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
Work Smarter
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
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