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One of the benefits of working from home is the flexibility to work anytime and anywhere.  However, that also means being able to shut out the distractions that surround you at any given time.  For me, that can mean turning off the TV, letting the answering machine pick up calls, or shutting down my email program -- whatever it takes to allow me to focus on the project at hand.  Over the years, I've found a few things that have helped me accomplish this on a regular basis:Set Aside TimeHaving set working hours or setting aside a certain amount of time each day is extremely important when working from home.  The times when I've gone through my days hoping that I'll find the time to get some work done are the times that I've struggled the most. I know of many work-at-home moms that band together and create a co-op where they take turns watching the kids while the other moms in the group work.  This way each mom spends a few hours a week away from work while babysitting, but in return ... read more »

As a work-at-home mom in the new millennium, social media are now at the center of my marketing plans.  I still use many of the marketing techniques that I built my business using, but now they are incorporated with my use of social media.  I write a new article and then spread the word about it using various social media networking sites.  I run an advertising special and rely on these specific tools to create awareness about my business.      Over the last few years, I've realized that there are a few simple ways to make your business stand out in the social media scene:1. Be authenticSocial media tools are a powerful way for home-based businesses to connect with consumers.  As work-at-home moms, we do much of our marketing firsthand, which gives us an edge that the corporate world just can't match.  Use these platforms to give your business a "personal face," and to make your customers aware that you are accessible to them.  By showing the personal side of your business, you'll c... read more »