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Single Parent Flexible Work: Become a Consultant

One way to find flexible work is to make it. Having your own business is a great way to find flexible work. I know a lot of people are saying “Easier said than done.” You are right. It doesn’t have to be really hard though either. You don’t have to make a company in the Fortune 500 to make a living. I am an Usborne Educational Consultant and Representative. I run this business the way I want, I enjoy what I do, and I feel great about what I do. I have a large market, and with a little creativity, … Continue reading →

Negotiating? Do Your Homework

Negotiating is not one of my favorite parts of working independently and having my own business. As a matter of fact, I never really thought of myself as someone who did all that well with contracts, bookkeeping, accounting and the “hardball” part of business. BUT, since I am a one-gal shop, negotiating contracts and payments is one of the things I have to learn and get better at. The one thing I do know is that the more prepared I am, the more confident I feel and the more successful I am likely to be at the negotiating part. So, … Continue reading →