Working from home?
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Topic: Working from home?
Posted By: Aroz
Subject: Working from home?
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 4:25pm
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Hey I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas on ways to earn money from home? I was just considering going back to work when I found out we are going to be having another baby in the new year! So I figured instead of having to find a job to fit in with baby's schedule that would only be for a few months anyway, maybe someone might have some suggestions on work I can do from home? Just about every site I've visited expect me to pay them a "one off" payment first and I don't really know if that's right or not. Any ideas are welcome ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fiona10
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 4:47pm
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Hi Aroha
I have a friend that works as a sales rep for avon and she works from home. She goes door to door distributing leaflets. You can do that whilst taking the baby for a walk. Others ideas i guess are making yourself a website and doing business online, for example you could set up a e-commerce site selling something or become an affiliate for somebody else like fishpond for instance. If you are intrested in doing that then http://oxyhosting.co.nz - oxyhosting.co.nz are good company to register hosting from as thats where my sites are hosted. Good Luck with watever you decide. ------------- http://positiveparenting.co.nz - PositiveParenting.co.nz social networking for parents in New Zealand |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 5:31pm
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If you are crafty, maybe you could make some things and sell them via TradeMe, in the interim? ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 5:45pm
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Hi Aroha,
I'm in the same boat...those ads for sahm's that you have to invest in first look quite dodgy don't they. I think I'm going to avoid them. All the best to you. ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 7:03pm
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As fiona10 suggested you could go with Avon or something similar such as Nutrimetics, Tupperware, naughty knickers!! ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 7:36pm
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you could be a caregiver for porse or quality kids? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 9:07pm
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I work from home, but I'm lucky that my 'real' job (as in the one I went to uni to train to do) lets me do that. Not why I chose this particular career but it works! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: julzw
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 9:35pm
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I'm the same, my job can be done anywhere, which is lucky.
Some other ideas though: mystery shopper, delivering pamphlets (added advantage of getting a bit of exercise too) Mary Kay Cosmetics sales rep (they work a lot in the evenings though and there's probably some sort of capital contribution required to set up...) Good luck!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Aroz
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 9:35pm
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Thanks for all the helpful suggestions guys :) I will definitely keep them in mind and I have also just taken fiona10's suggestion and signed up with Avon so here's hoping! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fiona10
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 9:43pm
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You can make garden ornaments and sell them on trademe and stuff. check out this site it might help you. http://moulds.co.nz - http://moulds.co.nz ------------- http://positiveparenting.co.nz - PositiveParenting.co.nz social networking for parents in New Zealand |
Posted By: pekemoemum
Date Posted: 07 June 2008 at 6:55pm
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some great ideas.. and tips..
thanks for the links fiona10 we have taken the 'make something' and then sell it option which is what we've done with the Peke Moe business (my mum and I do it together which is awesome!) but I couldn't do it without her as she's the 'sewing' whizz.. I have issues with sewing machines.. they dont really like me! ;) What about your previous job/expereince, can you maybe get some contract work and do that from home? admin type stuff?? all the best! and congratulations on your news! ------------- Gina, Reef 15/6/03, Tyde 12/2/07 http://www.pekemoe.co.nz - Peke Moe - Unique NZ Made Baby Sleeping bags for babies who get out of swaddle/wrap |
Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 13 June 2008 at 11:57am
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I was in the same situation of not wanting to go back to work a few months ago & had thought about avon & nutrimedics etc. I then went to a Tupperware meeting & enjoyed what I saw and all the support that was available and there is no cash outlay and the training is free. I am loving my new "job" as it doesnt feel like work at all as I enjoy it and having the satisfaction of knowing I am contributing to the household while stll having time with the girls and wanting to ttc also. If you would like more information please pm me & I can give you some more information, I would be happy to give someone else the chance at a fun past-time ------------- Kerryn, Mum to Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09) |
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Date Posted: 01 June 2021 at 7:18pm
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Date Posted: 02 June 2021 at 9:29am
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