I love the poem from Maya Angelou called Every Woman Should. A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE one friend who always makes her laugh … and one who lets her cry ... Time is a precious commodity, and part of being a business owner is knowing when it’s time to call in the troops for help. When you open up to the notion of reaching out for ... Read More
Rebecca Flansburg
How This Mom Ditched the Cube and Launched a Home Business From Scratch
Becky Flansburg is WAHM, Influencer, Blogger, and Freelance Writer. Her veteran blog Franticmommy.com shares her unique and humorous perspective on children’s books, parenthood, and women in business. She is also the project manager for the non-profit children’s literacy event, Multicultural Children’s Book Day and is one half of the ... Read More
Blogging Etiquette: Don’t Be a Blogger Behaving Badly
The online world/blogosphere is filled with tons of amazing tips and advice on how to be a super-dynamic-the-bees-knees-type blogger. However, I am fairly certain that there is not nearly as much information about what to NOT do available for those of us whose blog is an important part of their livelihood. After blogging actively ... Read More
Hills and Valleys: What to Do When Business is Slow
I once heard another work-at-home professional refer to business ownership as a “series of hills and valleys.” The hills were the times when things are somewhat quiet and for a brief moment, you feel like you might actually get caught up. The valleys happen when things pick up speed and momentum, we are slammed with work and it's all ... Read More
Use These Power Tips to Become a Top Work-at-Home Performer
We all want to be at our best, and do our best, at all times in business. That principle does not change for those choosing to work-from-home. Whether you are a life coach, franchise owner, or service provider, anything you can do to stay at the top of your game will be beneficial to the long-term health of your business. But ... Read More
When The Zombie Apocalypse Hits, Will Your Business be Ready?
OK, maybe the title is a bit over-dramatic and (as far as I know) there are no zombie apocalypses scheduled for any time soon. But it does bring up an interesting point. In our fast-paced world, life sometimes does get in the way. Loved ones get sick, natural disasters are not inconceivable and there is a chance the CEO of your ... Read More
What to Do When the Naysayer in Your Life is Someone Close to You
Last month I wrote an article about the value of having a strong support system called, Run with the Motors and Leave the Anchors Behind. This post covered the importance of mindfully choosing who we share our hopes and business dreams with and how a strong support system is the safety net that all work-at-home women need. In the ... Read More
Having a Strong Support System: Run with the Motors and Leave the Anchors Behind
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a few years ago and on a day when I was enjoying a leisurely lunch with my bestie, Shannon. I was exceptionally down that day, not feeling very encouraged or optimistic about the progress of my goal of working from home as a freelance writer. Soon I launched into a bitter lament about ... Read More