Evaluating Your Business On A Regular Basis

When it comes to a work at home business, it’s important to evaluate on a regular basis what is working for you or what is eating up your production time.

Many people do year-end evaluations, but it would be great if you can do it twice a year. One of the things about working your business is being aware of the ever-changing times. I’ve come to a point where I’m finally admitting to myself that community forums are dying or phasing out and it’s time to move with the changes.

Decisions aren’t always easy, but you can hash it out with your business buddies. The main point is you want to keep your business growing and thriving and not sitting and idling.

When was the last time you examined what’s working or not working for your business?

~Sophia

Work At Home Tips: Patience Is A Virtue

One thing I’ve noticed a lot when people apply for a telecommuting job is they expect instant replies. What they don’t realize is that the employer have thousands of resumes to go through and they won’t be able to email everyone with a response.

Not all employers use autoresponders for the canned reply, “Thank you, we’ve received your application…blah, blah, blah.”

It’s not unheard of to hear from an employer months from now for a job you applied for months ago. It could simply be a new position opening. Whatever the case may be don’t let it bother you. Be sure to keep track of how, where, when, why and who you applied for so if they do come knocking on your door, you’re not taken by surprise.

And if they aren’t looking for you, then keep looking for yourself. Be consistent and patient in your job hunt because something soon will come your way.

~Sophia

Direct Sales – Eliminating Tasks That Waste Your Time

When it comes to a Direct Sales home business, we often find ourselves too busy to complete all of our daily business, personal and family tasks. One way to solve this problem is to eliminate the tasks that are not yielding you the results that you seek.

I recently sat down and made a list of all of my tasks in any given day…I separated this list into 3 categories: Business, Family and Personal. Once I had my lists compiled, I re-examined them to see what was working and what wasn’t working and decided to change the things that were not yielding me the results that I needed.

Business- I decided to lighten my load and not take on any more business projects. I also decided to delegate some tasks to others to free up more of my time. You can do this yourself by hiring an assistant…a virtual assistant would be a great way to go if you are doing business online. A VA (Virtual Assistant) can answer your emails, write & draft up your newsletters, handle some of your social media networking and update your blogs and sites for you. In my case…I decided to unload some of my business tasks to others.

Family – I am pretty good at keeping up with my family obligations since I no longer have children at home. However, I found that even adult children can interrupt your day with things they want you do to for them. To solve this problem, I have left my daughter know that between the hours of such and such…I can not help her unless it’s an emergency. I also observed on my list that my housework from time to time would slide so I could work on business projects. I have now decided to pencil in 1 1/2 hours a day to work on housework, cooking meals, running errands, making family phone calls, etc. When it comes to handling all of my family tasks, I find that a schedule and list making…is the way to go for me.

Personal – In my personal area I found that I wasn’t taking enough time out for myself every day. When you don’t take care of YOU…everything else suffers. I have always allowed myself 1 hour of personal time every day. After looking over my list, I have realized that its not enough. So…to solve that problem, I now give myself 2 hours a day to do whatever it is that I want. This can include going out for a walk, gardening, crafting, shopping, whatever.

I guess what I am trying to say with my blog post today is that I feel its important to sit down and make 3 lists every other month. Go over your task lists and review them to see what is and isn’t working. If you are participating in any tasks that are not yielding you the results that you want…it is time to elimate or change them.

Shelly

Work At Home Job Leads: Nov 24

When it comes to looking for a telecommuting job, the key is to not get discouraged. It requires a lot of patience and perserverance. Some times a bad interview or reject email can be a downer, but pick yourself up and keep forging ahead. It’s tiring and demanding, but if you want to work from home, then there’s a position out there for you. You just have to keep looking and keep being positive.

Internet Researcher – Researched
Data Entry – San Antonio
Radiology Coder – Telecommute for Missouri residents
Scanner – Upper East Side, NY
Online Content Editor/Writer/Blogger – Homebased Palo Alto, San Francisco, or Burlingame
Website Designer
Writers For Online Magazine – Researched
Customer Service – Researched Norcross, GA
Bilingual Online Support Agents – Researched
Contract Telephone Interviewer – Researched
Telephone Sourcers – Researched
F/T or P/T Virtual Recruiters – Researched

Good luck in your job search!

~Sophia

Work At Home Job Leads: Oct 22

I wrote an article recently about being prepared before you actually start looking for a work at home job. It’s important to take this step because you’ll have a better chance of finding an at home job. It’s stressful as is so being prepared will take away some of that worry.

Read Preparation Is The Key To A Successful Work At Home Job Search

Good luck with today’s job leads!

Internet Search Consultant (Chinese Speakers) – Researched
P/T Client Services Representative – Researched – Tempe, AZ
Customer Service Sales Associate – Researched
Freelance Writer
P/T Scheduling Rep – GA
Freelance Writers – Researched
Hospitality CS and Reservations Specialist
Fiction Book Editor
SEO Web Content Writing – Onsite & Remote TX
Homebased Salesperson – Detroit
Customer Service Representative

~Sophia

Preparation Is The Key To A Successful Work At Home Job Search

Too many people rush into searching for a work at home job that they really aren’t prepared for. Before jumping in with both feet, it’s important to know where to start so you’re not wasting time and doing things twice. Take your time and follow the three steps outlined in the article below.

Preparation Is The Key To A Successful Work At Home Job Search

Before doing any work at home job search, you must have a clear career plan if you want to be successful in finding a telecommute job.

