Work-at-Home-Business Idea: General Transcription
A few months ago, I posted here that a well-known coach was searching for a general transcriptionist to help out with transcribing her teleseminars and other tasks. Although the position was quickly filled, I received a number of emails and DMs via Twitter asking about it. I even met an [...]
UmmahLinked: New Social Media Networking Site for Muslim-Owned Businesses
There’s a brand new social media website in town that’s targeting the Muslim community’s unique networking needs. UmmahLinked is specifically aimed at helping individuals and businesses make meaningful connections within the ummah (Muslim community). Their simple tag line “Care. Share. Grow.” Really appeals to me. I’m still pretty new to the site (I just signed up [...]
*BONUS* Home Business Interview Series #7: Ponn Sabra, Founder/Publisher of American Muslim Mom
I’m so excited to be able to bring you a bonus interview today, alhamduillilah! Ponn Sabra, the founder and publisher of American Muslim Mom, was kind enough to share how she began working as a professional blogger, growing her own sites. I have the utmost respect for Ponn – it is inspiring to see another [...]
Work-at-Home-Mom Guilt
Lately I’ve been consumed with work-at-home-mom guilt. I’m usually pretty good about taking time off in the evenings and on weekends, but an unexpected rush of clients this week and other projects have left me holed up in front of my laptop much more than usual. As a result, work-at-home mother guilt is weighing on [...]
Home Business Interview Series #6: Amel Abdullah, Professional Freelance Writer/Editor
About a year after quitting my nine-to-five job, and giving birth to my twins, I started searching for something I could do to earn money from home. I wasn’t looking to get rich, I just wanted to be able to earn a part-time income while caring for my three children at home. I received an [...]
5 Ways to Maintain Motivation for Your Home-Based Business
As with most things, when the idea to start a home-based business first comes to you, you’re motivated in a big way. It’s constantly on your mind and you just can’t wait to start laying the groundwork to get things moving. Over time motivation ebbs and flows. Sometimes you’re just as enthusiastic about your [...]
Is Working at Home Right the Right Fit for You?
I received a couple email requests last week asking for advice about how to get started working at home. They didn’t ask for any specific advice, so unfortunately I was unable to offer really helpful guidance without additional information. One person’s path to starting a home-based business may be completely different from someone else’s. Those [...]
Home Business Interview Series #5: Linda D. Delgado, Award Winning Islamic Author and Publisher
If you’ve ever thought about writing books for a living, you’ll get lots of useful, practical advice from Interview #5 of our 6 Week Home Business Interview Series. Linda D. Delgado is the noted author of several books, including the popular Islamic Rose children’s book series, founder of the Islamic Writers Alliance and the founder/owner [...]
5 Ways to Create a Memorable “About Us” Page
One of my home business mentor clients and I were discussing the website she’s planning for her new business. We spent a good deal of time discussing the “about” page, or rather what should be included and/or excluded when writing one. I happen to think the “about” page of a website or blog is pretty [...]
Home Business Interview Series #4, Khadija Dawn Carryl, Henna Sooq
Today we round the corner of our 6 Week Home Business Interview Series. This week kicks off Interview #4 with Khadija Dawn Carryl, owner of Henna Sooq, and e-commerce business that specializes in the sale of henna products for hair, body art design as well as other all-natural beautification and body art products. Khadija has [...]
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