Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T01:15:35.070-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:telecommute--work-from-home DJ Nelson dnelson751 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14329680968948625112-86ac46097f8fde63287e4f15af2602a2 2009-10-28T13:36:26.252-04:00

Kids Watch A Day of TV Each Week Posted by: Lauren Young on October 28 No wonder they call it the boob tube. Children spend more than an entire day in front of the television each week. According to research from media tracking firm Nielsen,...

Kids Watch A Day of TV Each Week Posted by: Lauren Young on October 28 No wonder they call it the boob tube. Children spend more than an entire day in front of the television each week. According to research from media tracking firm Nielsen,... http://www.businessweek.com/careers/workingparents/blog/archives/2009/10/kids_watch_more.html Lauren Young lyoung404 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3165660265386878857-471d0e3679ed135b01ed3d39f292aba5 2009-02-04T20:01:05.749-05:00

Times are tough and many are looking for alternative career options. Working at home seems nice; after all you can save money on lunches, gas, wardrobe, and even daycare. What’s not to love right? Hold on! Before you trade in your pumps for furry...

Times are tough and many are looking for alternative career options. Working at home seems nice; after all you can save money on lunches, gas, wardrobe, and even daycare. What’s not to love right? Hold on! Before you trade in your pumps for furry... http://www.alldivamedia.com/ezine/winter-2009/so-you-want-that-work-at-home-job/ DJ Nelson dnelson751 70 69 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9062443019415789393-370f26113640f57baefa493559a9af29 2009-09-23T19:22:00.000-04:00

I have received mail from them with no street address just a PO box from Haslet, Texas. Is this home mail processing business real or a scam?

I have received mail from them with no street address just a PO box from Haslet, Texas. Is this home mail processing business real or a scam? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090923162201AARbIzh 26 26 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4615180463689412154-b3f614d16bb5f01553590d90546b60f5 2009-01-26T13:32:49.871-05:00

Working at home is such a hot topic these days. But with any hot topic, there ’s always two sides of the story. Is working at home a great way to save on daycare costs?

Working at home is such a hot topic these days. But with any hot topic, there ’s always two sides of the story. Is working at home a great way to save on daycare costs? http://www.telecommutingdiva.com/2009/01/26/the-truth-about-working-at-home/ DJ Nelson dnelson751 59 59 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6837599400338483898-cf5db2dd2b6f152aac4200c345cb8c49 2009-10-03T13:31:51.807-04:00

Are you one of many of the millions of Americans now working outside traditional workplaces who have found themselves surprised by how difficult home-office life can be? Before they were married in September, Nicci Young and Richard Wiese first had...

Are you one of many of the millions of Americans now working outside traditional workplaces who have found themselves surprised by how difficult home-office life can be? Before they were married in September, Nicci Young and Richard Wiese first had... http://www.small-business-articles.com/the-home-office-life-can-sometimes-be-harder-than-it-looks/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7027512387989375238-927435463c844ccdbc942d31fe8a33ce 2009-09-19T19:02:41.101-04:00

This is the first in an ongoing series of articles about my experience in the electronic salvage, recycling and gold recovery business. At first, I was going to write this up as an ebook and sell it, but I decided - given the tough economic times we all face - to give it away in installments. This short first article is about the the importance of not only being in the right place at the right time, but also keeping your eyes and ears open. New installments, resources, how-to articles and news can be found at RecyclingSecrets.com

This is the first in an ongoing series of articles about my experience in the electronic salvage, recycling and gold recovery business. At first, I was going to write this up as an ebook and sell it, but I decided - given the tough economic times we all face - to give it away in installments. This short first article is about the the importance of not only being in the right place at the right time, but also keeping your eyes and ears open. New installments, resources, how-to articles and news can be found at RecyclingSecrets.com http://www.recyclingsecrets.com/electronic-computer-gold1.htm Michael Meuser mmeuser524 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5158696805184015768-c66918cc4b5f1646da3ff92b8b2a7161 2009-09-21T11:02:43.403-04:00

Changing Workforce Demands Benefits for Working Parents Posted by: Lauren Young on September 21 This guest post was written by Fran Durekas, founder of Children’s Creative Learning Centers As the demographics of the workforce changes, the needs of...

