Medical transcription can be a wonderful work-at-home career … if you’re able to create and maintain a strong client base. Accumulating the kind of steady work you need to generate a comfortable income is admittedly challenging, and it can take time. The good news is, once you have a stable of regular clients, the sales aspect of ... Read More
Archives for June 2012
Does Your Business Need a Trademark?
Do you ever wonder what will prevent another company from using your same name? Or if you’re legally permitted to use the name you picked for your business? If you’re a small business owner, read on to learn about the trademark, and most importantly, if you need one for your business. Trademarking 101 First, some basics. A trademark ... Read More
How to Cruise Away from Office Worries While on Vacation
As you read this I am currently floating over the Pacific Ocean, nestled safely in one of many canopies that dot the deck of a pristine, white cruise ship. I’m also probably watching my boys hanging out with Mickey Mouse, and later I’ll likely be enjoying a nice dinner in the company of Donald Duck. (Who doesn’t love the Disney ... Read More
How This Mom’s Pregnancy Spurred the Idea for a Maternity Concierge Business
Stephanie Johnson is the Founder and CEO, of Bed Rest Concierge. A business that offers maternity concierge services to expectant mothers who are on doctor-ordered bed rest during pregnancy. Read on to find out how Stephanie's own pregnancy changed the course of her career path. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your ... Read More
Tips for Getting Hired for a Work-at-Home Job
When it comes to getting a work-at-home job, the challenge isn't in finding jobs. Jobs are prevalent. The difficulty is in getting hired. Employers with telecommuting jobs are notorious for never getting back to candidates about the status of their application. Without contact with the employer, it's difficult to know why an ... Read More
How This Mom Took Her Organizing Passion and Turned It into a Business
Anita Crook never thought about becoming an entrepreneur, especially at the age of 60. But after receiving a purse from her son that didn't contain any inside pockets, she decided to create a product so she and others could organize their purses. Find out how this mom took her organizing passion and turned into a profitable solution ... Read More
The Help Game: Which Tasks Should I Outsource?
Having kids, running a business, and managing a household can seem like a daunting job with no end in sight, especially if you aren't asking for help. I'm a single mom. Until December, I was also a full-time undergrad student, running two businesses, and trying to make sure our house didn't smell. I bargained with my five-year-old ... Read More
Land a New Client by Incorporating Personality Types Into Your Strategy
As a work-at-home mom in marketing and business development, I have come to understand a lot about people. Just to be sure, you're potential and current clients are people, right? Ahhh, yes! So, it's the time you become an expert in people too. Your paychecks come from people. So let's break this down. Understanding the Potential ... Read More
Taking Advantage of Opportunities in Front of You
Life is filled with many opportunities that are yours for the taking. Sometimes these opportunities can show up overtly while at other times they can be hidden. And there may be times when situations seem to fall in our lap. But there are really no hidden opportunities. We actually manifest these by our thoughts or wishes (desire, ... Read More
From Nurse to Direct Sales Consultant for Organo Gold
ORGANO, formerly called Organo Gold is a worldwide, direct sales company that sells healthy coffee, tea, body management drinks, and personal care products. They have been around since 2008 and are managed by Bernardo Chua, Shane Morand, and Holton Buggs. If you've been curious about the ORGANO business opportunity, sit back and ... Read More
Benefits of Working as a Medical Transcriptionist From Home
Many people are discovering the joys of working from home these days. With employers warming up to the idea of telecommuting or teleworking, the work-from-home industry is swelling by the day and people are looking for professions that make this kind of work arrangement possible. Medical transcription is one such industry where ... Read More