If you are working from home, you probably already know that you need a dedicated space where you can go to work. Having a home office helps you to keep your work life and home life separate so that you are not thinking about work all day while you are doing other things at home or with your family. A home office also creates a visible cue for your family which can help them to understand and respect the boundary between your work time and your personal time. That said, most of us do not have the space nor do … Continue reading →

As if your home-based business does not keep you busy enough, the month of April brings with it more than just those pesky rain (or snow) showers. That’s right, its tax season, and the deadline for filing your tax return is (gasp!) tomorrow. It is easy to understand why home-based professionals may procrastinate a little bit when it comes to filling out all of that tax paperwork. There is a lot of information that you must gather in order to prepare your tax forms, and you want to be sure that you include all of the necessary information and don’t … Continue reading →