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
Time Management
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
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
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
Three Ways to Boost Your Productivity With Everyday Technology
By Mridu Parikh Overwhelmed by the onslaught of apps that promise to make your life more productive? You’ll learn to organize your emails, take control of your finances, streamline your grocery shopping, and never miss a to-do again. But getting yourself to use the apps as intended is where you fall short. They’ll make good on ... Read More
How To Be Hyper-Productive When Working Remotely
Contrary to popular belief, working remotely is pretty hard. You still have to have amazing output, but you have to do it at your own pace. Which is insanely tricky at times considering all the temptation around you. Especially if you’re working from your house. If you’re just starting to work remotely, have been working remotely, ... Read More
How to Stop Social Media Marketing From Being a Giant Time-Suck
Social media marketing is practically a requirement for today's work-at-home woman ... but it's also a giant time-suck. Don't lie - you know you've logged onto Facebook to do a quick work update and ended up spending an hour scrolling through your news feed and commenting on your friends' pics. There's nothing wrong with using ... Read More
The Balancing Act: Small Business Owner by Day, Mother 24/7
It’s been said that owning a small business is a lot like parenting a toddler. You must keep an eye on them every second – OR ELSE. So how do you do that? How can you, a mompreneur, nurture both your business baby and your real-life babies? Below are a few tips to keep in mind … and keep you sane. #1. Prioritize like your life ... Read More
The Importance of Finding Your Prime Time
Good time management skills involve more than just allowing ample time for a task or project, alleviating unnecessary interruptions, and knowing when it’s appropriate to delegate. In fact, an essential factor in time management is realizing your own prime time(s). Maximizing efficiency and getting the most out of your workday may ... Read More
20 Waking Actions to Stay Productive All Day
When you work from home it can be tempting to sleep in and get a slow, mellow start to your morning. Most of us, however, also like the idea of day-long productivity, and the best way to meet your goals is to start your morning right. If you do that, the rest of your day will flow much more smoothly. Here are 20 things you can do ... 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
Manage Social Media in 20 Minutes Per Day
Social media has become a valuable tool for businesses and entrepreneurs alike, as they promote interaction and networking on a regular basis. At the same time, they can lead to spending hours per day doing nothing but scouring the web aimlessly. If you are a busy professional, but still want to take advantage of the power of ... Read More
5 Tips for Getting Through a Busy Day Feeling Great
What a crazy time for me right now! I am working full time doing consulting, creating eLearning for large corporations, running my own Weight Loss and Lifestyle Coaching business, AND planning a wedding! (Only 30 days left!) All this craziness means I am continually trying to ensure I have enough energy to get through my checklist ... Read More
How to Be More Productive at Work
As a freelancer or entrepreneur running a home-based business, there's no doubt you’re already loving the benefits of being able to work when you want, for as long as you want, without having to worry about your boss asking what the heck you are doing every five minutes. But while working from home has many advantages, many ... Read More
