Do you sip your coffee in the morning or gulp it down? Do you jump out of bed ready to take on the day, or are you a slow riser, needing an hour or so in your PJs before you get dressed? Do you drive like you're in a race or take your time, enjoying the journey? Your answers to these questions are a great indicator of the type of ... Read More
Cathi Nelson
Feeling Stuck? Tips For Moving Forward
Do either of these scenarios sound familiar? You have a great idea, and you want to start your own business. You determine a business name, work on your business plan, talk to your family and friends, build a website, order business cards and read everything you can about starting a business. Except, it’s now been six months, and ... Read More
A Creative Way to Promote Your Business – Throw a Party or Event
Finding unique and creative ways to promote your business can be tedious and unfruitful if you only rely on traditional marketing efforts. YES, you can tell your family friends about what you do on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You likely have marketing materials such as business cards, flyers or brochures as well as a website. ... Read More
From PJ’s to Pumps – What to Wear When Working From Home?
If you are a work from home women like me, it is likely you spend a good part of your day in yoga pants, sneakers, and a comfy sweatshirt. In fact, my partner and I work remotely, and many days we laugh that it is four o’clock and we are still in our pajamas, working away on our computers. We both dread when clients ask us if we want ... Read More
An Inside Look at Photo Book Design for Profit
Is the photo album destined to become another relic from the past? The answer is no. But just like many things, it is evolving, and that means there is an opportunity to create a business to meet the needs of families who cherish their photos but don’t have the time or skill to create photo books for their families. Ever since ... Read More
Turning Memories into Money: Making Photo + Video Slideshows for Profit
Are you the person who loves to take photos at all your family events? Have you ever volunteered to make the video montage for your children’s preschool graduation? Do you always cry when you watch a show that includes photos and music? If so, you can turn your passion into a profitable business. Creating video slideshows for family ... Read More
Scanning Photos Can Be a Great Home Business
Converting old photographs into digital images by scanning them is a terrific small business opportunity that offers flexible hours and a minimum investment. In fact, in addition to managing The Photo Managers, I share a photo scanning business with my teenage children. It has been an excellent opportunity to teach them the ... Read More
5 Tips to Collaborate for Success
Starting a business is all about seeing a need, finding solutions, then taking a deep breath, and plunging in. Four years ago, I began to recognize that people were taking pictures at a record pace, but they lacked the time and expertise to sort, organize, and print those images. In my market research, I also discovered the ... Read More
Photo Organizers – Life Management: A New and Growing Profession
Sponsored by Cathi Nelson If you ask successful business owners how they got started, they will often tell you they saw a need in the market and stepped in and provided a solution. I like this description even better, “Find a want, touch your market … and lead a movement.” That is what the photo organizers are doing. New Industries ... Read More
