There was a period of time in my work at home mom tenure when I was very self-conscious about what other people thought of my career choice. Especially other professional people. It wasn’t so much the being at home…I mean, who could disdain a mother’s desire to be with her children? It was more the [...]
Category Archives: Working at Home
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 [...]
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 [...]
Did You Always?
Feb 11th, 2010
Did you always plan to take the world by storm? Did you always know you could be a professional success? Did you always figure you would rise to the top in your field? Did you leave it all in the dust to be at home with your kids? Are you looking for somewhere, someplace, somehow [...]
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 [...]
When Holiday Talents Don’t Shine
Dec 31st, 2009
Another holiday-related post here. At this time of year especially, lots of my friends are baking delicious sounding goodies, decorating with charm, packaging and delivering creative gifts, and/or surprising their children with special events. Just listening to these amazing pursuits wears me out. And they are amazing…to me that is. Remember, I don’t cook, sew [...]
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