Changing Workforce Demands Benefits for Working Parents Posted by: Lauren Young on September 21 This guest post was written by Fran Durekas, founder of Children’s Creative Learning Centers As the demographics of the workforce changes, the needs of... http://www.businessweek.com/careers/workingparents/blog/archives/2009/09/_a_changing_wor.html Lauren Young lyoung404 4 1 0 3 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6161553680319614534-986cece8fd1043c45f1c5677ba4ad661 2009-09-30T11:11:11.908-04:00

By Jonnelle Marte More Americans are ditching office camaraderie and regular work hours for the chance to work from home in pajamas or while sipping lattes at their favorite coffee shops. AFP/Getty Images The American Time Use Survey, which measures...

By Jonnelle Marte More Americans are ditching office camaraderie and regular work hours for the chance to work from home in pajamas or while sipping lattes at their favorite coffee shops. AFP/Getty Images The American Time Use Survey, which measures... http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/09/30/is-telecommuting-here-to-stay Terri Griffith tgriffith986 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3879575770964867624-8103776f50022a9091f189242f501885 2009-10-02T13:02:32.751-04:00

Adding a new team member to a project or a company can take some work, but when that team is virtual, the process can be even more complex. I routinely work with other web workers on projects and every time we need to bring in someone new, there always seems to be some potential for something to go wrong. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t add new web workers to your team — it just means that there are a few extra things to keep in mind as your new teammate is getting started.

Adding a new team member to a project or a company can take some work, but when that team is virtual, the process can be even more complex. I routinely work with other web workers on projects and every time we need to bring in someone new, there always seems to be some potential for something to go wrong. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t add new web workers to your team — it just means that there are a few extra things to keep in mind as your new teammate is getting started. http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/10/02/5-tips-for-adding-a-new-member-to-your-web-working-team Terri Griffith tgriffith986 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14773308927472295585-df2150a866ec84a5306c89f4011d1b5d 2009-09-29T09:28:58.792-04:00

Start working in a home office, and before you know it, paper stacks are building in every corner -- unless you're committed to having a paperless office from the beginning. Unfortunately for most of us, a paperless home office is more an idea than a reality.­ Once an unbalanced pile of paper topples or client notes take too long to find during a phone meeting, the concept of going paperless becomes more than a passing thought. Face it. Paper has crept into your office, made a home and plans to stay -- until you develop the paperless systems to chase it out.

Start working in a home office, and before you know it, paper stacks are building in every corner -- unless you're committed to having a paperless office from the beginning. Unfortunately for most of us, a paperless home office is more an idea than a reality.­ Once an unbalanced pile of paper topples or client notes take too long to find during a phone meeting, the concept of going paperless becomes more than a passing thought. Face it. Paper has crept into your office, made a home and plans to stay -- until you develop the paperless systems to chase it out. http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-paperless-home-offices-work.htm Terri Griffith tgriffith986 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:165244810515671041-8ad8f974f3b1ac79df639771c0e1264f 2009-08-19T21:38:47.652-04:00

Most businesses outfit employees with a laptop they can schlep between home and work. The telecommuter provides a separate space for work and avoids distractions—such as child care—while on the clock. If someone is working four or more days a week...

Most businesses outfit employees with a laptop they can schlep between home and work. The telecommuter provides a separate space for work and avoids distractions—such as child care—while on the clock. If someone is working four or more days a week... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_70/s0810048750962_page_2.htm Rocky Reichman rreichman181 5 3 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17567648421234472958-c4a8c1bba06725631715f1add49b645c 2009-08-21T14:37:14.789-04:00

Our clients often ask just how to go about setting up a virtual office. Setting up a virtual office can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you embrace the idea and get a feel for the logistics, it's really quite easy. Here is Part 2 of the top 8 tools we recommend for your virtual office.

