Andrea Coutu

Reporting work from home scams is one of the best ways you can put an end to such scams. If you see a work from home scam, try reporting it to: your police department your Better Business Bureau your local consumer affairs department the US Federal Trade Commision your postmaster any professional associations to which […]

Are consulting fees too hard to set? If you’re stumped for ideas on setting consulting fees, tell me why. What information do you need? What would make it easier? If you’re someone who reads Consultant Journal but is afraid to leave comments, give it a whirl. I won’t bite! Related Posts: Becoming a consultant FAQ

Relaxation DVDs are the 2000’s answer to relaxation tapes, says reader Angie Dixon. She emailed after my write up on relaxation tape reviews. Apparently, relaxation DVDs combine peaceful images with beautiful sounds and music. It sure beats surfing Home & Garden Televison — just try to find a peaceful image on TV! Related posts Light

Light therapy box can help consultants who feel like they’re down in the doldrums during the winter months. If you’re a consultant who feels a slump every winter, you should talk to your doctor about using a light therapy box to combat seasonal affective disorder. Overcoming seasonal affective disorder can help you boost your productivity

Yesterday, I wrote about second job ideas. A reader wrote in to suggest airline jobs as great second jobs. Apparently, if you actually work for the airline, you may get all sorts of deals on flights, including free flights for you and your family. Even if you’re making a low wage at an airline call

Second job is more than just an idea — second jobs are becoming increasingly necessary for many people. More than seven million Americans hold second jobs. And although you might think most people who have second jobs are in minimum wage positions, studies suggest that teachers, police officers, engineers, nurses and other professionals often hold

Relaxation tapes — progressive and other types — are used by many people who work from home. The gentle sounds of a relaxation tape allow people to focus on their work, cover up annoying outside sounds, and provide a change from the sounds of keyboards and computers! I recently stumbled across some reviews of relaxation

I’ve been having trouble keeping up with Consultant Journal this week. In addition to moving, I’ve had a ton of projects to manage. And that’s a nice problem to have, of course. But sometimes I do like slow times. This year has been pretty busy, though, and it’s easy to tell we’re in an economic

Finding staff in a hot job market can be tricky for employers. A recent article on one sizzling job market suggests that small companies are hardest hit by labour shortages. That’s because smaller companies often face uncertainties that make it hard to commit to hiring a full-time employee. A good way for these companies to

After searching high and low, I bought a gorgeous home office desk from the Christopher Lowell collection at Office Depot. It took me ages to find the right desk for my home office. I wanted an espresso finish, so that the desk would match my furniture. I also wanted storage for books, a multifunction printer,