Why it's important to manage your online reputation

A disgruntled customer or anyone who has stumbled across you online can write negative, or completely false, comments that affect your online reputation.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/30/manage-online-reputation/

How to stay powered when mobile working

Alan Williams is often out mobile working. And he's picked up some useful information in the process that we can benefit from.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/29/stay-powered-when-mobile-working/

August Working from Home Tips

Our monthly email has gone out with a varied collection of working from home tips and news. And we’re always happy to hear your tips and see your photos.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/28/working-from-home-tips-august/

Our latest Through the Home Office Keyhole home worker revealed!

Claire Brewster makes intricate paper sculpture from old maps and atlases

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/27/keyhole-paper-sculpture/

Dealing with the loss of a pet

The loss of a pet is particularly difficult for home workers, leaving a big hole after faithful companions have given us years of company and entertainment.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/23/dealing-with-the-loss-of-a-pet/

Through the home office keyhole

Papers, magnifying light, maps - what do you think happens in this home studio?

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/22/what-happens-in-this-home-studio/

Nurturing young leadership talent

Yong leadership talent is the life blood of any organisation. But how often do you see their enthusiasm and motivation squashed because the culture doesn't support new ideas and doesn't grow and develop potential leaders? Are you nurturing your young leaders or are you letting them escape to your competition?

http://www.leadinganddevelopinghighperformance.com/leadership-style/young-leadership-talent/

Help with home working

Working from home would be a lonely experience if we didn't have help with home working from four-legged friends, be they dogs, cats, horses or rabbits!

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/19/help-with-home-working/

Is there enough support for home workers?

Yesterday Ben McGrail asked me on his BBC Radio Somerset show whether there is enough support for home workers. I told him I would ask for your opinions.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/15/is-there-enough-support-for-home-workers/

How to kickstart when you get stuck

More suggestions for kickstarting a stalled brain when you get stuck with work and sitting there going over and over the situation isn’t helping.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/14/what-to-do-when-you-get-stuck/

Working at home inspiration from thought leaders

Corrina Gordon-Barnes on her journey into self-employment, building a successful business and what she's learnt along the way.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/13/working-at-home-inspiration/

The advantages of a working holiday

It’s great to switch off completely on holiday, but if you’re self-employed it may be impossible. My working holiday proved a change is as good as a rest.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/12/the-advantages-of-a-working-holiday/

5 great excuses for not marketing your home-based business

Jo Bradshaw shines a light on the inner critic that prevents you from leveraging your brand and helps you to start marketing your home-based business.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/09/excuses-for-not-marketing-your-home-based-business/

Looking through the home office keyhole

The workspace in the photo belongs to Charles and Christine Taylor, who run Ednovean Farm B&B in Cornwall. Here Christine describes a typical busy day.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/08/through-the-keyhole-farm-bb/

How you can combine work and family needs by mobile working at home

For script writer Fiona Phillips, working from home means a flexible routine and mobile working anywhere from the sofa to the garden. Here are her tips for success.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/07/mobile-working-at-home/

Avoid the distractions of working from home

The house is full of temptations once you try to focus on work - my article in The Guardian.

http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2013/aug/05/working-from-home-distractions-tips-focus

How to get national press coverage for your small business

The Guardian Small Business Network wants to hear from innovative home businesses and those who have a wacky workplace!

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/06/press-coverage-for-your-small-business/

Through the home office keyhole

Our first workspace owner felt maybe she’d made it too easy for you! So today’s photo is more obscure - click for full size so you can get a better look.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/04/who-does-this-workspace-belong-to/

Susannah Conway's August Break blog challenge

A very informal blog challenge - you take a photo each day of the month and post it on your blog, with or without words. And actually, you don't even need your own blog!

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/02/august-break-blog-challenge/

Best magazines for ideas

I’m always looking for new ideas for the blog, so was happy to stumble on the second issue of Libertine in my search for the best magazines for inspiration.

http://www.workfromhomewisdom.com/2013/08/01/best-magazines-for-ideas/