Business Women

2005-11-07T23:55:00.000-08:00

Knowing when to disconnect, shut it off, unplug, or walk away from work is one of the essential keys to work/life balance for harried and overworked people.

When was the last time you completely left work behind? How frequently do you take work home, check e-mail or voice mail from home, or take your work with you on vacation? Do you feel you can't afford to not do these things? What's the real impact on your personal sense of balance when you are consistently making work your top priority?

The work many of us do is extremely demanding of both our time and energy. In many cases, you may allow the intrusion and justify the cost on a personal level for real or anticipated gains on the career level. But way too often, we're sacrificing family time, exercise, or much-needed personal time without making conscious choices about the implications and trade-offs.

Many of us feel stressed and overworked because we are overconnected. As a result of the onslaught of information, along with the never-ending ways that people can access us anytime of the day or night, we feel perpetually connected to our work. Think about the number of technology resources you now use that were not commonplace just a few years ago. Cell phones, pagers, e-mail, instant messaging, online chats, voice mail, call forwarding, wireless Internet pagers�. the list just keeps growing. How much is enough of these technology tools and the obsessive connection to our work?! And how do we begin to reestablish those important boundaries between our work and our personal lives?

In our book, "Dot Calm: The Search for Sanity in a Wired World," we provide a wealth of "how to" tips for managing the work-life challenge:

The first step: JUST SAY NO!�and draw clear boundaries. This takes on multiple forms: Turn off your cell phone when you shouldn't be interrupted. Don't take a cell phone to an appointment or when you are focusing on someone else. Don't give out your cell phone number. Use it only for outgoing calls. Screen calls using caller ID. Block out time when you will not be interrupted. Hold certain times "sacred." If you make a commitment for a social or family event, honor that commitment without interruptions. Use the "delete" option early and often. Arrange for calls from the office only in cases of emergency. Maintain your commitment to "work-free" vacations. Make sure you are clear about what you value and what is important to you. Let voice mail or the answering machine take your calls. On your voice mail greeting, be clear about when you will and will not be available. Update that message regularly. Exercise to burn off stress�and don't talk on your cell phone or into your dictation machine while exercising!

Obviously, some intrusions of work into personal life are unavoidable, depending upon the nature of your work. If you manage a nuclear power plant, are a member of an organ transplant team, or have on-call responsibilities as part of your job, then some intrusions go with the territory. However, more often than not, we let work seep into our personal lives even when there's not a bonafide emergency or time-urgent crisis. We've become so accustomed to the ever-presence of our work that we've unconsciously allowed further intrusions that have, in many cases, become unreasonable.

Our research involved hundreds of interviews and surveys to learn how busy people are achieving balance and integrating overwork solutions into the lives. There are five key solutions that are working for these people, some of whom work long hours, receive over 300 e-mail each day, travel extensively, and have families they treasure. Here are a few specific steps you can take for each of these solutions:

1. PRIORITIZE AND ORGANIZE Know what you need to accomplish and focus on that. Maintain a firm commitment to being organized and used systems that support that. Ignore those e-mails and voice mails that are not really important.

2. TAKE DAILY "TIME-OUTS" Take a nap, a walk, or a mini-meditation break with a few minutes of silence. Maintain daily rituals, such as teatime, meditation, prayer, exercise. Leave the office�and leave your work there.

3. TAKE MINI SABBATICALS. Enjoy a weekend trip with family or friends. Schedule game night (or movie night or pizza night) with your family. Plan a work-free family day at least one weekend each month.

4. NURTURE THE SOUL AND MIND. Read a good book (unrelated to your work). Participate in community service activity with your family. Go to a movie, the theater, the opera, or the museum.

5. NOURISH THE BODY. Exercise regularly. Eat and sleep well. Get a massage.

About the Author

Debra A. Dinnocenzo is a dynamic speaker, author, and trainer with expertise in telework, virtual teams, and work-life balance. She is president of ALLearnatives, a learning and development firm that designs and implements telework, sales performance, virtual teams, and work-life balance programs. She is the author of "101 Tips for Telecommuters" and co-author of "Dot Calm: The Search for Sanity in a Wired World," which offers solutions for achieving work-life balance. ALLearnatives offers workshops, seminars, and the free e-newsletter, "WorkWisely." Visit www.allearnatives.com to subscribe to "WorkWisely," schedule a presentation, or obtain additional resources.

This article may be reproduced providing it is published in its entirety, including the author bio and all links. For additional information or to request additional content for articles, contact Debra Dinnocenzo, ddinnocenzo@allearnatives.com

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2005-11-06T23:23:00.000-08:00

Work at Home Do's and Dont's

by Jer Strausser
Work at Home Community

I can't even begin to count how many work at home, work from, home jobs, home business, and business opportunity emails I get spammed with everyday! The fact is,as soon as I see the pharse "work at home" in the
heading, my finger automatically hits the 'delete' button.

If your work at home business opportunity is so good, why do you have to advertise it illegally? Where's the duplication in that? Even if someone does decide to get involved with your work at home business, how will they advertise? Spam of course! That's how they got introduced, why can't they do it? See what I mean? It's like a domino effect. Next thing you know the company your promoting for is getting into trouble because of your negligence.

Here is a work at home spam I got while I am typing this!:

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For computer work, the companies provide you with assignments, usually data entry or similar tasks. You then complete the project and get paid for each task.

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See what I mean?

What can you do about it?

The first step is to be awre of what's going on in the work at home community. There are numerous 'legit' work at home sites out there, that provide work at home articles, news, ideas, and tips for building a professional and legitimate work at home business. A true 'work at home' site is unbiased, and isn't afraid to publish articles from authors who are in all kinds of different work at home businesses. This is proof the site is there to help YOU, not themselves. One such work at home site, that I am proud to be a part of is the Work at Home Community"!

