Friday April 29, 2011
As a telecommuter, are there a few things you'd like to tell your office co-workers? I know I have some.
But as a freelancer that's never even met most of them in person, I've learned that if it doesn't directly affect the job, it's best to just keep my mouth shut. Most of my grievances are pretty minor anyway, like the first item on this list of things that annoy a telecommuter: going home for the day in mid conversation.
What gets you? When working with a telecommuter, please don't __________. Fill in the blank with your own pet peeve.
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Wednesday April 27, 2011
Working at home has it's ups and downs, and it's not for all of us. But I would, of course, say the positives of it outweigh the negatives. In fact, I've come up with 8 Reasons to Be a Work-at-Home Mom. Every WAHM works it out a little differently, but our reasons for working at home are more consistent.
OK, now that you've read the reasons, and you're all ready to give up the rat race (or maybe join it if you've been a stay-at-home mom). But here are a few other issues to mull--6 Drawbacks to Working at Home.
What are your reasons for working at home? Share Your Stories
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Tuesday April 26, 2011
Let your inner artist come out and play (and earn some cash too!) with these at-home artistic jobs. These run the gamut from photography opportunities for amateurs to options for experiences illustrators.
Even if your goal is to start your own arts and craft business, picking up some extra cash on the side can help you build the nest egg your business needs to get going.
Not the artistic type? Check out these options.
Monday April 25, 2011
What does it take to be a home business owner?
A lot of answers come to mind. There are, of course, the practicalities, like a business plan and seed money. And then there are the intangibles, like a little business know-how and the right personality for business ownership.
Sometimes those intangibles can be as tough to come by as the practicalities. After all, home business owners start their businesses because they have an affinity for one aspect of the business. For instance, perhaps you love to make jewelry, but that doesn't mean you know the first thing about marketing your jewelry or keeping track of inventory. Or if you are a freelance writer, that doesn't mean you know how to file a Schedule C on your tax return.
If you're considering business ownership, browse these resources to see if you're ready to take the plunge.
