In 2008, Renee Shupe tired of the corporate grind and launched her first business, Redhead Business Solutions. In this business, she started assisting clients with a wide variety of business needs. But over the years, she saw a real need to help her clients maintain and keep their websites secure, so Geek in Your Pocket was ... Read More
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How to Evaluate and Improve Your Website
Maybe you earn money from home by taking care of children in your community, writing articles for clients around the world, or shooting some of your state’s landmarks as a freelance photographer. Regardless of the role you fill, your website is often the first thing that puts potential clients in touch with you. If it’s not a good ... Read More
How to Score the Best Tech Deals
Contracts got you wrapped up in red tape? If you don’t get fresh air soon, you may suffocate from tech deal deprivation. Technology is constantly changing, and your wallet can’t keep up. Your technology must be up-to-date to stay connected to friends and family, and many jobs depend on keeping current on technology, too. When you’re ... Read More
How to Protect Yourself From Getting Your Information Stolen
Remember that day the web went crazy when an image of Mark Zuckerberg revealed tape across his computer’s camera? For a moment, you might’ve thought it was Photoshopped. It wasn’t. Considering the power and reach of today’s hackers, it doesn’t seem so extreme — at least if you’re a social media giant like Mark Zuckerberg or James ... Read More
How to Build a Website For Your Home Business
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
13 Great iPhone Apps to Manage Your Home Business
Apple’s iPhone, it’s an amazing little device, isn’t it? You pretty much have the entire world at your fingertips, and if you’re a business owner, there’s no denying it’s one of the best tools to have at your side. The iPhone can help you handle your day-to-day business operations with ease. There are literally thousands of iPhone ... 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 Top Mobile Apps to Accept Payments on the Go
A couple of years ago, a friend and I were hanging out at a craft fair when we found some handmade soap that we loved and desperately wanted to buy. Unfortunately, neither of us had thought to bring cash; we were about to leave to find an ATM when the vendor said, “I can just swipe your card here.” Then she pulled out her ... Read More
ISP Tips for the Work-at-Home Woman
If you are working from a home office then your Internet service provider (ISP) is likely one of your most important business partners. From sending emails to staying informed, the Internet is an essential tool for today’s work-at-home woman. With that in mind, you want to make sure you are getting the most out of your ISP. Many ... Read More
5 Factors to Consider For a Website That Grows With Your Business
You’ve decided to make the big leap into starting your own business. Congratulations! I’m sure you’re reading up on all the things that a smart business founder does; business plans, financial structure, marketing, the works. One critical factor that touches on many of these areas is your web presence; branding, customer interaction, ... Read More
How to Use Evernote to Organize Your Digital Life
Are you looking for a way to organize your notes, web clips, emails, photos, and more? Evernote might be just what you are looking for. What is Evernote? Evernote is a digital repository for all the things that you want to keep safe and view regularly but don't want to print out and file away. With this application, you can ... Read More
