In my house, paper breeds. Despite the attempts I’ve made to recycle, throw out, file and pile, paper still grows. Although I haven’t perfected the system, here are 10 tips that can help you take control of the paper in your life.

This week we’ll be taking a look at all the ways you organize your office, paperwork, files and electronic data. Each day I’ll offer you some tips and resources to help you organize your office in some way. Today we will take a look at where you run your birth business.

Welcome to the first of a three-part series on increasing your earning potential. In this series, we will look at specific things you can do to improve your bottom line and bring more money into your birth business.

Not more than 3 minutes ago, I sent my certification exam off to become a childbirth educator. It got me thinking about my path as a birth professional and the lessons I’ve learned from training with a variety of organizations. Today I offer 3 tips that may help you as you consider your options of who to train with and what path to take.

If you have difficulty remembering to write down your odometer reading to keep track of miles you’ve driven for business purposes, here’s a way you can figure out how far you’ve driven and keep a record of where you go.

The best way to learn about small business is by going out and doing it. You will make mistakes, which can make your business stronger. In this post, I share lessons learned from just doing it.

Today I’ll share the filing system that has evolved over time. It’s a loose rendition of Julie Morgenstern’s paper filing system from her book, “Organizing From The Inside Out”.

Joy Jones is an RN who created a very comprehensive website dedicated to the Brewer Pregnancy Diet. It not only has a great deal of information and links to many more resources, it also maintains a referral list of professionals who support the Brewer’s Diet.

Search for mother’s groups on Meetup.com. Find some interesting groups, especially those related to pregnancy, and email the organizer. Let the organizer know you are available for public speaking opportunities and would like to do a presentation at an upcoming event.

So you want to be a doula. A Savvy one at that. I’d like to offer you 5 tips to help you be taken seriously as a business owner: