If you’ve been a faithful reader of my blog, first of all let me apologize for not being a faithful writer over the past 10 days.  We find ourselves very busy with our business this time of year, as we need to unearth all of our holiday merchandise and get it photographed, listed, and on the shelves for shipping.  Working from home has many benefits, but also comes with it’s own challenges.  Another of my extended family members is going to start working from home during the first week of October.  We were thinking a celebration for her would be in order.  All of us other home workers will show up at her house at about 9:00am.  Dress code is “jammies” or sweats, and we will expect her to make the coffee. 

When we counsel clients with babies or little children, we usually recommend that unless both parents are professionals with an income of at least $50,000 each per year, that the lower earner become a “stay at home”, or “work at home” parent.  Even though that parent’s primary job is to care for and raise the children, they often start a business to help supplement the family income.  I’m going to write about a few simple ideas for part time home business start-ups over the next few days.