Go Ahead, Let Your Multiple Talents Shine

As you may know by now, I have decided to focus my efforts solely on one of the two home- based businesses that I have owned and operated for the past three years. Even though I am operating one business now instead of two, I feel as though it is important to make sure that I do not put all of my eggs into one basket. Now, more than ever, I am focusing on providing a variety of freelance writing services to a fairly diverse set of clients. I firmly believe that having multiple talents, or talents which can translate … Continue reading

Home Based Business Idea – Exterior Painter

It’s that time of year again, a time when people are beginning to spend more time outside of their houses. When weather gets warmer and people start spending time out in their yards, they may notice that the outsides of their houses do not look as nice as they did just a few years ago. A fresh coat of paint or stain can go a long way towards making a house look great, but many homeowners do not have the time or the expertise that they would need to paint their homes themselves. If you can paint houses, then the warmer … Continue reading

Increase Your Earning Power Right Now!

There are two ways to be more financially solvent: cut your costs or earn more money. While there is nothing wrong with using coupons or getting the best prices on your purchases (we stretch our money in many ways), you may get a bigger bang for your buck, so to speak, when you increase your income. After all, while there may be a limit to how much your save, there isn’t a limit on how much you can potentially earn. 1. Earn money on the side The easiest way to increase your earning power is to start a side business. … Continue reading

Time Saving Tips to Keep You on Track

With the holidays fast approaching, things might be getting a little busy around your house. Some people are able to back off a little bit from their home based businesses during the holiday season and focus on holiday activities. People with seasonal home based businesses are likely to be putting in as much time and effort as they can right now. Either way, you are likely to be feeling a little bit crunched for time. Of course, there are only so many hours in a day. While we can not create additional hours, we can employ a few strategies to … Continue reading

Are You Emotionally Ready to Start Your Own Business?

 We all know that a business plan is essential for starting a home – based business. There are other things, though, that are just as essential to home based business success that get mentioned far less often. One of these things is emotional readiness. Starting a home – based business is a leap of faith, and whether you are employed at a job and planning to leave in order to start your own business or currently unemployed and about to invest what little savings you have into working from home, it can be scary to take the plunge. Fortunately, just … Continue reading

Cloud Based Accounting Software For Your Home Based Business

      Whether you already own your own business or you are in the planning stage, accounting is something that may be on your mind. Keeping track of the money that flows into and out of your home – based business is important for many reasons, not the least of which is making sure that you (and your bills) get paid. Choosing an accounting system or method does not have to be painful. In fact, small and home – based businesses now have more options than ever for meeting their accounting needs. Some people prefer to keep traditional records … Continue reading

Can Your Homeschool Blog Earn Money? {Part 1}

The homeschool cup runneth over with homeschool blogs.  Many frazzled homeschool moms and those at a loss for inspiration have found restoration in many of the amazing homeschool blogs on the net today.    My experiences blogging about homeschooling has opened up a world that I may have otherwise missed; both as a homeschooling mom and as one who profits from blogging.  Many homeschool moms have also discovered this opportunity and desire to learn more about profiting from their blogs. Since most homeschool homes balance on the tip of one income this potential source of support or business is becoming more … Continue reading

Home Based Seasonal Business Idea – Wreaths and Garlands

If you have a little extra time and you would like to do something creative to bring in some holiday cash, you can start a part time home – based business selling holiday decorations made from greenery. Festive wreaths and garlands are popular items, and hand made ones are highly sought after by people who want their home to look beautifully decorated but don’t have the time to make those things themselves. If you live in an area where there are evergreens on your property, you may have the makings of beautiful holiday decorations close at hand. Ribbon, wreath forms, … Continue reading

Mixing Business With Travel

One of the great things about having your own home – based business or businesses is that you get to decide how much vacation time you get, and when you can take it. While you may not be able to pay yourself for vacation days that you take, you may still be able to make money while you are on vacation by working a little bit during your trip. The bottom line is, how you approach balancing travel and work is completely up to you. In just a few days, I will be leaving with my family for a road … Continue reading

Business Idea – Pet Grooming

If you have a passion for pets and you are interested in starting a home – based business, a pet grooming business may be a good option to think about. Dogs look their best when they are groomed on a regular basis, and sometimes cats need baths too. Not all pet owners have the desire to bathe and groom their own dogs or cats, and they are happy to pay someone else to groom them. There are even two options for a home – based pet grooming business, at your home or on the go with a mobile grooming van. … Continue reading