My parents and all my teachers always told me that it pays to do my homework. Then in 2013, as my job stress climbed and my health declined, I found myself having to make a choice: Do I continue to work for a demanding, unethical employer who couldn’t meet payroll but still required me to […]
Home-based businesses are popping up at a rate of about one every 11 seconds and I think that’s great news. But once these solopreneurs get past the initial excitement of founding a new business, there can be obstacles to overcome. One of these is staying motivated in the environment of the home…alone or perhaps surrounded […]
This week is Home Office Safety and Security Week. I remember the days when no one wanted to admit they worked from home. People simply wouldn’t take you seriously. But today, home-based entrepreneurs are not only taken seriously, they are often sizable enterprises doing business around the globe. As successful as a home-based business may […]
Successful entrepreneurs are primarily problem solvers. They identify a problem in the market and develop a business strategy to meet that void. So when would-be-business owners approach me with a business idea that is the same old same old, I have a difficult time showing enthusiasm. Me too businesses don’t become success stories. To be […]
Home-based businesses comprise one of the fastest growing business segments today. People love the idea of being able to be their own boss and work from the comfort of their own home. According to statistics from the U.S. Small Business Administration, 52 percent of all small businesses are considered home-based. There are approximately 14 million […]