Home Based Professionals Make Great Mentors

As a home – based professional, you may not realize that you are setting an example for other professionals who may want to work from home. In other words, at some point, your experiences and insight could be helpful to an aspiring home – based professional who is looking for a mentor. While I have not yet had the opportunity to assist someone in that way, I did learn most of what I know about one of my businesses from a mentor and I am eternally grateful to her. I met my mentor while I was in law school. She … Continue reading

Farmers Market Season is Coming Soon

If you have ever thought about selling home grown fruits, vegetables, or herbs or home made items like jams, canned goods, and baked goods at your local farmer’s market, it is time to decide whether this will be the year. Although the air is still chilly and there is still plenty of snow on the ground, farmer’s market vendors and organizers are beginning to get things in order for the upcoming market season. The markets here in Vermont do not open until mid – May, but there is much to do between now and then. The first thing that you … Continue reading

Home Based Professionals, Hold Your Heads High

Sometimes I like to take a little time to think about what has changed from the time that I started my two home – based businesses a little over two years ago until now. Today, I realized that one major change that has occurred over that period of time is how I think about myself and my businesses. That has impacted the image that I present to others regarding not only myself, but my businesses as well. Believe it or not, I think that these changes are responsible from my transition from being not busy enough and looking for additional … Continue reading