There are many advantages to being a work-at-home parent. At the top of the list are freedom, and being there for your kids. But one often overlooked benefit is that you’re teaching your kids how to succeed – by example. The majority of the folks I know who work from home, are following their dreams… Continue reading 4 Ways the Work at Home Parent Teaches Success by Example
Category: Nest Life
3 Valuable Lessons from 1st Grade Career Day
You can learn a great deal from entering a first grade class – the majority of it from the kids. Today I went into my daughter’s class to talk about what I do for a living. The idea of course, is to educate them about different occupations – but I ended up taking away some… Continue reading 3 Valuable Lessons from 1st Grade Career Day
WAHOO Getaway – Your Home Office Away From Home
Working from home, to me, is the only way to work. The freedom, the family time, and the environment are just few of the perks. There’s nothing quite like working away in your lounge pants, favorite t-shirt, and worn-out hat. But there are times when cabin fever sets in, or the noise and distractions get… Continue reading WAHOO Getaway – Your Home Office Away From Home
5 Ways to Overcome the Home Business Blues, Blahs, and Burnout
Why the heck am I doing this? What’s the point? I’m so sick of this $%#@! There comes a time in every home-based business life when you reach the point of blah. It has happened to every single person I’ve talked to who runs a home-based business. I, myself, know it well. Maybe you’ve hit… Continue reading 5 Ways to Overcome the Home Business Blues, Blahs, and Burnout
Are You Afraid of Your Competition?
How do you think about others in your field or niche? Are they competitors or colleagues. A threat or a resource. I had an interesting conversation the other day about home-based businesses and competition. It revolved around the way we view those with similar businesses or who work in our field. Too often others doing… Continue reading Are You Afraid of Your Competition?