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Could You Do Things Ahead Of Time?

Today, as I was looking around online to see how other home – based professional parents manage to balance family, home, and business, I came across a very interesting tip on the Simple Mom blog. According to Mandi, who wrote the blog post, the secret to success for home – based professional parents is getting things done ahead of time. Of course, this advice had me scratching my head for a good few minutes while I let the idea sink in. Get things done ahead of time? As in having all of my blog posts written before the last day … Continue reading →

Home Based Businesses Can Be As Unique As You Are

This weekend, I was able to see first – hand a variety of products and services that are made and offered by home – based professionals. I took a trip to Maine to attend the Common Ground Fair, which is an event that focuses on sustainability and environmental awareness. There were many things to do and see, and as I went along I realized that many of the people selling food and other items at the fair are home – based professionals. There were many food vendors, and some of the vendors whose delicious dishes I tasted were home – … Continue reading →

Could You Profit From Pickles Or Preserves?

If you enjoy cooking and would like to start a home – based business that involves food, you may want to look into canning and preserving. Home made jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, and all kinds of other preserved produce are popular items at farmers’ markets. Each person who makes canned or preserved foods may use unique recipes, in order to offer their customers something slightly different than just the basics. For example, if you make apple sauce, why not offer a few different flavors like strawberry apple sauce and cranberry apple sauce. If you decide to learn more about canning … Continue reading →

Home Based Business Idea – Floral Designer

Did you know that you do not have to have a brick and mortar storefront to be a successful florist? If you have a knack for floral design and you want to work from home, why not combine the two and offer your services as a home – based florist. There are many occasions for people to buy flowers, and if you are able to offer beautiful arrangements at competitive prices then you could become rather popular in your community soon after you start your business. As with any home – based business, a solid business plan is a must … Continue reading →

Working In A Winter Wonderland

This morning, I saw a friendly reminder from my friends here at Families.com that there are ninety – one days until Christmas. While I am currently doing my best to ignore the chilly mornings and evenings as well as any hint of the impending colder season, now is a great time to decide whether you are going to start a full time or part time seasonal home – based business. Here are three ideas to get you started. If you live somewhere where it snows, then you could start a snow removal business. Whether you offer a basic service like … Continue reading →