My first experience with a blog was back in 2005. A friend of mine told me that I needed to check out this celebrity gossip blog called Pink is the New Blog. After reading a few posts, I was hooked. Not only did I enjoy the daily gossip, but I loved the casual and personal nature of his writing. Reading this blog became my morning ... Read More
Holly Reisem Hanna
How to Turn Down Business Clients, Professionally
Have you ever worked with a difficult client? (As someone who waited tables throughout college, I know I’ve dealt with my fair share of impossible-to-please customers!) But the beauty of owning your own business is you get to choose who you want to work with. Turning down work isn’t limited to rejecting “difficult” clients, either. ... Read More
Meals in Minutes: Pan-Roasted Chicken With Lemon-Garlic Green Beans
Mondays are always a busy day in our household, and complicated meals are out of the question. That’s why I love this next recipe, it sounds complicated, but it is so simple to make, and best of all it can be made in one dish. I’ve even thrown this together on a Sunday evening, put in the refrigerator, then popped it into the oven ... Read More
Meals in Minutes: Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Cups
One of the biggest challenges of being a work-at-home mom is finding that ever so delicate balance between work life and home life. For myself, and many other women out there, cooking and cleaning house becomes a never-ending task which depletes our valuable time and energy. To help put the focus back on where it should be, our ... Read More
Styling Tips for Women: What to Wear to a Conference or Networking Event
Over the next three months, I'll be attending three different conferences in three different cities. Part of planning for these events is getting the right attire together. Because as you know, one of the perks of working from home is being able to dress casually, so, getting the right outfits together definitely takes some ... Read More
cabi Blogger Day: An Inside Peek Into the Direct Sales Brand
Back in May, I flew out to California (along with seven other fashion bloggers) to hang out with the cabi team. I've worked with cabi numerous times over the past seven years, and every time I walk away with some new insight into this generous and fun company that's run by women. Cheers to cabi Blogger Day The day started off with a ... Read More
Level-up Your Career With 2 Free Months of Skillshare
Sponsored by Skillshare From a very young age, it was drilled into my head that I would go to college. While I knew that college was the next step on my journey after high school, I had no clue what I wanted to do with my life or what I wanted to major in. So, I enrolled as an undeclared major. I took classes in psychology, ... 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 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 challenges of the online world is that everything is just out there. You create something (whether it’s a blog post, a web design, a photo, a Pinterest image, or an 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
An Inside Peek into the Home Staging Profession
I love me some HGTV (Home and Garden Television); from Fixer Upper and House Hunters to Flip or Flop, I could watch this channel for hours if my daughter and husband would let me. So, needless to say, when I saw a business opportunity on HGTV for Home Stagers, I geeked out a little bit and decided to take an inside peek into the ... Read More
20 Awesome Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog
I love getting emails from readers! I enjoy the social interaction as well as the recognition, but what truly makes me happy is when I can help a reader fulfill their dream of working from home or becoming self-employed. Lately, I've received a ton of emails from new bloggers and website infopreneurs who wanted to know how to ... Read More
Email Overload: 9 Time Management Tips for Managing Email
Sponsored by SaneBox When I first started my blogging business, I was easily able to write new articles, comment on other blogs, manage my social media clients, and answer emails, all while enjoying a cup of coffee when my daughter was napping. But as time went on my business and responsibilities grew, and email started to ... Read More
10 Tips for Finding & Working with a Graphic Designer
When I got the idea for my blog, I had no clue how to set up a website. I knew "the look" I wanted, so I hired a graphic designer to create a one-of-a-kind design for me. It took me months to find a designer who was in my budget and yet, who's work I loved. When I finally found one that met my criteria, I submitted my project details ... Read More
