Money At Home

Help for Work at Home Parents

2009-04-05T09:16:00.000-07:00

If you are a work at home parent you know it can be tough. Are you constantly balancing work, the kids, household chores and errands, and everything else. In addition, you are also constantly trying to balance the money. It’s a privilege to be able to work at home, but, let’s face it - not many people do it unless they need the money or have been fortunate enough to find the right work at home job that they can do full time.

If you’re looking for help, www.money-at-home.com has a comprehensive collection of resources to help you do it all, and most of it is free. More

What are your options for Working From Home?

2009-02-07T04:37:00.000-08:00

Today there are so many options when it comes to employment at home. All you really have to do is know where to find the companies that are hiring people and allowing them to do the work from home instead of coming into the office. What a change to be able to use the time you would normally be dressing and driving to work for a little more sleep. How nice would it be to be home when your children come home from school? So why is it that the thought of telecommuting or working from home scares us?

The answer is pretty simple. Human beings are creatures of habit. So often we are afraid of the very thing that we’ve been dreaming of for years. More

Balancing Work and Family When Working At Home

2009-01-02T17:04:00.000-08:00

Balancing Work and Family When Working At Home
Remember the traditional home/work setting for the 1950’s? Dad usually went off to work and mom usually stayed home taking care of the housework and was present when the children came home from school. These days however, in order for a family to be financially stable, most times it is necessary for both parents to be earning an income. Oftentimes this necessity comes at a great cost: the children come home to an empty house and the mom is still expected to keep up the housework, childcare and her full-time job. Obviously this would be a tremendous strain on anyone. More

Earn Extra Money by Typing at Home

2008-12-06T03:30:00.000-08:00

Many individuals are searching for alternative means of earning money. Although many people earn a stable income from employment, needs and wants often quickly outgrow even robust salaries.

In other situations, households may be run by single parents with children. Because of responsibilities revolving around the children, single parents are often unable to obtain a second job, yet need a second income to meet the economic demands life brings. Still, others find themselves in a situation in which they need a large sum of money quickly and need to earn more money More

Balancing Work and Family When Working At Home

2008-11-02T08:27:00.001-08:00

Remember the traditional home/work setting for the 1950’s? Dad usually went off to work and mom usually stayed home taking care of the housework and was present when the children came home from school. These days however, in order for a family to be financially stable, most times it is necessary for both parents to be earning an income. Oftentimes this necessity comes at a great cost: the children come home to an empty house and the mom is still expected to keep up the housework, childcare and her full-time job. Obviously this would be a tremendous strain on anyone. More

Living Your Dream!

2008-08-10T04:00:00.000-07:00

Our dreams really can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. Walt Disney (1901 - 1966)

Do you wake up in the morning excited about the possibilities ahead, and the adventures that await you during your day? Or do you wake up with a feeling of dread, knowing you're facing another day doing something that doesn't fulfill your dreams and desires? Did you know that a recent survey discovered that 50% of our adult population work in jobs they don't like? If you're one of these people, and working in your own home is one of your dreams, there are ways for you to accomplish your goal More

7 Tips To Working Successfully From Your Home Office

2008-06-10T13:11:00.000-07:00

Remember the commercial of the woman in a business suit top, pajama bottoms and bunny slippers while on a conference call? Way back when, I used to think that symbolized home office life. Ahhh, the joy of it. Once I started running my business from home, however, reality set in very quickly! * The days of commuting to and from a workplace with a defined work schedule are gone. * The days of being accountable to a "boss" are gone. * The days of doing "home" stuff while at home and "work" stuff while at work are definitely gone!

In the early days of my business, I would actually feel guilty if the house was not spotless and I was spending too much time in the office (justified by "billable hours"). Or I would feel guilty if the house was clean and the laundry was done, but I wasn't making enough money. It's enough to drive an entrepreneur insane! So how do you handle it? Here are some tips that have helped insure my sanity over the years: More

Simple Steps To Success When Working At Home

2008-05-12T08:24:00.000-07:00

Anyone, who is interested in starting a career in telecommuting (working from home) as a means of extra income, will have many questions. One of the first questions everyone asks is “How do I get started, what should I do first?” The following simple, basic steps are only the beginning, but will assist you in getting set up to start working from your home and enable you to perform many different telecommuting jobs including typing, billing, internet research, bookkeeping, computer jobs, collections, transcription, graphic design, computer programming, web page design and much more. More

Finding the Balance: How to Leave Work when You Work at Home

2008-04-03T07:15:00.000-07:00

Whether you are single or married with kids, one of the hardest things about working from home is figuring out how to separate your work life and your other life. Work is always right there, and it is so easy to pick up the phone and make a call, or to do just one more project for a client. If you have workaholic tendencies anyway, work can become your whole life when you work at home. It starts out innocently, with eating breakfast at your desk while you check your email…and before you shower or get dressed. But work can insidiously take over your life, until you find yourself going from bed to work and back to bed. The signs are: More

Discover the Secrets of the Wealthy

2008-03-17T06:27:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered how wealthy people accumulate money? Do you know someone who seems to live a carefree life yet never be in need financially?

