Beginner work at home moms benefit greatly by observing and connecting with women that exhibit leadership both as moms and as entrepreneurs. Women get to know themselves and grow in relationship to others. That’s why women tend to lead—not by words alone—but through our example and by modeling what we learn.

Don't get me wrong: I love working from home. There's a certain amount of flexibility, I get to spend more time with my kid, the commute is a breeze, and yeah, I could probably do a good portion of my day in pajamas (if I didn't already wear requisite Poop standard issue uniform of a tracksuit.)

Telecommuting boosts productivity and cuts costs, and it may even offer an alternative to staff reductions.

A recent study by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) confirms what I have known for years--working at home makes you more productive.

I know because I accomplish more in my home office during the average workday than I was able to when I worked in a corporate environment.

"If you've ever wondered if you could work from home These are the words that open Tory Johnson's new book Will Work from Home: Earn the Cash Without the Commute. Every once and a while I run across a book that I find helpful in getting started in business or enhancing an existing business, and this book fits that category.

All of the news this week about the major Wall Street meltdown has many of us wondering what the economic picture will look like for each of us in both the near and far future.