While most of my posts focus on the logistics of working at home, there is nothing to write about today other than a mother’s heart. You see, my oldest son is home for a week of spring break. He’s a college freshman who choose a wonderful institution of higher learning that is 1/2 way across [...]
Category Archives: Home-Based Business
Independence & Teamwork
March 12th, 2010
Most any work at home mom with a home-based business would probably consider herself an independent worker. I know I do. I was the fifth grader who wanted to do the “work with a partner” project solo, because then I knew it would be done right and right away. Nor did I go for “study [...]
Highlight of the Week
March 6th, 2010
One of the things my business support team does every week is have each person share a highlight with the group – often it’s a business highlight, but not always. It might be a strong business week, a change in perspective that better equips us to move forward, something we particularly enjoyed or whatever seems [...]
Books for Us Women with Professional NonMom Skills and a Mother’s Heart
March 1st, 2010
Wow, where did last week go? I had a couple of atypical days, and the week just flew by. I know that I rely on routine to keep in check the various demands of being a work at home mom. So, when the routine isn’t there, things like blog posting don’t always get done . [...]
What Works for TeleWork Works for This Work at Home Mom
Feb 20th, 2010
I saw an article recently about telework programs (for employers) and how to make them successful. Several of the principles suggested for implementing telework made me think of my own home-based business and what helps make it successful: – establish policies and procedures Yes, they are essential- just as much, if not more essential, for [...]
Surviving the Computer Age as a Work at Home Mom without the Corporate IT Dept.
Feb 4th, 2010
A computer is probably a fact of life for most work at home moms with home-based businesses. Earlier posts addressed the questions of what computer equipment is needed and what type to choose. If that mom is coming from the corporate arena to enter the world of working at home, she may also have some [...]
The Hour of the Work at Home Mom Has Come
Jan 29th, 2010
Do you pay attention to trends? I find it very interesting to reflect upon them – sociological trends, business trends, worldwide trends – trends of all kinds. Have you ever thought of yourself as a part of a trend?! The June ’09 issue of Parade Magazine states by 2019 over 40% of the work force [...]
More on Computer Equipment for the Work at Home Mom: Desktop or Laptop
Jan 12th, 2010
Let’s look more closely at the computer equipment question for the work at home mom. This is a critical business investment, and can be intimidating for the new worker at home. Specifically, let’s consider in this post whether a desktop computer or a laptop is the right choice for a work at home mom. Well, [...]
Computer Equipment for the New Work at Home Mom
Jan 7th, 2010
If you’re newly decided to be a work at home mom, or considering taking the plunge, one question you may have is in regard to computer equipment. What will you need and how much will it cost? The answer to that, depends in part, of course, on the type of work you will do. But [...]
It’s All in How You Look At It
Dec 17th, 2009
There are various times of year when the work at home mom might feel overloaded. Holidays can be one of those times. There are extra things going on, extra responsibilities, extra motherhood stuff (like shopping), extra business tasks (year-end items), etc. Those are great times of year to focus in on who you are. I [...]
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