Marketing is something that’s changed drastically over the years. Gone are the days of paying the local newspaper to print up a press release. Though, nowadays, it seems that marketing tactics are changing faster and faster. Where there used to be only a couple of marketing options for small business owners, there are now countless, ... Read More
Archives for April 2015
Running a Property Appraisal Business – Expert Advice from Lisa Kroese
Lisa Kroese is an author and CAGA-certified personal property appraiser. She has conducted over 100 estate sales since opening Expert Estates in 2011. Read on to see how this mom's entrepreneurial journey began. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey to starting a Property Appraisal Business. I’m a 42-year-old mom and ... Read More
Summer Survival Tips for Work-at-Home Moms
There is roughly a month left of school (where we live). What that means is I'll have a break from the stressful, activity-filled school days and a reprieve from the driving here to there at a frenzied pace. But it also means that the work at home environment will change quite a bit. There are going to be some extra souls to contend ... Read More
Work From Home as a Local Coordinator for Exchange Students
I’m always on the lookout for new work at home jobs and opportunities. One that I recently stumbled across is for Local Coordinators (LC) for student exchange programs. Want to know more? Here’s the scoop on what it is and where to apply. What is a Local Coordinator (LC)? Local Coordinators are independent contractors who go out ... Read More
8 Places to Find Work-at-Home Jobs in Your Own Town
One of the obvious benefits of working at home is that it doesn’t matter where your employer is located. You have a worldwide market for your services. Given that there are certain benefits to having international opportunities, why would you prefer to work for a local company? There are several pluses to working locally even ... Read More
Pink Zebra: Stick Your Nose in Our Home Business
Sponsored by Pink Zebra Pink Zebra, a name you may not be familiar with … yet! This relatively new, fun brand is built around home fragrance and décor that allows you to make your home fragrancing experience ‘Uniquely Yours’. The Company offers a proprietary blend of paraffin and soy wax Sprinkles, candle kits, fragranced lotions, ... Read More
The Birth of a Baby-Proofing Business – Interview with Courtney Ilarraza
Courtney Ilarraza is the Co-Founder of Baby Bodyguards, a National Safety Expert, an American Heart Association CPR Instructor, and Mom of three. Read on to see how this criminal prosecutor traded in her law practice for a baby-proofing business from home. Tell us a little bit about your entrepreneurial journey. I went to law school ... Read More
How to Explain That Working From Home Isn’t All Fun and Games
Working from home can seem like a dream come true. Imagine days luxuriating in bed until noon, trading in power suits for cozy pajamas, and never having to wait to binge on your latest Netflix obsession. At least that’s the fantasy image many of my friends envisioned when I first traded in my desk job to work from home ... Read More
How to REALLY Make Money Blogging – Interview with Ruth Soukup
Ruth Soukup is a best-selling author, course creator, and seven-figure entrepreneur. She started her blog Living Well, Spending Less in 2010 because her spending habits were out of control and causing tension in her marriage. Read on to see how this mom took her hobby and created a thriving blogging business that employs a team of ... Read More
5 Ways to Get Repeat Orders For Your Home Party Plan Business
Every home party plan consultant should make a plan to generate repeat business. Whether you offer a consumable product or not, one of your focuses should be on repeat orders. Any good consultant knows that one-time orders are good way to get customer revenue started, but repeat customers are what makes your business ... Read More
Don’t Quit Your Day Job: You Can Freelance and Still Work Full Time
I was raised by parents who lived through the Great Depression. My father was born in 1923 before it began, and my mother was born in 1933, as it was well underway. In both instances, only their mothers were able to hold on to their jobs. My paternal grandmother was a schoolteacher, and my maternal grandmother worked as a domestic ... Read More
Is Your Proposal Worth the Price?
When it comes to freelance writing, one of the most significant components of your business is in writing proposals. Doubtless, you spend a good portion of your time as a freelancer crafting proposals, be they responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), proposals for bidding sites, queries to magazines, or another form. Many times, ... Read More
13 Great iPhone Apps to Manage Your Home Business
Apple’s iPhone, it’s an amazing little device, isn’t it? You pretty much have the entire world at your fingertips, and if you’re a business owner, there’s no denying it’s one of the best tools to have at your side. The iPhone can help you handle your day-to-day business operations with ease. There are literally thousands of iPhone ... Read More