Blog Stats Uncensored

Whistler's Mommy Blogger cc Mike Licht

It seems the issue of blogs, stats and traffic is on many people’s minds, particularly new bloggers. Though PR and companies might be starting to shy away from the review/giveaway model to some extent, most still require bloggers to give their traffic and follower information in the application process to participate in many campaigns. Stats are important, to a point. They reveal a piece of the puzzle that is influence and reach, but not enough to get an idea of the finished picture. Making stats… Continue Reading …

5 Habits Of The Highly Effective Work At Home Parent

Workspace cc Glen E Malone

There are some of us that are completely willing to admit that we have the attention span of a rodent and that the wind changing direction is enough to distract us. As amazing as it might sound, they say that we are often incredible entrepreneurs… That is, if we can complete one project before dashing after the next brain storm. That being said, there are some ways and gadgets that I, for one, depend on to stay focused and complete projects so my business stays… Continue Reading …

Is That A Baby ?

self timer @briand cc

I take my clients and run my business  very seriously.  From the moment I decided to leave Corporate America and set up shop at home, I was bound and determined to keep everything very professional with a separate phone line, business attire, and regular hours in a real office. To me the only difference was the office would be attached to my home.  I set up the extra bedroom with all the necessary equipment, you know – the fax machine, telephone, computer, printer, file cabinet,… Continue Reading …

3 Ultimate Home Office How To Tips

I'm Working cc purpin

The “new home office” is a relative newcomer to the world of workplaces although people have used their homes for business for hundreds of years. The NHO I will call it is a new breed of space that must accommodate the needs of doing business but also mesh with the needs of family schedules and all the complexities of modern life. Since whole books have been written on this subject we will cover the essential ground and emphasize what will make your office and your… Continue Reading …

Conquering The Evil Time Suck

cc Nathan It's the Only way

Time spent unwisely is time wasted. We can’t get it back. Anyone who works online, whether from a corporate office or their own home, knows time is easily wasted. The online world offers so many distractions these days. From social sites to blogs we love to read and games we could play all night, we’re bombarded with things to do. For me, email is a big one. At any given time I can have from five to thirty unread emails in my inbox, alongside another… Continue Reading …