To get yourself armed with the knowledge to succeed in the work at home world, check out the work at home community today

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2005-11-06T15:22:00.000-08:00

Work at home burnout, everyone gets it from time to time, but it is preventable. By doing these four things you can decrease your chances of getting tired of working at home.

1. Set actual work hours. Decide what hours you are going to work each day and stick to it as much as possible. This way you know when you should start and when its ok to stop and you won't be tempted to over work or neglect your work.

2. Keep a calendar. Place your deadlines and appointments on your calendar in clear view. Each day look over your work at home calendar and see what you need to have done for the next day. This way you won't have stressed caused by things you forgot to do or appointments you missed.

3. Make "to do" lists for each day. Then as you get them done, check them off the list. Anything you don't get done transfer to the next days list. This will help you to stay organized and on task.

4. Take weekends off! Just because your work at home doesn't mean you have to work weekends. On Friday closed down your office and don't think about anything work wise until Monday. Don't take work phone calls or answer work emails until Monday unless absolutely necessary.

5. If you feel work at home burnout coming on, take a break! Take a day off and go somewhere fun with your family, or spend some time alone. This will help you be able to come back to work and feel good about it.

About the Author

Quintarsa Malone is the owner of http://legitimate-work-from-home-jobs.com. She is a single mother of two little boys and lives in Northern Indiana.

2005-11-05T14:55:00.000-08:00

The Work From Home Revolution
By Tom Worsley

The work from home revolution on the Internet is in full swing. There has never been a better time or opportunity to make money online working at home in front of your computer.

I have joined several opportunities and affiliate programs over the last 3 years and it's now becoming apparent that YES I can make a full time income off of the internet. And you can too.

With so many people using the Internet and so many opportunities to make money it has become easier than ever to make money online. If you already have your own web site your already on the right track. If you do not yet have a web site, GET ONE.

I have 6 web sites now, and every one of them is making me money. Of coarse creating your own site is only the first step. You will need to first choose a theme for your website then find good content related to that theme. Once you have done that you need to advertise your site.

Advertising your site is IMPORTANT! It could mean quite simply exchanging links with other sites and submitting to search engines or paying for placement using Google's ad words or Overture pay per click search results. Either way you need to advertise or no one will see your site.

Add content to your site regularly. Find good affiliate programs that will compliment your sites content and earn you commissions at the same time. You can find good affiliate programs to join at my website
http://www.bigmoolla.com.

If you continue to build and add content to your site, eventually you will start seeing lots of traffic. Once that happens if you chose your affiliate programs wisely you should start getting checks in the mail for your efforts.

If your not making any sales from your affiliate programs you need to re-think your sites content and or the programs you joined.

I get 5-6 different commission checks in the mail every month from the various programs that I have joined. They are all programs that relate to the theme and content of my sites. That's the key.

Tom Worsley is a successful work from home Internet marketer and independent representative for SFI. Owner and Webmaster for http://www.bigmoolla.com

2005-11-04T14:36:00.000-08:00

To work at home seems to be the "Dream of Our Time". For woman,
in particular it provides a way to combine motherhood and earning
an income without sacrificing time with the family.

There are several ways to work from home so we can be with our
children during the day. Two things to bear in mind when deciding
to work from home are:
1. - What business do I choose?
2. - My "why" for doing it?

The first thing to consider when choosing a home business is that
you must enjoy it. If you like to party then perhaps the party
plan companies are worth a look. If you have a flair with make
up, there are the cosmetics companies. Nutrition and weight
control, special gifts, homewares, even lingerie - the,
opportunities are endless.

Do you want to work face-to-face with people or by phone? Perhaps
you just want to work online; maybe a combination of these.
However you choose to work, there is something for you.

The main point to consider is that whatever you choose to do -
ENJOY IT! If you've decided to venture into the "home business
world" take a while to really ponder just what kinds of things
you enjoy and build on that. Once you get started, whether you're
making a lot of money or a little, you'll find yourself reaping
benefits you never expected. The skills and talents you already
possess will be heightened and new strengths and abilities will
be discovered. You will find yourself learning new things and
gaining new skills. And if, for some reason, you ever feel a
need to re-enter the workforce, those new and heightened skills
will be a powerful advantage.

Equally as, if not more, important to your decision to work from
home is your reason for doing it ie: your "Why". Is your "why"
your young children you want to be with during the day instead of
dropping them off at the day care centre? Perhaps your "why" is a
different lifestyle, a money issue or a combination of many.

Whatever your "why" is it is the driving force behind what you do
in your business. It is the reason you start it and the
motivation to achieve your goals.

So, to sum up, once you have thoughtfully explored WHAT business
you want to work at from home and WHY you are doing it you have
endless opportunities and myriads of choices at your feet. Of
course, it goes without saying that due research into any
business must be undertaken before a final decision is made. Even
while researching a company, your skills of discernment and
decision-making are being tested and honed.

When you finally know that you have found the business that's
right for you there's just one more thing to do....GO FOR IT!!!!
To your success ;) Cheers.

Carol Dorman is a WAHM from Sydney, Australia and publisher of
Nurture the Nurturers ezine - "the ezine for every woman,
everywhere" To subscribe mailto:5016-subscribe@zinester.com
To request her FREE report titled: EARN $$ WHILE PROTECTING YOUR
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2005-11-03T14:28:00.000-08:00

Omaha, NE -March-Jill Hart, owner of CWAHM.com, Christian Work At Home Moms, is announcing a new work from home program being held by the company, an online Christian Work From Home publication. The company has begun a new program for those looking for home based work or telecommuting jobs.

Allen Hart, one of the designers for the website where the program was launched (http://www.cwahm.com) says, "We are very excited to see so many of the moms and dads we talk about in our e-zine and weekly newsletters have the opportunity to speak to others who already work from home."

