April 22, 2017 Too often people look for a job simply to pay the bills. Of course we have to meet our financial obligations, but that doesn’t mean we can’t plan and prepare for a career that truly fulfills us. Do you long to do something different? Do you have untapped talents? Are you spinning…
January 2, 2012 As the close of the holiday season ushers in the New Year, many work-at-home-moms begin to reflect on their past accomplishments and mull over any regrets of unachieved goals. For many, these thoughts inspire them to make New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year that will make up for previous failed attempts…
January 9, 2012 As the new year begins, many women review their past accomplishments and set goals for the year to come. For many entrepreneurial-spirited women, their thoughts turn towards starting a home business. Starting a home business can be both rewarding and somewhat challenging. But if you identify with those who feel the tug…
May 17, 2012 Working from home can be a dream come true for most mothers. You get to be home with the kids, save time on commuting, save money on office wear and childcare, and most importantly – have a job. Yes, life can be good. However, it can be lonely too. No around-the-water cooler…
July 5, 2012 Appreciation marketing is a relatively new term but it’s a way of business that most small business owners have built their customer base on for years. By letting people know they are appreciated, a relationship is established and customers feel valued. They, in turn, become lifelong customers and sources of many referrals….
July 9, 2012 Say you want to feature your child in a special image on your business’ social media presence, or as the “author” of your email newsletter. What’s the biggest concern? That you’ll be lumped in with infamous stage parent nightmares such as Joe Jackson, Kate Gosselin, or Dina Lohan. The good news is,…
August 2, 2012 Working from home may seem like the ultimate work arrangement, but it can be pretty challenging to stay focused and get work done. With the relaxed environment and the various temptations begging your attention, you may find yourself less productive at home. If you want to avoid this trap and help ensure…
August 28, 2012 More and more women are leaving the corporate environment and opting to work from home. The reasons vary – from wanting to spend more time with children, to having the desire to be one’s own boss. Though there are challenges involved, working from home can offer many advantages for women with an…
October 23, 2012 Many mompreneurs find their niche in direct sales. From Mary Kay to Pampered Chef and everything in between, women are finding opportunities to create a profitable business from home. But what if sales are declining or that market is all tapped out? Making money in direct sales is mostly about getting as…
October 12, 2011 Mompreneurs have the incredible task of balancing many different roles – mom, entrepreneur, wife, friend, leader, mentor…and the list goes on. Juggling a busy work schedule, along with caring for a family, can be challenging and many times the priorities for mompreneurs can incorrectly shift. An interruption in the schedule, or while…
July 28, 2017 As the work world becomes increasingly flexible, many of us find ourselves juggling several part-time jobs. In my case, I write articles for several websites and teach two classes at an online school. In total, I report to four different supervisors with four different ways of doing things. It can be overwhelming…
August 7, 2017 Whether you’re a blogger, a student, a journalist, or have dreams of publishing a children’s book, you have probably experienced writer’s block at some point. Writer’s block is just what it sounds like: the inability to think of what to write and to produce new work. For me, it happens most often…
October 20, 2017 The new year is coming, which means it’s almost time to choose a new planner. I’m one of those people who needs a paper planner on my desk to stay organized. If it’s a digital planner on my computer, I forget about it and it never gets used. Over the years I’ve…
April 19, 2018 Have you ever wondered how to relieve stress when you work at home? If you are, keep reading. You might think that relieving stress from a job is the same no matter where you work. But, I haven’t found that’s true. When you work away from home, you can leave a lot…
January 21, 2019 Did you know that National Fun at Work Day happens every January? After an entire month of recovering from that post-holiday slump, it’s the perfect time to reconnect and have a good time with co-workers, even though you’re at your workplace! If you’re aware of this underappreciated holiday, which happens to fall…
December 28, 2020 So the kids are home. Or they are not. Then they are back home. The bills still come each month and it’s so hard to find a part-time job, particularly for stay at home moms. Christmas brings more bills and the house may need some repairs soon. Does this sound like you?…
January 21, 2021 If you’re working from home, you might want to consider adding one or two of these side gigs to your income stream. For risk purposes, it’s never good to put all your eggs in one basket! With the changing economy due to COVID-19, many people are reimagining how they are earning their…
