Blog by Jo Palmer

New research suggests residents of outer metro suburbs would be financially better off living in regional centres. With remote working now a genuine option for all Australians, why not plan a permanent tree change?

Listen to the Co-CEO of the Regional Australia institute, Liz Ritchie lay down the be...

16.08.19 08:24 AM - Comment(s)

Alice here, Pointer’s newest recruit and long term remote worker. 

I’ve been working remotely for the last six years, calling eight cities and four countries home along the way, even if just for a moment. 

Most of my remote working life has had me firmly planted in the tech and start-up spa...

09.08.19 02:29 AM - Comment(s)

Need the data to back-up why working from home is right for your company? Look no further. Economics professor Nicholas Bloom has done the hard yards for us.

Teaming up with James Liang, cofounder and CEO of China’s largest travel company Ctrip, Bloom’s research found the company saved thousands of...

27.07.19 01:43 AM - Comment(s)

Most of our Thursday meetings are all via video conference but this week, THREE (and a half) of our crew happened to be in Albury today! Fun times!

Download our free ‘Building your remote team’ guide here. If you’re keen to find out more about advertising a role with Pointer, click here to find out ...

26.07.19 04:54 AM - Comment(s)

Our Founder Jo is heading back to her home town of Jindabyne to run the first official event at the brand new Jindy Workspace, the snazzy new coworking space in the mountains! You can read more about the event and the awesome things that the Snowy Mountains Innovation Network are up to here.

You can...

17.07.19 02:41 PM - Comment(s)

Want to access the growing number of talented professionals in regional areas? Don't know where to start? You're in luck!

Our Founder Jo will be presenting at The Studio in the Sydney Startup Hub on Wednesday 31st of July, giving you the down low on how to capitalise on regional talent.

For full det...

12.07.19 06:01 AM - Comment(s)

Interviewing someone for a remote job can be tough and preparing for a remote interview for yourself can be even worse! That's why we have compiled a list of fantastic interview questions that can help you prepare for and nail a remote interview, regardless of which party you are!

We will share som...

02.07.19 05:43 PM - Comment(s)

Jo caught up with the Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC) in Canberra to talk about remote work, what it means for the regions and about winning the NSW-ACT AgriFutures Rural Women's Award. You can read the interview here.

Download our free ‘Building your remote team’ guide here. If you’re keen to find...

01.07.19 01:52 AM - Comment(s)

We had a great catch up with Sam the guru behind The Rural Compass. You can listen to Jo's interview here, or search where ever you listen to your podcasts.

Download our free ‘Building your remote team’ guide here. If you’re keen to find out more about advertising a role with Pointer, click here to ...

24.06.19 01:23 AM - Comment(s)
Jo Palmer with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

News flash! Our Founder Jo has been named the NSW-ACT AgriFutures Rural Woman of the Year at Parliament House in Sydney. Jo's project for the Award is the portal that we are currently building at Pointer. We will be creating a place where professionals...

23.06.19 09:34 AM - Comment(s)

Got some time in the car or on your morning walk? Have a listen to our Founder Jo's interview on the DistantJob podcast! You can find it here.

If you’re interested in working remotely and you're ready to take the plunge, click here and we can show you know how easy it is! Or if you'd like to sign up ...

18.06.19 11:39 PM - Comment(s)

Our Founder Jo is the easy breezy cover girl of this issue of the CSU Thrive magazine. There is a great write up about remote working and the benefits for both business and professionals. Thanks to Jo's Alma Mater Charles Sturt University for the article. You can check out the e-mag here. Thanks as...

06.06.19 08:25 AM - Comment(s)

We are so thrilled to be working with Engage and Create Consulting in Goondiwindi QLD because it means the Pointer community gets to connect with this legend, Julia Telford! Our Portal hasn't launched just yet, but we are busy bees behind the scenes pulling it all together. The stars aligned this w...

06.06.19 07:28 AM - Comment(s)

Got a way with words? Want a sweet, short term copy gig? Awesome - register here.

If you’re interested in working remotely and you're ready to take the plunge, click here and we can show you know how easy it is! Or if you'd like to sign up to our monthly newsletter, you do that here.

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05.06.19 09:40 AM - Comment(s)

So the month of June keeps the whirlwind alive! Pointer has been named on Kochie's Business Builders POWERLIST and boy are there some pretty sweet names on that list?!

We need your help and 17 seconds of your time! Head here to cast your vote for Pointer. We have no idea what the outcome of the voti...

05.06.19 05:34 AM - Comment(s)

Wowsers! Have we had a month or what here at Pointer HQ? Our Founder Jo was named as one of the finalists of the St George Kick Start for 2019. She was invited to pitch what we are doing here at Pointer to the TEDxSydney crowd at the Sydney Convention Centre. She was among an amazing list of finali...

05.06.19 04:42 AM - Comment(s)

Interviewing someone for a remote job can be tough and preparing for a remote interview for yourself can be even worse! That's why we have compiled a list of fantastic interview questions that can help you prepare for and nail a remote interview, regardless of which party you are!

We will share som...

04.06.19 05:39 PM - Comment(s)

When you think of an efficient business, what comes to mind? You might think of maximum productivity, churning out as many widgets as possible – in essence, operating much like a factory where output is the sole key performance indicator.

As always, the team at Inventium comes up with the goods! Thi...

01.06.19 09:54 AM - Comment(s)

Have you been to one of our Remote Working Forums yet? If not, make sure you head to the Forums page on our website to see where we are heading next. Don't see your area on the list? Get in touch and we will try and track down the Economic Development Officer at your Council to get them on board. I...

29.05.19 01:28 AM - Comment(s)