Remote Work Trends, Expert Tips & Career Insights
Stay informed with guidance from industry pros—designed to help you thrive in the flexible, remote-first job market.

What is a Virtual Assistant? And Why Smart Business Owners Use Them
Imagine a world where you focus on growing your business, and all your administrative, technical, and customer service tasks are cared for by capable and dedicated hands. If this scenario sounds like an unachievable nirvana, you’ve likely never heard of a virtual assistant. Virtual assistants (VA) can save the day–and

Employer Success Story: Danielle Levy
What is your top advice for small business owners looking to hire remote talent? Take the time to write down and understand what you need and then focus on who. This means the actual tasks, skills, important cultural and logistical fit, and understand the manager’s style. What are your top

Ready, Set, Sizzle! How to Plan Your Summer of Fun and Relaxation Now
Summer is around the corner. If you’re a working mom–especially a work-from-home mom, it’s time to make a plan. The prospect of planning a summer’s worth of activities is always daunting. But, let’s take a minute to acknowledge that it’s more complicated than usual this year. In many parts of

5 Ways Moms Can Delegate to Get More Done
Guest post by: Michelle Laurey Work-at-home moms often face the unique challenge of balancing work needs with household management. Childcare, meal preparation, and household chores can eat into your work time if you are not careful. If you postpone chores to finally get some work done, then the house is

Why Does HireMyMom Charge Job Seekers?
It’s a FAIR question! And probably the one thing may keep you from signing up on HireMyMom. Am I right? You want to know why in the world you should have to pay to find a job. We get it. We know. We hear you! This is a very good

How to Outsource Like a Boss for Home and Work
Have you ever looked at your to-do list and realized you need about 30 hours to accomplish everything you outlined as critical for the day? If so, you aren’t alone. Caring for a family and working are both hugely satisfying undertakings. But, let’s face it, it’s also a tremendous amount

Success Story: Natasha Runyan
Tell us about you and your experience finding work on HireMyMom. I first started with HireMyMom back in June 2020 and I immediately started applying for jobs that I either knew I could do, or hoped would at least give me a chance. Most of the jobs I was not

Are You a Freelancer or Do You Depend on Them? Take Action to Protect Your Business Relationships from the PRO Act
As busy entrepreneurs, freelance professionals, and parents, it’s easy to lose track of all the potential legislation pending in Washington. That’s especially true right now, with school closures and pandemic-related restrictions forcing many of us to rethink our business models. But, a bill called the PRO Act is winding its

5 Job Search Tips to Get Hired During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guest Contributor: McLean Mills Winter is headed out! And unlike Game of Thrones, it’s not the night walkers that everyone’s afraid of – it’s the second coming of the coronavirus and how it’ll stiffen job opportunities in 2021. With many employers taking their workforce virtual during this pandemic, so too