I know the last thing you’re going to think about right now is going on an actual vacation. But that doesn’t mean you’re not taking a vacation from your WAHM business. All WAHMs need to follow these four tips. Whether you’re a writer, a photographer, or you run a product-based business, there are going to […]
WAHM tips: What to do when you need work right now?
One of the issues of running your own business as a WAHM can be finding work. Whether you’re a writer, a social media expert, a VA, or something else, freelancing can by a twisty road that has drought periods. You’ll find that during times of global recession or national struggle, your clients disappear. You can […]
How to deal with unsupportive people in your life
When you work from home, you need support. It doesn’t matter if you run your own business or you have work-at-home days within your workplace. You need the people around you to help you get your work done. The problem is so many people don’t understand the freelance or work at home lifestyle. You need […]
WAHM business tips: Building trust with a client
Any relationship has an element of trust involved. This includes the relationship between you and your client. Both sides need to trust each other, and a contract is the start of that. But you need more than the contract. Here are my top WAHM business tips to help to build trust. Include detail within the […]
Dealing with rejection: How to use that no to improve and succeed
Part of running a WAHM business is rejection. It happens for all sorts of reasons. You may just not be ready or you may not have put forward your best samples. Try not to dwell too much on the no. Dealing with rejection is extremely important so you can move forward in your business. When […]
Amazon’s recent affiliate program move reminds us not to put all eggs into one basket
Every now and then, a third party will make a change. Bloggers around the world panic for a little. They get angry. They look for something they can do to prevent it. And then it moves into acceptance. However, these moves also remind us that we need to diversify income at all times. The latest […]
How you can increase your chances of getting a freelance gig
A good freelance gig is easier to find than you think. Whether you’re a writer, photographer, or social media marketer, you’ll find plenty of gigs out there. It’s trying to get it that is a little harder. Even with years of experience, it can be difficult at times to convince a client to give you […]
Can social media help you find new clients for your business?
There are so many ways to find clients. While most of you will likely pitch—that’s my preferred way—some of you may look towards social media. I’ll admit that I’ve had success in using social media to find clients, although it’s not been my most beneficial option. There’s nothing wrong with giving it a try. I […]
7 tools I use daily to help when I work from home
Working from home isn’t easy, especially when you’re not used to it. You can find it hard to concentrate when there’s housework around you. Right now, you likely have the kids home, so you’re trying to work while you’re looking after them or while you’re trying to homeschool. It feels impossible to work from home […]
How to put the focus back on work right now
The last thing your focus will be on right now is work. Whether you’re used to working from home or not, the daily press conferences surrounding the coronavirus pandemic will interrupt your focus daily. It’s time to get your focus on work again, and I have the top tips for that. You’re not alone when […]