I just learned a valuable lesson. I had a person sign up to learn more about my work at home business. She came in through a coop I was participating in and was a bit confused as to why she received communication from the person who ran the coop as well as me. She simply wanted to know who I was I responded to her in my normal, witty manner. The problem was that she didn't know me and she wasn't impressed with my response. In fact, she was actually insulted She was kind enough to remind me of the old saying," You never have a second chance to make a good first impression" As I thought about this I came to realize that when dealing with people that you don't know and that don't know you, you really need to take care in how you respond and interact with others So, I wrote a few "Follow Up Etiquette Tips" that seem appropriate Tip 1: Respond quickly. Too often we may receive an e-mail or have a messa
There are so many people who dream about working from home and being their own boss these days. Just roll out of bed and drink their coffee while pondering through e-mails. There would be no commute, no one to distract you, and your focus will be impeccable. Not quite as easy as you might dream about Being solely in charge of yourself and your time is not as easy as you might think. The over confidence and surprise of unexpected issues can cause great stress and confusion. There is also the problem of being able to self-motivate with out the pressure of a boss on your back. Many people find themselves more distracted and less productive when left to their own demise. When you work from home you are responsible for managing your own time To organize yourself better and get more done try the following tips to successful time management as your own boss 1. Make sure you have a separate work area in your home. This does not mean that you have to have a com