September 8, 2016 Moving is never fun, but a long-distance move with kids can feel overwhelming for everyone. There’s something surreal about the moment when you’ve secured housing and a moving truck. It’s a combination of excitement and raw, unadulterated fear. You know there’s a new adventure waiting for you on the other side but…
August 12, 2013 With back to school and the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to figure out that fall is major retailing time. It’s time to move your direct sales business out of summer slump and into high gear for the fall season and the holidays. Believe it or not, I know people who Christmas…
October 25, 2013 ‘Tis the Season! With Black Friday a few short weeks away and women already starting their shopping lists, if you are in the direct sales business, the time to get your products out in front of people is now. Here are four ways to boost holiday sales and get new customers to…
February 7, 2014 Direct sales has been a popular way for women to add income to their family for dozens of years. With the economy the way it is, women are joining the workplace now more than ever. Over 80% of the 15 million direct sellers in the U.S. are women. Worldwide there are more…
June 13, 2014 Moms who work from home think that summer is usually the hardest time to grow their business. But that’s not true at all. Summer can be a time of making great connections, setting up growth strategies for Fall and getting your products into the most hands possible. Here are 7 ideas to keep…
January 30, 2015 Having been in direct sales since before the online era of “social selling,” I used to struggle with the efforts of trying to get in front of customers in my local town while having two (and then three) small children. Then the online world exploded and opened a whole new path for anyone in direct sales. I could…
February 18, 2015 In the workplace, we need to feel as though there is strong leadership keeping everyone on the same path, but what happens when the leader goes through hard times? A boss may be injured, recently diagnosed with an illness, dealing with a loss or some other major stressor. But while they are going…
June 17, 2015 As any Mom in direct sales knows, working at home can be time-consuming and overwhelming while dealing with regular household duties and taking care of the kids. Not to mention the frustrations of the peaks and valleys of the business. On the other hand, working at home is one of the most…
May 26, 2016 Searching for a new job can be exciting … and more than a little overwhelming. After dusting off and updating your resumé, you start submitting your credentials in hopes of hearing back from someone (anyone!). You’d think you’d be relieved to get a message from a prospective employer requesting an interview but,…
June 21, 2013 Those of you in direct sales know that working with the kids at home is not always easy. If you have young children not yet in school, it’s a real challenge you deal with year round. When you have school age children who are now home for the summer, how can you…
September 12, 2016 If you are considering going back to school, there are countless options for furthering your education. You can get an additional degree, enroll in an online certificate program, take continuing education credits, or get a license to practice in a specific area. Before you make a decision, ask yourself a few basic questions. Can you…
October 27, 2016 Work is increasingly demanding for most of us, and it’s likely that your boss asks more of you, often requiring you to learn new skills and multitask. Since it fills so much of our time, a positive and supportive work environment can make all the difference, which means that getting along with…
December 19, 2016 All year you pass your co-workers in the hall, catch up for a few minutes in the break room, and try to put your best foot forward when collaborating on projects or interacting in meetings. Nothing can threaten all the good karma you’ve built over the past 12 months quite like the office…
August 9, 2011 Working from home can offer moms the best of both worlds – a thriving home business and the ability to be there for their kids. However, to keep both worlds at their best, there are five things that work at home moms (WAHMs) should NEVER do: Never lose track of your time. …
August 29, 2011 Being a working mom can provide great fulfillment. The opportunity to earn money in a field that uses your skills and knowledge can be rewarding. Also, working in an office environment gives you the opportunity to network with others and possibly form lasting friendships. However, if the desire to become a work…
September 4, 2011 Perhaps you’re a late bloomer or simply stuck in a rut. You may even have gotten caught up in a career or job for family or financial reasons. Maybe you’re one of the thousands of Americans who lost their jobs. The good news is there’s nowhere to go but up. You have…
October 7, 2011 Owning a home business offers many advantages to the business owner: freedom, flexibility, and the ability to work from home, to name a few. But few realize that there is a dark side to owning a home business, and as a result, little to no preparation is done to avoid staying in…