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Stay Away from BPA

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We already know that BPA is dangerous. It has been linked to fertility problems, cancer, and sexual dysfunction in men, among other defects. There has been a big push to remove BPA from the plastics that we come in contact with every day. If you walk through the baby aisle, you’ll notice that most of the bottles are in packaging boldly marked, “BPA Free.” Many people have switched to using aluminum water bottles as a precaution as well. We know BPA is dangerous, and we have taken steps to protect ourselves and our families, but now we know more about … Continue reading →

In the Genes?

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Last night my daughter was talking about how she wanted to be a mom someday. “But I’ll probably have to take medicine,” she said, making a face, “Because you have to take medicine and Grandma has to take medicine.” Looking back on it, I could have just said something like, “Different people may need different medicine at different times” and been done with it. But I said something that I thought would be reassuring for her, then wondered if maybe it wasn’t. What I said was, “Actually, you know what? Those are the kinds of things you get from genes, … Continue reading →

There Can Be Risk in All Sorts of Choices

As single parents, many of us often find ourselves trying to do anything we can to minimize and reduce risk. After all, life can feel so precarious much of the time and any safety and security we can create really feels like a good thing. I do think it is important to remember, however, that we have to step outside that safety zone if we are going to stimulate growth and accept the inevitable changes. Most choices—even the best and safest ones—have an element of risk… Let us think this thing through—think of times when you have made a change … Continue reading →

There is Always a Certain Element of Risk

Anyone in business—even a small, home-based business—has to try to balance security and risk. For some of us, we may want to minimize risk so much that we hold back and try to convince ourselves that total security and stability are the only way to go. The truth is, however, there is always a certain element of risk in just about any endeavor. I have worked with clients in the past who have been trying to minimize risk no matter what. They wanted to account for every penny, have plenty of insurance to cover every aspect of their business and … Continue reading →

Is Impulsiveness Good or Bad in Business?

Jumping to conclusions, taking a big risk, deciding on a whim to make a change to the way you do business—is this a good thing or a bad thing for your home business? Well, like so many things, it can be both good…and bad… Sometimes, a little impulsiveness can be just what you need to kick things in the pants, so to speak. There are those times when time is of the essence and we don’t have the time or luxury to really think things over before we take the big leap and try something new. There are definitely those … Continue reading →

Are There Things You Haven’t Tried Yet?

Have you really tried everything you can think of to make your business a success? I know that while I have been working on my business for nearly three years, there are definitely things I haven’t tried. Partly because I haven’t figured exactly out how yet, and am lacking confidence; others because I haven’t been able to find the time; and I know there are plenty of ideas and projects out there that I don’t even know about yet! We can get downtrodden and exasperated, feeling like we have tried everything and are still struggling. The truth is, however, we … Continue reading →

No Guarantees

Some of us need to know that there will be a pay-off at the end of whatever we are doing. We want to know FOR SURE that if we work really hard, or take calculated risks, that our businesses will be the better for it. Unfortunately, things don’t always work that way. We could have the most extensive budget and the most complete business plan to guide us, and we still don’t have a guarantee that things will turn out grandly. This is the very reason that so many people never take the leap and start their own home-based businesses. … Continue reading →

How Do We Know if We’re Doing Things Right?

I occasionally find myself second guessing things in my home business. After all, I certainly do not have an MBA and even though I’ve been in and around various types of businesses for my entire adult life—how can I be sure that I am doing things right and not making mammoth mistakes that will tank my business? Well, I can’t be entirely sure that I’m doing things right—but I can be reasonably sure… I often hear beginning small business entrepreneurs say things like “But, how would I know really?” or “I don’t really know what I’m doing, but…”—so many of … Continue reading →

Support and Encouragement for Taking Chances

As parents, we want to keep our children safe. We also want to help them learn how to keep themselves safe and to figure out how to be successful in the world. Have you ever considered whether you are encouraging your children to play it TOO safe? Could you actually be discouraging them from taking the risks and chances they need to in order to build confidence, self-esteem and resiliency? When was the last time you praised your child for taking a risk or setting out in unchartered waters? It seems to be more the norm to praise our children … Continue reading →

Changing the Rules

There are business rules, right? There is a correct way to do things, definite techniques and protocol that work, there are ways we should be going about this home business endeavor. Or are there? What is so wrong with shaking things up and changing the rules—especially if it helps us grow and energize our home-based businesses? Okay, there are definitely “best practices” for most industries and for business as a whole. There are also laws and things we HAVE to do—like pay taxes and apply for any pertinent licenses and such. But do we always have to follow the “experts” … Continue reading →