By Holly Reisem Hanna

Are there really people making money by working from home?

I get asked this question all of the time. And while I may seem like an anomaly, I’m not. There are tons of women from all walks of life who are successfully working from home. Some of them are telecommuting for a large corporations, others are involved with direct sales companies, and others have launched their own home-based businesses.

So why do so many women struggle with finding work at home opportunities?

Haven’t Taken Initiative:

When individuals ask me how they can work from home, I often give them these 10 steps to work at home success that they should apply to their work at home job search. They read the article, maybe complete a step or two, and then email me back saying that they just can’t find anything. When I ask them what steps they’ve taken I usually get this sort of response, “I haven’t had the time to do that”. (more…)

By Christy Schutz

It may have something to do with my workload lately, or, one could possibly chalk it up to the lovely, sunshine filled days that have been calling me to come outside for a spell, but, I have found myself feeling very isolated and cooped up. Whether it is cabin fever or just the run of the mill side effect of being a Work at Home Woman, I decided to focus today’s post on a few quick tips that will help us to get OUT of the home office more.

1. Take a 15 minute break outside.

Whether it is to walk the dog, or take one of your little one’s outside to play for a bit, a few minutes outside to soak in some fresh air and sun should be one of the perks we enjoy as Work at Home Women. In fact, according to an article published last June in New York Times entitled To Stay on Schedule, Take A Break, there is quite a bit of research to suggest that regular breaks lead to increased productivity and creativity. (more…)

By Allison Rice

Since the popularization of the Internet, one of the fastest-growing trends in the professional world is telecommuting – and working from home has never been easier.

Meanwhile, corporate mega moguls (like Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly) are instituting company-wide telecommuting bans and changes to the work-at-home policies.

Why?

According to Marissa Mayer, telecommuting kills the “communication and collaboration” required for innovation to flourish. That may very well be true for careers that require team-work; however, for solitary positions, face-to-face meetings may actually stifle the flow of creativity and efficiency.

At the same time, there are some very real concerns related to the accountability and productivity issues inherent in a work-at-home environment. (more…)

By Louise Blake

Working from home may sound like the ideal job situation – no stressful commutes, no stiff office clothing, plus all the comforts of your living space on hand. Sound tempting? Of course it does. You earn your own living from the sanctity of your house while looking after your kids… and you get to do so while wearing whatever you want.

But that’s ‘the work at home mom’ as a Disney movie. The truth is that it’s hard working from home. Studies have demonstrated alarming rates of dissatisfaction, resentment and even depression from mothers who’ve merged their professional and home lives. So whether you’re contemplating working from home or struggling to adjust to your new work-from-home life, here are some tips you should always keep in mind. (more…)

By Meghan Nguyen

Seven years ago, I asked the partner of the law firm I worked for in Austin to do the impossible… make my full time office job a work from home job. I was nervous asking for this, especially since I was still relatively new to the firm, but my boldness payed off. My position became a remote job, even after I no longer worked there.

If you are interested in working your current job from home, let’s talk about why your supervisor should let you, and how to ask your supervisor so they will say yes!

First off, is your job the type of position that can easily be converted into a remote position?

Here are a few questions to ask yourself, before you submit your telecommuting proposal. (more…)