I cannot tell you how many people have called me, written to me and stopped me in social situations to ask about finding work as a home-based working mom. Easy as pie? "This is the hardest job in the world" I often reply, "but, well worth every minute of it!" I had a discussion with a single mother recently, and she informed me that she had felt guilty for nearly 10 years … [Read more...] about Is Being a Home-Based Working Mom Easy?
Business Opportunity for Employees of Sold Company
QUESTION ON Business Opportunity For Employees I work at a high-end cabinet shop and been there for 11 years with five other coworkers that have been their for just as long or longer, and are all very good friends. It's a family owned business for 25 years. The owner is, lets just say not very smart! The only reason he has lasted this long is mainly of one man who he has … [Read more...] about Business Opportunity for Employees of Sold Company
Want to Start a Business, Where Do I Start?
QUESTION ON Want to Start a Business, Where Do I Start? I am an artist, was a psychotherapist, taught art to kids and seniors, have a business degree as well. I am 47, divorced and want to start a home business. I am lost as to what to do. I really want to start a business, but where do I start? Please can you help? - Ivy ANSWER Advice by Tammy … [Read more...] about Want to Start a Business, Where Do I Start?
Wine Tasting Lessons for Home Business Entrepreneurs
Have you ever watched a wine expert do wine tasting? They don't just sit down and drink a glass of wine; they can't do it! They have to swirl the wine in the glass, look at its color, lift it up to their nose and take a big sniff. Then, and only then, can they just put it to their lips and drink it! They know what they are doing when it comes to wine, and they know that it … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting Lessons for Home Business Entrepreneurs
Friends as Business Partners: How to Maintain Friendship in a Partnership
Question on Friends as Business Partners: How to Maintain Friendship in a Partnership: I sat with a friend of mine and brought up the idea of making accessories and selling them. We both began throwing out ideas and I threw out the name we chose. That same day we bought some inventory but since then I have been the only one buying and doing any of the work for the business. … [Read more...] about Friends as Business Partners: How to Maintain Friendship in a Partnership