What do Amazon, Disney, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Hewlett-Packards, Spanx, and Under Armor all have in common? If you guessed that they’re all billion-dollar companies, you wouldn’t be wrong. But, the answer I was looking for was that they all began as a home business. Are you more productive working at home? Thanks to technology, however, […]
If you’re working from home, you’re probably working by yourself, in a vacuum. This is especially true if you’re self-employed, running your own business or freelancing. There are some major benefits to this arrangement, allowing you to focus on your work without interruptions and giving you more flexibility to handle the demands of your personal […]
It’s been that 3.9 million Americans work home. That’s currently 2.9 percent of the workforce, but that figure is expected that 38 percent of full-time employees will be working within the next decade. As someone who works from home, I understand the appeal. You don’t have to deal with a hectic daily commute — which […]
As someone who’s been working from home for the past 2.5 years, I can vouch for those who claim it’s pretty awesome. Being able to wake up, get dressed (or not) and literally walk to your desk and start working has many perks. Avoiding commuter traffic and the temptation to stop by a Starbucks or […]
When I first started working from home I was super excited. I spent the last year working 60-70 hours per week between my full-time job and side business. I figured if I was able to become successful and profitable with only part-time hours, I’d have a much better work-life balance once I quit my job […]
It’s been estimated that over 35 million Americans move each year. I was one of these people. While I’ve moved many times before, this was a little more difficult. Moving means taking care of all of the “moving fun,” like packing, purging, loading up items in a truck, unloading the truck, and unpacking. It can […]
When I first became self-employed, I was excited about the idea of being able to work from home. I’m sure the thought of being able to avoid a hectic daily commute, work in your pajamas, and perhaps even catch a daytime talk show sounds pretty appealing to most people. A few weeks ago, I stopped working […]
Working from home may sound like the perfect working environment to those who work at regular jobs. In truth, there are a lot of great benefits to working from home. Nevertheless, there are also some drawbacks. For instance, sometimes family obligations or other commitments can interfere with work. Fortunately, there are ways to work from […]
Working from home is empowering. It allows you to wake up on your own time, avoid a commute and escape social pressures that might exist in the office. Working from home also provides challenges, though. You might not be accustomed to working productively in that space. You are on your own more often. And you […]
Working from home can be fun and relaxing, but if you’re a laptop entrepreneur, you will eventually get tired of working from your bed or living room couch. Having a fully functional in-home office or workspace can do wonders for your daily motivation and productivity. Check out these 5 ways to improve your workspace. 1. […]
