What makes a good home-based business model?

Start a home-based business the right way andreap the rewards later
Start a home-based business the right way and reap the rewards later

So, you’ve finally found a home-based business idea that you would like to put into action. Fantastic –  but with that excitement and energy, would it be wise to just take the plunge and start the business ad take everything as it comes? Well yes, and no…

When starting a new, home-based business you need to plan ahead. Yes, spontaneity is good, but you need to have a plan of action in terms of how you’ll run the business, how you will market your business, how you will pay the bills – your running costs and how you will pay your bills.

Planning for your home-based business is important because it helps you reach a goal for the future, it also helps if you are trying to get financing for your home-based business.

Thinking about making a career change? Do you know what’s important to you in a job?

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Changing careers of jobs should be done with planning

When thinking about a career change, or changing jobs, there are a few things that you need to think about before you start making job applications.

As well as practical things like location, salary and the job market, when considering a career change, don’t forget to look into updating your skills and experience – especially if you are returning to work after taking a break.

Thinking of returning to work? Top job hunting tips

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Let your CV and job applications do the convincing for you

If you listen to what’s in the media these days, you’ll no doubt feel that the job market is very competitive and you may even have convinced yourself that there are no jobs out there at all. But this is far from the case – you only need to look in the recruitment sections of newspapers and look online to see that there are jobs to be had!

Yes – it is true that there is now a lot of competition to get a job, but it is not impossible. What you need to do is make sure that your application stands out from the crowd.

Here are a few tips to help you get the edge in searching for a job and landing the job of your dreams.

Dresssing for the office party: how to choose the perfect little black dress

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Don't let what you are wearing stop you from enjoying your Christmas party

It’s that time of year again when the office Christmas party start taking over the workplace calendar. If you’re stuck for what to wear – or can’t find something that suits your body type, here are some tips to help you choose a dress that will help you let your hair down a little and actually enjoy your Christmas party (and there’s a video at the end, too, to help you choose the perfect little black dress!):

1. Bingo wing syndrome
Select outfits with half or three-quarter sleeves or wear a shrug, so that unflattering underarms remain unnoticed. For hiding really bad bingo wings, use a little pinched on shoulder with some ruffly fabric, avoid big puffball sleeves.

2. Thick neck syndrome
A v-neck black dress helps to divert attention away from the neck and elongates the body.

How to create a successful website

How to create a successful website

Award-winning entrepreneur, speaker and author of Create A Successful Website, Paula Wynne encourages all enterprising mums to use a website as a progressive way into the corporate world or a stepping stone into a dot com venture.

Top tips and advice for dressing for work

There's been much in the media about mums lacking confidence when it comes to dressing for work. But it doesn;t have to be a chore, or break the bank - here are some top tips from Carol Rawson of Suit the City www.suitthecity.com.