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Live smart | Work & family
There are many benefits of running your own business when it
comes to balancing work and family,
although it comes with a unique set of challenges!
Here fellow soloists provide advice and share their experiences of juggling work and parenthood. This section
discusses issues such as what’s
the best age for your kids to be when you start your business, the challenges of sharing your home based
business with your kids and if it all gets too much check out Karen Morris’s article about exploding the superhero
myth.
Why changing your name could be bad for business
05 Apr 13Kate ToonFemale soloists planning to take their husband’s name after their nuptials really need to stop and think. Dropping your maiden name could have a significant effect on your business. Read more
Comments: 10Preparing business for baby
20 Mar 13Jacqui PryorOne baby is up and running (your business!) and now there’s a real baby on the way. How can you make sure things are in order before your little one arrives? Read more
Comments: 28How to talk about money with your (salaried) spouse
22 Nov 12Zoe RouthTalking about money with your spouse can sometimes be difficult for micro business owners, especially if there’s a big difference between your and your partner’s income. Here are some tips for broaching this sensitive subject. Read more
Comments: 6The ‘mumpreneur’ term
02 Nov 12Kathryn HockingNot everyone is taken with the word ‘mumpreneur’ to describe a mother who runs her business from home. But I like it and choose to use it. Here’s why. Read more
Comments: 4Three small business tips I learnt from my dad
26 Oct 12Lucinda LionsRecently at my dad’s 80th birthday party, I reflected on some of his life experiences and what they’ve taught me about business. I hope you find some inspiration, too. Read more
Comments: 6Don’t let the ‘goods’ life outweigh the good life
14 Sep 12Andrew MayAs profound as it is, spending 48 hours with my three-year-old daughter was the best way to appreciate this crucial life lesson. Here’s what happened. Read more
Comments: 8Eighteen things I’ve learnt since turning 18
11 Sep 12Sam LeaderWhat better way to help my niece and nephew celebrate turning 18 than with some sharing of knowledge? Better that than some e-rubbish, where even if I tried I’d buy the wrong thing. Read more
Comments: 22Maintaining professionalism when working from home
21 Jul 12Amanda JesnoewskiProfessionalism is crucial in business, but for parents who are working from home, maintaining professionalism can be a bit of a challenge. Read more
Comments: 2Keeping little hands busy while working at home
22 Jun 12Amanda JesnoewskiWorking at home with kids is great, though actually getting any work done when you have boisterous toddlers and energetic pre-schoolers around can be a challenge, and sometimes just downright impossible. Read more
Comments: 10Balancing family and business: Five tips for maintaining your sanity
23 May 12Amanda JesnoewskiBusiness can be stressful and crazy at the best of times but add babies, toddlers and kids and it can be utter chaos. So how do you service clients, meet deadlines and stay sane as you balance family and business? Read more
Comments: 6Lessons we can learn from mumpreneurs
20 Oct 11Sara HowardMumpreneurs seem to have a natural ability for juggling family and work. What can they teach us about running efficient and flexible businesses? Read more
Comments: 5Home-based business: Avoiding the mumpreneur pitfalls
07 Jun 10Sara HowardAs a self-confessed mumpreneur, I’m adept at juggling work calls on the school run, networking in the playground, and creating an illusion of always being available but only actually working the hours I want to. Read more
Comments: 14Confessions of a mumpreneur
29 Dec 09Sara HowardI’m one of these growing hordes of parents who combine kids and business. Furtive work hours and secret networks are just two of the confessions I have to make as a mumpreneur. Read more
Comments: 40Business and children: friends or foes?
02 Aug 09Amanda GonzalezI love chatting to my clients and find exchanging snippets strengthens our relationship. I often chat about children as it’s a fairly safe topic to discuss. Or so I thought. Read more
Comments: 15A family affair: Involving kids in your work
07 Jul 09Heather SmithMany a solo business has started up after a parent has found the rigid 9-5 work life does not suit the role of parenting. I’ve found a symbiotic relationship can develop between a parent and a child within the framework of these businesses. Read more
Comments: 13Taking work home
07 Jul 09Sam LeaderI can, indeed sometimes do, share all sorts of intimate details in these articles safe in the knowledge that my partner of 15 years would never, ever read them. I’m hoping you do, though. Read more
Comments: 31Domestic chores: The beauty in the duty
09 Feb 09Sam LeaderAs soloists, we spend our lives juggling balls and wearing lots of hats. Then there’s the minutiae of everyday life that won’t go away - domestic chores. Read more
Comments: 50Starting a business with a baby
23 Sep 08Johanna Baker-DowdellThe first few weeks as a first time parent are filled with fear and questions, but then you relax and start to think about the future. In many ways it’s the ideal time for acting on that great business idea and starting a business. Read more
Comments: 19Five rules to help working parents
03 Jun 08Johanna Baker-DowdellI currently have two jobs: one job is paid for with money, and the other with love. This article provides five rules to help working parents. Read more
Comments: 13Combining work and family
29 Apr 08Michele HackshallIs working as a soloist a solution to returning-to-work mothers? Self-employment offers flexibility, work-life balance and a chance to excel in your chosen career. However when combining work and family you need to think through all the issues. Read more
Comments: 6Adapt your business to manage work and family
22 Apr 08Karen MorrisWhen your kids are at school, you’ll have more time for your business, right? Not necessarily. How do you and your business cope with the constant evolution of your family? Here are some tips on how to adapt your business to manage work and family. Read more
Comments: 2Juggling motherhood and a solo business
18 Mar 08Karen MorrisWhen you’re a solo business operator who's starting a family, you'll find fitting in both a challenge. So how can you juggle parenthood and a solo business without becoming a quivering wreck? Read more
Comments: 16Balancing work and motherhood
15 Jan 08Karen MorathRecently I wrote about my decision to resume sending Christmas cards to clients and others I value. I was shocked when the reaction to what I thought was an innocent think piece proved so divisive. Read more
Comments: 15Working at home with kids: When’s the best time to start?
19 Sep 07Kate JamesWorking at home with kids is a great way to balance parenting with a career but it can also bring a host of challenges. What is the best age for your children to be when you start your business? Read more
Comments: 17Balancing work and family
13 Mar 07Karen MorrisWhen you’re running a business it’s easy to get bogged down with the trivialities and busyness that seem to take over. But balancing work and family actually makes life more enjoyable... and business hours run more smoothly. Read more
Comments: 3Work life balance: Exploding the superhero myth
14 May 06Karen MorrisRunning your own business to give you more time to be with and care for your family sounds great in principle, but we need to take care to keep a work life balance and not to fall foul of the superhero myth. Read more
Comments: 2Balancing parenthood and running your own business
07 Nov 05Karen MorrisIt isn't easy juggling the demands of parenthood with those of running your own business, but it can be done. Read more
Comments: 10Home based business: Sharing with your kids
11 Sep 05Kim McGuinnessIf you have young children in your life, running a home based business in Australia presents a particular set of challenges. The key is to be super organised. Read more
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Small Business is Australia's fastest growing sector – this business community site was created for those running a small business of one to five people. Here the solo and micro business owner will find small business forums, a small business directory, free resources, help, tips and advice on: starting a small business; working smarter when working from home; effective small business marketing; small business networking; the solo psyche; staying balanced as a small business owner; small business technology advice and small business finance tips.