Jill Hart chose to start this program in order to allow parents who want to work from home and be with their children the chance to get first hand information about working from home from those who are experts in their field � those that already successfully work from home. Jill feels parents should be given every opportunity to find the best way for them to begin working from home. Jill has been working from home for almost four years and celebrates her success with other work at home parents in her online e-zine directed to the home business sector.

CWAHM.com is dedicated to giving parents many avenues to finding an opportunity that allows them to work from home. CWAHM.com specializes in home-based opportunities. CWAHM also offers a weekly newsletters packed with information and resources for the work at home parent.

For more information, contact Jill Hart by visiting the CWAHM website at http://www.cwahm.com.

Contact:

Jill Hart
402-891-0199
jill@cwahm.com

2005-11-02T14:26:00.000-08:00

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2005-10-31T14:09:00.000-08:00

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2005-10-29T05:34:00.000-07:00

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2005-10-27T21:22:00.000-07:00

March 25, 2004 -- The internet's primary Christian Work From Home website, www.cwahm.com, is now offering the opportunity for you to speak to others who already work from home.

Those who sign up will be contacted by moms who are already running their own businesses from home. This is a great way to get the inside scoop on how you can begin working from home!

CWAHM.com also provides many other avenues to finding home-based and telecommuting work including a Telecommuting Jobs listing (updated daily).

This is all done from a Christian perspective and while not every opportunity can be researched, we try to provide a scam-free environment.

Please contact jill@cwahm.com with any questions or visit http://www.cwahm.com/infoform.htm to sign up to be contacted with FREE Home Business Information.

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Christian Work At Home Moms

2005-10-27T10:44:00.000-07:00

Ask many working moms or stay at home moms what the idyllic job situation would be and most will say, "If I could only work at home, make some extra money and still spend time with my family."

With all the scams in the home based business industry, many stay-at-home moms have a very difficult time finding legitimate and well paying home employment. It can be a costly experience, when you think you have found a great job opportunity only to find that you have been scammed by an unscrupulous individual you can't contact. Hundreds of these so-called work-at-home schemes exist, and it can be very frustrating trying to weed thru them and find legitimate opportunities.

Many legitimate companies do hire stay-at-home moms. However, these jobs do tend to be scarce and many of them require that you have a great deal of experience or education to perform them. No one will "get rich quick" working at home. It will not happen. And those ads that guarantee that you will are false. Remember the old saying "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is"? Well it does hold true! So be careful when considering one of these opportunities.

So how is a mother supposed to do what she feels is the best for her family and still contribute financially?

Many of us stay at home moms, climb aboard the guilt train when we even consider doing something for ourselves; taking a little down time, finding a hobby or anything that we feel takes away time and energy from our homes, children, & husbands. We tend to forget that we too are human beings and day in day out "same ole same ole" can get very old, very fast.

There is an alternative to working at home, that takes up a very small portion of your time, can make you a little extra income and can get you out of the house for a few hours. A part time job may just be the answer you are looking for. Most part-time jobs require less than 32 hours per week and some require less than that. Now if you need to actually earn a living, then part time work would probably not be a wise choice for you. Part time jobs may have other drawbacks that make them bad choices as well.

A few things to consider:
Part-time jobs rarely pay more than $6-$8 per hour depending on skills required, and the type of job you will be doing. Some jobs pay as much as $11-$12 per hour, but they are rare. Be prepared to earn just a little above minimum wage for most part time jobs.

Most part time jobs do not offer benefits. There are those that do, however. If you have the time to do your homework, you may just be able to find one that does. You will be better off, and more apt to find a good part time job, if you do not make this a top priority.

Many part time jobs are evenings and weekends. Many companies need people that are willing to work evenings throughout the week, weekend days and evenings, and even holidays.

Cost of childcare. This can be the biggest obstacle for those seeking part time work. Many centers or individuals that provide childcare either do not care for children on a part-time basis, or they charge full-time fees for part-time care.

Okay, so you have weighed all the options, and you are ready to go to work. Where do you begin?

Here are a few ideas and places to find part time work, along with benefits that some will provide for their part time employees:

Day Care Centers, Church Daycares, & Church Nurseries: Many will let you bring your own children free of charge!

Home Day Care: Even with one child (depending on where you live) you could earn $80, $90 up to $125 in many areas for caring for one infant in your home. That translates to utility bills, car payments, groceries, and many other monthly bills.

Mall Stores Are the Ticket! Visit your local shopping mall, primarily clothing stores, craft stores, and other "women related" stores. These places hire of lot of part time help, especially during the holidays

Discount Stores: Many discount stores such as Wal-Mart or K-mart hire TONS of part time workers in MANY areas; in their stores, offices, warehouses and more.

Home Reps for Avon, Home Interiors, Tupperware, etc.: Try your local yellow pages or a web search to find info about these business opportunities.

Put Your Creative Abilities to Work for You! Flower arranging, crafting, tole painting, quilting, and more! Sell your handicrafts or teach others! Many craft stores offer areas or rooms in their stores for this type of thing.

How Talented Are You? If you play an instrument, sing or are a whiz at geometry, start your own small business, by giving piano lessons, voice lessons, or tutoring.

House/Office Cleaning Advertise in your local paper for house or office cleaning, running errands or yard work. Small office cleaning is a great way to earn extra money for just a few hours per evening.

NOTE: For any type of job listed above(where you are not receiving a paycheck from an employer) make sure that you research the laws and regulations in your city and state in regards to zoning, sales taxes, insurance etc. before you start.

Search your local newspaper classifieds. Many companies now advertise for employees on the internet and you can search thru hundreds of job listing databases, most of them free of charge.

Working part-time might not be the ideal option that many moms dream about, but it can be a practical and rewarding alternative for many of us. Keep your options open, stay flexible. Happy job hunting!

