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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 →

How to Set Goals for Your Home-Based Business

This is my last home business blog for the year 2011. So I don’t want to miss an opportunity to talk about the importance of setting goals for the year 2012. You may be at the start line. You are ready to get started, to get a home business off the ground. Or you may already be in the race, midpoint and wondering how much further you have to go. Perhaps you are the fortunate one who has already reached the end, experiencing nothing but victory in your accomplishments. No matter where you are in this, there are always things … Continue reading →

The Trend Toward Co-Blogging and Blog Contributors

I first began blogging about two years ago. Up until that point I had not even read a blog. I began blogging to house my writing and share my thoughts. I never intended for blogging to become an important part of my life. I’m a wife with four kids and a business. That last thing I needed was another thing on my plate. However, soon blogging became a passion of mine. In my time on the blogosphere I noticed an interesting trend. Solo bloggers are starting to become group bloggers. The trend is not lost on me. I contribute to … Continue reading →

Expressing Thankfulness for Your Home Business

It was decided kind of last minute that I would be hosting Thanksgiving this year. Turns out, this is a good thing because it will force me to take a day off. When you work from home, it can be very easy to work right through the holidays. In order for me to take off however, I will need to revamp my schedule. I may have to work on Saturday instead. But that’s okay…I am recognizing the importance of putting aside my work when it’s necessary. But just as important, is unplugging myself from the computer (which is where I … Continue reading →

Top 5 Most Depressing Jobs

Last week there was a local talk show on. One of the co-hosts on it was talking about an article she had read, which listed the jobs that cause the highest rates of severe depression. This list might surprise you…but it might also include your particular career. First on the list were those who work in nursing homes and childcare centers or homes. Taking care of the elderly and the very young comes with a great deal of responsibility, yet the pay doesn’t match it. I can attest to this, since I used to work as a preschool teacher in … Continue reading →

When Your Passion Becomes Your Job

If anyone had told me even a year ago that my passion would become my job, I would have said you were nuts. While I would like to say that I had confidence in myself, I think I did only to a certain degree. I was a stay-at-home mom for all three of my children. In addition, I was a homeschooler for a period of five years. It wasn’t until my children entered kindergarten, 2nd grade and 5th grade that they began formal school. Before I had children I worked in an office. I started off as a secretary, which … Continue reading →

Is Your Spouse Missing Out?

Is your spouse missing out on valuable family time and a real bonding experience with your children? In an article published earlier this year it was reported that only 1 in 30 men in the UK found time to read a bedtime story to their children. I suspect the situation wouldn’t look that different in the USA or Australia either. Reasons for the lack of bedtime reading were cited as long hours and work commitments and tiredness. When women were interviewed the results were 9 out of 10 still found time to read to their children. I admit this is … Continue reading →

Should You Turn Your Hobby Into a Business?

One school of thought is that we should definitely be doing work that we love—our work should be creative and inspirational and a representation of who we are and what we enjoy. That’s one way of looking at things. Another way is that work is work—it doesn’t necessarily have to be something we love passionately and that is why we have hobbies. The question for many people trying to figure out if they should start a home business is whether or not they should turn their hobby into their job? The joy of a hobby can sometimes be that it … Continue reading →

Is Working from Home Right for You?

How do you know if working from home is right for you? It’s important to know this before you take the plunge. First, consider if something you do as a hobby could be turned into a home business. There are so many ways this can be done. Maybe you can make a killer cheesecake. Or you know how to design some really cool jewelry. It could be that you are great at organizing. Virtually anything we enjoy as a hobby could potentially be turned into a business. Think outside the box. This may be the first step in deciding if … Continue reading →

Thankful for Working at Home

This year I am thankful I work from my home. It is hard work and you must be accountable to self yet the rewards are worth it. We often talk about the darker side of home businesses or work at home jobs. It really is a reality check because not everyone is cut out to work from home. Some need more social interaction, steady pay, and the transition of office to home. Making the move to work from home is a sacrifice and far from laid back. Yet, there are many wonderful things I am thankful for this year. I … Continue reading →