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Transitioning from Work to Home Mode

I was recently thinking about some of the positive aspects to working outside the home. For instance, commuting can be a real source of frustration for many who do it on a daily basis. But I was thinking about how it can also be used as a time of transitioning. That commute can help you move from home mode to work mode and then vice versa when the day is over with. Depending on how long you are commuting and the form of transportation you take, you could spend your time unwinding by listening to music or reading. The point … Continue reading →

The Uncertainties of a Home-Based Business

One of the downsides to a home-based business is the uncertainties of it. You never know what direction it will go. It is sometimes hard to gauge how successful or unsuccessful it will be. I am extremely grateful for the work I do. I have been working for over two years writing web content for a company based out of Florida. I am paid well and I get a good amount of work. At the same time, I always keep in the back of my mind that this could end at anytime. Anything could happen. The company could make cuts, … Continue reading →

Being Intentional about My Home-Based Business

Many of us are looking for new changes as the year 2012 draws near. I was given a word for this upcoming year and it is “intentional.” This word can be applied to a variety of areas in my life, with one of them being my home-based business. I want to be intentional about my organization. My desk could use some of that. It is time to get rid of those things that are just taking up space. It is time to make my work space more functional. I want to be intentional about my priorities. I need to make … Continue reading →

Are You A Freelance Writer? Have You Tried Blogging?

Whether you are new to freelance writing or you are looking to expand your skill set, I would like to recommend that you give blogging a try. You may be wondering whether there is a place for your unique voice in a group blog or collection of blogs. I know that I was asking myself that very question when I started out. The answer to that question does, of course, depend upon the individual and also upon what blogs are looking for writers and what kind of writers they are looking for. Nonetheless, I would like to encourage you to … Continue reading →

Are You Looking For a Business Idea?

If you are thinking of starting a home – based business next year, you may be looking for ideas for what kind of business to start. There are so many options out there and it can be overwhelming to begin your search. If none of these suggestions seem appealing, they could at the very least cause you to think of other ideas that may be more of your thing. You may have been blessed with a knack for numbers and superior organizing skills. Did you know that many accountants work from home? You may need to take some classes and/or … Continue reading →

Potential Problems of a Home-Based Business

As we are nearing the end of 2011, you might be thinking about ways to increase your home-based business or start one up. While there are many, many positive reasons to work from home, there are also potential problems that have to be realized. You may end up using this blog as a defense weapon as well, the next time someone tells you how “easy” you have it being able to work at home. No matter what your business is (inside or outside the home), there are always good and bad parts to it. One of the biggest problems you … Continue reading →

Home-Based Business Finance 101

Many home-based professionals own their own businesses. Whether your business is a lawn care and snow removal operation, a freelance web design service, or something else entirely, if you own and operate your own business there is a good chance that you are responsible for the financial affairs of your business. While you can choose to outsource this work to a small business accounting firm, that costs money and it may be more than you are willing or able to pay. Do not despair, though, you are capable of learning how to take care of your business’s financial affairs. Here … Continue reading →

How To Avoid Common Home Business Mistakes

If you are thinking about starting a home-based business, there are a few things that you may want to think about as you decide what kind of business you want to have and how you will run that business out of your home. Thinking through these topics can help you in the long run by steering you clear of some common mistakes that home-based professionals make. The first thing that you should do in order to avoid making major mistakes along the way to becoming a home-based professional is to make a business plan. By making a business plan, you … Continue reading →

Freelancing Mistakes To Avoid – Part 1

Being a freelance home – based professional can be very rewarding and very freeing. It can also be very scary and very challenging. Before you jump in to the world of freelance work with both feet, take a minute to look at this list of some common problems faced by freelance professionals. Don’t worry, I would not just toss you a list of problems to be aware of and wish you luck in avoiding them. Ideas for how you can avoid these problems are right here alongside them so that you and other freelancers who may be going through tough … Continue reading →

The Distraction of Email

Those who work from home know how easily we can get distracted by so many other things. It might vary from one person to the next but if you are anything like me, email can be a real source of distraction. It feels like a catch-22 when you are a writer. You rely upon the email for various reasons. Yet the very thing you rely upon can make doing your own work difficult. Think about all of the email you receive. You probably receive personal emails from family and friends. Then there are the blogs and newsletters you subscribe to. … Continue reading →