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The Difference between a Job and a Career

Do you have a job or a career? You might think there isn’t a difference between the two but there really is. Figuring out where you are might help determine the next steps you need to take. A job is generally something you do temporarily. It may not have anything to do with what you are truly gifted at or what you would really like to do. You generally don’t expect to last long doing it. On the other hand, a career tends to move you toward your ultimate goal. It is something you plan on sticking with. Of course, … Continue reading →

Home Based Business vs Home Based Job

Since there is more than one way to work at home, it may be useful for people who have never worked at home to understand the similarities and differences between two options that people can pursue if they wish to work from home. Owning and operating a home – based business and having a home – based job do share in common the fact that you work from your home instead of in an office or other type of facility. It is important for you to understand the difference between the two types of home – based work before you … Continue reading →

Are You A Freelance Writer Looking For jobs?

If you are a freelance writer, you may have a multitude of ways in which you find work for yourself. If you do not have at least a couple of avenues that you can pursue to find work, you may be wondering why you are so bored and have nothing to do. I have been keeping busy, busy, busy with my two home based businesses lately and have not had to pause to find more work for quite a while. I do know that a time will come when it is time to go out into the universe (okay, mostly … Continue reading →

A Schedule Can Make All the Difference

Every Wednesday I get my assignments for one of my freelance writing jobs. All of the work is due in one week. Now that might sound like a lot of time but I have learned that I need to build into that week a schedule which makes completing the work doable. A schedule is pretty much a must have for anyone who does work at home. If you try to tackle things at whim you are going to find some things in your life being neglected. It is really hard to stay balanced and keep yourself on task without a … Continue reading →

Green Business Degrees

Green jobs are growing. And even when the job listing isn’t specifically green, in the business world, employers are looking for job applicants that are knowledgeable in sustainability. Where do they get all of these candidates? From green MBA programs of course. Green degrees, while not as common as one is let us say, English Literature, are becoming more and more available. So far, most of these programs are primarily being offered by business schools under MBA programs. The curriculum for a green business degree combines leadership in sustainability, along with old fashioned, or should I say traditional, business training, … Continue reading →

Home Business – The Cost of Being “Boss-Free”

Have you ever considered the cost of being boss-free? I haven’t given it much thought until last week when I had an interview for a part-time Program Coordinator position with a local non-profit agency. As I was discussing the benefits, the pay and other details with the interviewer, I was so excited that I could literally feel my heart start to race. It has been so long since I have had a regular schedule, a consistent paycheck (with benefits to boot). The pay for the position was almost twice what I’d earned in a similar one and it was a … Continue reading →

Take Your Home Business Seriously, or They Won’t

Shortly after I left my full-time job as a social worker to pursue my home-based business, a girlfriend and former co-worker called me to join her for lunch. I was thrilled. It seemed like forever since I had left the house and enjoyed an afternoon meal with a friend. “When do you want to meet me?” she asked. Before I had the chance to respond, she replied, “wait a second, maybe we should just decide by my schedule since you aren’t really working anymore anyway”. Needless to say, I was no longer excited about my business lunch with her. Did … Continue reading →

The Difference Between Jobs and a Business

One debate we have been having here on Families.com is the differences and similarities between a job and a business. Hava Lyon is our awesome jobs blogger. I am your wonderful and motivational home business blogger wink, wink) We are trying to keep our blogs separate so we don’t write about the same subject. I have a feeling she will also write about this subject, and I think it will be fun to see her view on the differences. Work from home IS work from home. However, one of the first things you need to decide is do you want … Continue reading →

Moving Your Job from the Office to the Home

There are some people who work outside the home and love their jobs. But they wouldn’t mind moving it from the office 30 minutes away to the comforts and convenience of their own home. In fact, they may believe that they would be more efficient this way. Is it possible that you could sell your boss on the idea? You just might be able to but before you decide to bring it up, consider some of the following things. First, how long have you been working for the company? If you have been working there for less than a year, … Continue reading →

Flexibility as a Medical Transcriptionist

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This blog is part of a series on transcription. If you haven’t read the other blogs in this series, make sure to check out the summary page for a listing of all transcription blogs. The overwhelming reason for people wanting to work as a medical transcriptionist (and I have actually done a survey of students and working MTs on this subject) is so they can work at home. Some people want to work at home because they have beloved pets they don’t want to leave behind as they go to work every day (several people have told me that’s their … Continue reading →