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 […]
3 Questions Small Business Owners Should Ask Before Hiring a Nanny
If you’re a working parent, you already understand the struggle of juggling working on your business while taking care of toddlers and infants is like — and it’s far from being easy! Whether you work from home or run a brick and mortar storefront, most entrepreneurs can benefit from investing in a nanny. According to […]
Increase Your Productivity with Block Scheduling
Everybody gets the same 24 hours, seven days a week, no more, no less. It’s how we choose to use our time that matters. While I’m good at creating daily to-do lists and using a day planner, I knew there was room for improvement in how I managed my time. In fact, this year one […]
Ways to Stay Focused When You’re a Mom Entrepreneur
With so many things to do in one day, how do we ever manage to stay focused? Between school, career, extracurriculars, volunteerism, and family and friends it sometimes seems as though I’m spinning in circles. When there is work to be done, it is easy to get distracted by social media, chores, pets, or anything […]
Email Overload: Time Management Tips for Managing Email
Sponsored by SaneBox When I first started my blogging business, I was easily able to write new articles, comment on other blogs, manage my social media clients, and answer emails, all while enjoying a cup of coffee when my daughter was napping. But as time went on my business and responsibilities grew, and email started […]
6 Tips for Turning Your Side Hustle into a Small Business
Maybe it’s an Etsy storefront where you make and sell jewelry. It could be a website where you offer social media consulting services for businesses and brands. Or maybe it’s a food blog full of original recipes you’re dreaming of converting into a cookbook. Whether it’s metalsmithing, consulting, baking, or something else entirely, if you […]
How Moms Can Earn More By Creating a Lifestyle Career
By Susan Finch Living as a freelance video editor and writer in New York was a thrilling experience that helped me build confidence as I figured out how to cover my expensive bills, go out with friends, and put a little away. I prided myself on being able to take care of myself financially, but […]