Category: Nest Life

The Myth of the Sleeping Baby and Other Fallacies for the Work at Home Parent

One of the great joys of working from home is being able to be there for your kids. Visions of blissful workdays filled with productivity, dotted by small sojourns of playtime, fill the mind of those dreaming of making the leap into a home-based business. What a perfect setup! But for anyone who has worked… Continue reading The Myth of the Sleeping Baby and Other Fallacies for the Work at Home Parent

The Nest Test Framework

Yesterday, I provided a basic premise for testing your intended home-business as a trial run for the real thing. Today, I’ll outline the framework I use to help folks plan and run their own Nest Test. In software testing, a test framework is used to help simplify testing. I’m going to use the same idea… Continue reading The Nest Test Framework

The Nest Test: Are You Ready to Run Your Own Business?

So you’ve been thinking it through, imagining what it’ll be like, and pontificating on every aspect of your business. You’re ready to make the leap… you think. Time to test your theory. Now, this is NOT one of those “See if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur” quiz things. That’s not what… Continue reading The Nest Test: Are You Ready to Run Your Own Business?

Nest Success Elements – Family Support

There are several key elements to the work-from-home success formula. These are important ingredients – non-negotiables. Though much about being a successful nest worker is flexible – these items are not. And one that is on the top of the list (if not the first) is support from your family – especially from your spouse… Continue reading Nest Success Elements – Family Support