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6 Reasons to Sell Ebooks on Clickbank

Nicole Dean — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:18:57 +0000

Clickbank.com has paid out nearly $2 Billion to online business owners just like you in the last 10 years – and that number is growing fast. Yet, for a lot of marketers, Clickbank has a bad rap. I’d like to spend the next 2 minutes showing you why you absolutely should sell your ebook on Clickbank. Full Article

How Virtual Assistants Can Use PLR to Attract More Clients

Nicole Dean — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:22:57 +0000

Here’s a question that I received today. I thought it was such a valuable question that I wanted to share my response. Full Article

Four Misconceptions For PLR Content

Nicole Dean — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:09:42 +0000

Recently, in an interview, someone asked this question: Full Article

How to Choose a Good Web Domain Name

Nicole Dean — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:30:46 +0000

A question I am frequently asked is “How do you choose a good web domain name for a blog or project you’re working on? What factors do you take into consideration? What’s a deal-breaker for you?” Full Article

How to Get More Ratings and Reviews on iTunes

Nicole Dean — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:03:32 +0000

I’ve been hearing that ratings and reviews are really important on iTunes if you have a podcast. But, why and how in the heck did you get them? Full Article

Outsourcing Tips: How to Outsource in Your Online Business

Nicole Dean — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:16:13 +0000

One of my favorite topics to discuss is outsourcing. You’d be amazed how much thinking about outsourcing and where to begin outsourcing flummoxes everyone from the newest newbies to the seasoned gurus and everyone in between. Full Article

I’m Begging You…

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:49:01 +0000

I’ve been an online business owner since back in 2004. I’ve worked on my own business, plus I’ve had plenty of clients over the years (as an Affiliate Manager and as a Coach), too. So you could say that I’ve seen the inner workings of a lot of businesses over the years. Full Article

Work at Home Opportunity: Transcription Business

Nicole Dean — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:45:32 +0000

Still looking for a way to earn money online from your own home? Do you enjoy typing and and have been told you’re a whiz at it? You may be just the right person to consider learning the transcription business. General transcription services are needed by people who record audios. Podcasts, teleseminars or webinars are a few types of audios that might get transcribed. The documents are typed out by you, the transcriptionist, in a document for people who want to read it. Your transcription business won’t require a great deal of investment up front; just your computer, a quiet office, and some easily attainable transcribing equipment. Full Article

Afraid To Take A Vacation? Put Your Business On Cruise Control

Nicole Dean — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:10:34 +0000

I started my business so that I’d have freedom, but I’ve never felt more trapped. Full Article

Chaos, Children and Chores

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:22:31 +0000

Of course we all love our children dearly, but who knew they’d be so messy? When you have children, you can never count on how long your house will actually stay clean after you’ve cleaned it. A day? An hour? Less? Cleaning up after your kids does not have to take on a life of its own. By making a clean and organized home a priority for the entire family and by setting and sticking to household standards, you can avoid feeling more like Maid than Mom. Full Article

Encouraging Your Child to Write

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:21:36 +0000

How in the world do you get your child to write? This is the battle cry of many parents. A lot of imagination, with a little bribery (or praise) is all you need to get your child writing. We’ll supply the imagination. The praise and bribery is all up to you. Full Article

Poolside Safety for Children

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:10:01 +0000

The best way to cool off during the summertime is in the water. Whether your children relax at home in the pool or at a public pool, they need to follow safety measures to avoid serious injury. Help your kids to beat the heat and have fun. Full Article

Summer Sun Safety for Children

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:08:36 +0000

Everyone wants to be outdoors when summertime arrives. The warmth of the sun makes people happy, but it can also harm you and your children if you are not careful. Play it safe this summer. Prepare ahead of time to protect your kids while they have fun in the sun. Full Article

Ways to Prevent Childhood Obesity in Your Children

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:06:23 +0000

The largest growing section of the population fighting obesity is children. This country is becoming an overweight nation. We consume too many fats and carbohydrates that are bad for our bodies. By and large, our children will experience more health problems sooner if we don’t do something to turn things around. Full Article

Activities to build Self-Esteem in Children

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:05:39 +0000

Children have trouble establishing their self worth just like adults. They wonder if they are good enough for friends, teachers, and even their parents. Work with your child to help them create a healthy self portrait for a healthy life. Full Article

Bike Safety for Children

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:04:59 +0000

Riding bikes is a good way to pass a Saturday afternoon in the park or along trails in your neighborhood. It is fun for the entire family. Keep your children protected while they ride their bikes with you or with their friends. Full Article

Mom, Do you Want to Get out of the House and Make some Money?

