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 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 bull ... Read More
20 Networking Tips for Attending Live Networking Events
When you're looking for ways to grow your business or further your career, in-person networking is usually a top strategy. I know online networking and social media are popular right now, but when you meet people in person, you accelerate the process of building relationships. If you're ready to advance your career or business, ... Read More
Interview with CEO of Women for Hire – Tory Johnson
I'm so excited to share today's interview with you! Not only has Tory's website, Women for Hire been helpful on my career journey, she's also been an inspiration to me. And you can only imagine my excitement when she agreed to hop on a quick phone call with me to talk about her career journey. You probably know Tory Johnson from her ... Read More
How to Activate Community Engagement When You Work From Home
One of the things I had feared about working from home is a tendency toward isolation. I have a strong hermit streak in me, and although it is a good thing that I enjoy being alone, I am learning that it is important to stay actively engaged in the community around me. Like many “creatives,” when I am in the midst of a creative ... Read More
Work-Life Balance – You Don’t Have To Be a Super Woman
When I was a teenager, one of the hottest shows on TV was Wonder Woman. It was a show about a woman, a corporate executive by day who transformed into a superhero when a crisis occurred or when someone needed to be rescued. She had this really cool costume with a gold belt and gold cuff bracelets. Her powers included super strength, ... Read More
How to Stay Disciplined When Working From Home
As a freelance writer and editor working from home, people often ask me: “How are you able to get anything done? If it were me, I’d be playing computer games or doing laundry all day. I’m not disciplined enough to do that!” Actually, you’re more disciplined than you might think. It’s really just a matter of setting up boundaries ... Read More
Avoid These Pitfalls When Packaging Your Product
I love getting packages in the mail, especially from companies like Ralph Lauren where they send you a sleek white box, filled with fancy wrappings, and extras that make you feel like a million dollars! Well, this past week I received a couple of packages in the mail; one box contained some cookies that I won from a contest on ... Read More
Taking Your Product Idea from Creation to Market Ready
“Necessity is the Mother of all invention.” This statement is the core of product creation and development. Once you discover a gap or component missing from your product needs, you may be able to find a solution. “Bang” a product idea! Here are some steps to get from point A. Product creation to point B and then finally, market ... Read More
When Work Time Creeps Into Family Time – How to Put Your Family First
Recently, my two-year-old daughter decided to give up her afternoon nap; that wonderful two - three-hour break in my day, where I could work uninterrupted and drink a cup of coffee in peace and quiet. With this valuable time now gone, but the workload remains the same, I decided to try working in the afternoons while my daughter had ... Read More
Interview with Work-at-Home Mom Julie Anne Jones – Direct Sales Coach
Julie Anne Jones is a direct sales corporate consultant and trainer, an ICF accredited life and business coach, and the CEO of Julie Anne Jones, Inc. Read on to see how she turned her direct sales career into a direct sales coaching business. How many children do you have? Two (Samuel is 14 and Eli is 11). How many hours do you work ... Read More