One thing that is so great about working from home is that having my own biz allows me to share my faith as I please.
Working in a corporate office can really hinder witnessing opportunities. People have lost jobs because of what they said or did in this regard. :(
With my business, I can choose to share my faith in the way I choose. Not only that, but my biz allows me to meet people - both in person and online - that I would never have met otherwise.
I can pass out Gospel of John books, tracts, etc. I can invite people to church and church events. I can share my personal testimony.
Every biz can be as Christian as you are. :)
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
"But I don't have the money to start a home business"
I have talked to many wonderful ladies over the years who have said that they want to start a business to work from home, but they simply do not have the funds to do so.
I can understand that totally. After all, if you had tons of money lying around, you would not be looking to start a business, right?
If you really want to work from home, there are many ways you can do it.
I can understand that totally. After all, if you had tons of money lying around, you would not be looking to start a business, right?
If you really want to work from home, there are many ways you can do it.
- Pray - this is the first thing to do. God will open up opportunities!
- Be honest - If you want to start a home biz - but you cannot due to the funds needed - be honest. I have done a lot for people over the years who needed to get started but couldn't buy a kit or purchase a guide. I have worked out payment plans and sent free copies of things. I have even paid for kits. I have loaned/given money to friends so they could start a biz.
- Be creative - if you need a few hundred dollars to start a business, look around your house and see if you can sell something. You would be surprised! I have had people hold a garage sale so they could raise a few hundred bucks! Use your head and pray - God will speak to you about it.
- Be persistent - if you need money and cannot get it any other way, put a little bit aside each week until you have enough. Be consistent and persistent - and you will be fine.
- Start small - I have known people who started a free biz so they could earn enough to invest in a more expensive biz. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen!
If you are considering working from home but do not think you can afford it, please contact me at shay (dot) rockhold (at) gmail (dot) com - I will help you all I can.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Starting a profitable info product business
If you are looking for a way to make money from home, I can highly recommend anything from Kevin Riley. Click here for his site.
I have purchased several of his e-books, and I have also participated in his workshop. His products are laid out in a clear, step-by-step fashion and his ideas are simple but effective.
Here are some reasons why you would like to start a business using Kevin's methods:
I have purchased several of his e-books, and I have also participated in his workshop. His products are laid out in a clear, step-by-step fashion and his ideas are simple but effective.
Here are some reasons why you would like to start a business using Kevin's methods:
- Info products sell for nearly 100% profit.
- They ship immediately.
- No storage or shipping.
- You can help people while earning a living.
- There is no limit to what you can do!
- No layoffs or pay cuts.
- You earn what you are worth!
Visit Kevin's site today and check out what he has to offer. I especially like the e-book How to Turn Lazy Summer Days into a Lifetime of Easy Cash - and it is on sale right now!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Working together with local WAHMs
Here is an easy way to network with other WAHMs in your area.
Go to www.meetup.com and start a local WAHM group. (This will cost around $12-19 a month, but the members can chip in and help cover the costs.)
Or you can start a blog. We use this one for our local group: www.lhbmamas.blogspot.com.
Go to www.vistaprint.com and get business cards made up for the group. Make them generic with just the group site on them and some generic group info.
Now, each group member promotes the group blog or website. They can write their own phone number on the back if they want to have someone call them.
Why would group members do this?
Instead of each member promoting their own site, there are 25 people promoting the group's site. Instead of 20 people seeing your website, you have 500 people seeing your link on the group website. See the difference?
Chances are, you know other local WAHMs. Start a small group with people you know.
Then you can advertise it and watch it grow!
Go to www.meetup.com and start a local WAHM group. (This will cost around $12-19 a month, but the members can chip in and help cover the costs.)
Or you can start a blog. We use this one for our local group: www.lhbmamas.blogspot.com.
Go to www.vistaprint.com and get business cards made up for the group. Make them generic with just the group site on them and some generic group info.
Now, each group member promotes the group blog or website. They can write their own phone number on the back if they want to have someone call them.
Why would group members do this?
