Making Work at Home Work: Successfully Growing a Business and a Family under One Roof
November 4th, 2009 | 
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- ISBN13: 9780800732752
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
As of 2004 nearly three million self-employed women worked at home, and women continue to start home-based businesses at twice the rate of men. Many of these women left the workplace by choice in order to stay home and raise their children. And though their numbers increase each day, resources for this growing market of entrepreneurs are scarce. Making Work at Home Work shows moms how to develop an entrepreneurial mind-set without sacrificing their families. … More >>
Making Work at Home Work: Successfully Growing a Business and a Family under One Roof
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Working at home is the ultimate dream, but is it really a reality? “Making Work at Home Work: Successfully Growing A Business and a Family Under One Roof” is a guide to working at home, and how to make sure one gets work done instead of slacking off. Schedules, expenses, and the future are all things that still must be considered; “Making Work at Home Work” is a solid and necessary manual for the person who has merged home and workplace.
Rating: 5 5/ 5
The author did a great job tackling a subject I haven’t seen before. Working at home comes with a great need for goals and balance. She did well at helping the reader set boundaries and work the smartest way possible. I would recommend it to any work at home parent
Rating: 5 5/ 5
Making Work at Home Work by Mary M. Byers is a perfect book for any mom who has an at-home business or is considering starting one. The book is split into two sections: saving your sanity and preserving your profit. The first section focuses on how to manage things like child care, balancing family and work, and making time for yourself as well. Byers tells the reader to ask herself certain questions: what exactly does success mean to you? how much money do you want to be making? and why are you working? Answering these questions honestly is essential to figuring out how to have a healthy balance between family and work. Throughout the book are twelve profiles of work-at-home moms with their tips for success and what they have learned along the way. The second section really goes into the ways to expand your business and how to make smart decisions to increase profit. Also included in the back are several recipes for moms who don’t have time to make supper every night but want their family to eat well. Byers makes the subject matter interesting and relevant making this vital for both beginners and pros.
Rating: 4 5/ 5
I don’t read a lot of nonfiction, but Mary Byers is a really good writer and I have enjoyed her previous books, so I knew I’d enjoy this one. Mary is an author, editor, professional speaker, wife, and mom – and she somehow manages to be successful at all of them. Her success came through years of hard work, and sometimes from learning the hard way how to juggle a rapidly growing business with her family responsibilities. In Making Work at Home Work, Mary shares her wisdom by presenting practical ways to bring balance to the lives of those who work at home for pay. By describing her own experiences, and by profiling others who run successful businesses, Mary provides realistic assistance to anyone who faces the countless challenges of working from home. I found many jewels of wisdom that I can put to use immediately. Recommended for anyone who works at home for pay, and especially for those who struggle to balance the job and the family.
Rating: 4 5/ 5
Mary M. Byers has done her research for Making Work at Home Work. Not only has she lived this life for years but, she interviewed others, and offers many practical tips and encouragement for mompreneurs.
The book consists of two parts; Part I: Saving Your Sanity and Part II: Preserving Your Profit. Throughout the book are profiles of different women who are making work at home work. At the end of each chapter is a small: Lesson Learned, where she shares her insight.
Chapter 2, “Why Are You Working? Understanding your motivation” was, for me, the most helpful. She lists many valid reasons for home employment. After reading and giving it thought, I felt I’ve accomplished my (until now) hidden motivations and feel successful as a speaker / author on parenting.
I like Byers’ clear, candid approach to writing. It’s like you’re sitting in her office getting a private tutorial on starting or growing your own business.
Rating: 4 5/ 5