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:02:20 +0000

Question: I’m a stay at home mom and I want to contribute to our income. I don’t want an online business, though. I really don’t like computers. What can I do?
Signed, Let me Outta Here! Full Article

5 Surefire Ways for Teachers to Make Money This Summer

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:01:41 +0000

For Teachers, the summer months, although a great vacation, can also be the perfect time to make some extra money and reduce that growing credit-card debt. Full Article

Stay-at-Home Moms: You Can Make Money Just by Doing what you are Already Doing

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:53 +0000

Are you hanging out on forums?
Sending emails to family and friends with jokes or the latest news about your family?
Do you tell friends and family about the great new products or services you find?
Do you have a personal blog? Full Article

Promoting your Santa Letter Business

Nicole Dean — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:08 +0000

You’ve made a decision to start a Santa Letter Business this year. You’ve bought your kit, stationery, printer ink and some little goodies for the envelopes. Full Article

Dip Mix: What do you do with it?

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:59:24 +0000

It seems that everyone uses dip mix but me. I’ve managed to accumulate quite the collection of dip mixes. (Ranch, jalapeno, Mexican, etc.)
What can I do with these other than make DIP?
Signed,
Drowning in Dip Full Article

Sports and Romance

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:58:38 +0000

How can sports possibly be be romantic? It’s simple. Just ask any man who has cheered on his favorite team, while cuddling with his wife, and he’ll tell you. Full Article

For a Special Anniversary: Renew Your Vows

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:57:59 +0000

Why are vow renewals so uncommon? I really don’t understand. Isn’t it natural to go back to the place where, as a young couple, you first committed your lives to each other? Full Article

Simple Ways Connect with Your Husband

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:57:19 +0000

Have you ever rolled over in the morning and not known the man lying next to you? I’m not referring to that time back in college – I’m talking about the present. After years of marriage, you may start to feel like your husband is a stranger. Or is it that you feel he’s getting stranger? Either way, here are 5 simple ways to stay connected to your husband. Full Article

Romantic Meals on a Budget

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:56:35 +0000

Food and romance go hand in hand. But, if you’re on a budget, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to show your sweetie that you love him. You can have a romantic meal at home – for the cost of a regular meal. The food you choose is not nearly as important as the atmosphere you create. You could easily make a very romantic meal from pizza or sandwiches if you take the time to create the perfect ambiance in the room. Full Article

Winter Romance on a Budget

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:55:30 +0000

Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we’ve no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Full Article

Frugal Romantic Weekend Getaway For Your And Your Spouse

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:54:30 +0000

You do not need to spend a lot of money to have a romantic weekend
getaway with your loved one. There are many opportunities for
inexpensive weekend trips that will give you a special memory with the
one you love. You may feel that if you do not spend a lot of money, you
will sacrifice style and luxury, but this is not necessarily the case. Full Article

Why is it Important for Women to Initiate Romance?

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:53:48 +0000

Oftentimes we, as women, leave our needs unexpressed and wait for our husbands to just guess what to do. Many men honestly don’t know how to be romantic. And, when they do get up the courage to attempt romance, their efforts may not be expressed in a way that we appreciate or even recognize as romance. Full Article

Romantic Anniversary Gifts

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:53:05 +0000

My husband appreciates practical gifts. He’s much like his grandfather who would be giddy when we’d give him bungie cords. “You can never have too many bungie cords!” Full Article

The Keys to a Clean and Organized Car

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:52:16 +0000

When you look at your brand new car, you say to yourself, “I’m going to keep this one clean.” You mean it when you say it, but it hardly ever pans out that way. It doesn’t take long for a clean and organized car to go down the wrong road and end up a wreck. Full Article

7 Tips to Get Your Child Counting To 20

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:50:55 +0000

As children, we all learned to count in different ways. How did you learn to count? Didn’t you feel proud when you were able to count all the way to twenty! Counting is one of the most important learning components children need to become proficient. Here are 7 tips to get your child counting to 20. Full Article

Work at Home Moms – Save Money This Holiday Season

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:50:10 +0000

As the holidays approach, many work at home moms begin feeling a sense of dread – Full Article

Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:48:40 +0000

Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas gift ideas this season? Full Article

Make Affordable Holiday Gift Baskets

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:47:59 +0000

Gift baskets are a great gift for families. You can make your own Holiday Gift Baskets inexpensively and easily using some of the ideas below. Full Article

Organize your Christmas Shopping

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:47:03 +0000

Grab a notebook. Grab a pen. It’s time to get serious about your Christmas shopping by making your list (and checking it twice). Full Article

Holiday Sanity Savers from a Mostly-Sane Mom

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:46:27 +0000

The Holidays are a stressful time. Between the additional errands, the extra traffic, and the stress of spending money that you don’t have – even the sanest mom will be questioning her sanity as the holidays near. Full Article

Christmas Fun in the Kitchen

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:45:52 +0000

One of my favorite things to do with my kids is cook. Not only is it a great way to cut down on my own chores list, but it’s an easy way to interact with your kids and learn more about their lives. Christmas-time may be hectic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to cook with your kids. If you look at the opportunity right, your kids can be big helpers during this stressful time. Full Article

Planning a Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:44:53 +0000

This time of year, many churches and organizations plan a special type of fundraiser. You may hear it called a Pancake Breakfast with Santa or simply Breakfast with Santa. In fact, this is one of the easiest and most fun fundraisers imaginable. Full Article

Educational Christmas Activities for Children

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:44:09 +0000

Christmas is not about the number of gifts we receive. The season is about good will and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Get the kids involved in activities that will give them a better understanding of the holiday season. Full Article

Mom, Do You Need to Save Money?

Nicole Dean — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:43:01 +0000

I need to learn how to save more of our income. I’m not interested in starting a business or making money, but I do believe that a penny saved is a penny earned, so I’d like to hold onto more of my pennies. Thanks so much for any help you can offer! – Signed, Penny Full Article

Is it Really this Easy to Get Free Advertising?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:24:22 +0000

One of the best ways to get free advertising is to simply write articles and give them away. It’s a foreign concept to those new to online business, but you’ll be impressed with the results. Full Article

How To Write A Great Article

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:23:39 +0000

Are you intimidated by the thought of writing articles? When you think about writing an article, do you have flashbacks to high school writing classes, and feel paralyzed by the thought of putting words onto paper? Don’t fret. There are some easy general guidelines that apply to writing articles for your web site or to distribute in article directories, to other web masters, or to post to your blogs. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be writing great articles before you know it! Full Article

How to be Rejected by the Article Directories

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:23:04 +0000

Article writing is one of the best ways to increase your traffic and get more sales. You’ve heard it a million times so you decide to finally just do it. You write an article and submit it to the article directories, eagerly anticipating the flow of traffic. Instead you receive the dreaded rejection letter. Full Article

Article Writing Tips from SpongeBob SquarePants

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:22:27 +0000

Wisdom can be found in the most unexpected places. Today, wisdom bubbled up from a pineapple under the sea. I suddenly realized that everything you’d want to know about writing articles for your website can be taught by SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends. Full Article

Automating and Outsourcing the Article Submission Process

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:21:40 +0000

Article marketing is all the rage. The word is spreading that writing and submitting articles is one of the best ways to get long term traffic to your website. That’s nothing new. But, if you’re new to article marketing, you may already be discouraged by the amount of time it takes to actually go through and submit your articles. Full Article

Article Writing: Can it help my Online Store?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:20:50 +0000

Question: My online store can’t make money unless I get traffic, but I can’t afford to keep buying advertising. What can I do? I feel so discouraged.
Signed, Lonely in my Store Full Article

Article Writing: Can it help my Online Radio Show?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:19:18 +0000

Question: I started an online talk radio show. I have the equipment set up and my guests lined up. But, how do I get listeners? I feel like I’m talking to myself.
Signed, Talking to Myself Full Article

Article Writing: Can it Help Grow my Affiliate Program?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:02:21 +0000

Question: I just set up a new affiliate program and have heard I can write articles to promote it. How does this work?
Signed New Affiliate Manager Full Article

Article Writing: Can it Help Grow my Forum?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:01:33 +0000

Question: I’ve got a forum and it’s a ghost town. How can I get people to my forum? – NobodyLovesMe Full Article

