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Monday, June 23rd 2008

The Challenges of Working At Home With a Newborn

Juggling out of home work schedules with a newborn might seem tricky, but working form home with a new born can be even worse. You might not be prepared for the challenges that will come with your work at home position and your newborn. Many people get into the work at home arena because they want to stay home with their children. This can work perfectly for you if you are able to get past the challenges that will come with your newborn.

First of all, remember that your new born should be your number one priority. This doesn’t mean that you have to give up your work, or even that it needs to change that much. It simply means that you will need to rearrange some things in order to be have your child as your first priority.

Next, forget about that perfect schedule that you have so carefully crafted for yourself when it comes to working at home. You probably have a good reason to have the schedule that you do, but forget about it. Your newborn is going to change everything about the way that your business is run, so drop the idea that you can have the same schedule you have always had.

The first real step in figuring out how to run your business with a newborn is evaluating the type of help that you are going to be getting. Do you have a partner who will be taking care of your child for at least some of the day? If so, what is their work schedule? See if you can find a few hours when they are not working that you can devote entirely to work. This might be the couple of hours after they get home from work, and it might even be the small amount of time before they go to work in the morning. See what type of accommodations you can make in this way. Then, focus all of the things that you need to do without any interruptions, such as calling or emailing clients, doing your books, or other tasks during those few hours. Even if you only get a few hours per week in this way, you will be able to get more done than you might think.

Next, remember that nap time is soon going to be your dream time. When your baby is napping, you have the time that you need to pick up the house, get things organized, and do work with your home business. This can be a great time for being online, contacting customers, or even meeting with clients if you have a home office. Just make sure that you’ve got a good baby monitor so you can keep an ear out for the little one at the same time.

Lastly, set up an area in your home office for your baby. This should be a great area where they can sit and play and enjoy your company. Remember that newborns don’t always have to be entertained – they just need to be near you. They won’t know if you are talking on the phone to a client, they will think that you are talking to them. Make eye contact with them, rock them ,and be with them while you work. With a little scheduling and practice, you can still have your home business, with a newborn!

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Sunday, June 22nd 2008

WAHM Strategies When Kids Are Home During the Summer

Your WAHM career probably hits a major bump in early June, when the kids are home during the day from school, and they might just be too much for you to handle. It is easy to get the same amount of work done, however, so if you follow some easy tips you’ll be able to have smooth sailing, during the summer and all year round!

First of all, get everyone on schedule as much as you can. Remember that you want to spend time with your kids, after all, that’s what being a mom is all about – but you also need to get your work done. A good suggestion is to look at your kids’ sleeping schedules. Do they like to stay up later than usual and then sleep in during those summer mornings? If so, you know that early mornings will be the best time for you to get that quiet-time work done on your computer or anywhere else. Schedule your toughest work when they’ll still be sleeping.

If your kids are still on a go-to-bed-early and get-up-with-the-sun type schedule, use those few hours between when they are going to bed and when you are to get that work done that needs to be completed without any interruption. If you can work while they are still sleeping, you’ll be better off.

Next, be sure that you also schedule a quiet time early in the afternoon. This can be right after your late sleepers get up and eat, or after lunch for your early-risers. Explain to the kids that it is important to do quiet activities at least once a day – and have them read books, or do educational games. The little ones can even take a nap if they were up early. Use this hour or so to get more work done.

Another great option is to enroll your kids in a couple of summer activities that you don’t need to be present for. You’ll have to go to the games if you put them in a sport, but you’ll have the times when they are practicing. There are great education things like discovery programs and music lessons that kids like to do during the summer. If you can get an afternoon or two a week out of a program, you will be able to concentrate on your work even more.

Lastly, remember that being organized is one of the best ways to deal with your kids and your work all at once. If you have a nicely organized home as well as office, then your kids can find their toys, know where the scissors are for art projects, and not need to bother you every five minutes to help them find something. You’d be surprised at how quickly interruptions can add up, so keep organized to keep on top of it. Also, try to schedule yourself enough time to simply be with your kids during the summer.

