Warning - this message may be a bit harsher than you are used to reading from me. Read it anyway! If you are like most business owners, you created your business because you wanted to live on your own terms and you knew that you have something amazing to offer. But, have you realized that dream? Are you doing what you love, or putting out fires? Do you have minor business problems gathering other … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Balance Plan?
"Balance? What is that?!" was how she responded when I asked her if she had a balance plan. She is not alone! People are working more than ever. "The more I work the more I get done" is the thought, but that is not always true. Professionals often become overwhelmed with the handling of their personal and business matters. Business owners know that boundaries around their work and efficient … [Read more...]
19 Work From Home Success Secrets to Eliminate Distractions & Get More Done!
There are more professionals working out of their home now than ever before. Working out of your home can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. Distractions can come from every corner. Knowing how to set up your home workspace and manage your time is what can make or break your business. Today we will cover 19 tricks or tips to make working from home.... work! 1. Create Your Office … [Read more...]
No Space for a Home Office? Try These Creative Solutions
Help! We live in the city and our condo is small. I have a home-based business but no office. My kitchen table is covered with my computer and other papers. I'd love to be able to eat with my husband again, but I don't know what to do with the office stuff if I reclaim our eating space. Any ideas? Thanks, Margarate Jones Who was it that said that necessity was the mother of invention? I … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Organizing Your Home-Based Business
Home based businesses are more than a passing fade. In fact, they continue to grow in numbers. According to the Small Business Administration: Small businesses make up more than 99.7 percent of all employees. The latest figures show that small businesses create 75% of the net new jobs in our economy. Home-based businesses account for 53% of all small businesses. 24 million Americans are … [Read more...]
Do You Work From Home? Check Out These 155 Productivity Tips
I’m honored to share that tip I submitted was featured as part of the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur’s “155 Ways to Work at Home Without Distraction.” Mike Michalowicz, of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, has combined a list of strategies to eliminate distractions while working at home. If you’re constantly distracted by household pests (spouses, kids, pets, chores…) then head over here for … [Read more...]
Travel Tip – Get More for Your Travel Dollar
The better we plan for our travel, be it short or long trips, the more benefit we can get from our trip. Keep reading for today's travel tip and be sure to share some of your own! Today I'm going to talk about money and traveling. When you are traveling out of your country it is a good idea to understand the exchange rates for your currency. As you plan your trip also consider where and when you … [Read more...]
Travel Tip – Know the Emergency Numbers in Different Countries
The better we plan for our travel, be it short or long trips, the more benefit we can get from our trip. Keep reading for today's travel tip and be sure to share some of your own! Today I'm going to talk about the numbers to have on hand in case of an emergency. … [Read more...]
Travel Tip – Consider the Pre-Pack Method
The better we plan for our travel, be it short or long trips, the more benefit we can get from our trip. Keep reading for today's travel tip and be sure to share some of your own! Today I'm going to talk about a pre-pack method that helps me get ready for a trip very fast. … [Read more...]
Remember the Reading When Packing for a Trip
The better we plan for our travel, be it short or long trips, the more benefit we can get from our trip. Keep reading for today's travel tip and be sure to share some of your own! Today I'm going to talk about a pre-pack method that helps me get through loads of to-dos that I have procrastinated on! … [Read more...]