Article Writing: Can it help my E-book Sales?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:00:55 +0000

Question: I wrote an e-book and I have a sales page selling it. Can I use article writing to promote my e-book?
Signed, Where are the Sales? Full Article

Common Grammar Mistakes in Article Writing

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:00:11 +0000

Some of the most common grammar mistakes are the easiest to avoid. Whether speaking or writing, correct grammar and spelling are important to your credibility and the impression you leave upon others. Here are a few of the most common grammar mistakes with examples as to the correct usage. Full Article

Commonly Misused Words in Article Writing

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:59:19 +0000

In business we use writing every day. Does your writing make you look more professional or less professional? Look at these commonly misused words to see if you’re making mistakes. Full Article

Nobody Signing up for your Newsletter?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:58:27 +0000

Question: Why is nobody signing up for my newsletter? I know that’s where the money is, but I just can’t get anyone to sign up. What can I do?
Signed – Yoo hoo… Anyone there? Full Article

Article Writing: Can it Help Me Get More Newsletter Subscribers?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:57:45 +0000

Question: I’ve got a newsletter that just isn’t growing. I’m posting my site on free classified ads and I’m paying for advertising, but I’m just not seeing results. What can I do?
Signed, Nobody Loves Me Full Article

Fast Food at Home

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:56:56 +0000

Kids have to eat. Three meals a day, every day. All moms know how important it is to have an arsenal of quick meals handy. You never know when you’ll have to put healthy food on the table in a hurry, or when you need ideas so dad can help. Full Article

Article Writing: Can it help my Virtual Assistant Business?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:56:09 +0000

Question: I’m a Virtual Assistant. Can I use articles to promote my business?
Signed, Eager VA Full Article

Fun with Children: Making Memories on a Budget

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:57:07 +0000

What childhood memories do you hold dear? For me, it was all the times “life happened”. Full Article

Old-fashioned Ways To Inspire Children

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:56:15 +0000

Walk through any toy store and you will see walls and walls of
toys that are loud — toys that require batteries, have
flashing lights, or that look like your child’s favorite movie
character. Full Article

Mom, Are you Happy?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:52:26 +0000

I’m a new Stay at Home Mom and I’m just miserable. I love my baby, but I miss my career and my co-workers. Going back to work isn’t an option. But, how can I be happy? What can I do?
Signed – Miserable in MO Full Article

Simple Summer Safety Tips for Children

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:51:42 +0000

Summer is a fun time, but it’s also a time when a lot of accidents happen. Here are some ways to keep your children safe this summer. Full Article

6 Ways you Can Get the Kids Outdoors This Summer

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:50:36 +0000

Summer is time for outdoor fun with your children. However, sometimes the days are long and your ideas are short. Here are some ideas to help you make sure your active ones are busy and getting lots of fresh air this summer. Full Article

3 Ways to Inspire a Love of Reading in your Children

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:49:39 +0000

If your child is showing little interest in reading, there is hope. Sometimes moms and dads have to get sneaky, but you can still turn your child into a reader, even if he is reluctant about it. Full Article

3 Ways to Inspire a Love of Reading in your Children

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:48:45 +0000

Child Safety in the Home

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:47:55 +0000

With all the child safety gadgets and items that can be purchased, many parents think they have taken every precaution to ensure their children’s safety. Expectant parents place outlet covers over electrical outlets, place safety gates at stairways, and install locks on cupboards. Some even purchase locks for the refrigerator and toilets. These products are great and certainly serve a purpose, but they are not enough to ensure that your child is completely safe inside your home. Full Article

Kitchen Fun with Children: An Important Life Lesson

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:46:51 +0000

One of the easiest and most fun ways to spend time with your kids is by working together in the kitchen. You’ve got to eat anyway, so you might as well have some fun with your kids. It’s better than sitting them in front of the TV or Video Game machine and cooking alone, right? Full Article

6 Activities to Inspire a Love of Math in your Children

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:46:08 +0000

Many parents invest big money in thick workbooks to teach their kids math. Some children are very open to workbooks, whereas others are not. If your child rebels against workbooks, don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to teach math that are fun and educational. Full Article

8 Ways To Introduce Your Child To The Alphabet

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:45:26 +0000

Teaching your child the alphabet can be fun and creative. With so many educational tools available today, your child can participate in different forms of learning. To this end, here are 8 ways to introduce your child to the alphabet. Full Article

