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What Has A Portable MP3 Player Have To Do With Your Business

Lynette Chandler — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:04:17 +0000

Plenty! When we made the decision to be our own bosses, we gave up the luxury of having our employers sending us to us seminars, workshops or conferences that help improve our skills and gain knowledge related to our work. All this became our initiative. We have to look for and invest in our own education. But as busy entreprenuers, taking time off to learn can be quite a feat.

Mom, Do You Want More Me Time?

Aurelia Williams — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:40:47 +0000

Let’s see. You did the laundry, dropped the boys off at Karate and the girls at dance class, stopped at the grocery store for a few last minute dinner items…What’s missing? As you were taking care of everyone else all day long, did you remember to take care of yourself? I know it can be hard to carve out space for you, since being a mom is a full time job, but taking care of yourself helps you have the strength and energy to keep taking care of everyone else, from your children to the snake your son left in the pocket of his dirty jeans.

Being a WAHM is Serious Business

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:10:22 +0000

I’ve been working closely with work at home moms for over 3 years. It’s great to connect with other mothers who share the same goal - to build a business that earns great money, so we can stay home with our kids.

But I Need to Make Money Now: How to Work from Home

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:09:26 +0000

A subscriber to my newsletter recently asked:

Who Cares What YOU Think?

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:08:24 +0000

“I hate pop-ups!”

Providing a Service? But That’s Not Passive Income!

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:07:28 +0000

Because I love to see people get the most out of their online businesses and personal lives too, I always encourage business owners to create as much passive income as possible. That way, you’ll have time for the more important things in your life. Still, when we are in need of money, the Internet is a GREAT place to start building an income by providing a service to others. If you decide to provide a service as a means of making money from home, always make sure you are making the most of your time and are working to create the easiest to manage service business as you possibly can.

Stop Complaining and Make a Change

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:04:48 +0000

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of online service-based business complain that cheaper alternatives are driving them out of business. I’ve seen virtual assistants angry that anyone would work for US $10 per hour. I’m surprised by that anger because $10 is above the minimum wage in every single state in the U.S. and province in Canada (2005 statistics). Yes, I know running a VA business carries expenses, but many people working online just want enough to be able to stay home, instead of trudging to a crappy job. Good for them for being resourceful.

Hooking Up on the Internet

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:02:18 +0000

No, I’m not talking about THAT kind of hooking up…this is a business article, for goodness sakes! I’m talking about building mutually beneficial relationships with other online business owners. That’s the kind of hooking up that will propel your business to long-term success.

How Do I Generate More Online Leads for My Direct Sales Business?

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:56:47 +0000

Here’s a question I recently received from a subscriber who was looking for more leads for his direct sales business. He wrote:

Work Smarter, Not Harder – The 4 Keys to a Lower Maintenance and More Productive Online Business.

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:52:01 +0000

Here’s something that most online business owners struggle with - Working too hard for not enough return. Eve when the return’s are good, the hours can be grueling.

Managing Your Virtual Assistant Clients While Working At Home With The Kids

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:30:04 +0000

Virtual assistants are on the rise. This is an excellent profession for the work-at-home mother. Here are some tips for managing your workload while the kids are home.

Managing Your Virtual Assistant Clients While Working At Home With The Kids

Alice Seba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:28:41 +0000

Virtual assistants are on the rise. This is an excellent profession for the work-at-home mother. Here are some tips for managing your workload while the kids are home.

Time Saving Tips for Busy Moms

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:22:09 +0000

It is no surprise that moms feel overwhelmed when they try to fit everything into their busy days. After all, few single people can manage to juggle work, home life, and fun successfully. On top of these responsibilities, moms add car pool duty, cupcake emergencies, and last minute science projects to their to do lists. So, how do moms manage to fit all of those tasks into their lives and still keep their sanity without resorting to cloning?

How To Optimize and Free Up Your Time

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:21:04 +0000

Time is one of the most important resources that we have. Time is one thing that you can’t swap, borrow or purchase. We are all given the same 24 hours to each day. Even with all of our modern day time saving conveniences such as e-mail, fax machines, microwaves and dish washers, there is no way to get more hours into your day. It is up to each of us to make the very best use of our time since we can’t get it back.

Managing Your Virtual Assistant Clients While Working At Home With The Kids

Alice Seba — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:04:32 +0000

Virtual assistants are on the rise. This is an excellent profession for the work-at-home mother. Here are some tips for managing your workload while the kids are home.

Managing Your Time In a Home Based Business

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:49:29 +0000

People decide to start a home based business for a variety of reasons. Some people want to be home when their kids get home from school. Some people are caring for a sick parent and wish to be home. Some people just can not conform to the 8-5 mold.

Making Time For Both Your Home Business and Your Family

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:50:05 +0000

I remember when I began my first business. There were just not enough hours in the day. And this was true for each of the 7 days of the week. My daughter was only 3 months old when I started that business. I was not working outside of the home.

Creating Your Office Space

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:49:28 +0000

When you look around your office or your work space what do you see? I believe there are certain “tools” that are a must for any work space:

Making The Transition From Part Time at Home to Full Time at Home

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:46:54 +0000

I often read articles, blog posts and message board posts from those hoping to make the transition from part time at home to full time at home.

Seven Things Forgotten When Doing Business Backups

Lynette Chandler — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:42:31 +0000

What usually comes to mind when we talk about backups is
backing up the computer and possibly your emails. As small
business owners, we have many more things to consider than just
those basics. Here are some things to backup that you probably
haven’t even thought of.

Smart Conference Presenters Secret Weapon

Lynette Chandler — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:36:22 +0000

A great way to promote yourself and your business is to become a
speaker at conferences. It is a lot easier today to get speaking
engagements with the convenience of the internet and low phone
rates. Conference calls and web conferences are everywhere and
there are plenty of people who would be happy to have you as a
guest.

Your Elevator Speech in 5 Simple Steps

Lorrie Morgan Ferrero — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:55:46 +0000

Last week I had a meeting with a very well-known motivational speaker. I had met him before at a seminar and interviewed him over the phone for a book, so I felt somewhat comfortable. While on the phone interview, I told him I wanted to write for him. He was surprisingly very open to it. As an idea guy, he was bursting with brilliance but short on staff. We discussed possibilities and soon I was set up with a project. Once I finished, I knew there were many others sitting in his office waiting to be sold. But he was so busy I couldn’t connect with him. So, I planned a shopping day near his office (an hour away from me) and asked if I could drop by. Fortunately, his schedule had an opening!

My 5 Biggest Mistakes of 2006

Lorrie Morgan Ferrero — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:55:07 +0000

As a new year begins, I can’t help but look at how I want to improve my 2007. It’s what all successful entrepreneurs must do - you included! In fact, the more successful you want to BECOME, the more important PLANNING becomes.

Tell Me What Matters Most …

Lorrie Morgan Ferrero — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:28:54 +0000

Thanksgiving is coming up in America and Canada. I think of it as a time for reflection. I’ve made a concerted effort to bring more balance into my life and work. So now it’s time to give myself a report card to see how I really did.

Master Your Time, Master Your Income!

Lorrie Morgan Ferrero — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:28:30 +0000

Yep, this subject has really gotten my attention. I am so glad I finally picked up Dan Kennedy’s “No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs,” after meaning to read it for quite some time. You’ve gotta love a time management book that’s short enough to read in a couple hours or less!