As a gal that's married to an engineer, a daughter of an engineer, and sister-in-law of an engineer, I know how hands-on the engineering field can be, which often makes it difficult for engineers to work remotely. But, if you're ready to ditch the commute and have a more flexible schedule, I've got good news! There are many ... Read More
Archives for 2018
How to Start a Small Business at Home
Back to school season is in full swing for kids everywhere, which may leave some stay-at-home parents feeling empty nest vibes. Why not become a parentpreneur (parent and entrepreneur) and start a small business from the comfort of your own home? Sure, it can be a little stressful in the beginning to grow the business while helping ... Read More
Secrets Of Six-Figure Bloggers: How To Make Money From Your Blog
Run a quick internet search, and you’ll discover hundreds of online experts telling you how to make money from your blog. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find income reports from bloggers who earn five- or even six figures a month. Yet, the reality is most new bloggers struggle to earn their first $100, let alone $1,000, in one ... Read More
7 Fall Business Ideas To Start Today
There is a generous amount of information online regarding summer businesses and jobs on a local level, but what happens when fall rolls around? Surely people in your area still need assistance? And more than likely, you still need an income. How can you provide for yourself and your family with the changing of the seasons? Here are ... Read More
Benefits of Pursuing A Side Hustle (And 6 Easy Side Hustles You Can Start Today)
A 2017 survey found that more than 44 million Americans have a side hustle. And, chances are, you’ve heard of a friend or family member who has taken the plunge and started a side gig outside of their standard 9-to-5. You too may have thought about starting a side hustle but, for whatever reasons, have decided it’s not something ... Read More
Match Made In Heaven: 10 Dream Work-From-Home Jobs
Nowadays it’s increasingly difficult to find a job, let alone one that will allow you to work from home. Every now and again, there’s that lucky and rare opportunity that will enable you to earn a good wage and do it remotely. A quick perusal of online job sites reveals many opportunities to work-from-home (data entry, stuffing ... Read More
5 Ways to Get Your Resume Noticed
You’re on the job hunt, and you’re clicking send again on yet another application. You wonder: Where is this going? A black hole? We’ve all been there. It can be frustrating and disheartening to send your resume into what feels like outer space, only to refresh your inbox and find the same, standard auto-response that your ... Read More
10 Fabulous Freebies for Bloggers
One of the most popular ways to earn money from home is through owning and operating your own blog. As a blogger, I can tell you one thing -- you get out what you put in. Success doesn’t happen with writing a couple of good articles. It can be frustrating, depressing, and oddly enjoyable. There have been plenty of times that I have ... Read More
How to Be Successful on Etsy
If you run a craft business or have an artistic streak, you may have considered making money with your creative venture online. Etsy is a popular route but comes with its own set of new technology, strategies, and challenges that can be overwhelming to the newcomer. With all of the options and competition out there today, I wanted to ... Read More
How One File Can Protect Your Business From Anything
It doesn’t have the most polite name, but a CYA file will cover your you-know-what in case of a problem related to your business venture. You never know what you’ll face — a financial inconsistency, a legal dispute, etc. — so you should keep backup copies of all of your important papers in the same place. And you should definitely ... Read More
The Most Effective, Reliable Form of Business Referrals
Do you ever think of customer service as a marketing effort? If not, you should. Word of mouth is one of the most effective, reliable forms of business referrals. If you don’t have excellent customer service, customers and clients will be less likely to talk positively about you, in turn, hurting business. In the age of social ... Read More
12 Work-at-Home Jobs for Pharmacists
If you're looking for work-from-home pharmacist jobs, keep reading, we've done all the research for you. Having worked in a pediatric hospital, where I worked 12-hour shifts in the middle of the night, I know how intense, stressful, and exhausting it can be to work in a clinical environment. Throw in being away from your ... Read More
How to Identify Work-at-Home Opportunities That Aren’t Scams
If this is your first foray into exploring work-at-home opportunities, it can be a little bit daunting. How do you decipher between what's legit and what's a scam? Where do you even start to look for jobs? (Hint: you’ve come to the right place.) Today’s post is focused on sharing some answers to these questions as you get started on ... Read More
The Dos and Don’ts of Networking During Summer Months
Statistics have shown that one in four individuals don’t network at all. The reasons may range from lacking enough time (which 41% of networkers admit is the case) to being used to seeing networking in a stereotypically unflattering light. The reputation of networking, unfortunately, is that a group of professionals is gathered in a ... Read More
11 Legit, High Paying Work-at-Home Careers
Back when I worked as a nurse, I never would have imagined I could earn six figures a year. With the measly 2%-3% pay raise I got each year, I would be lucky if I were making $65,000 a year. To increase my income, I knew that I would either have to return to school and get an advanced degree or switch companies, and even then, I ... Read More