When you run a small business, sometimes it’s hard to keep your business day on track, and to stay focused (especially when you run your small business from home). I’m thinking quite a bit about this today, since it’s my son’s first day back to school.

I’ve been working on some new changes to my business day to make them more productive and focused. I want to make those hours while he’s gone as productive as I can, so when he gets home I have several hours in the evening to spend time with the family.
During the summer my work schedule …read more

My little sister moved in with me for the summer while college is out. Having her around has been great; every night is filled with lots of laughs. One of the jokes we have is that we both let our laundry pile up too much – and when we literally have nothing more to wear, we say that we have to start the washer or we’ll be “free boobin’ it” the next day – i.e., we don’t even have any clean bras left!
As a freelancer, housework can be a problem for a number of reasons. First, it is easy for …read more

Turning your employees into teleworkers could save money for your small business.  Consider that 40% of U.S. workers hold jobs that could be done at home, at least for part of their time.  According to research reports in Undress for Success, telecommuting can result in a savings for your business in several ways:
Reduce overhead and facility costs. Fewer employees working, so less need for office space.  No need to buy that bigger office to expand; just send employees home to work. Of course, you would also save on utilities, maintenance, parking costs, and think of all those cups of …read more

Working from home is a dream that many would-be entrepreneurs envision every day of their work lives. Being able to have a flexible, varying schedule making your own money your way is something that seems elusive to most but accomplishable to others. I have been working from home now for over 10 years. I have found it to be hard, demanding work but quite rewarding when weighed against the   –could have been –   scenario. Everyday, hundreds, if not thousands of people go online to see what they can do to make money AND stay at home. While these folks are …read more