Time is a limited resource, yet it’s the most valuable one of all when starting a home-based business. One of the best time management strategies for entrepreneurs is to create “Time Dividends,” a concept from Laura Vanderkam’s book, Off the Clock. The idea is simple: what you spend time and money on now can save you more time ... Read More
Time Management
Four Productivity Hacks For Remote Workers
By Christy Schutz Though we are all blessed with the same 24 hours a day, most of us are interested in getting MORE out of our time. The premise of “work smarter, not harder” is an attractive one, but what are some concrete ways to be more productive as a work-at-home professional? This question was on my mind as I tried to ... Read More
Work Smart, Not Harder: Double Dip on Ideas and Resources
As a work-at-home entrepreneur, freelance writer, and startup consultant, I'm often asked where I find time to start new businesses or seek out writing gigs. It wasn't until recently that I realized I do something that not everyone else does - I double dip when it comes to ideas and resources in order to save time and energy. Like ... Read More
Three Changes You Can Implement Today to Maximize Your Time
By Amanda Goldman-Petri The adage “work smarter not harder” may seem like an easy limerick to quote when doling out advice, but for entrepreneurs—both established and aspiring—it must be a rule of life. In a time when self-starters are now inundated with opportunities, it can be overwhelming, and adhering to the age-old advice is ... Read More
How to Outsource Tasks When You’re on a Budget
Coffee. Cook a meal. Hug kids. Clean something. Work. Repeat. When you’re a work-at-home mom, there is a ton to juggle. Working full-time is hard. Mothering is hard. Starting a business is hard. If you are brave enough to do any one of these or any combination for that matter, please contact me for your award. Because, girl – you ... Read More
How to Sip Your Way to Small-Business Success
By Cathi Nelson Do you sip your coffee in the morning or gulp it down? Do you jump out of bed ready to take on the day, or are you a slow riser, needing an hour or so in your PJs before you get dressed? Do you drive like you're in a race or take your time, enjoying the journey? Your answers to these questions are a great indicator ... Read More
6 Tips for Creating an Organized Home Office Space
As I sit down to write this post, I'm looking around and noticing that my office is a hot mess. Really. Papers everywhere, supplies scattered about, piles of work and things to follow up on placed haphazardly about, with my keyboard and mouse peeking out from all the madness. Suffice it to say, it is a bit overwhelming. In fact, ... Read More
Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Do More While Working at Home
By Jeanne San Working at home is hard enough as it is. When your work and home life is virtually inseparable, it’s easy to get bogged down by various little details on both fronts. Although the oft-quoted saying states that the “God is in the details,” it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to perfect all aspects of a job. To ... Read More
6 Ways to Stay Productive When Working From Home
By Christina Tiplea You wake up and immediately feel overwhelmed by thinking about how much you need to get done. The emails are piling up in your inbox, the pile of dirty dishes in the sink is reminding you how behind you are on housework, and you forgot to make your kid's lunch last night. It's not even 7 a.m. yet, and you ... Read More
Four Simple Tips to Help With Work-at-Home Mom Overwhelm
I’ve learned there’s working from home, and then there’s working from home with kids. I wasn’t yet a mom when I began working for myself. I had no distractions and no time restraints – not counting client deadlines, of course. Fast-forward five years and two kids later and my work-at-home life had to change. The big chunk of time I ... Read More
Summertime Productivity Hacks for Work-at-Home Moms
A wall calendar, an egg timer, and a handful of water balloons helped this work-at-home mom stay productive during the hazy, lazy days of summer. Months and months of carefully planned schedules, routines, and systematic living abruptly ends, and as exciting as summer break can be for both you and the kids, it’s also a time of ... Read More
4 Healthy Eating Tips for Work-at-Home Women
By Christy Schutz Contrary to popular belief, work-at-home women do not have unlimited time or more opportunities to take care of all the domestic duties that they typically manage on top of their work duties. I think people have this picture in their mind of a remote worker fielding a conference call while folding laundry and ... Read More
Summer Survival Tips for Work-at-Home Moms
By Christy Schutz There is roughly a month left of school (where we live). What that means is I'll have a break from the stressful, activity-filled school days and a reprieve from the driving here to there at a frenzied pace. But it also means that the work at home environment will change quite a bit. There are going to be some ... Read More
10 Quick and Easy Tips for Conquering Your To-Do List
The dishes are piling up, the dog needs his shots, you can’t find two socks that match, your garbage can stinks, and the dentist office just called to find out if you are still coming in today for your appointment that started 10 minutes ago. Sound familiar? This may sound like a typical scenario in your hectic, out-of ... Read More
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 can structure your ... Read More
