby into a viable home business

Over the years, there have been many a mum (myself included) who have looked at how to “make it work” in a way that honors school hours, skills and interests, and launch a business that financially does more than just...

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Emotionally prepare for the workforce after time off being mum

You are ready for this moment. You have been longing for the day when the role you want is available, in the organisation you want, for people that you want to work with. You have had the last few years...

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Tips for studying as a single mum

Having children is wonderful, but one thing’s for sure: they are not conducive to furthering your career. However much we hear about workplace gender equality, taking time-off for baby-making can set you back big time in the employment stakes. If...

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Sending your child to childcare when you are not ready

As parents we can feel tremendous amounts of guilt about the parenting decisions we need to make. Add the need for child care to the list and our brains can explode with questions and what-ifs. Today we look at some...

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5 Common business uses for a solar battery

Converting your business to be dependent on solar power can be a great way to cut down on energy bills and store energy for when you need it most. Solar battery systems allow businesses to store excess energy to use...

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Why a single mum makes a brilliant business mum

This is the era of the mumpreneur. And I, for one, am a business mum who is exceptionally proud to be part of it. We are an ever-growing group of mothers who have ditched the nine-to-five and are creating businesses...

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How to negotiate flexible work arrangements with your employer

The elusive work/life balance is utopia for every working mum, and for single mums is can be even more challenging. But there is a way, and it doesn’t involve retraining or looking for a new job. Instead you can negotiate...

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How to get clarity on your chosen career and land your dream job

You may already have your dream job. That’s wonderful. It’s so important to have a job you enjoy. Perhaps you know exactly what you want to do but are unsure how to do it? Or maybe you want a career...

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How to start an online business on a budget

24 September 2017 Starting an online business … I did it. You may have done it. Hell, everybody’s doing it. It’s the perfect work/life balance for single mums .. but it’s often easier said than done. Cue the industry expert...