Sponsored by H&R Block For information only. Not all tax situations are the same. It's tax time again, and if you're anything like me, this time of year tends to generate a little bit of stress. Even though I've been filing tax returns since I was 15, with new tax rules and IRS jargon the process can be intimidating. Add in the ... Read More
Archives for March 2017
Moms Can Have It All As A Home-Based Travel Agent With Cruises Inc.
Sponsored by Cruises Inc. Juggling a career and family is no easy task. Imagine being able to run your own business from home, without having to handle the complex responsibilities that go along with it. Or talking to clients on a daily basis who are excited to work with you. This does not have to be a dream. Working in an exciting ... Read More
The 10 Best Work-at-Home Careers for Military Spouses
Having a husband or wife in the military requires a lot of you. Aside from the emotional support you certainly provide, you have to be prepared to pick up and move whenever the call of duty is sounded. And you do it without hesitation, of course, because that’s just what you do when you love someone. Of course, your life doesn’t ... Read More
5 Types of Businesses You Can Start With Your Tax Refund
Maybe you've thought about starting a business but didn't have the financial means to do so. There are actually businesses that don't cost an arm and three legs to get started. Have you ever thought about how many types of businesses you can start with your tax refund? What better time to get the ball rolling than when you get a ... Read More
Stop Charging by the Hour and Create Packages to Level Up Your VA Business
There is a certain luxury that comes with being a Virtual Assistant, with one of the most alluring being the flexibility in time, workload, and income. It is also an ever-evolving field—both a blessing and a curse—thanks to the growth of online entrepreneurship and the expansion of brick and mortar businesses to the online ... Read More
How This Single Mom Became a Virtual Assistant from Home
Tawnya Sutherland’s entrepreneurial journey started back in 1999. As a divorced mother of three, she needed to find a way to put food on the table, a roof over their heads, and still find time to spend time with her kids. Read on to see how this single mom was able to defy the odds and become a virtual assistant who now earns ... Read More
5 Ways to Use Social Media to Promote Your Blog
As a blogger for years, I’ve experimented with multiple types of blog promotion. To this day, though, one of the most effective promotional platforms for me, continues to be social media. In this blog post, I’m going to share my top five tips to use social media to promote your blog. 1. First things first: Grow your social media ... Read More
How Bartering Can Help You Succeed in Business
Just because you're running your business on a tight budget doesn't mean you have to forgo needed items and services. While it’s always nice to get paid for your efforts, payment doesn’t always have to come in the form of cash. If you’re open to bartering, you can earn a lot of valuable products and services. The opportunities are ... Read More
How This Mom Started a Monthly Subscription Box Business
Julie Ball runs a full-time web agency from home, and while she loves her business, she felt like something was missing. Read on to find out how Julie started her very own monthly subscription box business, called Sparkle Hustle Grow that revolves around female entrepreneurs. How did you come up with the idea for your monthly ... Read More
These 6 Woman-Owned B Corps Will Inspire You to Be the Change in Business
“B The Change.” It’s the slogan made famous by the B Corporation movement, the entity of choice for entrepreneurs that want to benefit society just as much as their shareholders. However, becoming a B Corp is more than just legitimizing a business. B Corps must also earn their certification through B Lab and meet the organization’s ... Read More
10 Tips for Finding & Working with a Graphic Designer
When I got the idea for my blog, I had no clue how to set up a website. I knew "the look" I wanted, so I hired a graphic designer to create a one-of-a-kind design for me. It took me months to find a designer who was in my budget and yet, who's work I loved. When I finally found one that met my criteria, I submitted my project details ... Read More