Yes, you read that right. I’m celebrating because today, Feburary 1st, is the official “Working Naked” day! I don’t really work naked… though I do often blog in my PJs, I’ll admit. I loved Lisa’s brand when I was first introduced to it. She talks about how when we move to working from home it’s [...]
Over the past 10 years or so, I’ve had so many women tell me how lucky I am to be able to work from home. And I do count myself blessed. But it’s not just luck and it’s not just me! There are thousands of women (and men) successfully building their own businesses from home. [...]
Guest Post by Lisa Kanarek Note from Michelle: Watch my blog tomorrow for a review of Lisa’s latest book, Organize Your Home Office for Success! When I started my business twenty years ago, I worked seven days a week. I loved what I was doing and my business was growing quickly. At the time, I [...]
Shhhhh! Before she changes her mind, here’s your chance to peek inside Traci’s “Little Black Book” of the best internet resources and links she’s run across in her 20 years of marketing experience. Get 158 links to business tools for everything from publicity and promotion to graphics and legal resources. These are links that are [...]
I just returned from my first completely offline weekend in… longer than I can remember… and as I work like crazy to get caught back up on email and various projects, I thought I’d share some of the low-tech tools I use to stay focused when I’m working. Do Not Disturb Make it clear to [...]
When you work from home, it’s up to you to create an inspiring office space. Here’s a glimpse into where I work from when I’m not sitting on the cozy couch with my MacBook. My office is currently in a corner of the living room. I’ve had it in it’s own room but found it’s [...]
Life has felt very much life surfing lately for me–waves crashing, just when I think I’m on top, water comes sweeping over… or curve balls… or monkey wrenches… whatever metaphor you like for when life changes the best laid plans. It occurred to me that business is like that, too, when I made a comment [...]
Ever sit down at the computer to blog and the words just don’t come out? Your fingers are poised over the keyboard but the voices in your head are busy telling you that you’ve had a long day, there are a million other things you need to get done and it’s past your bedtime. On [...]
Removing crayon marks from a table isn’t my favorite task. I have, however, learned a few things from the (repeated) experience. 1. Creativity can be messy. Just accept it and you’ll find it easier to deal with and less stressful. Expect that your creativity may be outside the lines, run off the paper, or look [...]
“Did you go to Harvard?” What a complimentary question, right? I had a wonderful conversation and connection with a lady I met a while back. I had to admit I never made it to college. When I decided a did want a degree a years ago and signed up for correspondence classes… I lasted a [...]
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About Michelle Shaeffer
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Michelle has been online since the late 80s, creating websites since the early 90s, and has coded thousands of web pages in that time. She's worked as a virtual assistant and website designer for small business owners including marketers, authors, coaches, crafters, and other solopreneuers.
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