Work at Home Ideas for October

Our monthly round-up of work at home ideas is out today

And if I say it myself, October has produced a bumper batch of wide-ranging guest posts and work at home ideas. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer:

I’ve worked from home for over 20 years, which makes it difficult to remember just what it’s like to start out as a home worker. So I was delighted when freelance writer Nicola Yeeles offered to write about her first six months as a complete beginner. Take a look at her 6 tips for new home workers if you or a friend are newbie home workers.

From your comments I know I’m not the only one who’s curious about other people’s businesses and their daily routines. The Unusual Home Working Jobs series is an insight into what other home workers do, and Marie Davis is our latest interviewee. Marie designs and sells Swedish dishcloths and tea towels – in Oxfordshire!

Lots of readers are experts in their field and you might find people keep telling you that you should write a book. Or you might feel under pressure to do so before a competitor does. Writer’s coach Leda Sammarco explains why it’s not always the good idea you’ve been led to believe.

Autumn Garden Office Week showcased places to work in the garden and some expert advice on how to make the best of your shed or garden office. Not many home workers get to work on the beach, but a family of artists on the Wirral Peninsula now have a cosy beach studio and sweeping sea views.

Regular drinks and snacks are vital for keeping up energy throughout the day, but it’s easy to get into a rut, and eat the same things over and over again. Contributors Diona and Kalliopi of Mammas Work at Home describe how to make some easy snacks that are popular in Greece (mini pie, anyone?) and reveal the proper way to make Greek coffee.

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