When I came up with the idea for this website, one of the things I struggled with was how to create a website. I'd heard of HTML and Dreamweaver but had no clue how to use them. I'd also had friends who had used graphic designers to build them custom websites for thousands of dollars -- which I couldn't afford. I knew there had to ... Read More
Holly Reisem Hanna
The Best Work-at-Home Boards to Follow on Pinterest
You may think Pinterest is all about crafts, recipes, and fashion. But guess what? Pinterest is also an awesome platform for finding jobs, furthering your career, and starting a business! So where do you find these gems? Here are 20 of my favorite pinners who offer great content on how to work from home, make more money, and launch ... Read More
Leapforce a Flexible Work-at-Home Job – No Set Schedules
Sponsored by Leapforce which is now part of Appen. Are you a whiz at finding information online? Do you love using Google products and services? Are you looking to work from home on your own terms? Then read on to see if becoming a Personalized Search Engine Evaluator for Leapforce is right for you. What do Search Engine ... Read More
8 Fun Outdoor Jobs – No College Degree Needed!
Is your day job sucking the life and soul of out you? Do you dream of a career where you have the freedom to work outdoors -- but you don't have a degree in oceanography, zoology, or landscape architecture? No problem! If you're ready to escape the cube, you're in luck. Here are eight fun and unique jobs that let you work ... Read More
Why You Should Dress Up, Even When You Work From Home
Back in the day when I worked in an office setting, I had to wear business casual outfits. Unfortunately, this meant a lot of tailored pants, button-down shirts, blazers, and heels. And while I felt like I looked somewhat fashionable, it wasn’t always comfortable or what I preferred to wear. Did I mention, that I spent a TON of money ... Read More
How to Be a Successful Mom Entrepreneur
Sponsored by Sam's Club and The Motherhood Have you ever wondered why some mom entrepreneurs succeed in their business, while others continually struggle? I’ll let you in on a little secret. It has nothing to do with a college degree, how high your IQ score is, or even how much money you have to invest in your business. In fact, the ... Read More
Work From Home as a Local Coordinator for Exchange Students
I’m always on the lookout for new work at home jobs and opportunities. One that I recently stumbled across is for Local Coordinators (LC) for student exchange programs. Want to know more? Here’s the scoop on what it is and where to apply. What is a Local Coordinator (LC)? Local Coordinators are independent contractors who go out ... Read More
15 Simple Career Tips for Getting Hired Fast
Finding a work-at-home job can be very time-consuming. Not only do you have to weed through the scams and sift through the various job sites to find the opportunities, but you need to make sure that the job is a good fit. Add in time for networking, polishing your resume, and practicing your interviewing skills, and you’re looking at ... Read More
How Much Money Can You Make as a CAbi Consultant?
Sponsored by CAbi It’s no secret that I adore CAbi. I fell in love with the brand in July of 2010 when I attended my very first CAbi Scoop (their bi-annual fashion show that reveals the new season’s line of clothing). At first, it was the clothing and the high energy fashion show that pulled me in, but after being around the ... Read More
From Employee to Freelancer: How to Cautiously Make the Leap
Today we're tackling a freelance question from one of our readers: Hi Holly, At the beginning of the year, I will be making a huge switch from my full-time position to freelance in order to get rid of my long commute and be closer to home and my two-year-old. To say I am nervous about the transition is an understatement. Do you or ... Read More
The 50 Best Blogs by Women – 2014 Edition
Each year I compile a list of the 50 best blogs by women. Now, you may be asking yourself ... “How does this pertain to me, a woman who wants to work from home?” and that’s a great question! You see, there are around 18.9 million women (According to Pew Research Center) worldwide who write blogs. Not only have these women chosen to ... Read More
How to Start a Fashion Business From Home
Sponsored by CAbi Do you love fashion? Would you like to achieve a better work-life balance by being able to work from home? Do you want to be your own boss? Then this may be your calling ... On October 28th, I had the pleasure of attending the CAbi BeautiFall Career Event. It’s no secret that I'm a huge CAbi fan, in fact, I’ve ... Read More
Start Treating Your Blog Like a Business – 5 Reasons You Need Cloud Storage
Sponsored by Western Digital Thanks to WD for sponsoring today’s post and for providing me with a My Cloud EX2 to use and review. When I began my blogging journey, I backed up my computer files on multiple flash drives. Yes, I know, not a good strategy, but I wanted to save money. But after a virus took down my laptop and I had to ... Read More
4 Reasons to Join Tastefully Simple
Sponsored by Tastefully Simple For the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tastefully Simple on their Project Simplicity Campaign. During the year I’ve been able to experience the company culture, food, home business opportunity as well as interact with women within the company. It’s been such a fun year, I mean after ... Read More
Skyrocket Your Blog’s Earnings and Traffic with These Pinterest Tips
I remember the very first time I heard of Pinterest. I was having coffee with a colleague and she couldn’t stop talking about it and the marketing power it had for small business owners and bloggers. With her enthusiasm and in-depth description of the platform, I was immediately intrigued. In fact, when I went home that morning I ... Read More