I convinced my husband to join me at Ulta the other day as I shopped for lipsticks. As I dragged him down the aisles, he took in all the serums, tubes, jars, and brushes and was amazed that women bought all this stuff, and what’s more, that we spend quite a bit of money buying this stuff. His final comment was “What a great country ... Read More
Archives for May 2017
Work Smart, Not Harder: Double Dip on Ideas and Resources
As a work-at-home entrepreneur, freelance writer, and startup consultant, I'm often asked where I find time to start new businesses or seek out writing gigs. It wasn't until recently that I realized I do something that not everyone else does - I double dip when it comes to ideas and resources in order to save time and energy. Like ... Read More
6 Summer Side Hustles for College Students That Can Be Carried On Into The New Semester
At the start of summer, college students often pick up temp jobs to earn extra money. Lifeguards, camp counselors, food servers, and retail workers are some of the go-to summer jobs for college students on break. While these are tried and true ways to put extra money in your pocket over the summer months, these jobs can’t always be ... Read More
Teachers Pay Teachers:Â Put a Little Cha-Ching in Your Pocket
There is nothing better than the sound of your phone or iPad telling you that you just made a few dollars. When you glance at the screen, and the amount is over $10 it is even better. Then the notifications start happening regularly, and you are definitely doing the happy dance! Selling on Teachers Pay Teachers is a great way to put ... Read More
How This Mom Went from Retail Management to Full-Time Blogger
Scarlet Paolicchi is a Nashville blogger and stay-at-home mom of two. Her award-winning blog, Family Focus Blog reports on parenting tips, family fun activities, eco tips, food, travel, decor, discounts, and giveaways. Find out how this biology major made the leap from retail management to full-time blogger. You started blogging in ... Read More
6 Reasons to Join Your Local Chamber of Commerce
Are you looking for new ways to market your business? Are you a mompreneur seeking out more local or industry-based connections? Your greatest resource might be right in your own backyard. Your local Chamber of Commerce offers tons of opportunities to connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in your ... Read More
What to Do With Your Blog While You’re on Vacation
I remember the first time I left my blog all alone. We were going on a cruise ship for a seven-night vacation, and I decided to totally disconnect since the ship's internet speed is known for being notoriously slow. My blog was only a couple of years old, so at the time I didn't have a regular virtual assistant to back me up, but, I ... Read More
How This Mom Went From Creating Websites to Coaching CEOs
Amy Kinnaird is a professional speaker and business and marketing consultant. See how this mom's entrepreneurial journey began in 2008, and how her business has evolved over the years. You’ve been working from home since 2008. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey. Thanks for asking, Holly. My ... Read More
Remote and Flexible Jobs in Real Estate
Real estate is not normally a job most people associate with flexibility — you’ve got a full schedule trying to show houses, close deals, and keep up with all the new properties that are appearing on the market. If you’re interested in a career in real estate but worried about the hours, you’re in luck — there are actually quite a ... Read More
How One Mom’s Career Change Turned Her Passion for Gluten-Free Living Into Profit
Jenny Finke is a certified nutrition and health coach. She founded her gluten-free blog, Good For You Gluten Free, after a devastating celiac diagnosis in April 2012. Today she helps her readers and clients live a healthy, gluten-free lifestyle, and she works hard to advocate for those living with celiac disease or following a ... Read More
How to Get More Business Clients and Customers
You just launched your new business, congrats! But, now what? Where do you start? Without any customers or clients, you can't make any money. I know, because I've been there. When I started my blog, it took me a little over two months to score my first paid advertiser. Getting your first customer takes time, patience, and ... Read More
What Should You Do When Someone Steals Your Content?
One of the challenging things about the online world is that everything is just out there. You create something (whether it’s a blog post, a web design, a photo, Pinterest image, or e-book) and you post it online, and anyone can try and steal it and claim it as their own—and unfortunately, there’s not always a lot of recourse or a ... Read More
Ways to Stay Focused When You’re a Mom Entrepreneur
With so many things to do in one day, how do we ever manage to stay focused? Between school, career, extracurriculars, volunteerism, and family and friends it sometimes seems as though I'm spinning in circles. When there is work to be done, it is easy to get distracted by social media, chores, pets, or anything else. But, if you can ... Read More
How This Scrapbooker is Able to Make Money From Home
Rebekah Cowne has 20 years of experience in the direct sales industry. Find out how this former bookkeeper was able to take her passion for scrapbooking and turn it into a profitable and creative home-based business. Tell us about your entrepreneurial journey. My father died when I was less than a year old. I didn’t have ... Read More