Sponsored by Tastefully Simple For the past 11 months, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tastefully Simple on their Project Simplicity Campaign. During this time I’ve been able to learn about the business opportunity, try out the products, as well as interview Tastefully Simple Consultants -- and it’s been a blast! But today, I ... Read More
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How To Stay Motivated When You Don’t Feel Like Working
I'm not sure what's going on, but I’m having one of those days where I can’t stay focused. I’ll be busy working on a project and then magically, I end up on Facebook wasting 20 minutes going through my newsfeed. Then I’ll start working again only to be distracted by email, which needs to be cleaned up and reorganized. After spending ... Read More
Meal Planning Made Simple
Sponsored by Tastefully Simple I’ll admit it, I struggle with meal planning. So much so, that my family often eats cereal for dinner. I know that I’m not alone in this daily struggle of what to make for dinner -- because of conversations I’ve had with friends, family, and colleagues. Like so many other women, I’m busy with being a ... Read More
What Makes CAbi’s Business Model Different From Other Direct Selling Companies
Sponsored by CAbi A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of live-tweeting from CAbi’s B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Give) Event in L.A. If you’re not familiar with CAbi, they are a direct sales company that empowers women with a home-based business opportunity in the fashion industry. While the live event in L.A. was limited to ... Read More
6 Spring Wardrobe Essentials for the Work-at-Home Woman
Sponsored by cabi One of the many perks of working from home is that you don’t have to wear formal business attire. But just because you have a casual dress code doesn’t mean that you should lounge around in your pajamas all day. In fact, research has shown that how you dress when you work affects not only your mindset but also your ... Read More
CAbi – The Best Fashion Career Ever
Sponsored by CAbi A few years ago, I was approached by CAbi to come and view their fall line of clothing at their bi-annual fashion show called the Scoop. At the time I had never heard of CAbi, but being a fashion lover, I couldn’t wait to find out more about them. After attending the CAbi runway show, I was hooked! Everything ... Read More
CAbi – Empowering Women with the Opportunity to Run Their Own Fashion Business
Sponsored by CAbi Tomorrow I’ll be heading to Dallas, Texas to attend the CAbi Spring 2014 Scoop. If you’re not familiar with CAbi (Carol Anderson by invitation), it is a direct sales company that offers women a home-based business opportunity in the fashion industry. Because I’ve had the pleasure of attending the Scoop before -- I ... Read More
Looking for Inspiration? Read Simply Shine: Stories That Stirred The Fire
Sponsored by Tastefully Simple Last month I got to explore what comes in a consultant starter kit, specifically for Tastefully Simple. Unlike many starter kits, the Business Blast Off Kit® comes with a special gift for new consultants; consisting of some key food items and a copy of Jill Blashack Strahan’s book, Simply Shine: ... Read More
3 Coping Methods for Dealing with the Entrepreneurial Blues
Sponsored by the Goodman Group Back in the days when I worked in a cubicle, I dreamed of working from home and being my own boss. Images of leisurely coffee dates and romantically typing from my laptop were the notions that passed through my head. While I do have a flexible schedule and I love what I do - if you took a snapshot of ... Read More
What Comes in the Tastefully Simple Business Blast Off Kit®?
Sponsored by Tastefully Simple Have you ever wondered what comes in a consultant starter kit? This month I had the opportunity to see exactly what you get for your money when you purchase a Tastefully Simple Business Blast Off Kit®. First, let me say how surprised I was to receive two HUGE boxes. I really didn’t think it would ... Read More
50 Awesome Blogs by Women – 2013 Edition
It’s that time of year again! Since 2009, I’ve been compiling a list together of what I think are the 50 Best Blogs by Women. If you can believe this, it actually takes me a full year to put this list together. Each and every day I’m on the lookout for great new resources and fresh new voices. Some of these women I’ve had the ... Read More
Free Blogging e-book: Work-at-Home and Make Money Blogging
Back in 2011, I published and sold an e-book titled Blogging Success: Tips for Creating Content, Getting Traffic and Monetizing Your Blog. Now I’m relaunching a revised version, with even more ways to make money from your blog. And I’m changing the price ... to FREE! Blogging Success, or as I like to call it, Work-at-Home and Make ... Read More
7 Things to Look for in a Home Party Plan Business Opportunity
One of the easiest ways to launch your own home-based business is to join a direct sales opportunity. Also known as multi-level marketing (MLM), network marketing, and home party plan businesses, direct sales is the business of selling products or services face-to-face away from a brick and mortar location. Here's how it ... Read More
How to Work Remotely and Get Ahead at Work
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about large corporations like Yahoo, IBM, and Bank of America cutting back or eliminating telecommuting work arrangements. While I don't agree with these company's logic, I do believe that remote workers need to be cognizant of the adage, “out of sight, out of mind.” So how do you show your ... Read More
How to Write a Successful Business Partnership Proposal
When I first started out, I was so eager to market my business, that sometimes I may have crossed the fine line between self-promotion and aggressive marketing tactics. Since then, I have learned that it always better to take things one step at a time and build up slowly. This is especially true when it comes to approaching ... Read More