For Carla Young, the decision to start her own business was never a matter of if, but a question when. So it was no surprise when she left the corporate world and launched her copywriting agency. But little did she know that while building her business on a virtual work-at-home model, she was laying the foundation for her future ... Read More
Archives for December 2009
Get More Done: 8 Effective To-Do List Techniques
I bet you're looking at your to-do list and thinking,” It's impossible to finish this to-do list." And in its current state, you are probably right. Wouldn’t you love the feeling of crossing everything off your list? When was the last time that happened? Most of us never finish and never feel like we’ve done enough at the end of the ... Read More
Five Common Challenges Work-at-Home Moms Face
You’ve decided to take the plunge and work-at-home. You’re probably excited to be your own boss, go to work in your pj’s, and take a commute that only requires a short walk from the bedroom to office. Before you get too carried away about the myriad benefits of working at home, consider the challenges that come with the territory. ... Read More
11 Branding Tips for Your Home-Based Business
Are you looking for ways to grow and brand your business? Here are 11 easy steps to get you started. 1. Write a book review on Amazon.com in your area of expertise or thought leadership. Once you figure out what your area of expertise and thought leadership is, go to Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Select a hot book in this area of ... Read More
Customer Service Rules for Your Home-Based Business
This past October our family traveled to Blue Eye, Missouri (a small town of 150 residents), to visit with my husband’s side of the family. The first night we were there we decided to eat at the local Mexican restaurant; being from Texas where Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen, I wasn’t expecting much from the food, but I did ... Read More
Is Mystery Shopping the Right Work-at-Home Job For You?
How is it that someone who is prone to panic attacks could have the gumption and fortitude to participate in an activity where it's required to “go undercover” and meticulously record a play-by-play account of your dealings with a sales associate, as needed, in a mystery shopping scenario? Sometimes you just have to take the ... Read More
