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Working From Home as a Nonprofit Consultant: 4 Tips to Keep Time on Your Side
By Betsy Baker
“T-i-i-immmme is on my side” or so The Rolling Stones tell me. I’m not so sure about that. I run a busy nonprofit consulting business, I have a five year old son whose preschool ends early afternoon, a household to clean, dinner to cook, bills to pay, errands to manage…are any of these “to-do’s” sounding familiar? I knew that I wanted to work from home many years ago, and I’m very thankful that I made the decision to do so, but the reality and my perception of what it would be like are two very different things. Fortunately, over the years I’ve developed habits that help keep my home and business life balanced and in check. Want to know my secrets to managing precious time wisely? If you want to work from home, or already are and about ready to tear your hair out, of course you do. Keep reading.
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About the Author
Betsy Baker is a grant writing guru, consulting business coach and speaker and is founder of Your Grant Authority. She is dedicated to helping people jumpstart their own work-from-home career and helping nonprofits find a solution to finally end their financial struggles. FREE grant writing and consulting guides can be found at www.YourGrantAuthority.com. You may also call 678-240-0402 to share your own struggles, ask key questions and talk about solutions free of charge.
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