Instead of each member promoting their own site, there are 25 people promoting the group's site. Instead of 20 people seeing your website, you have 500 people seeing your link on the group website. See the difference?
Chances are, you know other local WAHMs. Start a small group with people you know.
Then you can advertise it and watch it grow!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Finding legitimate work at home opportunities
This country is having economic trouble, and many people are out of work or are having their hours or pay cut.Because of this, there are many people (moms included) who are looking for ways to make more money.
Many of them want to work from home because they simply do not want to take on a "regular" job.
Many of them want to work from home because they simply do not want to take on a "regular" job.
A "regular" job has many drawbacks:
- Commute time
- Gas costs
- Child care costs
- Inflexible schedule
- Limited vacation or family time
- Limited hours during the day when you can work
- Not paid what you are worth
- Possible layoffs
There are numerous advantages to working with a home-based business or job:
- Little or no commute
- Flexible schedule
- Work the hours you want (morning, evening, night, etc.)
- Get paid what you are worth
- No one can fire you or give you a layoff
- No child care costs
Did you know that many home-based business people make hourly rates as high as $25 - 50 an hour (or more)? That is the industry norm for most party plan moms who sell via a party plan business model (like Tupperware, Pampered Chef, etc.)
Did you know that many freelance writers who make $50-100 an hour or more?
Did you know that you can set up a blogging business that bring in money while you sleep?
Did you know that there are hundreds of ways you can make money with a home-based business?
The problem is that there are also scammers out there.
You have to be careful!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Networking with other WAHMs
If you have been searching online for work at home opportunities, you have probably come across several websites, message boards and forums. These message boards and forums will allow you to meet and network with WAHMs across the world.
Networking online with other moms on message boards is very easy! Find a forum that you like, register an account and post an introduction message right away. Let the other moms know where you are from and what you want to accomplish with working at home. The women you meet there will provide you with advice on how to start a business, information on a wide variety of subjects, employment opportunities, and they will be more than happy to lend an ear when you need to complain about a bad day.
Start reading other people’s posts – you will notice that there is a section where the poster can list their business website. Visit the different websites – eventually you will find a few work at home moms that have businesses similar to the type you would like to start. Send them a message and let them know you admire their business and ask for advice on how you can get started in the same type of field.
Keep reading and replying to posts regularly; you will find that people have questions about things you are an ‘expert’ in. By building relationships and establishing credibility, people will come to you when they have a need for the product or service you provide.
Seek out the services of other home based moms when you need help with something. If you have done business with a certain mom, recommend her services to others when they need them! Your work at home friend will appreciate your help and will recommend your services to other people.
Eventually, someone new to the WAHM community will seek you out and ask for your advice on how to get started. Take them under your wing and show them a few helpful pointers. You may not be able to pay back all of the mothers who have helped you with your business, but you can definitely pay it forward by helping others!
Networking online with other moms on message boards is very easy! Find a forum that you like, register an account and post an introduction message right away. Let the other moms know where you are from and what you want to accomplish with working at home. The women you meet there will provide you with advice on how to start a business, information on a wide variety of subjects, employment opportunities, and they will be more than happy to lend an ear when you need to complain about a bad day.
Start reading other people’s posts – you will notice that there is a section where the poster can list their business website. Visit the different websites – eventually you will find a few work at home moms that have businesses similar to the type you would like to start. Send them a message and let them know you admire their business and ask for advice on how you can get started in the same type of field.
Keep reading and replying to posts regularly; you will find that people have questions about things you are an ‘expert’ in. By building relationships and establishing credibility, people will come to you when they have a need for the product or service you provide.
Seek out the services of other home based moms when you need help with something. If you have done business with a certain mom, recommend her services to others when they need them! Your work at home friend will appreciate your help and will recommend your services to other people.
