Sometimes we have to take a day off from business, although a writer
often finds it difficult to stay away from the computer and jotting down her thoughts.  Yesterday was my granddaughter’s graduation from high school, so we mainly enjoyed the occasion with family who came from far and near to celebrate with us.
Since she was valedictorian of her class, she, of course, gave a speech.  I’d not heard nor seen it before, so had no inkling this young lady could write with knowledge, inspiration and humor.  Her presentation was unflawed as well. 
Open house for friends and family throughout the afternoon resulted …read more

“I’d like to find a way to go back to school,” a young mom remarked.  “But I’ve got to work at a job and juggle babysitting with my husband’s schedule.  Maybe when both children are in school.”
She may not have thoughts of a home business, but working from home can enable moms…and dads…to fit in their schooling, too.  Do you have a talent or hobby you can turn into a home business that will give you a flexible schedule  to fit in a class or classes as you work toward a degree or some type of training?
Online work enables one to be …read more

HomeBizNotes.com

In today’s changing economy, with graduates looking for jobs, I’ve found a number of them considering home businesses. They are venturing into the “real world” of earning a living. It’s a time for new beginnings.
While giving thought to developing a home business, you probably will be working as an employee for someone else at this stage, unless you’ve already been establishing yourself in a work from home career. However, in today’s Internet world, many graduates have been looking already into ways to earn income online, possibly to supplement while they were in school.
*Continue developing your home business …read more

Graduation and New Beginnings!  That’s our theme for the Business Channel’s Theme Day with the round-up of posts hosted by Darlene McDainel, of Interview Chatter, hosted this month.  You’ll find a great deal of business information and insight from the Business Channel bloggers.
At Home Biz Notes, I discuss, Will Graduates Start Home Businesses? with suggestions if this is the direction they want to consider.

May and June signify graduation time in the United States, when students are leaving school…whether high school, technical school, or other places of higher learning.  Most are venturing into the “real world” of earning a living.  Or they may have received a degree they hope will take them into a higher earning level.  It’s a time for new beginnings in your life.
Some thought could be given to developing a home business, probably along with your job as an employee for someone else at this stage, unless you’ve already been establishing yourself in a work from home career.  However, in today’s Internet world, …read more