Irregularity and uncertainty of income is typical of many home businesses.  You project your income and estimate your future sales. 
 However, often the reality can be much different when you consider:

economy of the country or your area
your production ability
lack of some materials
your health
family emergencies
competition cropping up

What do you do?

that customers and markets can be uncertain
plan with the expectation of emergencies, hoping they don’t occur
try to have a savings back-up
investigate other items or types of services you can include when necessary
realize that emergencies and changes do occur
have another source of income besides your home business

How do you handle irregularities of income in …read more

During these times of economic downturn in many areas, it’s often difficult to get the public to take home business owners seriously.  Frequently we’re regarded as stay-at-home moms or grandmothers who want to make a little pin money.  They don’t realize we’re professionals (whether writers, quiltmakers, crafters, bookkeepers, office assistants, medical technicians) and, as such, should ask for fair payment, not pocket change.
For instance…writers have this problem in particular and find theirs often is the first service that businesses discontinue. Instead, promote yourself as a marketing specialist, someone who will perform a service to market a company/individual’s products and services.  You’re not just …read more