For more and more individuals, the days of working in an office cubicle under humming fluorescent lights are drawing to a close. In some cases, employers are saving money by downsizing office space and attracting a strong workforce by offering work at home opportunities. In other cases, individuals are making the choice to strike ... Read More
Archives for 2015
What to Do if You’re Not Getting the Results You Anticipated From Blogging
Many business owners and brand managers looking for results assume that blogging is the ticket to success. Expert opinions and how-to articles consistently mention blogging as one of the top methods of spreading brand awareness and driving website traffic, but it’s not an instant fix. Check out some of the options below to improve ... Read More
How to Set Up Your Home Photography Studio
Whether you’re an eCommerce craft seller or a blogger, you know just how important great visuals are. From product images to in-context shots, amazing imagery is the key to clicks, followers, shares, and sales. The secret to great photography is all in the setup; you don’t need the skills of a professional photographer or the best ... Read More
5 Ways to Save on Home Business Expenses
Starting your own home business can be scary, especially when you consider the money that you will need to put forth the initial startup and upkeep. No matter what you envision doing from home, there are ways to decrease the amount of money that you put out. To keep business expenses under budget, here are five easy ways to save ... Read More
How to Book More Clients Using Discovery Calls (That Don’t Feel Scary or Sleazy)
Over the years, all of my clients have faced a similar struggle. While many of them work beyond it, or for some, this concern ebbs and flows, finding clients is undeniably one of the hardest parts of being in business for yourself. However, what if I told you that there is an easy way to find consistent clients, and all you need ... Read More
Work-at-Home Style – The cabi Collection & Career Opportunity
Sponsored by cabi While I love summer and the relaxed days it brings, fall is always a welcomed time of year. With the reemergence of cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes, fall boots, and of course cabi’s new fall collection -- it’s one of my favorite times of the year. In fact, when I opened up cabi’s new fall 2015 catalog I got ... Read More
Theme Parties Mean Fun Parties
What excites people nowadays to hold home shopping parties? Is it the product? Is it to help a friend get more products? Maybe. Is it to have a fun girls’ night out and escape the madness of everyday life? DING, DING! Women are BUSY, busier than they’ve ever been! So what are YOU going to do to not only make that experience ... Read More
Working From Home as an Interior Decorator
Bohnne Jones is the Owner of Decorating Den Interiors, in Nashville, Tennesse. After years in Healthcare and IT, Bohnne moved into the world of interior decorating. Read on to find out how she was able to take her passion and turn it into a business she loves! Tell us a little bit about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey. As a ... Read More
7 Ways to Market Your New Business Without Breaking the Bank
Launching a new business is never easy, but it doesn't have to bankrupt you, either. Many new business owners are excited to promote their company, but make the mistake of spending too much on marketing. While it's important to advertise and market your organization, it's possible to do this without spending a lot of money. In fact, ... Read More
From PJ’s to Pumps – What to Wear When Working From Home?
If you are a work from home women like me, it is likely you spend a good part of your day in yoga pants, sneakers, and a comfy sweatshirt. In fact, my partner and I work remotely, and many days we laugh that it is four o’clock and we are still in our pajamas, working away on our computers. We both dread when clients ask us if we want ... Read More
Actionable Tips For Dealing With Mental Health Issues at Work
I’ve struggled with severe anxiety and depression over the years. For me, it’s been something that I can control fairly well. However, when I jumped into the world of a professional chef, those fronts I put up in every other place of work ceased to exist. Anxiety and depression hit me hard. During those months, my confidence ... Read More
How Self-Trust is the Secret to Success
Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you have. It is, in fact, the foundation of every other relationship you form. Relationships with family, clients, friends, business partners, and children. The level of self-trust you have is particularly important when you are an entrepreneur creating fresh tracks ... Read More
Five Ways to Treat Your Blog Like the Small Business It Is
Blogging is a rapid growth industry, and plenty of people have found successful careers as bloggers. Still, few bloggers tend to describe their site as a small business. Only around 14% of bloggers claim a salary earned through blogging, so the vast majority of bloggers are hobbyists. Unfortunately, the makeup of the majority has ... Read More
Escaping the 9-to-5 Grind – One Freelancer’s Story
Sarah Landrum is a freelance writer and career blogger sharing advice on finding happiness and success in life and at work. You can find her dishing out advice with a side of wit on Twitter and her career advice blog, Punched Clocks. Read on to see how this freelancer escaped the 9-to-5 grind. Tell us a little bit about yourself and ... Read More
5 Questions to Consider When Moving to a Home Office
My husband and I are in the midst of moving our business and transitioning our traditional office space to a home office. Basically, we weighed the pros and cons (and ultimately the costs) of retaining our leased office space and it just makes more sense to move our operations home. As a result, I am learning some important lessons ... Read More