Working from home takes a lot of planning for anyone, but adding kids into the equation entails an extra layer of complexity. Even the most well-behaved, self-sufficient children require (or request!) parental attention at some point during the day when they know Mom or Dad is home. To make a working-from-home situation as effective a […]
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How to Set Up a Distraction-free Home Office and Work Productively when You Have ADHD
Working from home can be a tricky task for any remote employee — but when you have attention-deficit disorder (ADD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), being productive in a home office can feel like a monumental undertaking. Don’t be discouraged: there are plenty of great ways to create a home office and a daily structure […]
10 Ways to Deal with Feelings of Isolation as a Home-based Employee
Working from home has all kinds of benefits. You cut out your daily commute, which saves you money on transportation costs and allows you to spend more time with your family. Plus, you’re largely able to set your own hours, which gives you the freedom to schedule your day in a way that works for […]
Starting a Home-Based Business: Tips on Making It Work
For millions of Americans, going to work every day loses its luster after a while. In fact, according to Gallup Polls, 87 percent of employees around the world are not engaged at work. That’s not good for a company’s culture or productivity, but it can also be detrimental for the individual. After all, it’s hard […]
Timing Is Everything: Recovering from a Small Business Failure
Small businesses make up a majority of the businesses in America, yet there is a huge risk when opening your own business. Small businesses’ odds of surviving decrease as time goes by, according to a report from Small Business Trends. Statistics are fine to analyze until you realize that there are individuals behind each one, […]
The Right Gig for You: Advice for People in Recovery Who Need to Work from Home
If you’re in addiction recovery, you may not be able to report to your regular job on a daily basis. It puts you in direct contact with temptations and stressors that may lead you into negative behaviors. It may seem like you have no choice but to suffer the effects of income loss and unemployment […]
5 Must-Know Tips for Moms Looking to Start a New Business
Are you a stay-at-home mom who wants to own your own business? Not sure where to start? If you’re nervous about starting your own business, you really shouldn’t be! As a SAHM, you are already used to managing schedules, budgeting money, and multitasking like a pro. Moms are natural when it comes to running a […]