I've been in business for over seven years now, and during this time I've noticed a significant shift in the way women are working from home. More and more women are closing their online businesses and joining up with network marketing opportunities. In fact, three of my mompreneur friends who started online businesses the same time ... Read More
Angela Bickford
How to Deal with Frustrations in Your Business
You’re ready to throw your hands up in the air and call it a day. We’ve all been there. Whether it be a client, a customer, a vendor, or a colleague, it’s hard to ignore frustrations that occur in your business. But how professional is it to show those frustrations? Is there a time and a place? Can they be productive? I think ... Read More
I Lost My Passion … Is it Time to Call it Quits?
Loving what you do is crucial to living a productive and happy life; at least in my book. I’ve never been one to take a job just for the money – there has to be something that stirs in my soul for me to continue working on any given thing. I guess you could say that I prefer being involved in a calling rather than a career. But, what ... Read More
If I Don’t Work, I Don’t Get Paid – Is It Okay to Take a Break?
As a freelancer and business owner, I don’t get paid if I’m not working. I’ve had a great work-ethic instilled in me, and I’ve been known to work seven days a week all day long. I bet you can relate. So what happens when we hit a wall or just get tired of working all the time? When our spouses or children compete for our attention? ... Read More
How to Avoid Distractions and Stay Focused While Working Remotely
When I wake up in the morning, I have every intention of getting right out of bed and starting my day. I sip my coffee and check my email, start crossing off items on my to-do list, and smile at how much I’ve gotten done by lunchtime. And… that’s not how it really goes. We all face distractions when we work from home – that’s ... Read More
Too Many Ideas? The Journey to Finding Your Business Niche
When I came home and told my husband that I wanted to quit my teaching job and become the editor of a local magazine, he didn’t blink an eye. When I added, “And I want to start my own stationery business,” you could see the look of panic begin to cross his face. For my entire working life, I’ve struggled to find a job that allowed ... Read More
