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COSBOA tells govt to “get out of the way” ahead of HomeBiz Connect
2:06PM | Wednesday, 6 February 2013 | Michelle HammondA small business group wants fewer regulations but more support for home-based businesses, which are being touted as “the way to Asia”, ahead of the HomeBiz Connect program.
Four changes that would help home-based businesses
1:02AM | Wednesday, 30 January 2013 | Oliver MilmanWhen it comes to the national agenda, home-based businesses are all too often invisible. However, four simple reforms could make a world of difference to boosting an essential part of our economy. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Government urged to better support home-based businesses
1:26PM | Tuesday, 29 January 2013 | Michelle HammondLeading ‘mumpreneur’ Cas McCullough has highlighted the struggles of home-based micro businesses ahead of International Work At Home Person Week, calling for more support from government and industry.
Top 10 home-based business myths
2:11PM | Thursday, 16 February 2012 | Oliver MilmanAre you weighing up whether to launch your business from the spare bedroom? Here are 10 common misconceptions you need to be aware of. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Government attacked over business name register privacy fears
12:11PM | Wednesday, 5 December 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Opposition has accused the Federal Government of breaking “yet another promise” by failing to remedy the issue of home-based business owners’ personal addresses appearing on the National Business Names Register.
Five tech tools for smart soloists
11:21PM | Wednesday, 28 November 2012 | Michelle HammondOperating as a soloist can mean working long and irregular hours. However, these handy tech tools will give you a head start in making the most of your time. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
It’s weekend market time
11:40PM | Friday, 23 November 2012 | TaskmasterA quiet weekend? That's lazy talk! Instead, it's time to give your business a community-spirited boost.
13-year-old Melbourne girl designs iPad-inspired “padpod”
11:12PM | Friday, 16 November 2012 | Michelle HammondA 13-year-old schoolgirl is the brains behind an iPad-inspired product dubbed the padpod, which recently launched in the Australian market with the help of a local manufacturer.
The dangers of being a part-time entrepreneur
10:09PM | Monday, 8 October 2012 | Alexandra CainA growing number of entrepreneurs launch start-ups while still in full-time work. However, if you’re thinking about building a business part-time, there are risks you must be aware of. BY ALEXANDRA CAIN.
The pros and cons of going solo
9:52PM | Wednesday, 26 September 2012 | Michelle HammondShould you go solo in your business, or find a business partner? If you aren’t sure, here are the pros and cons of being a sole trader. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
How to stay connected when you’re going solo
9:18PM | Wednesday, 5 September 2012 | Michelle HammondBeing a sole trader can be an isolating experience. So it’s important to know the groups you can join and steps you can take to break the isolation. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
The rise of school-aged soloists
8:38PM | Wednesday, 22 August 2012 | Michelle HammondIs there such a thing as too young to become a successful soloist? If there is, someone forgot to tell these young entrepreneurs they “weren’t ready” to make it in business. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Travelling IT contractors warned over ATO scrutiny
8:00AM | Wednesday, 8 August 2012 | Michelle HammondA tax expert has issued a warning to “on call” home-based IT professionals, after the Australian Taxation Office confirmed it will place greater scrutiny on claims made by IT workers.
Home-based business regulations explained
8:38PM | Wednesday, 1 August 2012 | Michelle HammondThe red tape that comes with running a home-based business can be daunting. To save you some stress, here’s a snapshot of the three key areas of regulation you need to be familiar with. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Seven key ways to create iron self-discipline
5:39PM | Monday, 14 May 2012 | Nina HendyIf you run a business from home or work alone, it can be difficult to avoid distraction. Here are the seven keys to making sure you stay motivated. BY NINA HENDY.
Find a buddy to keep you in check
4:26PM | Thursday, 5 April 2012 | Cas McCulloughWith the freedoms of working from home come responsibilities. Among them is making sure you keep on track with your work. BY CAS McCULLOUGH.
Female entrepreneurs starting up on the cheap: Study
3:00AM | Tuesday, 6 March 2012 | Michelle HammondMore than 40% of Australian female entrepreneurs started their business with less than $5,000, a new survey reveals, but 51% now need capital to grow their business.
Five ways mumpreneurs can juggle business with family life
2:10PM | Monday, 20 February 2012 | Oliver MilmanSeven in 10 women consider launching a home business after giving birth, but balancing work and family is a struggle. Here are five ways successful mumpreneurs make it happen. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Melbourne Mamma to launch as mumpreneur support booms
2:53PM | Monday, 20 February 2012 | Michelle HammondMelbourne-based mumpreneur Tracey Cotroneo has launched an online directory of independent stores owned and operated by mothers in business, in the latest addition to the support available to mumpreneurs.
Three key reasons for working mums to become mumpreneurs
2:45PM | Wednesday, 8 February 2012 | Michelle HammondMore than 15% of women with school-aged children are “under-utilised”, new statistics show, which could prompt a spike in the number of skilled, frustrated mothers becoming mumpreneurs.
