If you've sat in rush hour traffic or rushed out the door frazzled on a Monday morning, you've probably fantasized about work-from-home jobs. After all, being able to stay at home with your kids while making money and throwing in a load of laundry sounds dreamy, right? Especially when you're faced with a long commute, a business ... Read More
Archives for 2018
Why Hiring a Travel Agent May Be a Better Idea Than You Think
Summer’s around the corner, and that means it’s time for a getaway. Goodness knows you need it. You’ve saved up the dough, finagled a few days (or even a week!) off from work, and are super ready for your hard-won break from reality. But first, you’ve got to plan it. And as much fun as it is to fantasize about different ... Read More
A Step-By-Step Plan for Naming Your Business
Have you recently started a business, or are you in the process of launching one? Have you chosen a name for your business? If so, how did you go about it? Your business name leaves a first impression. It gives a customer their first glimpse into your company and what you do. Your business name is passed by word of mouth, and it ... Read More
How This Work-at-Home Wife Found Her Bliss as a Professional Blogger
Angie Nelson has been working from home since 2007. Over the years she's dabbled in direct sales, customer service, running a virtual assistant business, and publishing various niched blogs. Read on to find out how she finally found her work-at-home bliss with a professional blogging career over at The Work at Home Wife. Tell us a ... Read More
Best Work-at-Home Careers for Music Lovers
Are you musically inclined and would like to work at home? If so, keep reading for income-generating ideas and careers for music lovers! For musicians, songwriters, and music lovers, it may feel like your passion is only a hobby. Having a career in music may seem far off and implausible. After all, the music industry is tough to ... Read More
Using Your Email Signature to Promote Your Business
Did you know that the average office worker sends out 121 emails per day? How many emails do you think you send out each week? If you’re a blogger, business owner, or telecommuter, chances are you’re probably sending out hundreds of emails every week. I know I send out a ton. In any given workweek, I might send out 500 - 1,000 ... Read More
How to Take Time Off When Self-Employed
Most people assume the self-employed professional can take off whenever they please or take work with them, combining business and pleasure as a luxury traditionally employed folks don’t have. That’s a myth. With time and technology at your fingertips, you’re busy trying to take advantage of every second you have to make your readers ... Read More
From Surveys to Blogging – How This Mom Found the Path to Six Figures
Anna Thurman's work-at-home journey started with surveys, writing articles, and working online for sites like ChaCha. Through these side hustles, she was able to replace the income she had previously earned outside the home. But even though she was earning a steady income, she was amazed at what was going on in the work-at-home niche ... Read More
Using Images in Your Marketing Strategy
It’s a visual culture. We all know that. And, we’re a culture that thrives on instant gratification. How often do you find yourself scrolling through your Facebook feed on your smartphone? How fast are you scrolling? Are you reading the status updates and text? Or, are you just stopping to read when something catches your eye? How ... Read More
3 Questions Small Business Owners Should Ask Before Hiring a Nanny
If you’re a working parent, you already understand the struggle of juggling working on your business while taking care of toddlers and infants is like — and it’s far from being easy! Whether you work from home or run a brick and mortar storefront, most entrepreneurs can benefit from investing in a nanny. According to Forbes, hiring ... Read More
Four Productivity Hacks For Remote Workers
Though we are all blessed with the same 24 hours a day, most of us are interested in getting MORE out of our time. The premise of “work smarter, not harder” is an attractive one, but what are some concrete ways to be more productive as a work-at-home professional? This question was on my mind as I tried to squeeze more out of my ... Read More
The Best Work-at-Home Jobs for Math Lovers
Math is often a polarizing topic. Most people either love it or hate it. The good news is that even those who don’t like math at all can’t deny its importance. Business owners know they need someone with strong mathematical's skills to keep their budgets in the black. If you geek out over numbers and have a passion for ... Read More
7 Simple Money-Making Ideas for Springtime
Ah, spring is in the air. It’s the time of year cool-weather clothes are put away, and fresh, warmer air is a much-welcomed reprieve after cold winter months. During the springtime months, we tend to head outdoors more and spend less time inside. It’s also the time of year when we breathe new life into our homes and outside living ... Read More
10 Ways Your Tax Return Can Help Further Your Blogging Career
Tax season is the perfect time to invest in your blogging career. Why not use your tax return to help further your blogging career and get you started on the road to blogging success? For some people, tax season is the only time they have a little extra money coming in. Putting it to good use by investing in tools and resources ... Read More
How to Work From Home as an Event Planner
A couple of years before I had my daughter, I entertained the thought of becoming an event planner. I was ready to do something other than nursing, and event planning seemed like the perfect career choice for me since I loved planning parties. However, when I looked further into the profession, there were a few things that kept me ... Read More