Kandi Traxel is a stay at home mom and the owner of Country Moms Online, website for moms, http://www.countrymoms.com

2005-10-27T02:19:00.000-07:00

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2005-10-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

Despite what many may think, working from home takes a lot of time and a lot of work. I'm sure you've heard someone say, "They don't really have a job, they just work from home." That statement couldn't be farther from the truth! Running a home business takes almost all of your time. Therefore, many other things drop down on your priority list. Probably one of the first ones to drop is fitness.

When you have a never-ending to-do list, a house that never seems to get clean and family and/or friends who demand attention, it's understandable that exercise can take a back seat. But, it shouldn't.

Exercise offers so many important benefits that it should always be part of your weekly routine. Of course, we all know that exercise can help you stay slim and fit. But, do you also know about all the other great results of exercising? Daily physical activity reduces stress and can help you sleep better � two things that are especially beneficial to busy at-home workers and business owners. Fitness helps keep you healthy and has been linked to reducing the risk of some diseases and to warding off depression. Researchers also believe that strength training can help prevent osteoporosis. If that still doesn't convince you to get moving, then keep in mind that exercise also improves self-esteem, increases stamina and ultimately helps you be able to do continuous work for longer. What more could you ask for?

It all sounds great, right? But you still don't think that you can find any time in your hectic schedule for staying in shape. Don't worry. There are a lot of creative ways to fit it in. Below are some tips to help you get started.

1.Schedule time for working out. When you work at home it's so easy to work around the clock. To help avoid this think of yourself as having a traditional "office job". In most "office jobs" when you go home for the night you leave work behind and concentrate on personal things. Even though going home for you may simply be walking down the hall, you need to set boundaries in order to find time for you.
2.During working hours, take several 5-10 minute breaks and run up and down the stairs (or even just walk). This will also help rejuvenate your mind.
3.Sitting in front of a computer can be hard on your body, especially your posture. So, find a comfortable place where you can occasionally stand to do your computer work.
4.It's not necessary for you to find 30 continuous minutes for working out. You'll get just as much benefit if you break your exercise into small chunks. Try 10 minutes before you start work, 10 minutes at lunch and 10 minutes after work (re-read # 1 above if you just said you have no "after work" time).
5.If you don't won't to spend a lot of time in the kitchen but still want to eat healthy, cook large portion meals on the weekend that you can freeze. Then simply defrost and warm for dinners during the week. This saves you the time of having to make dinner and you don't have to compromise calories as you would if you instead opted for take-out.
6.One great advantage of working at home is that you can workout over your lunch hour while never leaving your office plus you don't have to pack your workout clothes and toiletries to take with you to work. This saves you travel time, which you can instead spend on grabbing a healthy bite to eat. And, if you don't have any face-to-face meetings scheduled, then you don't have to worry about looking perfect after your workout.
7.If you haven't already done so, invest in a good hands-free headset for your phone. This is a great way to multi-task because your hands are free to do other things while you concentrate on your conference call. You can even do some simple (but worthwhile) exercise moves. Some good choices are squats, tricep dips, lunges, wall push-ups, etc.
8.Keep healthy snacks available for when you need an energy boost or simply just need something to chew on to help you get through some tough work. Don't forget to keep water on hand and sip some all throughout your day.
9.Purchase an exercise stability ball. While there are dozens of great toning exercises you can do with the ball, it's also beneficial to simply sit on it. Try sitting on it instead of a chair for even short periods throughout your day. This will help build your core strength (your trunk area).
10.Don't forget the importance of stretching. Take a couple of minutes every hour to stand up and stretch your entire body.

As you can see, exercise offers huge benefits even with just a small amount of effort. And if you have kids, by exercising you also set a great example. So, to help you, your business, and your family it's time to stop making excuses and just start moving!

Lynn Bode is a certified trainer and owner of WorkoutsForYou.com. Workouts For You provides affordable online exercise programs to help even the busiest of people lose weight, tone-up, build muscles, increase stamina and more. Membership includes one-on-one personal attention, fitness guidance, detailed workouts & more. Visit: http://www.workoutsforyou.com for a free sample workout.

2005-10-26T09:54:00.000-07:00

How would you like to have at least an extra hour in your day just for yourself so that you can have more fun? When you work from home there can be a tendency to work longer hours due to the flexibility that you have.

If you work from home, these ideas if implemented consistently will free up your time so that you can enjoy more of your life.

Look After Yourself First
Exercise regularly and eat healthily. Do the right thing by yourself and you'll have heaps of energy, be motivated, more productive and happier.

Surround Yourself with Positivity
Circulate with positive people, read motivational books and listen to motivational tapes/cds while driving, going for a walk or waiting for appointments. Avoid negative people like the plague. They will drain your energy.

Clean out the Clutter
You will save yourself heaps of time, energy, space and money if you clear out your home environment�paperwork, books, old equipment etc. regularly. You'll be able to find things, save money because you won't have to buy what you already have hidden somewhere, plus you'll be less stressed. You'll feel better which will make you happier.

Jazz Up Your Environment
If you work and live in a pleasant environment, you'll naturally feel better and happier. A clean, uncluttered home office makes you feel good and happy to be there.

Dress for Success
When you look good, you feel good, when you feel good you are happier. Have an image makeover. Even though you work from home, if you dress well to suit your lifestyle, it will make a difference to how you and everyone else see you.

Plan Time For Fun
With so much to organise in your busy life you need to record your appointments, things to do and goals somewhere. Use a paper diary or digital organiser that you can take everywhere. This is the most effective way to get things done, plan your work and your life. When you work from home it is easy to get bogged down with work and not have planned time out.

Learn to say "No"
To dramatically improve your productivity and do more of the things you want in your life, you have to be firm with others and let them know if you cannot, will not or are unavailable to fulfil their requests. Neighbours, family and friends can have the mistaken belief that because you work from home you are not really working.

If you constantly say "yes" to everyone else's requests you will never have the time to do what you really want to. Book yourself into a self-assertiveness course to learn these skills if you feel you need to.

