Category Archives: Home Biz

Learn about home businesses, how to find the one that is right for you and how to make it work for you and your family here at the Families.com Home Business Blog.

Talking With Others is a Valuable Decision Making Tool

Sometimes, just when you think that you have a major decision all figured out, something happens that causes you to change course. In my case, I am in the process of making a major decision about one of my home – based businesses. I had thought that I had figured out which way to go with it, but once I started thinking about how proceeding in that direction would affect the total picture of my life and my family’s life, I realized that my initial thought about which way to decide might not be the best choice once all things … Continue reading →

Small Business, Big Decision

Sometimes, home – based professionals must make big decisions about their home – based businesses. Sometimes, there is a need for quick thinking and swift, decisive action. Fortunately, I don’t have to make any decisions like that right now because when it comes to major decisions, I don’t like to rush things. Often, home – based professionals are aware that big decisions must be made well in advance of the time that they must make their choice. I am in the process of thinking through a major decision regarding my home – based law office. The big decision that I … Continue reading →

Work From Home as a Real Estate Agent

If you have ever bought or sold a home, you may have used the services of a real estate agent. Real estate agents help people find and purchase homes. What you may not know about real estate agents is that some of them work from home, and some of them are even self – employed. If you have a knack for connecting with people and earning their trust and respect, you may have what it takes to become a successful real estate agent. Real estate is an area of work where specialized knowledge is required. Also, each state has its … Continue reading →

Home Based Business Idea – Exterior Painter

It’s that time of year again, a time when people are beginning to spend more time outside of their houses. When weather gets warmer and people start spending time out in their yards, they may notice that the outsides of their houses do not look as nice as they did just a few years ago. A fresh coat of paint or stain can go a long way towards making a house look great, but many homeowners do not have the time or the expertise that they would need to paint their homes themselves. If you can paint houses, then the warmer … Continue reading →

How to Tackle a Large Project

If you are a freelance writer or other creative professional, do you ever find that your agenda is filled with small projects? I do, and I since I am in charge of bidding on projects and choosing what I work on, I often wondered whether I would ever have the courage to bid on a big project. Writing is enjoyable for me, and I have been able to find small projects that allow me to express myself creatively while earning decent money. For some reason, though, until recently I did not have the courage to bid on any larger projects. … Continue reading →

Tips for Getting Work Done When you are Tired

Just like their peers who work outside of the home, home based professionals sometimes feel tired during the times that they are supposed to work. If you are feeling tired, rest assured (no pun intended) that you can in fact get some good quality work done if you just take your time. When you aren’t tired, it may be easy to zip through your work efficiently and effectively without making many mistakes. When you’re tired, mistakes can pile up quickly if you try to rush things. Working at a slow and steady pace is just one way that you can … Continue reading →

Setting Realistic Expectations

I used to think that it was just an odd coincidence that no matter how the beginning of my evening goes, I never seem to sit down to do my work until eleven o’clock at night. This pattern has become so predictable that I have incorporated the “nothing really gets done until eleven” principle into my work schedule, and I use it to schedule my work time. Sometimes I wonder whether that is a wise thing to do, whether I should be finding a way to sit down to work earlier so that I can get more done. Whenever I … Continue reading →

Should You Go Into Business Alone or With Others?

One decision that you will have to make when you decide to create your own home – based business is whether you will go into business by yourself or with one or more other people. There are both benefits and drawbacks to each approach, and it is definitely a topic that requires serious consideration. Here are a few of the common pros and cons of opening a home – based business on your own and of opening a business involving one or more other people. I will begin with the type of business that I’m most familiar with, being in … Continue reading →

Home Based Business Idea – Lawn and Garden Care

Now that the snow is gone in many places, lawns and gardens are coming into view. Chances are that after a long winter’s nap under a coating of snow, many lawns and gardens are looking a little shabby and brownish. This may be disheartening for some people, as they are already very busy and they may not have the time to get their lawn and garden looking good again. These people may be looking for someone to maintain and care for their lawns and gardens. If you have not started already, now is a great time to pull together a … Continue reading →

Sick Days are Easier When you Work From Home

Working from home is wonderful for many reasons. Today, I an extra thankful to be working from home for one particular reason. A few days ago, my husband came down with a very bad cold. He was sick on his day off, and he had to miss two days of work after that. Fortunately, our boys do not seem to have suffered any ill effects. I, however, am slightly indisposed. Even though I am not feeling great, I seem to have a much lighter version of the cold that my husband had. Mostly, I am tired, and I find that … Continue reading →