Sponsored by CAbi A few years ago, I was approached by CAbi to come and view their fall line of clothing at their bi-annual fashion show called the Scoop. At the time I had never heard of CAbi, but being a fashion lover, I couldn’t wait to find out more about them. After attending the CAbi runway show, I was hooked! Everything ... Read More
Archives for February 2014
Tips for Hosting a Successful Home Sales Party
Sponsored by Tastefully Simple Have you ever wondered what elements make for a successful home sales party? This month I had the pleasure of chatting with Jane Nachbor, the Director of Party Strategy for Tastefully Simple and she shared some terrific tips for hosting a fun and lucrative home shopping party. Here's what she had to ... Read More
Thriving Freelancers Show You How to Make More Money with Your Writing
One of the most common complaints I hear from freelance writers is that they're tired of living from paycheck-to-paycheck. While there is plenty of demand for their writing services, it seems that all too often they get stuck writing for pennies on the word, seriously! While I write here on the blog, providing writing services for ... Read More
Snow Day Ideas: 7 Ways for Work-at-Home Moms to Be Productive
Are the kids at home unexpectedly due to a snow day? Do you still have work that needs to get done? Keep reading for seven simple snow day ideas so that you can remain productive! As a kid, I used to LOVE snow days. Living in the Midwest, we got our fair share of snow days. As the years went by, I got married, started a ... Read More
The Importance of Finding Your Prime Time
Good time management skills involve more than just allowing ample time for a task or project, alleviating unnecessary interruptions, and knowing when it’s appropriate to delegate. In fact, an essential factor in time management is realizing your own prime time(s). Maximizing efficiency and getting the most out of your workday may ... Read More
How One Mom’s Quest for Safe Hair Products Landed Her on Shark Tank
What started with a mom seeking safe and effective hair products for her infant son quickly became a children’s style sensation. Scouted for ABC’s Shark Tank within the first year of her business, Hot Tot Creator, Megan Gage gained the support of billionaire investor, Mark Cuban. The brand has since played a critical role in kid’s ... Read More
20 Waking Actions to Stay Productive All Day
When you work from home it can be tempting to sleep in and get a slow, mellow start to your morning. Most of us, however, also like the idea of day-long productivity, and the best way to meet your goals is to start your morning right. If you do that, the rest of your day will flow much more smoothly. Here are 20 things you can do ... 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
Have Confidence in Yourself to Break Cycles and Start Something New
Getting yourself out of a pattern of behavior or a habit can be one of the most challenging aspects of your life. Depending on the situation, it could mean an entirely different way of thinking then what you're accustomed to. Essentially, you have to recondition yourself in order to break the chain of events that lead to that ... Read More
Customer Loyalty Programs and Artificial Advancement
What is artificial advancement and should you be doing it? Have you ever heard about artificial advancement? My guess is no. Let me introduce you to it and how it will help your direct sales business. Create Customer Loyalty with Artificial Advancement Artificial advancement by establishing customer loyalty. Artificial ... Read More
How This Mom Started an Eco-Friendly Manufacturer Sales Rep Agency
Kelly Wels is an author, advocate, entrepreneur, and mom to three children. She lives in Waterford, Maine and has a passion for the environment. Read on to see how this mom started an eco-friendly manufacturer sales rep agency from her home. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey. Like many ... Read More
How to Become a Mompreneur with Dropshipping
Once you have kids everything changes, we can probably agree on this. However, there are two different kinds of people. The first group is those who will do pretty much anything in order to be able to spend the first couple of years with their newborn, and then there's the other group who can't wait to get back to work. If you're ... Read More