Our clients often ask just how to go about setting up a virtual office. Setting up a virtual office can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you embrace the idea and get a feel for the logistics, it's really quite easy. Here is Part 2 of the top 8 tools we recommend for your virtual office. http://teamdoubleclick.com/news/free_articles/eightvirtualofficetools2.html Gayle Buske gbuske264 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7284012296382922613-22fcd3f29dd2d98cc4ed475bcf8a7534 2009-08-26T15:57:35.303-04:00

Jul 26, 2009 - In the not-too-distant past the phrase ‘working from home’ was considered an oxymoron. Mixing work with family life was unheard of -- based on a general philosophy that the domestic and public spheres were totally distinct and should be kept as separate as church and state. But this solid wall between work and home started to crumble with the dawn of the Internet, (not to mention more and more women entering the workforce). While working online and telecommuting has afforded millions of people jobs from the comforts of their homes, will our children pay the price for the ever increasing fusion of the work/home in our lives?

Jul 26, 2009 - In the not-too-distant past the phrase ‘working from home’ was considered an oxymoron. Mixing work with family life was unheard of -- based on a general philosophy that the domestic and public spheres were totally distinct and should be kept as separate as church and state. But this solid wall between work and home started to crumble with the dawn of the Internet, (not to mention more and more women entering the workforce). While working online and telecommuting has afforded millions of people jobs from the comforts of their homes, will our children pay the price for the ever increasing fusion of the work/home in our lives? http://om.ly/IdsH Lauren Young lyoung404 5 3 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5622201786889035984-478c4415803747d908d58393ba3d82a0 2009-09-21T23:14:15.715-04:00

Ah - work at home. A dream that turns into reality to many, including me. The idea of working in your pajamas and work as you like (and how you like it) is intriguing. To me, working at home is freedom; working at home brings you more...

Ah - work at home. A dream that turns into reality to many, including me. The idea of working in your pajamas and work as you like (and how you like it) is intriguing. To me, working at home is freedom; working at home brings you more... http://www.noobpreneur.com/2009/09/22/how-to-increase-your-productivity-working-from-home/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7175404637036143082-b3f516b0c97aead5f99ff684e1912541 2009-09-19T19:05:13.481-04:00

This is the 2nd in an ongoing series of articles about my experience in the electronic salvage, recycling and gold recovery business. At first, I was going to write this up as an ebook and sell it, but I decided - given the tough economic times we all face - to give it away in installments. New installments, resources, how-to articles and news can be found at RecyclingSecrets.com

This is the 2nd in an ongoing series of articles about my experience in the electronic salvage, recycling and gold recovery business. At first, I was going to write this up as an ebook and sell it, but I decided - given the tough economic times we all face - to give it away in installments. New installments, resources, how-to articles and news can be found at RecyclingSecrets.com http://www.recyclingsecrets.com/electronic-computer-gold-part-2.htm Michael Meuser mmeuser524 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1514730876104399739-ab6e8e84daaa86e43fd28126dda0ed79 2009-09-19T19:08:01.543-04:00

Are you new to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and mapping? Would you like to learn what it is all about and learn how to create your own maps? Would you like to begin a new professional career? Our online Learn2Map™ Tutorial and Atlas is designed to give you a quick-start introduction to the basics of GIS.

Are you new to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and mapping? Would you like to learn what it is all about and learn how to create your own maps? Would you like to begin a new professional career? Our online Learn2Map™ Tutorial and Atlas is designed to give you a quick-start introduction to the basics of GIS. http://www.mapcruzin.com/free-learn-to-map-gis-tutorial-and-shapefile-atlas.htm Michael Meuser mmeuser524 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17841938613192911651-c6d5222d6218f6105c3f39ee9e9ef92e 2009-02-09T17:40:10.877-05:00

Monday is Doing Business In Your Bathrobe Day, a "holiday" that's been celebrated for the past seven years.

Monday is Doing Business In Your Bathrobe Day, a "holiday" that's been celebrated for the past seven years. http://www.bmighty.com/blog/main/archives/2009/02/did_you_wear_yo.html Lauren Young lyoung404 24 24 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16865872677638151121-5463f1e4779e81f8eb3dbec878a779db 2009-04-01T17:06:00.000-04:00

...health insurance agents who would like the freedom to work from home selling life insurance products over the phone? From the Comfort of Home.

