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Politics, Social Media, and Your Home Based Business

The election is coming right up, and I will be so glad when it is over. While I have paid some attention to the discussions that are going on in order to make an informed decision of how to vote, I have refrained from participating in the outpouring of political discussion that has been going on on Facebook. That may seem odd to some people, I mean, I am a lawyer – don’t lawyers like arguing and debating? Sorry to disappoint, folks, but I only like arguing and debating if I am getting paid to do it. Anyways, as the … Continue reading →

Have You Lost Your Spark?

Sometimes, you might wonder where along the way the sizzle with which you started out as a home – based professional began to fizzle. It is only natural for our passion and energy for our work to ebb and flow right along with other things that are happening in our lives. However, in order to have a successful home – based business, it is important that we keep our passion and energy as high as we can as much of the time as we can so that we consistently generate top quality work. That is a tall order, especially since … Continue reading →

How Do You View Your Competitors?

No matter what your home – based business is, it is likely that there are other businesses, whether run by home – based professionals or not, that are competing with you. Your clients or customers have options when it comes to where they will purchase their products and services. You are probably aware that there is competition, but what you may not realize is that you have a choice about how to view competition. It is easy to get caught up in trying to keep up with your competitors, and in feeling anxious about whether your product or service is … Continue reading →

It Is Never Too Late To Work From Home

No matter how long you have been in your current job outside of the home, it is never too late to make the switch to working from home. Perhaps you are ready for a career change and want to try something new. You may have always dreamed of having a different career, and now might be the right time to explore it. If you are over fifty and you are thinking of making the switch to working from home, go for it. Do not let anyone talk you out of it because of how far you have come in your … Continue reading →

Home Business Idea – Real Estate Agent

Have you ever thought about just how many types of work you can do from home? I keep thinking of and finding out about more and more things that people do as home based professionals. Whether you have already been trained as a real estate agent or you aspire to become one, you could work from home as a real estate agent. Real estate agents help people find and purchase homes. Since the home buying process is a very individual and often an emotional journey, successful real estate agents are highly skilled at working with people. Clients want a real … Continue reading →

Family Friendly Home Business Ideas

If you are a working parent or parent – to – be and you are thinking of making the switch to home – based work or a home – based business so that you can be home with the kids, that is great. Many home – based professionals are able to successfully combine working with parenting. If you are wondering what kinds of home – based jobs or businesses work best for stay at home parents, here are a pair of ideas to get you started. One easy idea for home – based work that fits in with family life … Continue reading →

Tips For Finding Your Motivation

Sometimes even the most dedicated home – based professionals suffer from a lack of motivation. If your get up and go seems to have gotten up and gone somewhere without you, do not despair. It is not gone forever. Here are a few tips to help you through those times when you just don’t feel like doing your work. Get up and move. Fatigue can definitely sap your motivation, and a brisk walk can help bring your energy back. Bonus points if you walk outdoors, as the visual change can help to break the monotony of your work environment. Even … Continue reading →

Home Based Business Idea – Heavy Equipment Operator

This home – based business idea is dedicated to my almost three year old son, Dylan. Earlier this month, we borrowed a Mighty Machines DVD from the library. From the first time he watched it, Dylan was fascinated by the excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment that were featured in the stories on the DVD. If you love heavy equipment and have the skills and license to operate it, you could start your own excavation or dump truck business. Of course, this is a home – based business which requires an up front investment. Not many people have … Continue reading →

Hello Your Home Based Job Is Calling

There’s a good chance that you have had to call a customer support phone number at some time or another. What you may not know is that the call center representative with whom you spoke may have been working from home. Home – based workers who keep all different kinds of work schedules enable companies to provide support to their customers around the clock. If you would like to work from home, you may want to see whether working as a call center representative is the right home – based job for you. As a heads up, be aware that … Continue reading →

Healthy Habits For Home Based Professionals

When you work from home, you have an opportunity to fit nutrition and exercise into your schedule more than you would if you worked outside of the home. Of course, on the flip side of that, your work area is probably within an easy walk of your kitchen. You know, that room where all of that tasty food is kept. If you love food as much as I do, you will have to exercise some will power in order to keep yourself from cooking and eating all day long. Here are a few tips for avoiding the temptation to indulge … Continue reading →