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Oct31
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Today's work-at-home interview is with Julie Lenzer Kirk. Julie is a veteran of working at home and has recently written a book called The ParentPreneur Edge. I'll be reviewing her book in a few weeks, but I wanted to take some time today to share Julie's experiences with you.
Work From Home Momma: How many years have you worked from home?
Julie Lenzer Kirk: I started my first company in 1995 and worked at home until we outgrew the home office in 1998. After cashing out of that company in 2005 I went back to working at home and have been working out of the house (again) ever since!
Work From Home Momma: What made you decide to start a home business?
Julie Lenzer Kirk: I worked for IBM as a consultant and traveled three out of four weeks per month. When my daughter was born, I did not want to keep that travel schedule up and started my own business to find flexibility.
Work From Home Momma: Why did you choose writing as your business?
Julie Lenzer Kirk: Interestingly enough, I have a degree in Computer Science. My first business was a software company. This business, Path Forward, involves teaching, speaking, and consulting. Writing is just something I love to do and it helps to communicate my ideas and thoughts.
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Oct31
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Are you afraid to promote your home business? Does selling your services seem really unnatural to you? If you answered "yes," this article could be for you. Not only does this article provice tips on how to overcome your fear of marketing, but it also provides information on how to market your home business.
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Oct30
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What does it take to succeed in business? This posts looks at the causes of business failures, characteristics that lead to success, and the attributes of a successful entrepreneur.
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Oct29
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How do you react when faced with competition? If you're savvy, you'll see it as an opportunity for improvement. Here are six questions you should ask yourself when facing a competitor.
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This post highlights some comments from Work From Home Momma readers. Don't miss these excellent tips!
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Oct27
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Could mind mapping or idea mapping help your home business? Find out how these fascinating brainstorming techniques can be used to solve problmes and generate ideas.
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Oct26
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It's almost Halloween, is your family ready? Here are some handy safety tips as well as some ideas for Halloween alternatives.
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The new book, Influencer: The Power to Change Anything, has been released. Will this book really teach you to change anything you desire? Read this review to find out.
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Oct25
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This is another great work-at-home interview. This time the interviewee is Kimberlee Morrison, a Freedom Writer and member of a professional blogging network. Join us as Kimberlee shares her thoughts on working from home, blogging, journalism, and being a Freedom Writer.
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Do you know how to ask for feedback from your customers or clients? If you are a customer, do you know how to give constructive feedback? This post contains helpful hints for both customers and contractors!
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The 2007 World Series has begun. Will there be an impact on your home business? Read this post to find out how this sporting event could affect your business.
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Oct24
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Do you dream of working at home, but are afraid of what might happen if you actually tried? Do you wonder if most work-at-home jobs are scams? If these are your questions this post on dealing with your fears so that you can achieve your dream might be for you.
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Oct23
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Have you ever used bartering in your business? For businesses with a slow cash flow, bartering may be just the tool that they need to get much needed products and services.
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Oct22
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In today's news a large group of libraries in Boston have declined joining Google's book search effort to digitize public domain works and make them widely available on the Internet. Citing the search engine restrictions required by Google, the Boston consortium signed instead with the Open Content Alliance, a nonprofit effort aimed at making their materials broadly available.
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Oct20
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There are a number of methods that you can choose to receive your payment including just receiving a check snail mailed to your house.
Since different clients prefer different methods of payments it's best to offer your customers several options for paying you. If your contract doesn't state the method of payment, you may wish to include your desired method on your invoice to the client.
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Oct19
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Today the blogosphere is full of reports about what can happen when your customers become dissatisfied. Comcast Corporation's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) customers have apparently become so disgruntled that they have actually started a blog (ComcastMustDie.BlogSpot.com) to share their frustrations.
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Common sense can be a key factor for a successful home business. Bud Bilanich, who blogs at Know More Media's Career SuperStar blog and at Bud Bilanich The Common Sense Guy is running a contest.
Bud has declared November 4th to be Use Your Common Sense Day. You can read the rules for the contest at Bud's post on the project,
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Oct18
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This is a fascinating interview with Ponn Sabra, who specialized in Internet marketing. you'll want to follow along as she shares her perspective.