We all have run across this type of person at one time or another and marveled at them. They never have to worry about money or stress themselves out about a job. It seems to be an unsolvable mystery given the condition of our own finances and careers.

Can you even imagine what it would be like to be the owner of a fortune? What would you do with your day? Better yet, what wouldn’t you do with your day?

If you had millions of dollars in the bank, what is the first thing you would do? What is the first thing you would purchase? Perhaps you would call in sick to work…permanently. Or, perhaps you would donate a large sum of money to your favorite charity and bring hope into people’s lives. More

Setting Your Salary – How Much Is Enough?

2008-03-03T05:59:00.000-08:00

When looking for a job that you can do working from home it’s to your advantage to know what the going rates for various jobs positions are. Having this information in hand better enables you to negotiate a fair price for your skills and efforts. Using knowledge you discover regarding salaries puts you in a better position to make knowledgable decisions regarding your salary and benefits. This knowledge is very helpful for making dedisions regarding compensation plans that are mutually acceptable to both you and your employer. More

Making The Right Telecommuting Choice

2008-02-14T09:04:00.000-08:00

If your dream is to telecommute, you’re not alone. Surveys conducted by the Bureau of Labor suggest that one in three of us would rather earn our paychecks from the comfort of our homes. Just because you won't be driving to a company location doesn’t mean telework will be a breeze. Selecting the right home-based job that matches your skills and your interests will ensure continued success in your career.

Depending on your situation, you may be considering evolving your current position into a telecommuting job, or you may be searching for a new career that you can start at home. According to a recent poll by the William Olsten Center for Workforce Strategies, nearly 50% of U.S. companies allow some form of flexible work plan for their employees. And while teleworking for larger companies seems to get the most attention, there are many home-based opportunities available from smaller businesses. More

Start Your Own Work at Home Business

2008-01-10T06:27:00.000-08:00

Work at home businesses are becoming more and more popular every day. As more and more people connect to the Internet, the number of work at home businesses continues to grow and the number of people entering this 21st century industry grows along with it.

People entering the work-at-home profession come from many different walks of life. But mostly, they are people who want freedom and flexibility in their lifestyles.

If you are the kind of person who enjoys having control over your time and being able to take a day off when you want rather than when someone else - your boss - says you can, then a work at home career or business just might be for you. More

You Have Money At Home Just Waiting To Be Found

2007-11-15T10:41:00.001-08:00

If you are interested in starting your own home business there are numerous resources to help you. More than any other time in history, the average person can search the internet and find many different types of money-at-home opportunities. These opportunities really do exist right at your fingertips.

Every day, online, people all over the world are searching for money-making opportunities. Chances are, if you've spent much time on the Internet, you've done a little searching yourself. You don't have to look far to find the opportunities that will get you started earning money in your own business. More

Time Management For The Home Business

2006-12-13T07:03:00.000-08:00

Good time management skills are essential for home business owners. By definition, if you have a home business, you work at home. And you have many competing demands on your time. A homemaker wears at least a dozen different hats at any one time. A homemaker who also has a home business wears even more hats.

Everybody has his or her own time management system. Some of us like to use Outlook or some other personal management program. Some of us are in love with our PDA. Some of us like an old fashioned Day-Timer or other paper calendar. And a few of you thrive on notes written on bits of paper scattered all over your desk. Here are four time-honored time management principles that will help you make your system work for you. More

USE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS TO EARN MONEY FROM HOME

2006-12-07T05:59:00.000-08:00

Are you one of those talented photographers only using your skills for the odd family event or to capture an animal rummaging in the yard? Photography skills aren’t as widespread as most of us think – the majority of people will waste up to 90% of a roll of film (or a digital chip) just snapping off-centred, blurry pics of the cat. If you are one of the rare talented people who can snap a photo that is actually worth looking at, you might be able to ditch your 9 to 5 and make a living selling photos. If you want to know more about getting started, check out www.money-at-home.com and see what you can do to build a great home business.

Think about it: everywhere you turn, you see photos. In magazines, in the newspapers, in advertisements and basically any media document or presentation you can find. Where there is writing or any message to be conveyed, people want pictures! We are a very visual species, and everyone loves a well-taken photo, whether it is of a bird, a lake, a slice of cake or a politician ruining his or her career. The first thing children pay attention to is the television and picture books, and from that point on humans are addicted to the images all around them. Literally everyone needs good photos, so you should use your talents to make a bit of money and contribute to society the best way you can! More

What Do You Need to Start a Home Business?

2006-11-28T09:24:00.000-08:00

Small businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of the US economy. Many people are starting home businesses as a way to find economic freedom and to be able to work from home. Home businesses are an attractive option because: Overhead is low. You don’t have to pay building rent and utilities, insurance and other costs. You save commuting time and cost. You don’t need as much staff. Most home businesses are run by one person or are family-run. You have more flexibility for both your family and your clients.

If starting a home-based business is something you’d like to try your hand at, and you don’t know where to start, there are places that are there to help you. Their mission is to help you be successful at your home-based business. Here are some of the resources you will find to help you: More