These years will go fast, and soon they won’t even want to be around when the weather is nice!

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Necessary skills for Data Entry Workers

There are many skills that you will need to possess if you plan on working from home in a data entry position. Many of them are things that you probably already have, but you may also need to learn a few new skills so that you can have a great work from home job that pays the bills and still allows you time to do the things that you would like to do.

First of all, you absolutely need to be an organized person. With data entry jobs, you are going to have a lot to do and time frames in which you need to get all of the stuff done. You want to be sure that you are going to be able to meet your deadlines, so you want to have a good system for keeping track of the things that need to be done and the dates that they should be done by. You also need a great system for charting how much money you are making and for making sure that you are paying all of the bills that need to be paid.

Secondly, you have to have the skills that are needed to get out there and chase down jobs. Working from home in a data entry position might mean that you have to be out there finding your own work and applying for different jobs each day. Therefore, you need to know what you are doing and be ready and willing to get done what needs to be done during those times. Remember, this might be tough for some people, so it might be a skill that grows with you as time goes by.

Also, you need to have a good handle over your computer and your computer skills. This should include typing and keyboarding skills, which will become your most important skills for your job. But, it also needs to include skills for using the internet, for using other programs, and sometimes for being able to figure out brand new programs without any supervision. You never know when a client or a boss will have you do something that you’ve never done before, so you need to be prepared and have a good idea of how to figure out new programs that you might never have seen before.

You also should have good skills when it comes to working on the internet and getting things accomplished. You’ll probably spend most of your day in front of the computer, so you need to be really good at working with one that is online!

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Wednesday, June 18th 2008

Where to Store Inventory for Your Party Planning Company

Starting a party planning company is a great way to become an entrepreneur. Almost any city has a large population of people who need to throw parties for weddings, birthdays, retirements, baby showers, etc.

While party planning companies can be lucrative, they also pose some logistical problems for you, especially if you are operating out of your home or out of a small office. The good news is there are several effective ways to store the inventory you need for your business.

Purchase Storage Space

One of the easiest ways to store your inventory is by purchasing additional storage space. Storage units are available in a wide variety of sizes and are generally located throughout most cities so you should be able to find a site conveniently located.

Traditional storage units can be secured with a lock. Most of these sites also have separate security measures, including video camera monitoring and on-site management.

If you have no way of transporting your inventory to the storage units, you can also consider services that bring the storage to you and either remove it for you or allow you to keep the unit on your own property. The costs for these types of storage are higher but might make more sense if you don’t live near any traditional storage areas.

You may also want to consider spending the extra for a climate-controlled storage unit. These types of units maintain a consistent environment so your inventory will not be damaged by extreme cold or heat.

Getting Organized at Home

Whether you decide to use a separate storage unit or to store your inventory in your home, you need to get more organized. That can be a huge challenge for most of us but if you have the right supplies you’ll find the process easier.

First, you’re going to need to purchase these supplies. Plastic storage boxes are a good idea. These boxes keep out bugs, rain, or other damaging elements. Plus, if you purchase clear boxes you’ll still be able to easily see what each one contains. Take a look at the inventory you need to store before you start buying the boxes. Keep similar items together. For example, you might want to keep all of your wedding reception decorations separate from all of your “over the hill” birthday party decorations.

In addition to the clear plastic boxes, you should also invest in a filing cabinet to make it easier for you to organize your paperwork.

You may also want to purchase other types of storage boxes – perhaps some smaller boxes or bins – depending on your inventory.

Second, once you have the supplies you need to divide your inventory into separate piles. Throw away anything that you won’t need – there’s no point hanging onto a handful of balloons, for example. Separate all of the other items in terms of type of party and type of inventory.

After you’ve separated everything, begin filling up those storage boxes and stack them neatly in another room, in a closet, or in your separate storage unit.

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