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Some tips for making work, family, and me time happen in your life as a busy working mother.

Getting organized is a critical step in marrying work with home to create a more balanced life.

Did you see the headline in the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, August 7? It was "H-P Chief Quits in Scandal." Mark Hurd, the CEO of HP, who was credited with reinvigorating the...

Vanessa Coppes of enV jewelry shares her difficulties with running a home based business and a family. Here, some tips to help with time management.

Seems Facebook and Twitter have become as addicting as chocolate covered caramel, at least to today's mom.

Have you ever been stood up at work? Here’s what I mean. It could be that someone makes an appointment with you and then doesn’t show up for it. What do you do?...

Kristen has been working hard from home this month, but finds it a challenge to get done what she needs to do when her daughter is home as well. A definite challenge for...

Taking vacation time in today's economic climate may seem scary, but studies show people who do cash in their time off return more productive and more rested. If you've been on the fence...

Local newspapers is one more way to help position your company for new sales.

Looking for an energetic, highly motivated workforce? Don't go to Louisiana.

Feeling low on patience and in need of some adult time? Spend a few nights away with your spouse to get reconnected, and return feeling refreshed and renewed.

What do you and Shirley Sherrod have in common?

In my last post I discussed two ideas for sharing office space, which can cut down on the costs new business owners face when starting a business. Besides shared office space and business...

In today's business climate, when the economy is attempting to grow again after a decline and new business owners are wary about starting something new on semi-solid ground, a new trend has been...

Do you volunteer? I do and I’m a big advocate of volunteering. You can get a lot more than you give when you volunteer for some organizations. I choose my groups carefully. Why?...

Lunchskins continues to grow; with that comes the concern of keeping employees 'connected.'

Kristen Brown makes large strides in business this past month, but financial concerns cause her to pull her daughter from preschool and keep her home full time.

Coupon clipping can save a family money, but it certainly doesn't save a mom any time. How are you doing with your coupon clipping this year? Me, I'm beginning to falter. But, I'm...

Have you ever noticed how two people can see the same thing differently? Howard Schultz was in Italy in 1982. He certainly wasn’t the first American to see the Italian coffee bars on...