Do What You Do Best and Delegate the Rest
See if there are ways you can delegate tasks which would suit someone else's talents. Many people spend heaps of time on mundane secretarial tasks which would take a person who is trained in that area a quarter of the time to undertake.

At home hire a gardener and cleaner to take care of the basic household chores. It's worth investing the extra dollars if you can have more free time to do what you want to.

Compliment Someone Every Day
How do you feel when you receive a compliment? Make someone's day�give before you get because what goes around, comes around. Go out each day, even if it's to the local shops so that you can talk to people.

The Final Word

By following these simple yet very effective ideas you can really enjoy the benefits you can experience when you work at home. You'll feel good, look good and have more time to enjoy your life� and when you're enjoying life, you're happy!

Lorraine Pirihi is Australia's Personal Productivity Specialist and Leading Life Coach. Her business The Office Organiser specialises in showing small business owners and managers, how to get organised at work so they can have a life! Lorraine is also a dynamic speaker and has produced many products including "How to Survive and Thrive at Work!"

To subscribe to her free ezine visit www.office-organiser.com.au

2005-10-26T01:40:00.000-07:00

Knowing when to disconnect, shut it off, unplug, or walk away from work is one of the essential keys to work/life balance for harried and overworked people.

In our book, "Dot Calm: The Search for Sanity in a Wired World," we provide a wealth of "how to" tips for managing the work-life challenge:

4. NURTURE THE SOUL AND MIND. Read a good book (unrelated to your work). Participate in community service activity with your family. Go to a movie, the theater, the opera, or the museum.

5. NOURISH THE BODY. Exercise regularly. Eat and sleep well. Get a massage.

About the Author

2005-10-25T07:21:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for home based work and home working resources, you are in the right place at the right time.

Do you believe in coincidences or in destiny?

The good news is that you don't have to. The fact that you are reading this guide means that you are looking for home based work -

You want to find out:
How to go about getting work,
Where to find employers and companies that need home based workers,
How do you get paid,
When do you get paid,
How much can you earn working from home,
How many hours do you have to work,
And dozens of other questions.

There are hundreds of thousands of sites on the Internet that offer advice and openings.

Some offer good advice, some offer real opportunities, others are scams.

How do you know which is which?Read what each site offers - read it carefully. Has the site received any industry and consumer praise and testimonials? Does the site seek to help you or just to take your cash - and leave you with zero? Should you pay for assistance with finding home based work?Again, you need to read what each site offers. Some sites offer guides that may genuinely help you to find home based jobs and work. Others may simply sell you big lists of employers who employ home based workers. They may not provide you with any further help or guidance.

If you know where to look, there are real jobs and real work that you can do from the comfort of your own home.You decide when you work, who you work for, where you work from, etc.

Home working gives you real freedom ... and it can help you on your way to financial independence.

You can control your work flow - that means if you need more money this week, work that little bit harder. if you want to relax, why not go away on that dream vacation?

Sounds like wishful thinking, right?

Wrong. More and more people are opting to work from home. Companies are also encouraging this trend. It makes economic sense both for the employer and the home worker.

The company saves on office or working space. They also save on lots of other related items - like holiday pay, health care, insurance, benefits in kind.

The home worker saves on travel costs - and on travel time. That means the extra hours can be spent earning or in spending more time with family and friends. In other words, creating a good lifestyle - one that most people simply dream about.

If anyone tells you that it's all simple and easy, and that you don't have to put in any effort in working or that you don't need to pick up a few new skills that you don't currently have, then you can be certain that you won't make much money.

Sure - there is real work. Anyone can get into the home working job market. But you have to work to earn money. If you don't have certain skills, you may have to learn them. You can then begin creating your dream life. You can work, earn real money and enjoy your leisure time.

Don't be afraid of picking up new skills
Don't worry about trying new types of work
Don't be reluctant to invest in training if you need it - it can pay for itself very quickly
Find experts - don't try and do things by trail and error

Consulting Editors, Authors and Mentors at http://www.AskProfessors.com - creators of the Affiliate Intelligence system. Get updates/ideas or consult our experts via
http://www.it-news.com/currenta.htm

2005-10-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

Tips on balancing household management, childcare and the demands of working at home.

As a work-at-home mom, I understand the competing pressures work at home moms face everyday. There are children to feed, bathe, clothe, keep amused , shopping to be done, housework to finish, meals to prepare, and the demands of running a successful home-based business. Often the list of tasks that need to be completed can seem almost insurmountable but with a little planning and creativity you can get it done.

1. Set a schedule. A regular household routine that incorporates time to complete household chores, spend quality time with your child and spend time working on your business will benefit both you and your child.

2. Make your office child friendly. Keep a spot open by your desk for some of your child's favorite books and toys. Be sure to rotate them frequently to keep things interesting for your child.

3. Take frequent breaks. Sometimes it is not enough for your child just to be next you. Take time out at regular intervals to interact with your child as he or she plays. They will stay happier longer and you will be able to get more done.

4. Maximize your baby's naptime. Try and use this time to do the things you absolutely can't do while baby is awake. I get a lot of my computing done while my daughter naps and save the rest for after she has gone down for the night.

5. Be flexible. As great as schedules and routines can be, sometimes flexibility is the order of the day. If you have to abandon your normal routine every now and again don't feel bad about it, just try and get back to it the next day. But if you find that you are having difficulty getting back into your routine, you may need to re-evaluate it. Fine tune it until it fits your needs.

6. Be organized. Keep your work space clean and your business-related papers neatly filed where they are easily accessible but out of the way.

7. Be prepared for ups and downs. As with any job, you will have good days and bad. Celebrate the good ones and try not to take the bad ones to heart.

8. Take time out for yourself. Try and find some time--even if it is just fifteen minutes--to do something to make yourself feel good. Enjoy a soak in the tub, curl up with a good book, or listen to music. You need time to relax and recharge your batteries so don't deprive yourself. You deserve it.

