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
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 even more important if for ... 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
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
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
Time Management Tips for Work-at-Home Mompreneurs
Being a mompreneur is amazing. Let’s face it, you have the best of both worlds. A short commute to your office and the pleasure of spending as much time with your children as you want. Sadly, the biggest mistake that many mompreneurs make is that they try to take their life and fit it into someone else's calendar. You've probably ... Read More
6 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Kids While Accomplishing Something
You’ve got lots of things to do and only a short time to do them in. On top of all this, you know you should be spending quality time with your kids. But how do you get your errands done and still have time for your children? Well, here are six ways to accomplish this most difficult task. 1. Grocery Shopping You’ve got to pick ... 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? It 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 store all ... Read More
Get More High-Paying Clients and Family Time with One Line in Your Email Signature
Okay, you've seen this kind of promise before. An unbelievably simple solution that offers oodles of payback. One line in an email signature? That's it? And I'll have clients lining up at my virtual door? Let's be honest. Nothing is that simple. And this one isn't either. But it does indeed start with this one email ... Read More
Keeping the Kids Busy: Summer Remedies for Work-at-Home Moms
As summer comes around, it presents unique challenges for work-at-home moms. School is out, and all of your regular routines are thrown out the window. Trying to entertain your kids while squeezing in some work can be a major challenge. But with a little pre-planning and creativity, your little ones can have fun this summer while you ... Read More
Tough Time Management Questions Asked By Moms
I'm so excited to introduce you to today's guest because she is here to answer your tough time management questions. Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a time coach and professional speaker who empowers individuals who are overwhelmed and frustrated because they want to achieve a life of peace and productivity but are struggling to make ... Read More