...health insurance agents who would like the freedom to work from home selling life insurance products over the phone? From the Comfort of Home. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/insurance-agent/Do-you-want-work-home-selling-Insurance/t141138 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9817330555147759473-5bcdeaa48ba8164008e9401267bdb575 2009-09-17T09:54:11.399-04:00

Even if the recession is over, the outlook for job seekers remains bleak. I asked Tory Johnson (pictured here), who is chief executive officer of Women For Hire...

Even if the recession is over, the outlook for job seekers remains bleak. I asked Tory Johnson (pictured here), who is chief executive officer of Women For Hire... http://www.businessweek.com/careers/workingparents/blog/archives/2009/09/question_unempl.html Lauren Young lyoung404 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3522217509193003089-5f5e5de094124a4bc7b9f74590311156 2009-08-26T16:05:16.037-04:00

Too often, working weekends, living out of a suitcase, and bringing the BlackBerry to dinner are the price one pays for being an entrepreneur. But try explaining that to a 6-year-old. "The other day my daughter, Luna, asked why I was sending an...

Too often, working weekends, living out of a suitcase, and bringing the BlackBerry to dinner are the price one pays for being an entrepreneur. But try explaining that to a 6-year-old. "The other day my daughter, Luna, asked why I was sending an... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_66/s0906052692485.htm?chan=magazine+channel_bwsmallbiz+--+top+stories Lauren Young lyoung404 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15615064610911468515-adb00a265d87412c8947f2e48baa03b9 2009-01-25T14:34:12.829-05:00

I work from home. Most people I speak to say that they would find it impossible to work from home because there would be ‘too many disctractions’. For example, the television, refrigerator, the dog, wife, life… It certainly takes discipline to work...

I work from home. Most people I speak to say that they would find it impossible to work from home because there would be ‘too many disctractions’. For example, the television, refrigerator, the dog, wife, life… It certainly takes discipline to work... http://www.netpreneur.com.au/working-effectively-from-home/2009/01 DJ Nelson dnelson751 25 25 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3414293733975841971-61427fc77fc17b2224dbd12b935ab5e6 2009-09-15T14:19:00.348-04:00

The creation of a smart grid of energy producers, distributors and consumers will undoubtedly be at the center...

The creation of a smart grid of energy producers, distributors and consumers will undoubtedly be at the center... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/09/15/smart-grid-video-conferencing-smart-cities-telepresence/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1571354986164581161-54eced27fa878e07d41724ce82aaa46c 2009-07-11T20:15:26.171-04:00

For all us commuters. For over 50 years, researchers have been trying to improve traffic flow but alas we don't behave like ants who travel as consistently bunched together as they do apart. Of course to do so we have to give up self-awareness and free will. Yikes.

For all us commuters. For over 50 years, researchers have been trying to improve traffic flow but alas we don't behave like ants who travel as consistently bunched together as they do apart. Of course to do so we have to give up self-awareness and free will. Yikes. http://www.economist.com/sciencetechnology/displayStory.cfm?story_id=14020655 Thomas Huynh thuynh381 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13794771415853409144-b05e71ec2ffa6227da16c769dbcb14e9 2009-03-30T12:48:58.124-04:00

Eve Gelb's life was once a blur of hour-and-a-half commutes on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. What memories: The NPR fatigue. The stale minivan air. The deep identification with the characters in Waiting for Godot.

Eve Gelb's life was once a blur of hour-and-a-half commutes on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. What memories: The NPR fatigue. The stale minivan air. The deep identification with the characters in Waiting for Godot. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_10/b4122066051680.htm?chan=careers_special+report+--+work-life+balance_special+report+--+work-life+balance Lauren Young lyoung404 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15565711531527518999-f73520ca04fd479ec32d0e1c5c2db31b 2009-04-23T14:01:06.748-04:00

A CareerBuilder.com survey stated that 25% of respondents said that when they work from home, they spend less than one hour working.

A CareerBuilder.com survey stated that 25% of respondents said that when they work from home, they spend less than one hour working. http://www.examiner.com/x-8136-DC-Telecommuting-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Survey-says-workers-arent-putting-in-a-full-eight-hours DJ Nelson dnelson751 13 13 0 0