The Rise of the Virtual Professional
You keep seeing the same phrase in remote job listings: “independent contractor.” You’re not entirely sure what that means for you, or whether it’s better or worse than the part-time employee positions you’ve been searching for. Here’s what it means in practice: a small business owner who used to post a part-time employee position and […]
5 Remote Skills You Can Learn This Weekend
You’re ready to start looking for remote work, and you’ve spent the last hour scrolling through listings that feel like they were written for someone else. “Proficiency in CRM software.” “Email marketing experience required.” “QuickBooks preferred.” You’ve never touched these tools, and with each listing the gap between where you are and where you need […]
How to Build a Real Company Culture When Your Team Works from Home
Most small business owners think of company culture as something that forms naturally when people spend time together. In an office, that’s partially true. But when your team is distributed, culture doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through the systems you build for how your team communicates, handles problems, and makes decisions without you in […]
The Difference Between Real Jobs and Online Noise
If you’ve searched for remote work recently, you’ve probably experienced the frustration. What looks like a promising opportunity turns out to be a commission-only sales pitch, a coaching funnel, or a “business opportunity” that requires upfront investment. Instead of legitimate employment, you’re met with side hustles, survey sites, or vague promises of passive income. That’s […]
How to Tell the Difference Between Legit Work-from-Home Jobs and MLM Offers
If you’re a mom searching for work-from-home jobs in 2026, chances are you’ve already run into listings that didn’t sit quite right. They promised flexibility, income from home, and no experience required but stopped short of explaining the actual job. Often, that’s because they weren’t jobs at all. They were MLMs. We hear from moms […]
How to Build a Long-Term Working Relationship with a Virtual Team Member
Whether you’re a small business owner managing remote workers or a virtual assistant eager to turn a short project into a steady client relationship, long-term collaboration takes more than good intentions. It requires structure, trust, and clear communication. Here’s how to build a relationship that lasts well beyond the first project. 1. Start with Clarity […]
Work-from-Home Job Interview Tips for Moms
Landing a remote job often comes down to how well you handle the interview, and for moms, that means balancing professionalism with the realities of home life. While plenty of articles cover the basics (like testing your internet or dressing professionally), here are deeper, less-talked-about strategies that can help you shine. Reframe Gaps in Your […]
What Moms And Small Businesses Are Saying About HireMyMom
There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing how HireMyMom has helped moms find meaningful, flexible work and how small businesses have discovered reliable, skilled remote talent. From job seekers who gained confidence and landed their dream roles to employers who found the perfect fit for their team, these stories remind us why our community is so […]
Why Small Businesses Are Ditching Big Job Boards (and What They’re Using Instead)
For years, small business owners have turned to platforms like Indeed or Upwork to fill remote roles. But nowadays, a growing number of them are walking away. Why? Because these sites aren’t built with small businesses—or trusted professionals—in mind. If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by unqualified applicants or burned by poor freelance experiences, you’re not […]
Tips for Working from Home with Toddlers
The upside of remote work is that you are able to work at home with your small children… but the downside of remote work is that you are working from home with your kids! Having a flexible schedule is great, but it can be tricky to manage with an active toddler that requires lots of […]