By Carrie Severson As an entrepreneur of two businesses, I’m too familiar with the word enough. For years, I used that word as though it were my business model. I would show gratitude for a check that came in that was enough to cover a bill. And then I did it the next day. And […]
5 Tips for Charging What Your Time is Worth
By Patricia Ryan Thomas Starting a home-based business is exciting and rewarding. Exactly how rewarding is up to you. When you work for an employer the costs associated with doing business are hidden. When you hang out your own shingle, it’s important to accurately account for overhead. Expenses like space, equipment, materials, and labor must […]
How Self-Trust is the Secret to Success
Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you have. It is, in fact, the foundation of every other relationship you form. Relationships with family, clients, friends, business partners, and children. The level of self-trust you have is particularly important when you are an entrepreneur creating fresh tracks in this world – making an […]
What Should I Do First? 7 Ways to Get Your Self-Employment Ducks in a Row
By Diana Schneidman If you are overwhelmed by your to-do list, be smart and take a few minutes upfront to prioritize. It takes only moments at the start of your workday, but you will accomplish what most needs to be done while enjoying peace of mind. When you work-at-home as a freelancer or consultant, you […]
5 Tips to Collaborate for Success
Starting a business is all about seeing a need, finding solutions, then taking a deep breath, and plunging in. Four years ago, I began to recognize that people were taking pictures at a record pace, but they lacked the time and expertise to sort, organize, and print those images. In my market research, I also […]
Have Confidence in Yourself to Break Cycles and Start Something New
Getting yourself out of a pattern of behavior or a habit can be one of the most challenging aspects of your life. Depending on the situation, it could mean an entirely different way of thinking then what you’re accustomed to. Essentially, you have to recondition yourself in order to break the chain of events that […]
Do You Have What it Takes to Succeed Online?
You want to succeed online. You hear the success stories. Kids making full-time incomes while still in high school. Stay-at-home moms who turn a skill into a full-fledged business. How about the hobby blogs bringing in six-figure incomes? Whatever the case, working from home with an online business is certainly alluring. But do you have […]