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My Home Biz Experience: An Introduction

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I am currently working from home as a freelance writer, something I never imagined I would be doing with my life. I always knew staying home with my children was where I wanted to be, but the journey it took to get here was rather unexpected. In the year 2000, my first daughter was born, I got married, and I began to think about new directions my full-time career could go. It was so sad taking my daughter to daycare each day, knowing her provider was experiencing all of her early “firsts,” though at the time I had no other … Continue reading →

Websites for Writers: Deborah Ng’s Job Leads

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There are certain websites I visit regularly. I have my favorites bookmarked, and go down the list every morning checking out all the latest. As a writer still trying to build up a client list, I religiously visit one site each day. If you’re a writer, and haven’t heard of Deborah Ng, now is the time. As a regular contributor to Writer’s Row and LoveToKnow, and author of blog “Finding the Right Words,” Deb (as we affectionately call her) knows what it takes to be successful in a writing career. As a frequent poster on the “WAHMs Who Write” forum, … Continue reading →

A Home Business *IS* a Real Job

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I’ve heard many people ask, “How do you convince people that you really *are* working while you’re at home?” It seems that society has lately been reacting negatively to the “rat race” mentality, seeing those who do not necessarily have to leave their home all day as people who contribute nothing to the community. The misconception that people who run a home biz sit in front of the television or read books all day is so totally false, but unfortunately it is a view many hold. There was a recent discussion on a message board I belong to about how … Continue reading →

Working at Home as a Virtual Call Agent

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Are you looking for a home business that requires next-to-no overhead, no marketing of your skills, and no printing of business cards and stocking of merchandise? You might want to consider working as a Virtual Call Agent. What is a call agent you ask? Chances are you’ve talked to one on the phone before. In fact, I’d be willing to bet on it. Companies that once ran their customer service or sales division in a large building with cubicles and phones are now saving money by outsourcing their work to stay-at-home-parents, students, retirees, and yes, even workers abroad. Virtual agents … Continue reading →

For Work-at-Home-Moms, School is a Good Thing

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I’m happy to say that school has officially begun. In many parts of the country, kids have been back to the ritual of study, recess, and fun with friends for almost a month now. For my daughter, it’s been just under two weeks, and for me, summer couldn’t have ended fast enough. My daughter just started first grade, and in my town, kindergarten is only two and a half hours long. So, I’ve actually been looking forward to this day – the day she begins attending school full-time. As a mom, I hate admitting that I am thankful when my … Continue reading →

Are Resume Writing Services Necessary?

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When I was looking for a job a while back, I realized my resume would not suffice. It had been several years since I had applied for work, having been at home raising children. I knew a revamp was in order, only I wasn’t sure where to start. I began looking for websites with resume resources and information, and I kept running into the same problem. Most websites I came across gave only vague information while promoting their resume writing services. Are resume writing services necessary? After all, if your spelling, grammar, and punctuation are not up to par, it … Continue reading →

Is the Stress of Multitasking Too Much?

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I came across a very interesting article today. It appeared in my email inbox, and while I usually don’t read those little health articles the insurance company sends me, the subject line caught my eye. “Multitasking could be making you sick,” it said, and ironically enough, I have been mentioning to friends and family that lately my multitasking skills have been horrible to non-existent. I work at home, spending most of my time on the computer either reading or writing, both of which take considerable concentration. Add two children constantly interrupting, and you can see where the frustration sets in. … Continue reading →

How To Know If You’re A Workaholic

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Workaholism is the need to work compulsively, and is even considered a disease by some. Much like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a workaholic feels a constant desire to work, whether he or she is working for a paying job or doing something that is more of a hobby, such as blogging. Workaholism is actually attributed to a large percentage of workers’ deaths each year, as overwork and stress lead to ailments such as heart failure, high blood pressure, and physical exhaustion. Being a workaholic has, in extreme cases, been linked to suicide, domestic violence, and even child abuse. Obviously, in these … Continue reading →

Working at Home: 5 Ways To Keep Kids Busy

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Working at home is hard enough if you aren’t used to the self-discipline that is involved in keeping yourself on schedule and on task. What happens though, if you have decided to work out of your home so you could raise your children at the same time? Chances are you have your hands full most of the time! What can you do to keep your sanity? Other than making sure you balance your work time with family time, you have to find a way to be productive when you have projects to be done. If you find yourself setting aside … Continue reading →

Career Planning: Choosing Work That Fits You

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Finding a career path that suits your personality is important. After all, how many people do you know that complain they don’t enjoy their job? I know of several, and in most cases, those people were thrown into their careers because either it was the first thing that came along, or out of necessity. I’m a firm believer in purposely choosing your career. While work may always seem like work, with the right choice it is entirely possible to enjoy yourself while performing your job. Feeling a sense of satisfaction at the end of your workday can lead to a … Continue reading →