Freelancing is damn hard. Yes, it really is, and anyone who tells you otherwise is downright lying. There are plenty who feel bad choosing a job over freelancing because they’re led to believe that freelancing is so much better. I’ve been a freelance writer since 2010. I’ve had some up and down years, PITA clients, […]
How I kept my freelance business alive during a second baby break
I’ve been on maternity leave twice. Both times, I’ve managed to keep my freelance business alive. I’ll admit that in 2012, I didn’t have that much of a business to keep alive. There wasn’t as much pressure on me to return back at the same point I left. In 2016, I took my second baby […]
How getting your work-life balance is good for your mental health
Getting a work-life balance is essential. It doesn’t matter what you do as a work at home mom. You need that balance between your career, parenting, and your own time away from everything. It’s not just about looking after your physical health but also looking after your mental health. There are times that I need […]
What to do if you have no home office for your work
Now that more people are working from home, there are more questions about creating a home office. You need somewhere to work, but you may not have enough space in the house to create a dedicated office. If you’re new to the work-from-home lifestyle, whether due to the coronavirus or because you’ve managed to find […]
5 reasons you need a jaw-dropping website for your WAHM business
When someone asks me how to make more money online, I ask them to see their website. You know what I hear? They don’t have one! For any kind of business you need to have website but specially if you are opening a courier business you need one. That’s the biggest mistake you could possibly […]
Do you need a babysitter when you’re working from home?
A topic that is often up for debate when you’re working from home is whether you need a babysitter. Is it possible to work and look after children at the same time? This is something that more people (mostly women) are facing right now. Businesses are still having employees working from home, and they’re suggesting […]
When should a WAHM move on from their client?
When you first get your clients, whatever you do as a WAHM, you may envision working with them forever. That’s especially the case if they pay well and they are easy to work for. But plans change. There are all sorts of reasons you’ll want to move on from your clients. It’s not all about […]
5 signs revenue share sites are just right for you
There are various ways to make money from home. You may dream of being a work at home mom, but may not be sure where to start. My first start was with revenue share sites, which helped me realize that writing online was possible. They’re not for everyone, but they are good for getting your […]
Want to become a freelance writer? Where do you start?
One of the ways to become a WAHM is to become a freelance writer. But now where do you start? What do you need and who do you turn to for information? Where does that elusive first client come from? You likely have far more questions than I’ve already asked for you, right? The first […]
Why freelance job boards aren’t always the best place to find work
You want to start working from home. You may even be at a point where you want to start your own business, offering your own services. You’ll get away from the 9-5 and break free from the chains of employment. It can’t be hard to find work, right? There has to be something like freelance […]