We can talk all day about the challenges of working from home–distractions, lack of motivation, isolation, and the list goes on. And it seems as if everyone’s offering advice on how to make the most of work at home life.
It’s important to consider many factors before leaping into telecommute or work at home life. And [...]

About two weeks ago I felt a scratchiness in my throat that’s always the initial sign of a cold. But like always, I took immediate action and drowned myself in vitamin C and cold medications. Within a couple days my symptoms disappeared and I had successfully outsmarted the germs.

I’m an expert in some aspects of freelancing. After about eight years in the biz I’m finally comfortable with pricing projects and I’m a pretty good judge of how long a particular project will take. But as far as knowing when to stop accepting new projects, I might still be a rookie.
I haven’t taken on [...]

Transitioning from employee to telecommuter has it’s share of ups and downs. On one hand, the flexibility of making your own hours and avoiding morning commutes is appealing. But on the other hand, telecommuters often encounter periods of loneliness, and they deal with distractions that can slow progress.
Knowing what to expect as a telecommuter is [...]

Regardless of how hard I try, I can’t seem to keep a clean office. But it’s not entirely my fault. I share my home office with my husband, who also runs a small business in addition to his day job. I’m happy to say that more than 90 percent of the paperwork belongs to him. [...]