As I was doing some research trying to find some of the best resources and information out there on the Net for our MPY readers, I came across this great video featuring British entrepreneur/WAHM Helen Garratt.
I like her video primarily because she breaks down very nicely the process of goal setting (e.g., making it measurable [...]

Is one of your new year’s resolutions or “goals” to become an entrepreneur? For many people, especially seasoned 9-5-ers, self-employment is one of those “dreams” that seem to get closer and closer the older the kids get.  One of the reasons this happens is that as the kids get older our “free” time opens up…a [...]

If you’re planning on starting a business this year or as part of your New Year’s Resolutions for 2009, then can I suggest you not do it alone?
No matter how many books you read (and I do suggest you read materials) sometimes nothing can compare to the good advice you can get from someone who [...]

Are you a Mom who has children that have left home, and are interested in starting your own business?
If so, I’d like to share with you 5 simple types of business to start.
The internet is one of the easiest places to start your own business. There are many distinct reasons for this. First, there are [...]

Whether you’re selling a product, service or building web site traffic, creating a web-based or print publication will help build your subscriber and customer base. A well-designed, well written communication will inspire, motivate and attract repeat customers. Unfortunately, a poorly designed one can have the opposite effect. There are plenty of professional looking ebooks, magazines, [...]

If your kids have recently moved out on their own, you may find that you have a lot of time that you’ve probably not experienced in ages. Although your children moving out can be a real life change and a tough one at that, you need to make sure that you keep moving and that [...]

Who hasn’t dreamed about working for themselves while working away at a 9-5 job. The job itself might be very enjoyable and the health and salary benefits enviable by most standards. But for a percentage of people out there, there’s a sense of personal fulfillment that can only be satisfied by working for themselves.
Some [...]

Whether you choose to get that Bachelor of Arts degree you never finished, the Masters Degree you’ve always wanted or that quick 12 month paralegal training certification program you’ve had your eye on for a while, education is a win-win situation for a mom with a little extra time on her hands.
Focusing on your education [...]

Running a business can be a time consuming and financially unstable choice for many parents raising children. That’s why when the kids have grown it just might finally be the time for you to follow your dreams of entrepreneurship.
The internet has made starting many different kinds of businesses easier and more affordable than ever before.
Take [...]

Now that your kids are finishing high school, in college or off in the working world, perhaps it’s time to think about a change in your professional or working life.
Maybe you haven’t worked since the kids were small and are looking at options. Or maybe you have a current career, but want to do something [...]