Business Management
Tips for Working Around Children
The trick in successfully working at home with kids underfoot lies in being flexible, say moms in Barbara’s network. Here are several of their practical tips and ideas.
Refresh Your Spirit with a Staycation
Do you find that you’re working so hard all the time, or so constantly busy with activities that you don’t have time to relax, let along quietly ponder your life and goals? Maybe it’s time to hang a Gone Fishin’ sign on your door. Learn why you need to give yourself the gift of a staycation from time to time to ease your stress and refresh your spirit.
The Future of Craft Fairs & Shows
This article by veteran show-goer and show-list publisher Bill Ronay paints a positive picture for sellers who are willing to keep current with trends and technology. “Artists and craft sellers must take the most professional approach possible to be consistently successful and profitable,” he says.
How to Prepare for a Computer Crash
If you’ve never had a total computer system crash, count yourself lucky, because all the gurus say it’s not “IF” your computer is going to crash, but “WHEN.” Depending on how you prepare for this inevitability will determine how painful and how costly the crash experience will be.
Barb’s QuikTip #6-Time Management
Here’s how to get a handle on how you’re spending your time and then make changes that will free up several hours a week for your business activities.
Calendar Control
Calendars are helpful time management and organizing tools we all need for maximum efficiency. Depending on your business, you may need several of them.
Barb’s QuikTip #1
A homeowner’s insurance policy does NOT cover anything used in a home business. You must be “up front” with your insurance agent.
Business Bookkeeping
It’s not difficult to make the IRS happy if you keep the right kind of business records. Surprisingly, you may use any type of bookkeeping system you wish, so long as you avoid “comingling of funds.”
