There are a lot of reasons to take a career break. When you need to restart your business after a break, you need these five tips. Just after having my first daughter, I took a complete break from writing. And I mean a complete break. Before having her, I’d stopped writing for private clients, but […]
Babysitter vs. daycare: Which is the best option for your work at home needs
You need someone to look after your children even when you work at home. Should you send your children to daycare, or is a babysitter best? Many freelancers and parents who work at home do it so they can spend more time with their children. That’s great, but the children will always come first. If […]
How to handle clients who don’t pay
Not all clients will pay, whether on time or at all. How can you handle clients who don’t pay, especially if you want to keep them? Clients not paying is an issue for many freelancers and business owners*. Most have had at least one case of an invoice or bill not being paid for one […]
4 things Bubblews needed to do if it wanted to succeed
Back in 2014, I wrote a post about the things Bubblews needed to do if it wanted to succeed. This was a revenue share writing site that was very popular with people. I wanted to see it do well, but it closed down not long after it first opened. Here’s a look at what it […]
How to stick to deadlines in your business
To have a successful business, you need to stick to deadlines. most of the time, you set those deadlines. Here are my tips to stick to them. As a writer, I’ve had to stick to deadlines a lot. Some of those deadlines I’m given by editors or blog owners, while others I will set myself. […]
6 questions to ask at any job interview
A job interview is more than a chance to share who you are and why you should work there. It’s a chance for you to ask important questions for your potential future boss. When you’re in a job interview, there will be a chance for you to ask some questions. Don’t leave this to on-the-spot […]
3 tips to stop interruptions as a work at home mom
When you’re a work at home mom, it can be really hard to get things done. If it isn’t the children, it could be the spouse, parents, and even friends getting in the way. Some just can’t accept that you really do work even though you’re at home. I do think this has become a […]
5 ideas for a work at home business
Want to start a work at home business but not a clue where to start? Why not look at these five ideas just to begin. There are many people who want the work at home lifestyle. It’s a great opportunity for stay at home moms to make some extra money, and a chance for entrepreneurs […]
3 Top tips to organize your office when working from home
You have an office to work from home in. Now you need to organize your office to make sure you work productively. I’ll admit that I do not have the most organized office. At least, not in the way that you would see an organized office in a TV show or movie. Or even in […]
How to get children involved in your business
Some children will want to be involved in the business you’re building. You don’t want to force the business on them, but encourage them to do something within it. Here’s how to get children involved in your business. The amount of parents I’ve come across who have complained their children don’t want to be a […]