Many businesses start in the home, then grow so successfully, they’re moved to a more spacious location outside the residence.  This might be a building on your premises or a business space you rent, lease or purchase elsewhere. 
 Suzanne contacted me to sew skirt and apron samples when I operated my home based dressmaking/alteration business.  She was introducing her designs to shops with the anticipation that they would purchase in bulk from her.
These appealed to many of the businesses she approached and soon she took on a partner.  She hired home workers, like myself, to make them for her.  However, when …read more

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Traveling “green,” without harming the environment has become very popular. Liz Lewis, my co-blogger at Alzheimer’s Notes, writes a very interesting and informative new blog on this topic at b5media, Traveling the Green Way.
Going “green,” traveling “green,” wearing “green”, in fact, anything “green” that helps save the environment has become a very popular word. So this new Traveling the Green Way should fit right in with current worldwide interests.
Setting Business Goals
Liz also is a good example of someone who sets a business goal and pursues it. About 18 months ago, Liz decided to pursue her dream of becoming a …read more

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 Take One Step Forward Every Day
Sometimes we get so caught up in extraneous activities and commitments that we struggle to find time to do more than maintain our home business.  We scurry through the routine, but wonder if we aren’t simply treading in place.
Yvonne Russell, co-blogger here and blogger at Small Biz Mentor, has a very instructive post, Do One Small Thing Every Day To Move Your Business Forward.
What struck me though, is the concept of doing one thing purposefully each day, said Yvonne, as she related tips given by Australian business owner Teri Wilson.
This is advice I’ve heard before …read more

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“Give yourself the time to think,” says author and leadership guru, John C. Maxwell.  He emphasizes the importance of setting aside time to think.
Often when I think, random thoughts flit through my mind. Sometimes these I immediately pursue. Other times I simply let my thoughts incubate, to be applied later. Perhaps I’ll think with pen and notebook in hand and write my thoughts down.
Some thoughts revolve around the theme, “How can I have a spectacular year this year?” Others simply find their way into the mix. (Also, they’re in no specific order. Isn’t that what random means?!!)
So here are some …read more

I’ve been “harping” on participating in contests in several posts here at Home Biz Notes, so I’m joining this GTD contest sponsored by Celine Roque at Pimp Your Work
What are my resolutions for 2008? In order to accomplish more than I did in 2007, I need to:
1. Find a way to stretch myself or “find another self” as my grandson calls it, so I can do more. (Maybe this is the virtual assistant mentioned in the Elance contest.)
2. Be more efficient and organized.  Do something each day to be better organized,even if it’s only 20 minutes, as Mike Murdock says …read more