About the Author

Jennifer Brown is the owner of Make Money Stay At Home Mom (http://www.make-money-stay-at-home-mom.com), a writer, and stay-at-home mom. She enjoys reading, writing, surfing the 'net and playing with her daughter.

2005-10-23T10:17:00.000-07:00

The Work From Home Revolution
By Tom Worsley

The work from home revolution on the Internet is in full swing. There has never been a better time or opportunity to make money online working at home in front of your computer.

I have joined several opportunities and affiliate programs over the last 3 years and it's now becoming apparent that YES I can make a full time income off of the internet. And you can too.

If your not making any sales from your affiliate programs you need to re-think your sites content and or the programs you joined.

I get 5-6 different commission checks in the mail every month from the various programs that I have joined. They are all programs that relate to the theme and content of my sites. That's the key.

Tom Worsley is a successful work from home Internet marketer and independent representative for SFI. Owner and Webmaster for http://www.bigmoolla.com

2005-10-23T02:07:00.000-07:00

Time management seems to be an issue in almost everyone's lives. There never seems to be enough time in the day to complete all of the day to day tasks. Whether you are a stay at home parent, a work at home parent or you work outside of the home, I am sure that you could use a few more hours in your day.

Here are several things to help you manage those few precious hours that you do have;

1. Get organized! I cant stress this enough. This is the first thing that absolutely needs to be done. Think about all of the time that is wasted looking for things. Looking for papers, phone numbers, supplies.....your desk top.
Use the first 15 minutes of your morning to organize your work area.
Go over your "To Do" list and organize the things needed to accomplish them.

2. Identify your most productive time. You may be a morning person or an evening person. I do all of my most difficult tasks when I am fresh, in the morning.
Use your child's nap time to do your most difficult tasks.

Use one hour of "TV time" for your kids to do your most difficult tasks.
Make the most out of your child's best time. My child is an angel in the morning, and is grumpy and wants a lot of attention in the afternoon.

3. Make your "To Do" list the night before, and know what you will be accomplishing the next day. That way, you start out with a goal in mind first thing in the morning rather than wandering around aimlessly.

Divide your "To Do" list into several pages. One list for things to do tomorrow, this week, and one for things to do this month. As you accomplish these goals, cross them off. I write my monthly goals on my calendar.

4. Need an extra hour in the day? Get up an hour early and have your first cup of coffee or tea sitting at the computer going through your e-mails, answering your e-mails and posting to forums. I call these my "day wasters".

5. Schedule it and stick with it.
On your calendar, write one thing that you will accomplish on each day of the week. For instance, I file every Monday, do my on-line banking every Wednesday, update my web site on Friday......

6. Decide when you will check your e-mail. I check mine in the morning (with my cup of coffee) after lunch time, and in the evening. I try to turn off my e-mail the rest of the day. For the longest time I left my e-mail on at all times. My little envelope would pop up and I immediately stopped doing what I was doing to check my e-mail and write back. I totally lost my train of thought and it took several minutes (and sometimes an hour) to get back to where I was.

7. Avoid the big "day wasters" such as forums, TV, surfing the web, and talking on the telephone. These are all great things, when used in moderation, but can become very addicting and you can seriously lose hours and hours of your day with all of them. Limit them to the morning hour of your day.

Forums are a great way to chat with others about your same interests, or to network and get your business name out there. They can also become a huge waste of time. If you are on the forums to network, only post on relevant threads that may bring you new customers. If you are on the forums to learn your trade, read and post only about things related to your trade. Do not post on every subject that comes up and definitely do not post on the controversial threads.

TV? You are supposed to be working! Turn it off.

Surfing the web is great for many reasons, yet can take you off in other directions that are unrelated to your original search. Stick with your search at hand and bookmark interesting pages that you come across that are not related to what you want right now. You can go back to those pages another day, when you need them.

Talk on the phone after work hours. Let the answering machine get your calls until after 4:00 if your business does not require you to answer the phone. Tell your friends and family to call during your lunch hour.

8. House hold chores and house cleaning:
Clean one thing every day. Clean the kitchen one day, vacuum one day, clean the bathrooms one day.....

Wash one load of cloths every day. Load the washer the night before. Start the load of cloths washing as you head to the coffee pot first thing in the morning. Dry the load while you are doing your other household chores, then hang and put it away. One load is so much more manageable than three!

Make your bed and do the dishes before you "go to work".
Tidy the night before so that you wake up to a neat house and are ready to start working.

9. Use your time wisely. Do double duty - Do two things at once.
Do you sit in the carpool line for half an hour? Read your longer e-mails, or newsletters that you have printed out from your computer. Read your mail that you saved for this time.

Do you have a small child? Try to schedule time for work and time for play. I work most of the morning, fix us lunch and then we head outside. We play for a while, then I sit outside while our daughter swings or rides her bike and use this time to read, study or draft ideas for my newsletter, jewelry or website.

Have your smaller children do their daily reading while you are cooking. I have my 1st grade daughter sit on the kitchen counter and read to me while I am cooking. I can hear her read, and can help her with any words that she is having problems with.

Have your child do their homework while you are cleaning up the dinner dishes. This way you are already in the kitchen and can help if your child needs it.

10. Learn to say NO!!
I have run into the problem of people assuming that since I am a stay at home Mom, I don't do anything all day but read or sit on the couch with my bag of potato chips and watch TV. I am often asked to run errands, watch someone's kids or volunteer. If I have a full week I simply tell them that my week is overbooked as it is and I can not do it.

11. Avoid interruptions.
Let the answering machine pick up your phone calls. Do your call backs while you are sitting outside with your kids or sitting in your car in the carpool line. Double duty!