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Are you self-employed? Have you had trouble getting health insurance?
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Oct17
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Are you worried about new super bug? Have you, or someone that you know, been affected by MRSA? Is there any way you can protect yourself from infection?
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There are some great posts out there in the blogosphere this week for the work-at-home-mom. I thought I'd bring a few of them to your attention.
I think that you'll find something interesting and useful in each one.
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Oct16
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Have you thought about selling your photos to earn money? If you have, this post is for you. The post outlines the prospects for home-based photographers, the equipment you will need, and some places where you can sell photos.
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Oct15
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Today is blog action day, a day that thousands of bloggers are choosing to blog about the environment. (You can learn more about blog action day on their official website). As a work-at-home parent, you already have a head start...
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Oct13
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Do you know whether or not your customers are happy with your service or product?
If you don't, you should take steps to find out. It's better to stay abreast now of customer reaction to your product and services than to lose business later due to dissatisfaction.
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Oct12
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Do you sometimes struggle to find the motivation to get your work done? Then this post is for you. The post contains ways to improve your motivation AND a list of additional resources about finding motivation.
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Oct11
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Blog carnivals are a great way to both promote your business and learn more about your field. This post brings you the best of the Sixth Edition of the Work at Home Moms and Dad Carnival.
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Due to a recommended FDA change in the standards regarding cold and cough medications and young children, a number of infant medications have been recalled. This recall affect a large corporation, but changes to standards can even affect a home business. Is you business ready for change?
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Oct10
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Will there be a 2007 holiday toy shortage? The possible shortage is being predicted because some many toys are being recalled and because companies have stepped up their safety testing. For those of use whose main interest in toys is as parents, a potential toy shortage doesn't have to spoil the season. Here are five tips for keeping your holiday intact.
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Oct 9
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Are you looking for the perfect work-at-home job? Many medical transcriptionists work from home. Read this post to learn more.
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Oct 8
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Today is a holiday in both the United States and in Canada. In the United States it is Columbus Day. In Canada it is Thanksgiving Day. How do these holidays affect your home business? Will you take a day off?
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Your diet is important to how you feel and what you can achieve. To feel better, you need to control your eating habits. Better eating habits can lead to more accomplishments in your work and at home.
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Oct 6
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Whether you like it, or not, change is a fact of life. How can change work to your advantage? Can you actually benefit from change?
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Oct 5
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There's another radio show out there that WAHMs might be interested in. There's a new freelance radio program available at FreelanceSwitch. This show is full of information that you can really use.
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Did you know that not all promotions contribute equally to breast cancer research? Some of the "pink" campaigns are actually from companies that produce products linked to causing breast cancer. That's not to say that all breast cancer awareness promotions are bad.
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Oct 4
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Do you know how to properly handle criticism and complaints? This article explains why how you handle criticism and complaints could be vital to your business.
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This interview with a freelance graphics and web designer provides a lot of information on how to get started with a home business. Vivien is one of many home business owners who juggle a full-time job and a part-time home business. Vivien shares her experiences as a business owner, an employee, and a mom.
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Much of our modern technology comes from developments that were originally part of the space program. It all started with Sputnik 1. Learn how space technology may be the very thing that makes your home office possible.
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Oct 3
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Will Verizon's new Voyager phone make a big splash in the home office market?
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Did work-at-home moms play a role in the success of some of the most powerful women in business? Considering that two of the companies that claim some of the most powerful women are eBay and Avon, the answer may be "yes."
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Oct 2
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It's National Work From Home Week according to this post at the Two Minute Commute. According to Teresa at Key Business Partners it's also Women's Small Business Month.I actually didn't know about this week's designation or this month's designation until...
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Perhaps you've heard some of the common myths about telecommuters, but are they true? It may surprise you to learn that telecommuting is not only beneficial to the employee, but also saves the employer money while helping the environment.
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Oct 1
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Do you keep good accounting records for your small business? If not, you'll want to read this post to find out why you should. If you do, you'll still want to read the post to discover if you've forgotten anything.
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