9 Tips To Help Your Child Recognize Colors

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:44:43 +0000

We live in a world of color. Exposing your child to these colors is part of the learning process. To this end, here are 9 tips to help your child recognize colors. Full Article

8 Tips To Help Your Child Recognize Shapes

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:43:28 +0000

All babies are curious about everything they see or touch. Here are 8 tips to help your child recognize shapes so that teach your child, and at the same time, show them what they can and cannot have. Let’s begin with shapes as this is most important for your child to recognize at an early age. Listening to the sound of your voice, your child takes in everything, especially sights, sounds and especially, shapes. Full Article

8 Ways to Make Reading To Your Child A Habit

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:42:40 +0000

Reading is the very foundation which enables every child to learn and grow and participate in society. While there are certainly more than 8 ways to make reading to your child a habit, let’s discuss why reading to your child is so important. Full Article

Picnic Games for Kids

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:40:12 +0000

Picnics bring to mind memories of playing games and running about in wide open spaces. Kids still love to run and play. Use these picnic game ideas to keep your kids occupied during the next family outing. Full Article

Romantic Movies thatâ€™ll make you Laugh

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:38:40 +0000

Romance is serious business. Or is it? Full Article

5 Christmas Movies For The Whole Family To Enjoy!

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:37:47 +0000

Christmas is coming! And, Christmas time is all about family
and togetherness. We’ve put together some recommendations for
movies to have on hand for the Christmas season that the whole
family will enjoy. These are all movies to buy and watch year
after year! Full Article

5 Movies from your Childhood to Share with your Kids

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:35:56 +0000

Brand new movies are great! It’s so much fun standing in line at the theater, breathing in the buttery popcorn smell, giddy with anticipation when a new movie is released. Full Article

Could Your Income Survive a Hurricane?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:34:26 +0000

As you know, Hurricane Katrina has caused destruction and devastation across several states. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced and are unable to work since the storm. Businesses have been closed for weeks. The economical impact is unimaginable. No one knows what the effects will be – weeks, months, even years from now. Full Article

5 Ways to Drive Visitors Away from Your Website

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:33:28 +0000

There are tons of resources available that will teach you how to make money on the internet. Heck, I’ve written tutorials like that myself. But, perhaps it’s easier to demonstrate what to do, with a lesson on what not to do. This article will teach you how to drive visitors away from your website screaming “Get me outta here!” If you prefer being alone with your website and don’t want all those pesky visitors bothering you, then follow the guidelines below and you’ll get rid of them quick as a blink. Full Article

5 Mistakes you Might be Making when Choosing a Password

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:32:38 +0000

Are you making yourself a target for fraud? More and more often I am hearing stories of people who have had their accounts hacked. They have had money stolen, lost sleep, spent hours setting up new accounts, or had their credit ruined. Don’t let this happen to you. Full Article

Mom, Want to Make Money Online?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:31:43 +0000

I’m a Stay at Home Mom and I’m broke. I’m pinching pennies left and right and we still aren’t making ends meet. I need to bring in some money, but I really don’t want to go back to work. I have a computer at home. What can I do to make money?
Signed – Broke in Baltimore Full Article

The Easy Way to Build a Viral e-Book that Brings you Traffic

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:30:57 +0000

Every time I release a free ebook to my subscribers, I get great feedback about how awesome I am and how they could NEVER create anything so cool. Full Article

Stay-at-Home Moms: Make Money by Sending e-Mails

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:30:10 +0000

First of all, let me say that NO, this is not a spam or scam. I am anti-spam and I detest scams that rip off women so keep reading and you’ll see what I mean. Full Article

Your Signature File — Give it some Love

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:29:12 +0000

Your signature file — the blurb at the end of your forum posts and your
emails — is prime real estate. Are you using it to the fullest? Full Article

Web Hosting Checklist for Moms: This Decision Can Make or Break your Business

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:28:24 +0000

If you’re a work at home mom like me, you may also have struggled with finding reliable web hosting. Well, over the years (and many headaches later), I’ve come up with a checklist of essentials that your web host must have before you even consider working with them. Full Article

How to Teach Your Baby Sign Language

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:27:04 +0000

The word is spreading. Sign language is a great way to communicate with pre-verbal babies and toddler. New moms everywhere are grabbing American Sign Language books and absorbing them feverishly. Pregnancy classes are full of moms teaching each other basic sign language and day care centers across the country are training their teachers in sign language. Full Article

Fun Ways to Teach Sign to your Baby

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:26:17 +0000

Join any group of new moms and you’ll hear all about the benefits of teaching Sign Language to hearing babies and toddlers. Many moms have started with the basic signs (milk, eat, more). But where do you go from there? We know how signing helps the parents, but there are many more subtle ways it can help the mother/baby relationship. Full Article

In Direct Sales, One Hundred is the Path to Success!