Turn e-mail off. We have already discussed this. E-mail is a major interruption.
If you are trying to work at home, explain to family and friends that you have work to do and will not be available between the hours of 8-4 but would love to hear from them after that. You choose your hours.

By following a few of these simple suggestions, you should have another hour or two of time in your day to run your business or to just spend it enjoying your family.

Lisa Jay is a stay-at-home mother of four and entrepreneur juggling home and family successfully.
Newsletter: www.lantanadesignwear.com/newsletter
Website:
www.lantanadesignwear.com

2005-10-22T16:38:00.000-07:00

To work at home seems to be the "Dream of Our Time". For woman,
in particular it provides a way to combine motherhood and earning
an income without sacrificing time with the family.

Do you want to work face-to-face with people or by phone? Perhaps
you just want to work online; maybe a combination of these.
However you choose to work, there is something for you.

Whatever your "why" is it is the driving force behind what you do
in your business. It is the reason you start it and the
motivation to achieve your goals.

When you finally know that you have found the business that's
right for you there's just one more thing to do....GO FOR IT!!!!
To your success ;) Cheers.

2005-10-22T07:41:00.000-07:00

May 27, 2004 -- The benefits of hiring a work at home mom can have a tremendous effect on production. Maternity leave can be diminished, sick days eliminated, not to mention stress factors such babysitter delays, snow days, or summer time worries over childcare can hamper the way a mom concentrates. The profitable income will be raised and the economy can benefit in the long and short term.

The break in the family unit is not a natural one. Children shouldn't be farmed out for someone else to care for, instilling someone else's values and morals. When a child has a problem or has had a bad day they need to be able to be met with eyes that say you are my world when they come home.

Let's take it a step further. Moms are talented, smart, and nearly half of all the moms we meet have extended education. Professional moms can be found behind an assortment of aprons on any street.

No matter what income level we may find her at, one thing remains the same, all moms want to be at home with their children, and all moms would love the opportunity to add to the family income without sacrificing what's really important

2005-10-21T23:21:00.000-07:00

Working at home in your home business has many advantages and many, many individuals now are choosing to start their own work at home businesses. The flexibility of a home business, as well as the freedom achieved with your own work at home business is an opportunity that is desired by many online now.

The real "secret to success" of any home business, however, lies in its marketing strategy, and effective marketing of any work at home business should always be given top priority.

Most marketers fail in their attempts at a work at home business simply because they don't have a marketing plan that will succeed. A good marketing plan is not difficult to construct and really not difficult to implement. However, it does need to be followed consistently and rigorously, as the key to any good marketing plan is: "consistency".

Advertising methods need to be planned out weekly, and the plans need to be implemented in a fashion that provides consistency. Market, especially in the beginning, in the same places every week, always, always, always, if at all possible, tracking your results. Abstract results are even worse than no results at all, so use a system that will allow you to remain aware of where your ads appeared, when they appeared, and how much viewing they achieved. There are affordable "ad trackers" online, and "Website statistics trackers", so this is now easier to do online than ever before.

Once you've determined how effective your initial "placements" were, then and only then, add to the "mix" with other types of advertising, and then and only then, also add additional advertising venues to your plan. Try many systems, some offline, some online for your work at home business, starting with free ads, and working up to "pay-per-click" submission services, once you've made a little money with your work at home venture.

It's been shown that it takes the average customer "five or six" viewings before they react to any type of advertising, so don't get discouraged easily. You will need to place ads rigorously for weeks at a time before any results can be determined. Again, the routine of placing advertising and using advertising must remain in place throughout this time, and the consistency of your use of advertising must always be maintained for any type of efficacy to be achieved.

Make an initial written proposal to yourself of your advertising plan, and then "stick with it" no matter what, day in and day out. It is the only way that advertising can return the money you've invested in it. Consistency, in the end, will "pay out" and determination, in your marketing efforts, will reap the huge rewards. Just "hang in there" with all your might, and your home business will indeed show the results by growing and flourishing.

Montegaza Cristian is the editor of Work At Home Business Dot - A website dedicated to assist you whatever you're looking for a work at home business or need some help getting your home business started.Visit him at http://www.work-at-home-business-dot.com

2005-10-21T10:56:00.000-07:00

The real "secret to success" of any home business, however, lies in its marketing strategy, and effective marketing of any work at home business should always be given top priority.

2005-10-21T02:33:00.000-07:00

2005-10-20T17:36:00.000-07:00

Although the expressed reasons for wanting to work from home are
many and varied, most home based business owners cite the ability
to set their own hours as a major factor in their decision to
work at home. However, many people that have work at home
businesses often fall into a trap that flies directly in the face
of their stated desire for time flexibility.

The strong growth in home based business activity continues and,
according to the Small Business Administration's Office of
Advocacy, fifty-two percent of ALL small businesses are
home-based.

Some home based business owners have been known to become
"workaholics" because their office is so accessible. Don't
become a slave to your business...get out of your home office
regularly to renew and revitalize yourself.

Close the door to your office or otherwise remove yourself from
your designated "work area" and go into your "home" area to live
your personal life. If your business involves the use of the
telephone and you find it difficult to ignore a ringing
phone in the office, simply turn the ringer off and turn the
volume on the answering machine way down. If your business is
internet based, just turn off your computer (or at least get away
from the monitor and keyboard).

As a work at home business entrepreneur, you certainly aren't
required to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just
because your business is located in your home. After all,
your office or workspace is just an area in your home...its not
your home itself!

Working and living under the same roof has a host of advantages,
but it can present some challenges (in addition to the workaholic
syndrome mentioned, above) and stress factors.

Here are four ways to create a less stressful home business
environment:

-Remember why you wanted to become involved with a home-based
business (i.e. more time for family, work schedule flexibility,
etc.)

-Have discussions with your family members and get their input
about the working arrangements and the amount of time they want
with you.

