Personal Issues
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.
Sharon Rifilato’s Success Story
Success in life is about much more than making money. It’s about living life to the fullest and looking for the sunny side of life even when days are cloudy. Here’s how one woman’s lifelong involvement in crafts has helped her cope with multiple sclerosis (MS) and get through many difficult days.
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.
Barb’s Personal Notes, 8/26/09
In this personal update, Barbara shares several personal photos and talks about some of the enjoyable things she did this spring and summer to renew her spirit and find new enthusiasm for her work on the Web.
Understanding and Coping with Sales Anxiety
Sales anxiety is a universal problem among all entrepreneurs and home-business owners, regardless of their past sales experience or the type of product or service being offered for sale. Here are Barbara’s tips on how to deal with it.
How to Set and Achieve Your Goals
We can’t get ahead in life or business if we don’t regularly make set new goals for ourselves. Here are tips for setting, reviewing, and achieving your goals.
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.
Notes from a Jeweler’s Workbench
This historical article from Artisan Crafts magazine (1973) explains how a jeweler of that era eradicated asbestos from his workshop.
Your Business Journal
Keeping a written record of your crafts business journey will pay big dividends as time passes. Here are tips for how to do this.
Home Business Family Issues
Any business run at home will be stressful at times, but much more so if you don’t have support and encouragement from those you love.
