The Down And Dirty

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I’ve done a lot of thinking over the past week.  I’ve considered some options  and here’s the down and dirty. Over the past several years, I’ve written. A lot. About my family, about my hopes, my dreams, my desires. I’ve offered advice, hints tips and more. Attempted to be the friend to many, mentor to some, devils advocate to others. I’ve been a member of certain networks, in complete opposition to my personal way of thinking. I’ve reached out to those groups, to no avail.… Continue Reading …

Everything I Needed To Know About Blogging I Learned In Kindergarten

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You’ve probably seen this banner hanging on some of your favorite blogs recently. And you’ve probably read some articles some good, some not so good. But the not so good comments are coming from those who don’t really understand what this new service is about. Holly Homer (@Texas Holly) Shauna Callaghan and Jay have stayed up late and collaborated to bring some sanity to the blogging world through Business 2 Blogger. The thought behind this is sort of ‘leveling’ the field, as I see it… Continue Reading …

5 Habits Of The Highly Effective Work At Home Parent

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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 …

3 Ultimate Home Office How To Tips

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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

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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 …