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:25:12 +0000

Did you recently join a Direct Sales company? Or have you been with a company for awhile and stalled? Full Article

Article Writing: Can it Help my Direct Sales Business?

Nicole Dean — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:24:09 +0000

Question: How can I get long-term advertising for my Direct Sales website without spending a fortune?
Signed, Direct Sales Mom Full Article

Everything in Itâ€™s Place

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:58:36 +0000

Are there homeless items living in your home? If you’re like most families, you have countless bits and pieces lacking designated spaces, so the homeless items are left lying on the nearest shelf or countertop. After awhile all the little items without a home begin to accumulate, causing clutter and chaos in your household. Without a specific place for everything, your level of discomfort may increase because when you need one of these floating items you will not know exactly where to go to find it. Talk about stressful! Full Article

Top 10 Ways to Stay Sane as a Work at Home Mom

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:56:19 +0000

The other day, someone asked me what it’s like to be a work at home mom. I just blinked back at him, my mind blank. How could I possibly describe life as a work at home mom? Only someone who’s lived it can understand the juggling act it requires. Full Article

The Home Office Invasion

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:55:32 +0000

So you’ve started a home business. I suppose you went out and purchased a nice desk and comfortable chair, and maybe even a new computer with all of the necessary extras. Now you’re ready to earn an income from home! How nice it will be to be your own boss, to work when you feel like it and to answer to no one. At least thatâ€˜s what you think. Full Article

So, You Want To Be A Work From Home Mom?

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:54:37 +0000

What exactly are the options for a mom to make money at home? Full Article

Are you a mostly-sane WAHM, too?

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:53:23 +0000

I have a confession. Full Article

Sexy and Smart WAHM: Multi-task Your Way to a Healthy Body and a Booming Business

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:52:30 +0000

Can you relate to this dilemma? Full Article

Are you Serious about Your Work at Home Business?

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:51:35 +0000

Are you treating your business like a Fortune 500 Company or like a Yard Sale? Take this quiz to find out. Full Article

Exercise Relieves Stress for Moms

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:50:43 +0000

Exercise is one of the best methods of reducing stress. Find something you enjoy doing, and go do it. And, don’t you dare say you don’t like to exercise. Everyone can find some way to exercise that makes you grin. Full Article

Working from Home — Examining your ‘Why’

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:49:46 +0000

As Work at Home Moms, we talk about our “Why” as a positive thing. Our “Why” is our purpose, our reason, our muse. We refer to our ‘Why’ when we need inspiration or motivation to reach outside our comfort zone, to try a little harder, to keep going even when it’s hard. Our ‘Why’ helps us to succeed. Full Article

Diagnosis: Business Insanity

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:48:55 +0000

Are you insane? Full Article

Life is Boring in that Bubble

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:47:58 +0000

When I consider everything good that’s happened in my life, it’s all been due to taking risks. When you look at your dreams, do they require you to sometimes be uncomfortable? To stretch outside of your safe zone – outside of your bubble? Absolutely! Full Article

Work at Home Moms and Stress

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:46:52 +0000

How stressed are you really? Take this quiz to find out. Mark as many of the items below that you identify with. Full Article

Websites in the Sand

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:43:20 +0000

Every once in a while I am reminded that working from home is a dream come true. Sometimes it’s a subtle reminder – a hug from my daughter or a bike ride with my son. Other times it just takes my breath away. Full Article

Romance on a Budget – Love Is Patient, Kind, and Cheap!

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:41:28 +0000

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and men from Alaska to Florida are breaking into a cold sweat. They’ve bought into the fallacy that romance equals money. Men everywhere have been frightened off by television and movies and believe that romance is something outside of their budget. They are wrong. Full Article