Sponsored by the Goodman Group Back in the days when I worked in a cubicle, I dreamed of working from home and being my own boss. Images of leisurely coffee dates and romantically typing from my laptop were the notions that passed through my head. While I do have a flexible schedule and I love what I do - if you took a snapshot of ... Read More
Archives for October 2013
6 Productivity Killers to Avoid When You Work From Home
Mastering the art of working from home requires, among many things, the ability to be disciplined, self-motivated, and focused on the assignments at hand and reaching deadlines. While you may not have the extra noise of people chattering in the background that comes with working from a desk job, distractions can just as easily be ... Read More
The Work-From-Home Dress For Success Guide
Not long ago, I accepted a friend's invitation for a direct sales makeup party she was hosting at her home. I looked forward to seeing the makeup line, but as soon as I met the sales rep, I knew we were in trouble. Instead of the direct sales “uniform”, she should have been wearing, the rep was in a t-shirt and jeans. She'd kicked ... Read More
What Comes in the Tastefully Simple Business Blast Off Kit®?
Sponsored by Tastefully Simple Have you ever wondered what comes in a consultant starter kit? This month I had the opportunity to see exactly what you get for your money when you purchase a Tastefully Simple Business Blast Off Kit®. First, let me say how surprised I was to receive two HUGE boxes. I really didn’t think it would ... Read More
Dealing with TOTM (Taking on Too Much) Syndrome
I’m going to share that I have a disease – TOTM; now before you feel sorry for me – please don’t because you might have it, too! Taking on Too Much (TOTM) has become a way of life for me lately. Running my own business and working all areas that growing a business involves, i.e. updating social media, writing blogs and articles ... Read More
50 Awesome Blogs by Women – 2013 Edition
It’s that time of year again! Since 2009, I’ve been compiling a list together of what I think are the 50 Best Blogs by Women. If you can believe this, it actually takes me a full year to put this list together. Each and every day I’m on the lookout for great new resources and fresh new voices. Some of these women I’ve had the ... Read More
This Mom’s Path to Becoming a Home-Based Personal Stylist
Jill Marinelli is a Personal Stylist, public speaker, and style correspondent for CBS Providence’s The Rhode Show. Focusing on body image, the power of personal style, and social science research, she teaches her audiences and clients how to look great, project confidence, and ultimately change their lives through their appearance. ... Read More
5 Ways To Stand Out On Facebook
I’m an active health blogger and I love my social media because it’s a free way to boost my blog and business. I particularly love Facebook because it’s a great place to get to know people, strike up conversations, and direct people back to my website. If you’re not already using social media, you really should be! That’s where the ... Read More