For increased productivity and for work-home balance, Laura Stack, author of Leave The Office Earlier, suggests we do just that – leave the office earlier.

What Works For You?

What strategies or processes do you have to call an end to your home business day?
Do you find it hard to “leave earlier” to e.g. have a meal prepared when in the middle of an important business project?
How do you balance your home business and your family?

Leave The Office Earlier – Cover Image Via Amazon where you can purchase this book.

Hot on the heels of our own Home Biz Notes competition for a book (now drawn), Kristen King over at Biz Chicks Rule is giving away an iPod shuffle.
Visit Biz Chicks Rule and leave a comment stating your favorite song, band, or album to listen to while working and why it’s/they’re your favorite by the deadline of 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, July 13, 2008.
The only limitation is you have to be a US citizen to win, although everyone can play. Check out all the rules and everyone’s music choices over at the site. The iPod Shuffle would be a …read more

If you ever needed an excuse for a mid week power nap in your working day, today is the day. It’s the third National Siesta Day.
Benefits listed at the Siesta Awarness site for a 10-120 minute nap include
- More energy
- Improve productivity by over 30%
- Improve alertness by up to 100%
- Reduce stress and the risk of heart disease by 34%
- Better negotiation and communication
- Reduce risk of accidents at work and on the road
- Happiness and wellbeing
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Do Naps Provide Energy During Your Business Day?
Finding Time To Recharge In Your Home Business

Happy National Siesta Day. Will you …read more