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. [...]
Did you lose 76 hours this year? I know, you and I are both cooler and smarter than the average person, but according to one survey, the average responder lost 76 hours looking for lost items in their office and on their computer. 76 HOURS!? (Source: http://www.brother-usa.com/PressReleases/P-Touch%20Means%20Business%20Press%20Release.pdf) Sounds crazy but if you think about it, [...]
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 [...]
I shared a guest post today on the WAHM Articles blog about making connections when we work from home: Beyond the expected challenge of trying to stay on top of both home and business, work at home moms often find themselves feeling disconnected, without much-needed support, and lonely. Women naturally want to connect with others [...]
Too busy to cook dinner? Outsource it! Not to the local pizza shop, restaurant, or cook, but to your freezer or crock pot! What…? So it’s a bit off-topic for my blog, but it’s a weekend and I wanted to share a new resource page with you that I’ve created. I normally blog about internet [...]
Homeschooling or working from home could each easily be a full time job. So how can you successfully juggle both? Is it even possible? Yes! There are many moms who homeschool their children successfully while building a business. Over the years I’ve learned a few things that have helped me succeed and stay sane. First, [...]
When you work from home, it can be a real challenge to get your business tasks completed without repeated interruptions. What can you do to minimize the distractions and be more productive? There are four keys to creating a home office environment that allows you to minimize those distractions and stay focused.
Are you making one of these mistakes in your new home based business venture? For a successful home based business watch out for these common problems. Mindset: Hobby vs. Business Are you running your business like a “business” or like a “hobby”? You’ve got to change your mindset to look at your business like 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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