A recent lay off creates a tailspin of emotions. How will I provide for myself and family? What will I do for health insurance? How long can I survive without a steady paycheck?
Some people are fortunate, and they’re able to find new employment within a few weeks. Then again, if you work in a competitive [...]

If you work from home, your personal computer or laptop is likely the heart of your business. Without it, you can’t communicate with clients, look for new assignments, or complete your current work.
It’s important to protect your computer and information from viruses that can attack and crash your hard drive. Trust me, losing all your [...]

My husband bought his first handheld PDA in 2001, and since then, he’s owned about four different models. I’m not into small electronic gadgets, so I’ve never owned any type of electronic personal organizational tool. My laptop has a handy notepad on the desktop, and I use this tool to jot down ideas and assignments. [...]

For the past 12 months or so, everybody from CNN anchormen to people on the streets have been talking about a recession. Even if you haven’t been personally affected by the struggling economy, you likely know someone who has.
In 2008 alone I’ve seen a few people get laid-off from work, lose their homes, etc. Amid [...]

You need customers to make money as a freelancer. Unfortunately, clients don’t just fall into our laps, which mean we have to actively look for business. Even if you don’t have much experience in the areas of marketing and promoting, there are several inexpensive ways to promote a freelance business. In some cases, you don’t [...]