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
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Level-up Your Work-at-Home Career with Two FREE Months of Classes From 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
Common Work-at-Home Scams You NEED to Stay Away From
You've seen it before: Unfortunately, in the work-at-home niche, scams are everywhere. Some work-at-home scams are more obvious than others (and occasionally legit opportunities may sound like a scam, too). It's hard to weed out the legitimate, work-at-home opportunities from the scams you need to stay away from. So, what can ... 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 challenging things about the online world is that everything is just out there. You create something (whether it’s a blog post, a web design, a photo, Pinterest image, or 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
20 Ways to Make Money Whenever You Want
Wouldn’t it be great to find ways to make money whenever and wherever you want? Think of all those times you’ve needed some extra cash to make it through the month. Maybe you’re hoping to earn extra money but you have an unconventional schedule (or a newborn). Wouldn’t it be great to find ways to make money on the side that fit ... Read More
How Much Can You Make as an Initial Outfitters Consultant?
Sponsored By Initial Outfitters Update: Initial Outfitters no longer offers a home-based business opportunity for consultants. You can view a full list of direct sales companies here or shop for gifts on their website. This month I had the opportunity to take an inside peek into the company, Initial Outfitters. If you're not ... Read More
Cabi Stylist and Clothing Review
When I attended the cabi Scoop back in 2010, I had no idea that I'd become such a brand advocate. Every little detail from the clothing, branding, and the actual show, to the exuberance of the stylists and the generosity of the company -- I was blown away. I seriously left my first Scoop wanting to sign up as a Stylist, or what other ... Read More
28-Day Case Study: Can You Make Money Entering Giveaways?
Recently, I read two articles on how people are making money by entering sweepstakes: How to Make Money Entering Giveaways for a Living Side Hustle Series: How I Make Money Entering Giveaways While both articles gave some useful tips for getting started, neither went into detail about how much money you can make or how many ... Read More