What To Do – Part Two: Exploring Your TalentsPosted by Tisha Tolar on January 11, 2010
During the last few ‘recession years’, more people have been finding creative ways to bring in supplemental income from the talents and skills they already possess. There have been many successful an profitable businesses started from on-the-side hobbies. Using your talents to increase your income is not only a great way to make money, it [...]
Invention MamaPosted by Tisha Tolar on July 2, 2009
Interesting that even the great philosopher’s knew that it’s the moms that rock this world. Case in point, the phrase “Necessity, who is the Mother of Invention” (Plato, The Republic -Greek author & philosopher in Athens 427 BC – 347 BC) . Note that Plato did not use the term ‘father’ – and for good [...]
No Turning Back Now…….Posted by Trisha Wagner on June 8, 2009
A few weeks ago, my good friend and one of my partners in crime dropped a not-so-subtle hint that it is time for an update on my progress as a work at home mom. So without further delay, here is my update.
When I started in January, my first concern was quickly replacing my old income to ensure [...]
MOM BIZ SPOTLIGHT: MELISSA SULLIVANPosted by Tisha Tolar on June 1, 2009
Melissa’s Websites:
Melissa Sullivan Stampin’ Up!
Melissa Sullivan Usborne Books
Melissa Sullivan Gold Canyon Candles
Melissa Sullivan, who lives with her husband Sean and their two young children, first became an entrepreneur in August of 2004 before she even became a mom. As a life-long crafter, she was usually involved with creative projects to fulfill her [...]
Clear The Flow Of Energy In Your Life and Money In Your BusinessPosted by Debbie Dragon on May 7, 2009
Do you ever look around you and think “there is so much STUFF cluttering my life?” . All this clutter, whether it is things you store that may be handy one day or articles and courses you must read one day – it all saps your energy.
Well that’s what I’ve been doing the last few [...]
Thoughts on Project ManagementPosted by Tisha Tolar on January 26, 2009
Our friend Ben over at Money Smart Life did a post a while back where he mentioned this:
“I’m great at starting projects but not stellar at completing them. I have a Masters Degree in Project Management and successfully managed many simultaneous software projects at my old job, I should be able to do a better [...]
What I’ve Learned About Working From HomePosted by Trisha Wagner on January 16, 2009
It been over two weeks since I’ve punched a clock and my –how things have changed. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am one of those people that learns by doing. I am smart enough to know that I don’t have a clue sometimes and while I listen to people with [...]
Backing Up Our TheoryPosted by Tisha Tolar on January 15, 2009
As we’ve said MANY times on Empowering Mom, NOW is the time to chase your dreams and start working for yourself. That, essentially, is the basis of this entire site. We are three ladies who have each left the stability of 8-5, ditched the daycare, and found success working from home as freelancers. We tell [...]
Why A Graceful Departure Is ImportantPosted by Trisha Wagner on December 17, 2008
It’s official. I have given my notice to my employer letting him know that I will be leaving effective December 31st. I’ll be honest; I struggled with the entire concept of giving a notice- after all many companies do not extend that courtesy when they let employees go. And in truth there are conflicting suggestions as [...]
Good Article on Work At Home OpportunitiesPosted by Tisha Tolar on December 1, 2008
We don’t try to only write about working at home as a freelance writer – but because that’s what all of us ladies do daily, sometimes it may seem that way. Our main goal is to write about being an entreprenuer and succeeding on your own – no matter what kind of career you are [...]
