Work From Home

Working from the home office is one of the best perks of entrepreneurship. Learn tips and tricks to stay productive and get the most out of this little perk.

Why Solopreneurship Is Taking Over in 2026

Why Solopreneurship Is Taking Over in 2026

Solopreneurship is rapidly reshaping the modern workforce. Today, nearly 30 million solo business owners contribute over $1.7 trillion to the U.S. economy, proving that you no longer need a large team to build something impactful. In fact, more than 80% of small…

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Multiple Income Streams

I am often asked the question: What is the single most important reason for exploring the gig economy? My response has evolved to this: The gig economy is a great enabler for those who desire more freedom in the manner in which they work and/or the ability to develop…

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Tips For Upwork Success

Upwork is an online platform that connects businesses with freelancers for various projects and tasks. Amidst the sea of opportunities provided by Upwork, many find themselves adrift, struggling to navigate the currents of success. Fear not, for within this article…

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How To Build A Successful Career As A Freelancer

Are you seeking a job that allows you to work on your own terms? Freelancing can provide an excellent opportunity for you to enjoy a flexible schedule, work from any location, and pursue projects that match your interests and passions. However, you must understand…

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High Paying Jobs for Entrepreneurs

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way we work has undergone a profound transformation. Traditional 9-to-5 jobs are no longer the only path to financial success. Entrepreneurs and gig workers have seized the opportunity to tap into the world of…

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10 Home Business Ideas To Start Today

In recent years, more and more people have been looking for ways to start their own businesses and work from home. The rise of the internet and the gig economy have made it easier than ever to launch a successful home-based business. In this article, we will explore…

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Find the Best Coffee Shops to Work From. Here’s How!

I know that if I am not comfortable then I cannot work effectively. Sometimes it can be hard to find the right place to work, my workspace is my local coffee shop. The trick is finding the right coffee shop for you. It is super simple to find local coffee shops…

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How To Remain Focused Working From Home

As the number of people working from home continues to increase, men and women with remote jobs are faced with a whole new set of distractions while they work.  Interruptions that were once unnecessarily long meetings and loud coworkers are now barking dogs, crying…

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Upgrade Your Home Office at Costco

As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to get the most for your buck. As a family of entrepreneurs at AFEUSA, we know that feeling very well. That’s why we were so thrilled to partner with Costco Wholesale and bring you exclusive Costco membership…

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Music to Keep You Going

Working on your computer all day long can be draining and exhausting, a way to solve this is by creating your own playlist to keep you motivated. Classical Music Classical music has been shown to be one of the best genres to listen to when you need to be productive…

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5 Important Work-From-Home Cyber Security Tips

Unfortunately, you often never know what unsafe cyber habits you have until it’s too late. That’s why, especially with so many Americans working online, it’s important to understand the best practices to keep your personal and work information safe. No. 1: Secure your…

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Top 3 Unique SiriusXM Stations You Won’t Want to Miss

If you have SiriusXM Satellite Radio or suddenly noticed it’s working in your car because of a free trial, then you might be wondering — what are the best, most unique channels you should be listening to? We’ve got a few ideas. Channel 111 — Business Radio Brush up on…

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How to Best Mentor Your Entrepreneur Child

It can be scary when your child wants to follow your footsteps as an entrepreneur. You know just how risky it can be and the sacrifices they’ll have to make. However, it can be just as exciting to know that you — in some small or big way — have inspired them to follow…

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Working From Home: 9 Ergonomic Tips for Laptop Use

Employees working from home due to social distancing? Smart policy — but without a proper workstation, there’s a big potential for back, neck and eye strain. Employees working from home due to social distancing? Smart policy — but without a proper workstation, there’s…

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The Office Tools to Boost Productivity

As we’re adjusting to a new home office, our surroundings may create an assortment of distractions. Think about the little things that eat away at your day, like attempting to find hard copies of documents and charging your phone, Here are some of the best tools to…

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Protect Yourself With General Liability Insurance

While many businesses and properties are well-maintained, people can still be injured on-site. As a result, a business where the injury took place may be liable when someone is injured on the premises — but it’s not always clear-cut. An individual can fall under three…

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How to Manage Parenting and Working

Right now, you’re probably trying to manage the changing demands of your market. But if you’re a parent, you’re likely also dealing with a new work/life balance. Here are some tricks to help you stay on top of both your work duties and your parental duties. Keep Your…

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How Shipping Entities Are Handling Setbacks

As we adjust to the new business landscape, brick and mortar stores are taking the brunt of this pandemic. If you’re revamping your business plan to emphasize eCommerce during this situation, then shipping companies are your best friends. To ensure your company is…

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Homebound Family Bonding

Right now, as we’re all homebound, many families are looking for new forms of entertainment to bring everyone together. If you’re looking for some fun ways to bond with your family while at home, here are a couple of fun ideas that will surely lift everyone’s spirits….

