Just when you think everything is going great a problem arises.  Not in your business, but your personal life.  How do you handle the stress of life while you are also managing and growing a thriving home business?
There is no easy answer to this tough question, however, there are some things that you can do [...]

There comes a time in every business where you must hire your first employee.  While this can be an exciting time for some, for a person working from home this is exciting AND challenging.
I remember when I hired my first personal assistant.  I was working from home and had only hired occassional childcare help, and [...]

Starting a home business is an exciting proposition for anyone.  Knowing what type of business to start is a scary issue.  Here is a small list of some home based business ideas that could kick start your thinking:

Desktop Publisher
eBay - Online Seller
Greeting Card Business
Head Hunter - Job Placement Specialist
Life Coach
Proofreader
Resume Writing Service
Web Design Business

This is [...]

It never fails, just when you’ve gone through the ringer getting things started, you find that one of your neighbors decides to call the city zoning office to make sure you are allowed to operate a business inside your home.
It will help if you just do your homework before you get that call from the [...]

Home business is one of the most difficult things that anyone could attempt.  The home businesses that succeed are ones that are sure to create a focused strategy.
There are three basic elements for any business:

Business Plan. One of the most important stacks of paper you’ll ever come across in your business is your business plan. [...]

Working at home couldn’t be more difficult than when you have to share you work space with visiting family or friends from out of town.
If you are able, please provide them a room at the closest hotel.  If you are not able or they are not willing, you will have to accomodate them while you [...]

Like we discussed
yesterday, working from home truly requires a discipline that is very difficult
for most people to master.  When you work outside of the home you can still
bring work home with you but it’s easier to leave it on the desk at five and
disengage during the drive home. 
Unfortunately, when work is where you
live, it’s [...]