When you hold a business meeting, give a home presentation, have a job interview or a catering gig what is the one thing you do? You prepare weeks in advance or the night before. Preparation is a definite must-do.

Here are three important steps to conquer before you set forth on your work at home job search.

Step #1:
Assuming you already have a home office or a dedicated work space, the next step is deciding what you want to do. Many people know they want to work from home and they want to make money online, but they have no idea which direction they want to go in.

Review your financial situation by sitting down with a pen and paper, dig deep and be totally honest with yourself. How much are you looking to make per month or is it a supplemental income? How well do you know yourself and what are you capable of or qualified to do?

Name your top three choices for the desired job you want. I say three because being too narrow in a chosen field closes your options pretty quickly. You want to stay open-minded as this will open multiple doors for you.

Your first option should be the job you are most qualified for and have the most skills and experience. This is also the time to improve or brush up on anything you feel rusty in.

Step #2:
Next is drafting or updating your resume. Create several resumes that work with each of your three choices and allow for tweaking if necessary. If you have employment gaps, you want to choose a functional resume that highlights your skills, experiences and accomplishments rather than the where and when.

I don’t recommend posting your resume online on sites like Monster or Career Builder because from my experience you’ll get bombarded with emails or phone calls from dodgy “employers” who don’t offer real employment.

Create a cover letter template that you can fill in and tweak for each position you apply for because it should be tailored to the job you’re applying for. This is extremely important.

Step #3:
Organize your job research by gathering or visiting reputable work at home websites that offer free listings of genuine telecommuting companies.

Gather pertinent information about the company, job requirements or specifications, pay rate etc. and input them into an Excel spreadsheet. There are companies that are always accepting new applications so these are the companies you want to apply with first. Peruse the websites and look for resources and tips on how to conduct your job search, where to find them, and so forth.

Preparing yourself and completing each of these three steps will save you precious time. Now you are more efficient, focused, organized and ready to tackle your work at home job search in a highly competitive work at home job field.

Copyright Sophia McIntyre, All Rights Reserved

Sophia McIntyre is the founder of WorkAtHomeSpace.com a free work at home resource offering reputable listings of work at home companies, job resources, articles, support and networking forums and much more.

She co-owns WorkAtHomeBusinessOptions.com that focus on providing work at home and home business solutions, resources and tips to anyone looking to work from home.

Work At Home Job Leads Sept 14

One of the things about finding a work at home job is knowing what you’re looking for. People want to earn online from home, but yet they have no idea what direction they want to take. There are many ways to work from home and this ranges from telecommute jobs, affiliate marketing, home business and other online opportunities.

Know your skills, know what you want to do and keep your options open. You can have several eggs in your basket as back ups or to meet your income needs. The only way people can help you is if you know what you want to do.

Good luck with today’s job leads.

Sophia

Profinity Customer Service – Researched
Profinity – OCC – Researched
Freelance Writers – Researched
Freelance Writers – Researched
Ghostwriter/Editor
Freelance “How To” Writers – Researched
Freelance Graphic Designers
Appointment Setters – Researched
Judgment Recovery & Skip Tracing – Researched
Web Content Writers
Appointment Setters – Must live in St. Louis
Home Agents – Researched

August 25 Work At Home Job Leads

There are many avenues for job seekers to look through when they are looking for a telecommute job such places like Work At Home Business Options, Work At Home Space, Career Builders, Craigslist etc. Don’t forget social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, work at home forums and blogs. I know they work because a friend found a position on Twitter and I found one on a work at home forum.

So don’t be shy. Put yourself out there and be armed with an updated resume.

All job listings have been researched.

Virtual Independent Agents
Remote Customer Service Rep
HomeBased Reservation Specialist
Writers
Customer Service Rep
At Home Customer Service
Freelance Operators
Customer Support Quality Assistant
Customer Service/Technical Support Representative
Bilingual Telephone Inspections/Telephone Interviews
Transcribers
Homebased Court Researchers – US and Canada

Good Luck!

Sophia

Being Honest In Business…

Are you being honest in regards to your home business? If not, you really should be.

I think for most of us, we practice our businesses with honesty. However, I have been coming across others who are in a home business who are being dishonest.

I have seen people lie about how long they have been in business, how they work their business and how much they are making (income) with their home business.

Lying to your customers, clients and/or potential recruits will get you absolutely no where in the long run. Sure, you might get a little something by being dishonest now…but it certainly doesn’t pay for the long term.

A good solid home business is built on you being honest with yourself and those who you do business with.

Shelly

August 17 Work At Home Job Leads

Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I know looking for a work at home job is a daunting task and you keep applying and applying and you’re still waiting to hear those two words, “You’re hired!” Stay positive and keep applying.

Few tips to keep in mind:
*Your resume highlights your relevant skills to the job you’re applying for
*Your cover letter is like a teaser; your resume contains the juicy bits
*Keep your mind and options opened

Here are today’s work at home job leads. All of these jobs have been researched.

Examiner.com – Writers
Customer Service Representatives
Customer Service Representatives
At Home Professionals
News Transcribers
Financial At-Home Transcriber
Experienced Transcribers – Typist, Corporate, Medical Seminars, Legal
F/T & P/T Transcription & Proofreading Positions
High School Level Essay Scoring
Online Tutors
Physics Tutor
Bookkeeper
Expert Answers
Customer Service

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