-Use good time management techniques. Keep a list of tasks by
order of importance. There are many low cost and effective "day
planners" or "organizers" readily available today.

-ALWAYS take a little time to "smell the roses".

While not experiencing the negatives common to a corporate office
working environment, the home-based business owner may
occasionally experience stresses and frustrations that are unique
to working at home.

Networking with other home-based and small business owners
provides an opportunity to connect with others who may be
experiencing the same stresses/frustrations that you are. Sharing
stressful and/or frustrating issues with someone else in the same
situation can relieve your stress and may bring you good advice
from a different point of view.

As a final note, remember to observe Home-Based Business Week
(it is always the week of October that includes the second
Tuesday).

Kirk Bannerman operates a successful home based business and
resides in California. For more details, visit his website at
http://business-at-home.us

2005-10-20T09:33:00.000-07:00

The strong growth in home based business activity continues and,
according to the Small Business Administration's Office of
Advocacy, fifty-two percent of ALL small businesses are
home-based.

Working and living under the same roof has a host of advantages,
but it can present some challenges (in addition to the workaholic
syndrome mentioned, above) and stress factors.

Here are four ways to create a less stressful home business
environment:

-Remember why you wanted to become involved with a home-based
business (i.e. more time for family, work schedule flexibility,
etc.)

-Have discussions with your family members and get their input
about the working arrangements and the amount of time they want
with you.

-Use good time management techniques. Keep a list of tasks by
order of importance. There are many low cost and effective "day
planners" or "organizers" readily available today.

-ALWAYS take a little time to "smell the roses".

As a final note, remember to observe Home-Based Business Week
(it is always the week of October that includes the second
Tuesday).

Kirk Bannerman operates a successful home based business and
resides in California. For more details, visit his website at
http://business-at-home.us

2005-10-19T17:29:00.000-07:00

2005-10-19T00:57:00.000-07:00

Work at Home Business Opportunities and 8 steps online Home Business Success...
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2005-10-18T16:39:00.000-07:00

Gina Harris
[Derbyshire] Life and business coaching by email and phone consultations. Site contains service details, and books for sale.
www.accesscoaching.co.uk

2005-10-18T08:35:00.000-07:00

My Coach Geri
Geri Santoro. Business and personal coaching services. Telecoaching or chat. Santa Clarita Valley, California.
www.mycoachgeri.com

2005-10-18T00:22:00.000-07:00

Part 1 of a two-part series exploring the debate among British historians about the emergence and development of the British working class during the 19th century.
http://www.suite101.com

2005-10-17T14:25:00.000-07:00

The definitive website on Emily Carr. Contains hundreds of images of her life and work, a virtual tour of her childhood home, and teaching aids for students and teachers.
http://www.emilycarr.net

2005-10-17T05:23:00.000-07:00

The definitive website on Emily Carr. Contains hundreds of images of her life and work, a virtual tour of her childhood home, and teaching aids for students and teachers.
http://www.emilycarr.net

2005-10-16T20:40:00.000-07:00

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2005-10-16T12:40:00.000-07:00

2005 OPEN COURSE SCHEDULE HOME PAGE FREE TRAINING NEWSLETTER OUR UNIQUE SERVICES CLIENT TESTIMONIALS Time Management - Working from Home Time Management training course, Assertiveness, Management ...
http://www.tsuccess.dircon.co.uk

2005-10-16T04:40:00.000-07:00

... extensive business experience who enjoys the freedom of working in your home/office? If you are highly motivated and able to work in an unsupervised environment, you may be well suited to become a ...
http://www.derosa.com

2005-10-15T20:34:00.000-07:00

Women, labor history, activism, drama and plays, labor education in colleges and schools.
http://workingwomen.homestead.com

2005-10-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

Women, labor history, activism, drama and plays, labor education in colleges and schools.
http://workingwomen.homestead.com

2005-10-15T04:24:00.000-07:00

By Gerard M. Blair. Looks at the basics of personal time management and describes how a manager can assume control of this basic resource.
www.ee.ed.ac.uk

2005-10-14T20:24:00.000-07:00

2005-10-14T12:23:00.000-07:00

Work At Home Jobs Online Opportunities Work At Home Ideas Free Work At Home For Moms Part Time Work Work At Home Full Time Home Based Businesses Work At Home Inc. Internet Work At Home Home Biz Start ...
www.work-at-home-directory.com

2005-10-14T03:56:00.000-07:00

Omaha, NE March 26, 2004 -- Jill Hart, owner of CWAHM.com, Christian Work At Home Moms, is announcing a Home Business Comparison available to anyone who looking for more information about working from home. The Home Business Comparison is being hosted by the company CWAHM.com, an online Christian Work From Home publication. The company is offering this Home Business Comparison as an easy way for those interested to research many companies at once. This comparison is designed for those looking for home based work.

Allen Hart, one of the designers for the website where the program was launched (http://www.cwahm.com) says, "We are very excited to see so many of the moms and dads we talk about in our e-zine and weekly newsletters have the opportunity to compare the businesses they may be interested. The contact information for representatives from each company, so they can be contacted directly with any questions regarding their business."

Jill Hart chose to start this program in order to allow parents who want to work from home and be with their children the chance to get first hand information about working from home from those who are experts in their field � those that already successfully work from home. Jill feels parents should be given every opportunity to find the best way for them to begin working from home. Jill has been working from home for almost four years and celebrates her success with other work at home parents in her online e-zine directed to the home business sector.

CWAHM.com is dedicated to giving parents many avenues to finding an opportunity that allows them to work from home. CWAHM.com specializes in home-based opportunities. CWAHM also offers a weekly newsletter packed with information and resources for the work at home parent.

For more information, contact Jill Hart by visiting the CWAHM website at http://www.cwahm.com or http://www.ChristianWAHMnetwork.com.

2005-10-13T19:54:00.000-07:00

2005-10-13T11:35:00.000-07:00