Archive for May, 2006

Working from home success means you’ve been able to achieve your goals.  It doesn’t necessarily mean you are rolling in the dough, so to speak.
That said, how do you measure success?  Some people measure it in time spent vs. money earned and some people measure it in flexibility vs. money earned.
Either way, in order to [...]

You have the greatest idea in the world but you just don’t know what to do.  Following a few simple development strategies can get your home business idea jump started into a reality.

Be slow to share.  Don’t jump off the wagon trying to tell everyone you know about your idea, especially your close friends.  Being [...]

Working from home may not be your sole ambition in life, but there are great opportunties for part-time income while working at home.
Consider any hobbies or interests or even a consulting position that could be done in your ’spare’ time from your house.
Once you decide if you have the option of doing something from home.  [...]

Working from home often means you are your own boss, but occassionally you can find jobs that are offered online that allow telecommuting.
Here are some great places to look:
DiceFor tech jobs Dice is a great place to find telecommuting work.  Many of these jobs are either part-time or full-time ‘employee’ jobs.  www.dice.com
MonsterBecause Monster is so [...]

 
Nothing is more irritating than not having enough time to finish your day.  Unfortunately, most home business owners struggle with juggling many tasks that consume too much of their time.
Productivity is a key element in any business, especially home business.  Surveys have shown that some of the biggest time wasters are usually the least critical [...]

When working from home in a consulting basis, it’s difficult to discern how much to charge for a particular project.
Under or over charging can result in negative issues for your business.  Under charging can cause you to lose money and precious time.  Over charging can put you in a place of pricing out of business.
When [...]

"It never fails, every time I get in a hurry it’s off to an appointment and then I realize I have forgotten an important document or book sitting on my desk that I need for this meeting."
"With no time to return and retrieve the item, I have to work my way through the meeting unprepared [...]

One of the most difficult rules to remember when you’re setting your own hours is that you have to have set hours. I know, I know, you like the flexibility of your ‘any hours’ lifestyle, but you are always more productive when you adhere to some sort of routine.
And, your family will appreciate your applying [...]

If you own a home business that operates mostly in one centralized city or location, here a few tips for you to use for effective marketing.
News Paper - you local paper usually has good deals for small businesses.
Yellow Pages - using a listing in the phone book’s yellow pages or business section can prove extremely [...]

Getting out of town as a business owner can be an impossible task.  Working from home sometimes makes you feel as though you are really a prisoner in your own home.
One way to combat this issue is to create a mobile office that will allow you to work from any location.  Here are few tips [...]