As Oscar Wilde famously said, “There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” And when it comes to your business, this certainly rings true! Having people talk about your business – for the right reasons – is something that all small business owners want. And getting media ... Read More
The Work at Home Woman
Blog Your Way into the Writing Business
Are you trying to break into the writing business without doing a bunch of free work? Blogging can be an excellent place to start. Monetizing your blog may be one way to create recurring and diversified revenue over the long term. But an easier way to start making money fast is by ghostwriting blog posts for successful ... Read More
Giving Thanks and Attracting Positive Energy Into Our Lives
We are heading into the holidays and as we go on our busy days, we can often lose sight of people and things that we have and can take them for granted. This can cause us to focus on what we perceive we don't have, leading us to feel we have missed out or to become envious of others who we feel have these missing tangibles. This ... Read More
4 Productivity Hacks for Working Smarter in Your Home Office
By Alexa Garthwaite Everyone has them. Days spent staring at the computer screen, drinking cup after cup of coffee, struggling to get any work done. There are several common causes – procrastination, tiredness – all of which can be easily solved. Here are some simple changes you can make to improve your productivity in the ... Read More
Become a Creative Partner with Initials, Inc.
Sponsored by Initials, Inc. With a hip, entrepreneurial approach and solution-based design, Initials, Inc. has created a unique business opportunity for women. Initials, Inc.’s opportunity gives women personal freedom with their own business, whether they are looking for a way to make some extra cash or a way to earn a ... Read More
The Work-From-Home Dress For Success Guide
Not long ago, I accepted a friend's invitation for a direct sales makeup party she was hosting at her home. I looked forward to seeing the makeup line, but as soon as I met the sales rep, I knew we were in trouble. Instead of the direct sales “uniform”, she should have been wearing, the rep was in a t-shirt and jeans. She'd kicked ... Read More
5 Ways To Stand Out On Facebook
I’m an active health blogger and I love my social media because it’s a free way to boost my blog and business. I particularly love Facebook because it’s a great place to get to know people, strike up conversations, and direct people back to my website. If you’re not already using social media, you really should be! That’s where the ... Read More
Interview with Tastefully Simple Consultant – Denise Gonzales
Sponsored by Tastefully Simple Last month I was able to introduce you to the Tastefully Simple home-based business opportunity. This month I was able to sit down with Denise Gonzales, a Tastefully Simple consultant to get an insider’s view into this direct sales company. Tell us how you got involved with Tastefully Simple. I ... Read More
10 Ways To Get More Clients and Bookings For Your Freelance Business
Being a freelancer in any industry is harder than ever. With so much competition out there from both better-known freelancers and established businesses, you need every edge you can get just to get noticed, never mind the jobs that are the lifeblood of your continued business viability. With this in mind, here are ten simple tips ... Read More
Top 10 Writing Websites for Freelancing Work-at-Home Women
Freelance writers often work-from-home, as opposed to paying for office space. Women who choose this career path may want the flexibility of being able to work on their own schedule in order to balance family responsibilities. These writing websites can help you find the gig you want, hone your presentation and land your next at ... Read More
Starting a Profitable Business From Home, Interview with Carrie Wilkerson
Carrie Wilkerson is a speaker, author, wife, and mom of four who is juggling life. Just like you, she has the demands of health, family, finances, and community. After finding herself over six figures in debt, overweight and overwhelmed, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Being denied for job interviews and feeling ... Read More
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 ... Read More
No Pajamas! How To Be Professional When Working From Home
Ever worry that your home office is less legitimate than a corporate cubicle? Trust me—it doesn’t have to be. Maybe your kids are home, you have to walk your dog, and you’re working at the kitchen table in your pajamas. Even if you’re surrounded by a huge pile of laundry, you still need to be as professional as possible when you’re ... Read More
Female Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Business Success
Sponsored by Alibaba Being an entrepreneur is all about empowering yourself to create a business that's right for you. It's about facing up and rising to different challenges, overcoming the day-to-day demands, learning and planning for the future. In a new campaign e-commerce specialists, Alibaba is celebrating female ... Read More
E-Commerce: 4 Proven Ways to Increase Your Average Basket Size
The difference between success and failure comes down to how much you can sell. However, in the current economic climate, consumers need to be convinced more than ever before, that they need (or even want) what you’re selling. In addition, you want them to fill their virtual shopping baskets as much as they can before heading to the ... Read More