I wrote my eBook in May while my baby was three months old and my toddler was under two. It took a lot of focus and dedication, but I knew that the payoff would be worth it. It has been 2.5 months since my launch, and I have sold more than 225 ebooks and have made $3,858.93. It is possible to do this, even if you are a busy mom ... Read More
Archives for August 2016
How and When to Choose the Best Legal Service for Your Business
My neighbor is a very successful restauranteur who owns 14+ restaurants throughout the state of South Carolina. His restaurants run 12 to 16 hours a day, seven days a week. Recently he shared a little secret with me that seemed to emerge from his mouth as more of a humorous fact rather than as a serious warning. His message? “You ... Read More
Fine-Tuning Your Networking Skills to Grow Your Business
Sponsored by The UPS Store Face-to-face networking can be one of the most important elements to help grow your business. But building a strong network is no small feat, and oftentimes business owners don’t know where to begin. Earlier this month, SCORE hosted a webinar moderated by entrepreneur and author Ramon Ray and The UPS ... Read More
Finding Your Writing Niche: Write Up What Lights You Up
“Do what you love, and the money will follow.” – Marsha Sinetar, writer So you want to write. And you’re good at it! And you even have a tiny bit of experience! Now you’re ready to get your blog up and running. Or pitch some clients for freelance writing opportunities, right? Well, almost. While some people find success ... Read More
Disability Insurance and the Stay-at-Home Mom
Sponsored by brightpeak financial Imagine this scenario: It’s the middle of the night, and you’re asleep. You’re awakened by the sound of your daughter crying in her bedroom, so you get out of bed to check on her. As you’re shuffling down the dark hallway toward her room half-awake, you slip on one of her toys and fall ... Read More
5 Reasons to Join a Direct Sales Company
You're looking for something to do, something to break up the day, and possibly a way to earn some extra income. A direct sales company is a great fit for any mom whether you stay-at-home or work outside the house. When we first think of direct sales, many of us reminisce to the era of Tupperware parties or Avon consultants ringing ... Read More
How to Earn Money With Only a $25 Business Investment
You know what the old phrase says – "It takes money to make money." Although I think that's true in many cases, it's not true all of the time. There are times when you can make money with only a $25 business investment ... yes, it's true! I thought you might be skeptical; that's why I've included plenty of examples below. Now, ... Read More
How to Build a Website For Your Home Business
When I came up with the idea for this website, one of the things I struggled with was how to create a website. I'd heard of HTML and Dreamweaver but had no clue how to use them. I'd also had friends who had used graphic designers to build them custom websites for thousands of dollars -- which I couldn't afford. I knew there had to ... Read More
How to Turn Facebook Likes Into Sales
Everyone talks about the importance of social media marketing and how crucial it is to your overall marketing plan. And, I would agree. However, a lot of time, energy, and money can be spent generating Facebook likes and compiling a huge audience base that doesn’t automatically mean higher revenue. How can we translate those likes ... Read More
How to Become a Professional Pet Sitter
Disillusioned by the corporate world and inspired by a good friend who was a huge animal lover like herself, Patti Moran started her own pet-sitting business in North Carolina in 1983. Read on to see how Patti became a professional pet sitter. Tell us about how you became a professional pet sitter. First, I want to thank Holly ... Read More
What Do I Do After Incorporating My Home-Based Business?
We’ve talked about the benefits of incorporating your at-home business before, but what comes next? Incorporating your business is a huge step. Once you’ve made the jump into creating a Corporation or LLC, you want to make sure you’re taking the correct next steps. You’re a legal entity, your assets are protected, your site’s live- ... Read More
5 Unconventional Photography Services
Photography services are always in demand. If you're a photographer, you have the ability to create a very successful work-at-home business by photographing a variety of events, besides the typical family photoshoots and senior pictures. This can allow your business to take a different approach by offering more unconventional ... Read More
How to Make Money From Home as a Matchmaker
Rachel Russo is the author of two books: A Fab Job Guide To Become A Matchmaker and How To Get Over Your Ex: A Step By Step Guide To Mend A Broken Heart Italian American Style. Rachel has pretty much earned her Ph.D. in men—many thanks to a reality-date-a-thon in which she went on ninety-two dates in one year and blogged about ... Read More