I was crumpled up like a ball in the corner of our bathroom floor, sobbing, holding another negative pregnancy test. To add salt to the wound, I’d just learned that another couple who we’d been friends with for years just found out they were pregnant. With twins. Then things got saltier. It turned out that they weren’t even trying ... Read More
Archives for 2016
Freelance Services Busy Moms Can Offer That Don’t Interfere with Family Time
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, chances are you’ve got a lot on your plate. The last thing you need is to add another entry to your already overflowing to-do list. But what if an added task or two each week could lead to extra money without having to take up precious family time? If it sounds too good to be ... Read More
How to Set Realistic Goals for Your Work-at-Home Business
As a business owner, it's so important to set realistic goals. And if you work at home, it's imperative to your success! But how do you set goals that are more than just a series of wishes, wants, and dreams? Goals that you will actually work towards? By looking at the right things. Realistic goals have as much to do with ... Read More
How to Score the Best Tech Deals
Contracts got you wrapped up in red tape? If you don’t get fresh air soon, you may suffocate from tech deal deprivation. Technology is constantly changing, and your wallet can’t keep up. Your technology must be up-to-date to stay connected to friends and family, and many jobs depend on keeping current on technology, too. When you’re ... Read More
How to Increase Etsy Sales After the Holiday Rush
The holiday rush has come and gone. It was a profitable one for your Etsy business, but how do you ensure that continues? Profit is great, especially during the holidays; however, it is important to maintain that momentum all year long. It may seem like there is a big drop in sales come January and February, once the holidays ... Read More
Household Chores That Can Be Turned Into a Business
Don't think you have any marketable skills that you can turn into a business? Think again. Simple household chores and tasks like cooking, baking, cleaning, childcare, and laundry can all be turned into lucrative home-based businesses. To help you understand the process and the startup costs involved, we sat down with three women ... Read More
How I Was Able to Hang Up My Nursing Stethoscope and Become a Work-at-Home Mom
When I began nursing school, I was a young, 21-year old woman who was eager to heal the world. I wanted to become a travel nurse and work all over the United States. I also never wanted to have children. Then, after I graduated nursing school, I began working in the field. I loved my job and was still very invested in being the best ... Read More
6 Tips for Turning Your Side Hustle into a Small Business
Want to turn your side hustle business into a full-time gig? Then keep reading for six easy tips to get started. Maybe it’s an Etsy shop where you make and sell jewelry. It could be a website where you offer social media consulting services for businesses and brands. Or maybe it’s a food blog full of original recipes you’re dreaming ... Read More
Make Money From Home Proofreading Legal Transcripts
I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about proofreading legal transcripts. So, this week, I sat down with Caitlin Pyle, who is a professional legal transcript proofreader. Caitlin has not only excelled in the field, but she also teaches others how to break in and succeed in this career. Read on to find out if proofreading legal ... Read More
Prepare Your Business for the Happy Holidays
Sponsored by The UPS Store The holidays can be the happiest but also the busiest time of year. For small business owners, especially solopreneurs, and those who work at home, it’s no easy task to keep up with the increased demand and pace of the holiday season. Luckily, there are a few ways to take a little hustle out of your ... Read More
Why Working From Home is Ideal for Retirees
Thanks to modern medicine, people are living longer than they ever did. Add in economic downturns that have adversely impacted retirement savings and the extinction of the pensions of yesteryear, and you can see why people are rethinking how they want to live their lives during their “twilight years,” including working in retirement. ... Read More
How to Make Money From Home with Resume Writing
According to an article on Business 2 Community: With these sorts of stats, it's a miracle that anyone gets hired! As a home-based Resume Writer, you can help clients gain successful employment by crafting a resume that stands out from the crowd. By using persuasive words, creative phrases, and formatting you can create a ... Read More
Staples QuickWins App: A Simple Way to Track Your Business Growth
Sponsored by Staples I'm sure you've heard the quote from Peter Drucker that says, "If you can't measure it, you can't improve it." But according to a survey by Staples, 51 percent of small business owners admit that they do not measure and track business metrics as often as they should. Measuring your marketing efforts is one ... Read More
6 Ways to Reinvent a Better Career After a Baby
My favorite part in The Wizard of Oz is when Dorothy's house gets hurled up in a tornado and lands in Oz. I look forward to that moment when she slowly opens the door to reveal a world of wondrous color. Well, in my mind, that's what it's like to have a baby. Life is so much richer and vibrant, and yet it's unfamiliar and strange. ... Read More
How Moms Can Earn More By Creating a Lifestyle Career
Living as a freelance video editor and writer in New York was a thrilling experience that helped me build confidence as I figured out how to cover my expensive bills, go out with friends, and put a little away. I prided myself on being able to take care of myself financially, but one day realized I was going in circles. I was racing ... Read More