Remember the jingle? I think it was McDonalds. One way for you to better manage your working time is to take breaks. Yes, I said it! You may not believe that by taking a break you can actually increase your overall productivity, but it is quite true!
Breaks provide you with the opportunity to refresh yourself and renew your outlook! When you work outside the home you are given breaks by your employer. But with you as your boss in your Christian home business, it’s more likely that you go without taking a break.
For every 90-120 minutes you work, you should take a 20-30 minute break. Get some water. Do a 10 minute mini workout. Go outside and get [...]
Several years ago I read an ebook written by Alice Seba, mentor to many work at home moms. In it she likened the internet to a black hole like the kind we find in space. Have you ever noticed that you sit down to work and suddenly, so it seems, several hours have passed and it’s time for dinner? We all have been there.
It is crucial if you are going to run a Christian home business and align your project with Proverbs 31 standards, that you learn how to manage your online work time and avoid getting lost in the black hole.
Here are a few tips from someone who has gone through the black hole and come out wiser.
Avoid constantly [...]
A big time waster can be the telephone. Unexpected calls interrupt work flow and long conversations put a wrench into the schedule. Even calls that are necessary for the overall functionality of your business can be unproductive.
A good goal in managing your time is
Now that you have a plan and have all your storage solutions ready, it’s time to get down to business and start organizing your house. Here are a few tips to help you do just that and more importantly help you stay organized for the long term.
Recycle old newspapers and magazines – Don’t let them pile up all around your house, more than likely you won’t get back to that newspaper article or magazine column again so once you finish with it, recycle it.
Have a message station – Keep your telephone, pens, note pads, mail and calendar in one central location. Jot down all important dates and appointments as soon as you schedule them.
Have a filing system – Don’t let piles of [...]
Quick & Easy Home Organizing Tips for Moms – Part 1: Preparation and Storage Options
Keeping a neat and tidy house isn’t always easy when you have children. You want to create a clutter free oasis of calm; they want to take over the house with their legos. So who wins?
Well, with a little thought and careful planning you both can. Here are some easy home organizing tips to help you create the peaceful yet child friendly home you’ve been dreaming of.
Before starting you should make a plan of what needs to be done. Go through each room and identify what room needs extra storage, what type of storage, etc. You should then invest in a few storage and space saving [...]
Often a major stumbling block for starting a home business or moving forward in the business you have is the excuse of not having enough time. So how do you get more time?
Cutting the “fat ” out of your schedule is a very
Here’s a great quick video on four home business tax myths. Enjoy!
Home Business Tax Myths
Three words to keep in mind when it comes to de-cluttering your home, storage, storage and storage. De-cluttering simply comes down to finding a place for everything, making sure everything is in its proper place and getting rid of what you no longer need. It won’t happen overnight, so now is the time to being making a plan of attack.
First, get each bedroom area organized. Take a day and sort through clothes and toys in the kids’ rooms, and either sell, give away or throw away what isn’t needed anymore. Get age appropriate storage units, label things and help teach the kids to put their own things away.
Next, get a laundry basket for each family member and start with the [...]
As Christians in business, we are called to render unto Ceaser what is Ceaser’s. There is no reason we should pay more than what we rightfully owe. A home business can be an opportunity to save big on your taxes, but you need to know what you are doing and how to properly document all of your home business expenses. Several years ago I had the opportunity to read a book- It’s How Much You KEEP, That Counts! Not how much you Make- by Ron Mueller that clarified things greatly.
Here’s a video clip of home business tax expert Sandy Botkin:
Most likely you are very busy and find yourself running from one commitment or task to the next. How well you manage your time, including your choice to put first things first is a key factor in how well you do in business.
With a home based business it it harder to keep everything going. You are a volunteer army and no one is going to push you to get things done. You have to discipline yourself.
Here are a few tips:
1) Cut the fat out! Of your schedule that is. This means cutting out couch potato time and other time wasting activities and putting that time toward your business. Your business will need 10 hours each week, plus training time- [...]
