Working the World at Home gives information about airline reservationists who are engaged in this type of work from their homes. 
JetBlue Airways was the first to do this and other airlines are following suit, or at least giving it a try.
Some hotels and resorts also make use of those working from their homes to take care of many of their reservations and vacation plans. 
After reading an earlier article about at home reservationists, here at Home Biz Notes, of our visitors asked about finding this type of work.  Check out the web sites of airlines, hotels and resorts, car rentals and see if they post …read more

Many baby boomers are starting to retire from the 9-5, but don’t want to retire completely.
What appeals to you?

work part time
start or expand a home business
take on a franchise
travel (short trips or an extended trip)

What businesses can you take on the road with you?

If you want to travel you have to think laterally, whether it’s for shorter trips or an extended trip.
Do you have a mailing address at least part of the time or internet access?
Can you find work as you travel in the local area if you are staying awhile?

Would These Activities Suit You?

writing (author or freelance …read more

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During August, we’ve had a theme of travel and related home businesses.  So I’m rounding out the month by discussing Kathleen (Katy) Walls’ travel books with her. Katy has producted them through her Florida home based publishing business.  We also learn from Katy that you can write books about the places close to home without traveling to exotic locals.
Her most recent book is Wild About Florida: South Florida, one of a series.  
Mary Emma: What made you think of writing a book on Florida’s natural places?
Katy: Nature and wildlife are things I have always loved. I do a lot of camping and some …read more

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For more than a decade, since I met Kathleen (Katy) Walls, I’ve seen her move from author to self-publisher to forming a publishing business, Global Authors Publications (GAP).  I thought some suggestions from Katy would help writers understand the publishing business from the perspective of an author/publisher. 
Katy founded GAP in 2004 to publish her books from her Florida home.  She has written the popular books:  Georgia’s Ghostly Getaways, Finding  Florida’s Phantoms, Last Step, Man Hunt- The Eric Rudolph Story, Kudzu, Tax Sale Tactics, and Hosts With Ghosts: Haunted Historic Hotels in the Southeast.
She is currently at work on a series of books about natural …read more

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THURSDAY THIRTEEN

Since August represents Travel Month here at Home Biz Notes, I’ll take time today, Thursday, to mention 13 travel related home businesses that come to mind.  Of course, there will be more, and you may be involved in a type I’ve not discussed here.  Feel free to mention it in the comments.
These may be operated from your home or take you away from home, yet be home based.

Travel agent booking at home for your own business or a travel agency
Travel writer who researches at home and on trips.
Bed and breakfast in your home.
Making travel related items you sell in …read more

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Travel – the lure of distant lands, the desire to see around the next bend, the call of the unknown, the inability to stay in one place  has affected humans from time unknown.  Some people, though, desire to stay at home, while others tour the globe.
Nowadays, we can experience both by working at home in travel related occupations or leaving the familiar, yet still remain attached to a home based business. 
Travel has always called to me.  I loved the forays into states around my New York State home that my family took when I was a child.  After my husband and I …read more

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Travel in its many variations is our August theme at Home Biz Notes. 
However, we will have other home business information for you.  So, if you’re not involved in travel or don’t like to travel, you won’t feel neglected.
In the travel area, we’ll feature:

Travel Writing
Traveling for business and recreation
Travel books
Bed and Breakfast businesses
Travel agency at home
Travel photography
Teaching travel writing

If you are involved in travel with your home business or travel because of it, let us know and we can feature your input.
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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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My husband and I travel frequently by plane so have to develop ways to get our luggage from place to place efficiently. Also, we’ve had to become adept with our carry-on bags. 
I’d begun to notice that many men and women use fanny packs. I realized if I use one, I don’t have to panic, “Where’s my purse?” Also, my hands are free to grab my roller suitcase and computer bag.
What did we do before the advent of the roller bags? They are so handy as we race through airports trying to catch a plane with tight connections. Jim uses a …read more

Laura, at Work From Home Momma, mentioned in her comment to the previous post, Basing Your Home Business Promotions Around Themes, that business owners can begin planning for next year. 
“It’s not too late to put it [pilot theme day...or any other] on your calendar for next year, either.  Especially if you are going to purchase or make items based on the theme, you will need some lead time.”
So begin planning ahead for theme days.  Then the date isn’t suddenly upon you without your having made any products, prepared a promotion, or developed a strategy.
* Put the various dates on your calendar. 
*Look at the dates …read more