Thinking back, I’ve probably burned about two bridges in my career as a freelance writer. In both instances I was contracted to complete projects for difficult individuals who didn’t understand the meaning of “personal life.” This was in the past, and I don’t regret my decision to bail on the projects. I’ve said this before…my [...]

Recently I received an e-mail from an old client. I worked with this particular individual for a year back in 2005. And it was this gig that uncovered my interest in personal finance topics. Since then, I’ve earned the bulk of my income writing on this subject matter, and I’ll forever be grateful to this [...]

I think I’ve successfully learned how to balance work life and personal life.  Anyone who works from home or runs their own home based business knows there’s a fine line between these two aspects…and if you’re not careful–work life can consume a large chunk of your day.
I’ve learned how to separate work and personal life. [...]

Before becoming a freelance writer and self-employed I worked in office settings, and I knew business people who weren’t exactly professional. What’s more, I hear stories about the business world from my husband, which clearly confirms that some business owners and managers aren’t born with a “professional gene.”
But according to business classes and experts, maintaining [...]

If you’ve never considered telecommuting or telework….maybe now’s the time.
Business reports frequently focus on employers looking for ways to cut costs. Meanwhile, employees seek ways to spend more time with their family and increase productivity. Thus, telecommuting has been a feasible solution for both employees and employers.
But what exactly is telecommuting? Does this term refer [...]