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
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Why You Should Use Online Accounting Software Over a Spreadsheet
Sponsored by Intuit It doesn't matter if you're an Etsy seller, blogger, home-based business owner, freelancer, or independent contractor -- you need to track your income and expenses. If you fail to do so, you can end up with some major headaches and financial penalties down the road. In fact, when I first started freelancing ... 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
How to Make Tax Time Easy Peasy
Sponsored by H&R Block For information only. Not all tax situations are the same. It's tax time again, and if you're anything like me, this time of year tends to generate a little bit of stress. Even though I've been filing tax returns since I was 15, with new tax rules and IRS jargon the process can be intimidating. Add in the ... Read More
Moms Can Have It All As A Home-Based Travel Agent With Cruises Inc.
Sponsored by Cruises Inc. Juggling a career and family is no easy task. Imagine being able to run your own business from home, without having to handle the complex responsibilities that go along with it. Or talking to clients on a daily basis who are excited to work with you. This does not have to be a dream. Working in an exciting ... Read More
Start Your Own Home-Based Promotional Business for $85
Sponsored by Kaeser & Blair Kaeser & Blair is a leader in the promotional products industry, with a history and reputation rivaled by few. If you’ve ever been given an ink pen or a coffee mug with a company logo on it, there’s a good chance that product came from Kaeser & Blair. As an independent business owner for ... Read More
Prepare Your Business for the Happy Holidays
Sponsored by The UPS Store The holidays can be the happiest but also the busiest time of year. For small business owners, especially solopreneurs, and those who work at home, it’s no easy task to keep up with the increased demand and pace of the holiday season. Luckily, there are a few ways to take a little hustle out of your ... Read More
Staples QuickWins App: A Simple Way to Track Your Business Growth
Sponsored by Staples I'm sure you've heard the quote from Peter Drucker that says, "If you can't measure it, you can't improve it." But according to a survey by Staples, 51 percent of small business owners admit that they do not measure and track business metrics as often as they should. Measuring your marketing efforts is one ... 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
10 Ideas For Subscription Box Businesses That Can Be Run From Home
Sponsored by Cratejoy Subscription boxes are a perfect business to run out of the house. Most of your time will be spent sourcing products, packing boxes, responding to customers, and marketing- all of which can be done from a spare room or home office. Starting your business doesn’t require a lot of technical know-how, and there ... Read More
Moms Making Six Figures – What Does the Company Do and Who Are They?
Sponsored by Heidi Bartolotta Over the last couple of months, I’d heard of MomsMakingSixFigures.com, read a few articles and posts, and checked out the company’s website. While everything I reviewed seemed positive, I wanted more specifics with regard to what, exactly, the women behind this company did. So, I got in touch ... Read More
Fine-Tuning Your Networking Skills to Grow Your Business
Sponsored by The UPS Store Face-to-face networking can be one of the most important elements to help grow your business. But building a strong network is no small feat, and oftentimes business owners don’t know where to begin. Earlier this month, SCORE hosted a webinar moderated by entrepreneur and author Ramon Ray and The UPS ... Read More
Disability Insurance and the Stay-at-Home Mom
Sponsored by brightpeak financial Imagine this scenario: It’s the middle of the night, and you’re asleep. You’re awakened by the sound of your daughter crying in her bedroom, so you get out of bed to check on her. As you’re shuffling down the dark hallway toward her room half-awake, you slip on one of her toys and fall ... Read More
Small Biz Salute Celebrates Small Businesses
Sponsored by The UPS Store It’s no secret that running a small business is challenging. Small business owners are involved in every part of their business, and they give 110% in everything they do. To celebrate these hardworking small business owners, The UPS Store is launching its annual Small Biz Salute to bring together small ... Read More
Establish Credibility for Your Work-from-home Business
Sponsored by The UPS Store Running a business from home is a great way to cut costs and keep your schedule flexible, but it can present some unique challenges. One of the biggest challenges is establishing business credibility. Fortunately, there are a number of actions you can take to legitimize your home-based small ... Read More
