Lesley Spencer Pyle
Lesley Spencer Pyle is founder and president of the HBWM.com Inc. Network, which includes: Home-Based Working Moms , Hire My Mom , HBWM Canada , Mom's Work-at-Home Kit , eDirectory of Home Based Careers , and Mom's Work-at-Home Site . She has a master's in public relations from the University of Stirling in Scotland and a BA summa cum laude in journalism/PR from Texas State University.
Pyle has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and many others. She has been working from home for more than 13 years and has four children ages 8 months to 13 years.
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Four Home-Based Business Myths
Separate fact from fiction before you decide to jump in head first.
Four Home-Based Businesses in Demand
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How to Do Market Research--The Basics
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Keep your home business running smoothly with effective scheduling, even with the kids out of school.
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Follow this advice to improve the odds of success when you start your home business.
How to Find the Right Freelancer
Hiring a freelancer can be a good move. Just be sure you know exactly what you want done.Is Your Side Biz Ready for Full-Time Focus?
Make certain you've considered all the angles before quitting your day job.Businesses You Can Start at Home
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If you play your cards right, a recession can yield plenty of profit for entrepreneurial ventures.Work-from-Home Doesn't Have to Be a Stigma
When your home is your office, it's all about presentation. Prove you're professional from the get-go.Find Your Ideal Business in 5 Simple Steps
The dream isn't out of reach if you're willing to follow these steps.5 Tips to Help Reignite Your Passion
We all get discouraged at some point. Follow this advice and break out of your slump.4 Sure Ways to Get Publicity
There are more channels for exposure than ever, but it takes diligence to keep your business in front of the right ones.Learn How to Delegate Better
Do an assessment of your weaknesses and find the right people to fill in those gaps.Is Every Customer a Good Customer?
Not always. Have a process in place to fire troublesome clients.Have You Outgrown Your Home Based Business?
These key indicators will let you know when it's time to leave home.Start Blogging Now
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Modernize your business with these great alternatives to traditional tech.Find the Right Virtual Match
When you're looking for freelance help, know what you need and be sure you're comfortable with the person you choose.Can Twitter Really Help Your Small Business?
Use Twitter to market your homebased business.Grow Without Growing Pains
From outsourcing to renting conference space as needed, create a big-biz feel for your small biz.Avoid the Pitfalls of Social Networking
An online presence is a great way to connect with people, but remember: Everything you write or say online can be found . . . and held against you.Ways Home Based Businesses Can Save
Cutting out the expense of an office lease isn't the only way a home based business can save.Home Based Business Reality Check
Questions to ask yourself before diving in.Money Saving Ideas for Home Based Entrepreneurs
You don't have to be rich to start your own business--just wise with your money.You Can Achieve Organizational Bliss
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