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How to Avoid Unhealthy Holiday Habits

Regardless of where you reside in the United States, sickness seems almost unavoidable during the winter season. But when you’re an entrepreneur, even a minor distraction from your work can be devastating. To avoid missing any work days during one of the busiest times…

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A Layout for Workspace Success

Over the years, the “ideal office” has gone through several changes. The early 2000s tried a transition from cubicles to open floor plans, with the inclusion of ping-pong and foosball tables following soon after. But what truly makes a productive workspace? Here are a…

Pros & Cons of Consolidating Your Social Media Accounts

Pros & Cons of Consolidating Your Social Media Accounts

As an entrepreneur with an assortment of tasks that you need to manage daily, social media is often just one more headache. You may find it useful to consolidate your social media profiles into one personal account per channel. Before you do so, however, there are…

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Is Working From Home More Productive?

If you work in an office, there’s a good chance you’ve daydreamed about what it might be like to do your job from home. Those fantasies might including curling up with your laptop while still wearing your pajamas, cuddling with your dog when you take a business call,…

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Top 3 Advices From Business Owners

When you decide to be an entrepreneur, it is easy to lose track of where you should start or which way is the best way of going about the job. For some people, the path appears to them as natural as day and night – they learn along the way and use the best practices…

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Best Ways to Stay Active From Home

One of the unintended downsides of working from home is the impact it can have on your overall health. While you’d think staying out of the office and having more freedom would allow you to make time to take better care of yourself, it’s normally the opposite. Getting…

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Remote Work Solutions

Working from home can present some serious hazards. That newfound sense of freedom is a double edged sword, as it can be much harder to provide a consistent work environment with decentralized employees. That’s why it’s so important to identify potential risks and…

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Trends in Working From Home

The life of the modern entrepreneur, and the modern businessperson for that matter, is constantly shifting. The days of punching in at dawn to sit behind a typewriter for 12 hours are long gone. Today, we enjoy the convenience and accessibility of working remotely….

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Methods to Making Working From Home Work For You

Figuring out ways to more efficiently work from home can invigorate your career, and there’s no reason to believe it has to mean sacrificing profit for convenience. Some of the most successful businesses in history have been started from the comfort of the home, and…

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How to be Effective When Working at Home

You may have heard how working from home is the best thing that ever happened to people who used to work in an office. Generally, this is true – working at the comfort of your house is great. However, it does not mean that you are going to be doing less tasks than…

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The Woes of Working From Home (And How to Overcome Them)

The modern workplace is changing for the better. With the constant expansion of communication technology, we’re able to do our work on-the-go like never before. But the advantages of being able to do your work from the comfort of your own home come with the downsides…

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Defeating Creative Block

If you are running your own business from home, it is likely that you are either creating hand-made products or offering services on a contractual basis – like copywriting or graphic design. This kind of entrepreneurship requires a steady flow of creativity. However,…

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The Spoils of Working From Home

In today’s ever-changing marketplace, where technology and schedule flexibility are kings, it’s time to reckon with the writing on the wall. It’s never been more apparent than in the last decade that things are changing for the better for the modern entrepreneur. The…

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The Art to Working From Home

There are endless possibilities for using technology to our advantage, especially within the domain media has allowed us to build around ourselves. And depending on your business, there’s a good chance that you, the modern entrepreneur, might find that you’re able to…

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How To Stay Productive When You Work From Home

Opportunities to work from home can be both a blessing and a curse – something I am all too familiar with. Creating your own office space gives you much more freedom to work on your own and in your own way, but your own home can also be chock-full of distractions that…

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Bloggers Burnout – Four Fast Tips

Picture this: You’ve had your blog for a few months now. You were so excited to get started on it and you had about a billion ideas for what you want to do and where you want to go with it. You spent hours and hours designing the layout of the blog – making it…

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Questions Freelancers Should Ask Prospects

Working as a freelancer can be a tricky business. Sometimes, getting hired by a company means you’re in it for the long run. Other times, you might just be hired for a seasonal project. Whatever the case may be, sometimes freelancers can get a little eager to start a…

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Freelancer Networking Boost

I knew when I was a sophomore in college that I wanted to be a freelancer after graduation. I wasn’t necessarily sure what that meant, and I wasn’t sure how I would get into that kind of work, but I hoped I would figure it out eventually. Not too long ago, networking…

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Blogging For Your Day Job

The very first blog I ever followed was NieNie Dialogues. Its author is Stephanie Nielson, a Mommy Blogger who wrote her first blog post in 2006. Originally, she created the blog when she and her young family moved across the states. It was her way of keeping all of…

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Blogging And Freelance Freedom

Blogging and Freelance Writing for a Laptop Lifestyle These days, more and more people are settling into a career with nothing more than a laptop and a Wifi connection. Thousands of people are opting out of an established workplace in favor of freelancing and blogging…

Affiliate Marketing Success Stories

Affiliate Marketing Success Stories

Affiliate Marketing can really put people off for a few reasons, but stick with me. I once worked for an agency that had me write the occasional affiliate articles. Essentially, we would promote products from other companies, and my agency received a portion of…

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Home Office Do’s & Don’ts

Working from home means you get the best of both worlds. You get an awesome job that allows you to do what you love, but you get to do it all on your own time and in the comfort of your own home. However, it can also be the worst of both worlds. Working in your own…

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Fears And Home Business

One can’t read “The Fearless Mind”, by Dr. Craig L. Manning without learning a lot about fear, and Jodi Lybbert, the founder and owner of The Humble Chair has certainly had her fair share.  As a Wife and a Mother of five children, (did I mention two of those being…

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