06Feb 2014 by Cindy Berrier 1 Comment

The Top 3 Best “Work from Home” Jobs

Small Business Info, Work from Home
Many factors have contributed steadily to the rapid growth of people from all over the world who choose to make a living online. These factors include a variety of things:  the rise in technology over the years, commitments (e.g. young children), or perhaps the ease and comfort of working from a sofa is becoming more and more appealing to many! Whatever the reason, working from home has certainly become a popular option. Below are the top 3 “work from home” jobs. Freelance Writing Finding employment in the writing industry has been known to be slightly difficult, which is why so many aspiring writers and journalists have taken the matter into their own hands! The benefits of being a freelance writer really are endless; flexible hours, no commute to work (meaning…
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09Jan 2014 by Cindy Berrier No Comments

The Perils and Joys of Working from Home

Small Business Info, Work from Home
A Day in the Life of a Work-at-Home Business Owner The buzzer for my clothes dryer just went off. No big deal … just an ordinary day at home, right? Well, no. Not exactly. I conduct my construction inspection business out of my home. Deep in the woods, surrounded by pine trees, a pool and a cozy front porch ... as you can see, the challenges of working from home are many. I don’t punch a clock, so why not sleep in an extra half hour?  Let the phone ring, I’ll get it shortly. Oh, and the dog needs a bath, let’s take an hour break for that. Yes, and I’ve also convinced myself that there’s no justification for getting out of my pajamas. No one will see me. (more…)
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04May 2013 by Cindy Berrier 2 Comments

Home Office Décor Inspiration

1st Saturday Style, Small Business Info
[caption id="attachment_3962" align="alignleft" width="256"] (c) All rights reserved by decorology[/caption] There's no way around it: You stay busy. Which is part of the reason why you've been neglecting that home office. Don't sweat it! All that is about to change. Now you can spruce up your workspace — and get it looking spick-and-span — with products that scream, “I've got style.” Here are five simple ways to whip your home office into shape and crank your inspiration into high gear. 1. Unleash your inner artist. You don't have to compete with The Met. A productive workspace is one that evokes creativity, and what better way to get the wheels turning than with a wall filled with beautiful imagery? Revisit that last family vacation, blow up favorite photos (those fishing boats,…
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