Eventually, someone new to the WAHM community will seek you out and ask for your advice on how to get started. Take them under your wing and show them a few helpful pointers. You may not be able to pay back all of the mothers who have helped you with your business, but you can definitely pay it forward by helping others!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Time Management for WAHMs
Many people assume that work at home moms have it easy; however, if any of those people have ever lived a day as a WAHM they would know it isn’t so simple. There are children to take care of, a house to clean, a dog to walk, groceries to buy, dinner to cook and dishes to wash. Oh, and then there’s that business to work!
It may not be easy, but it isn’t impossible, either. By using some simple time management tricks, a WAHM can find time to “get it all done!” One thing every WAHM should have is a planner. Schedule your family time first! Then schedule in the time you are going to work your business. Once you have your “work time” scheduled, make it a priority to stay focused on your business during those hours. It is very easy to procrastinate when you are a WAHM.
If your work requires you to do lots of different tasks, try to group similar tasks together. For instance, if you are in a direct sales business and you have a team under you, designate one day to be your “training day”. Instead of helping various team members throughout the week, schedule all of your mentoring sessions for one day. Set aside an hour in the morning and an hour in the late afternoon to respond to email and/or return phone calls. By scheduling that time in, you will find that you are able to get more work done and feel less scattered.
You might also consider outsourcing some of your activities. If you find that you are spending too much time on responding to email, returning phone calls, or updating your website, hire a virtual assistant to do those tasks for you. This will free your time up to work on your business, and by spending more time on the parts of your business that actually bring in money, you will be able to increase your profits.
You can also save time by setting aside a block of time each week to do your “regular” errands, such as grocery shopping. If you plan your meals for the week and go to the grocery store once, you will save lots of time during the week by not taking those daily “quick trips to the market”.
And while you are planning your meals, try to schedule a few “cook once, eat twice” days. For instance, you can plan on having spaghetti on Monday and tacos on Tuesday. So, on Monday, brown the hamburger you will need for both days. On Tuesday, half of your work will already be done. And if you are making a meatloaf or lasagna, make two and freeze one for later.
Most importantly, do not feel as if you have to do it all by yourself. You are not a super hero. If you have a spouse or significant other, ask them to chip in on household chores. Children love to help out, and depending on their ages, there are multiple things they can do. And when it is all said and done, don’t forget to take out some time for yourself. Everyone needs a break– WAHMs included!
It may not be easy, but it isn’t impossible, either. By using some simple time management tricks, a WAHM can find time to “get it all done!” One thing every WAHM should have is a planner. Schedule your family time first! Then schedule in the time you are going to work your business. Once you have your “work time” scheduled, make it a priority to stay focused on your business during those hours. It is very easy to procrastinate when you are a WAHM.
If your work requires you to do lots of different tasks, try to group similar tasks together. For instance, if you are in a direct sales business and you have a team under you, designate one day to be your “training day”. Instead of helping various team members throughout the week, schedule all of your mentoring sessions for one day. Set aside an hour in the morning and an hour in the late afternoon to respond to email and/or return phone calls. By scheduling that time in, you will find that you are able to get more work done and feel less scattered.
You might also consider outsourcing some of your activities. If you find that you are spending too much time on responding to email, returning phone calls, or updating your website, hire a virtual assistant to do those tasks for you. This will free your time up to work on your business, and by spending more time on the parts of your business that actually bring in money, you will be able to increase your profits.
You can also save time by setting aside a block of time each week to do your “regular” errands, such as grocery shopping. If you plan your meals for the week and go to the grocery store once, you will save lots of time during the week by not taking those daily “quick trips to the market”.
And while you are planning your meals, try to schedule a few “cook once, eat twice” days. For instance, you can plan on having spaghetti on Monday and tacos on Tuesday. So, on Monday, brown the hamburger you will need for both days. On Tuesday, half of your work will already be done. And if you are making a meatloaf or lasagna, make two and freeze one for later.
Most importantly, do not feel as if you have to do it all by yourself. You are not a super hero. If you have a spouse or significant other, ask them to chip in on household chores. Children love to help out, and depending on their ages, there are multiple things they can do. And when it is all said and done, don’t forget to take out some time for yourself. Everyone needs a break– WAHMs included!
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