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Sep29
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The recent announcement by Fortune Magazine's announcement of the top ten companies for leaders got me to thinking, what leadership skills are required to work at home?
The question reminded me of a series of nine posts on leadership over at calvinwarr.com. His final post in the series links to all nine of Calvin's excellent posts on leadership. If you haven't already read his series, you may want to read it now.
While you might not think working at home requires leadership (many of us work by ourselves, after all), I've found that working at home does indeed require some of the same characteristics that are required of leaders.
Here is my list of leadership characteristics needed for working at home (with some inspiration from Calvin Warr):
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Sep28
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Should kids have cell phones? Could a cellphone be a safety device?
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Sep27
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At a time when many products are being recalled, this posts examines the issue of quality from the perspective of a small business owner. What can a small business owner due to improve the safety and quality of the products? Read this post to find out.
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Sep26
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Is there a business lesson to be learned from the release of the Nike Air Native N7? Read this post to find out.
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Meet Esther, who designs children's clothes from her home. In this post, Esther shares her experiences setting up her own children's clothing line.
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Sep25
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Do you have what it takes to succeed? Read this post and find out.
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When you work at home it is so easy to work nonstop. Sure, we've all put in extra hours while trying to meet a deadline, but doing it on a regular basis is a sure-fire formula for burnout. How can you make sure that you make time for family? This article contains six surefire tips.
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Sep24
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If you are just starting out in business (or thinking of starting out) and don't already know what type of business you want, the number of options available to you can be overwhelming. Fortunately, you don't have to make your startup decisions in a vacuum. The purpose of this post is to provide you with some resources that you can turn to if you need an overview on the available options.
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Is your business ready for Fall? Answer these five simple questions and find out.
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Sep22
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Should your small, home-based business start a blog? Could blogging pay off for your business? This post provides the information that you may need to decide for yourself.
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Sep21
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Can comfort be a factor in your success? The answer is yes. Make sure your home office is comfortable. Reach this post to discover how.
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On November 8th and 9th the Blogworld Expo will be held in the Las Vegas Convention Center. If you have a blogging or Internet-based business, then you'll want to be there. Read this post to find out why.
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Sep20
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Happiness can boost your productivity. The good news is, in most cases, you can learn to be happy despite your circumstances. Read this post and discover how.
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Sep19
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Did you hear about International Talk Like a Pirate Day? Did you celebrate it? This poster thinks that even offbeat holidays like International Talk Like a Pirate Day may have some value.
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E-mail is important to home business owners. For some, it may be the main way that they get clients. Are you making the most of your e-mails? Check this guide and find out.
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Sep18
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Do you need to save time? Check out this handy list.
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There's been another food recall: lettuce. How do food recalls impact your quest to stay fit? What should be done about the safety of the nation's food supply?
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Sep17
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Do you know about Constitution Day? It is a day set aside in the United States of America for school children to learn about the constitution.
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Are you a work-at-home mom? Is your budget stretched? Here area few money-saving tips that might help you until your business really gets going.
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Sep15
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Are you a work-at-home mom who feels lonely and isolated? You're not the only one. Many of the self-employed and home-based employees feel the same way. This post contains many helpful tips on how to overcome loneliness when you work at home.
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Sep14
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Are you a work-at-home mom who struggles to find time for exercise? The good news is that you're not alone. Even better news is that, if you do decide to make time for exercise, a number of fitness benefits await you.
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Do you know how to get clients for your home business through referrals? This guide tells you how.
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Sep13
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As a home business or small business owner do you have trouble getting motivated. These tips might help.
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Are you a freelancer? Have you ever wondered what the secret is to getting good projects? This post will share at least one project quoting secret.
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Sep12
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Do you struggle to stay organized? This article includes some handy ideas to declutter your office.
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What should a small business do for clients during the holiday season? Read this piece to discover some great ideas.
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Sep11
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A helpful review of a new site, WomenEntrepreneur.com, for women in business. This article looks at the various aspects of the site and identifies the most helpful parts.
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Although I suffered no personal loss, September 11, 2007 had a profound impact on my life. Self-examination that began on that day ultimately led to my becoming a work-at-home mom.
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Sep10
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Is Facebook as safe as it used to be? Find out about how the new search engine openness may affect you and your family.
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Is your small business ready to grow? Answer these eight questions and find out.
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Sep 7
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This interview with a work-at-home mom is both informative and heartwarming. Barbara Giordano is an adoptive parent and a jewelry business owner.
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Following a good home business carnival can be like getting cheats for your home business.
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It's not always a good idea to purchase a franchise. This post explains why.
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Sep 6
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Have you wondered about the new business book, Influencer -- The Power To Change Anything? The book will be hitting markets soon, and this post gives you a peek at the book's subject matter.
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Sep 5
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Are you interested in working at home? Many call centers use home-based employers or independent contractors to provide customer service and customer support. If you are interested in learning more about virtual call centers, this informative post may be just what you need.
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Even popcorn has been affected by food recalls. The latest news is that some varieties of popcorn contain a chemical that can be harmful if the fumes are breathed while it is microwaved.
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This post highlights a home business startup contest sponsored by b5media.
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Sep 4
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Why are we so busy? This post examines some of the root causes of busyness and suggests some alternatives.
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Sep 3
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One of the women listed by Forbes magazine as among the 100 most powerful women in the world started as a home business owner. What does this mean for other home-based businesses? Read this article and find out.
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Sep 1
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Labor Day weekend -- what are you doing? Some people will attend special Labor Day events, others will go to the movies or sales.
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