From an Ugly Kitchen Sponge to a Growing Australian Brand: My Interview With Barkly Basics Founder Natasha Malkov
Some business ideas begin with a detailed business plan, a spreadsheet and months of market research. Others begin when you’re standing at the kitchen sink wondering why the bloody sponge…
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I’ve Worked in Car Yards, Labs, Construction and Aged Care – Every Job Had One Thing in Common: Everyone Was Just Waiting for Friday
I didn’t grow up thinking much about jobs or careers. I grew up on a dairy farm in Victoria, and cows don’t care what day it is. They need milking…
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Nobody Is Coming to Rescue Your Bank Account. That’s Both the Bad News and the Best News You’ll Hear Today.
Look, I’ll be straight with you. Nobody’s going to show up at your door with a cheque. The government isn’t losing sleep over your credit card debt. Your employer isn’t…
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How Can I Build a Side Hustle When I Have 3 Young Kids?
“Kim, I love the idea of having a side hustle, but I’ve got three young kids under the age of eight. By the time I’ve done school drop-offs, cleaned up…
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I’m a Single Mum — What Side Hustle Actually Works Around Kids?
Hi Kim, I’m a 34-year-old single mum with two kids under 10. I work part-time at a supermarket three days a week, and by the time I’ve done school drop-offs,…
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I’m 45 and Feel Like I’ve Left It Too Late — Can I Still Build a Second Income?
Hi Kim, I’m 45 years old and honestly feeling a bit stuck in life. I’ve worked the same warehouse job for nearly 20 years. It pays the bills… mostly… but…
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I’ve Got $5,000 in Credit Card Debt—Should I Start a Side Hustle or Focus on Paying It Off First?
Hi Kim, I’m a single mum living in Chicago with a 4-year-old who keeps me on my toes all day. I work part-time at a retail store, and while it…
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We’re Doing OK… But We Want More (Without Burning Out)
Dear Kim, I am a stay-at-home mum with a 5-year-old and a 4-month-old. My husband works as a labourer for a construction company in the city. He earns good money,…
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