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APRIL 2008
WAHMZONE.COM
Where Business and Motherhood Meet
April 2008
Happy April! Hopefully this month finds you flourishing in your business and in your home. Spring offers an especially strong burst of energy and joy, doesn't it? Warmer temperatures, trees and flowers budding, the sun shining, birds chirping…even the air smells fresh and new. What better time to breath new life into your businesses and watch it bloom?
WahmZone.com is here to assist you in whatever work-at-home mom issues you face and provide you with helpful resources that will help you become a successful business woman AND a successful mom. We're thankful that you're a part of WahmZone and are thrilled to be part of your blossoming success!
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GET CONNECTED
The message board is a great place to connect with other work at home moms, advertise your business, ask questions you may have regarding your business, or just hang out and relax for a while. If you haven't registered for the forums and aren't yet a part of this wonderful community of moms just like you, why not click on over today and start connecting! http://www.wahmforums.com
WAHM BUSINESS PROFILES
Thanks this month to Jill and Carole, who give us a peek at the jobs they have that allow them to stay home with their kids while earning extra income. If you're scoping out new business opportunities, maybe one of their companies will appeal to you. Be sure to click on their website links for more information.
Featured Wahm #1
NAME: Jill McAllister
COMPANY: Jill's Original Artwork and Gifts
How long with company: 8 years but have done freelance artwork since I was 14 years old
Approximate hours worked per week on average, including all aspects of the job: at least 40 sometimes more
Average weekly income: $250 and up
What the job consists of: Handpainted custom gifts, original paintings, portraits, logo work and clipart
The best part of the job: creating new things and always new things are coming out
Most challenging part of the job: marketing
Thing you love most about the product(s): I love that each of my items is unique and one of a kind
Why should other moms consider looking into working for this company? I do dropshipping for other sites, companies. Because I do high quality work and it can't be found elsewhere.
Website or other link: http://www.jillsartwork.com
Blog site http://jillsoriginalartworkandgifts.blogspot.com/
Featured Wahm #2
NAME: Carole West
COMPANY: Melaleuca
How long with company: 3 years
Approximate hours worked per week, on average, including all aspects of the job:
Roughly 3 hours a week. I can work as much or as little as I want- depends on what my goal is each month and what I want to achieve.
Average weekly income: I get paid $200, monthly - it varies, as some months it is higher due to bonuses and such. Many people have taken their business to higher levels and their checks are much larger. I don't personally need a lot of extra income, I just started working from home because I love this company and thought it would be great to get my products paid for.
What the job consists of: Setting Appointments and presenting the company to others for potential customers and business builders. Then if they decide to build the business I train them to do so.
The best part of the job: I am able to help others reach their goals and live healthier.
Most challenging part of the job: Probably rejection and the occasional rude people that come my way. I have found though with a positive attitude you can over come any challenge.
Thing you love most about the product(s): Everything - they have provided our family a healthier lifestyle and our daughter no longer has allergies, which is a huge blessing. But mostly I love that we now have non-toxic products in our home that are affordable. We are so much healthier because of it.
Why should other moms consider looking into working for this company? Many reasons. Mainly, it will provide their families with non-toxic products in their home. Many products today contain very toxic ingredients that can have a serious impact on our health. You can take my healthy home quiz to learn more about toxins in the home:
http://west-adventures.blogspot.com/search?q=healthy+home+quiz
If you are looking to work from home I can help with that too- some families are a 2 income families but the mom has the desire to be home with her children - I can help her replace their income and be home with their children. This company has an a amazing track record- they have been in business for 23 years - 859 million in sales all based on word of mouth and it is a very duplicatable business model that is focused on helping others, which is amazing.
Website or other link: You can view my website at: www.AHomeCareer.com
MONTHLY ARTICLE
Enjoy this month's business article which gives a few practical tips to consider when working from home.
Working from Home - Practical Issues to Consider for Home Office Working
By Sarah Jimenez
Ironically, thanks to downsizing and a steady stream of layoffs over the course of the last two decades, workers all over the world have had to think fast on their feet and come up with an alternate plan for survival, like working from home in situations such as telecommuting, working on a freelance basis, or as an independent contractor. And now, with the ease and availability of the internet, having a virtual office or setting up shop for yourself right at home is a real possibility for many people.
Working in one's own home definitely has its distinct advantages, however, there are also several practical issues to consider in order to truly be successful in your endeavors. Factors such as productivity, discipline, motivation, and whether or not you'll be able to actually make the transition to being your own boss, so to speak, all come into play when you have the option of working from home.
For most people, their work and their personal lives are two completely different entities, separated not only by space, but also by time, as the daily commute is an average of 25 minutes each direction. Even if your previous commute was only 15 minutes, one half hour saved each and every day by working from home is equal to having one entire 10 hour day off over the course of every month based on a 40 hour work week. A whole extra day of time to use anyway you like.
However, without the proper planning, setting certain guidelines, and adhering to a workable schedule, it's incredibly easy for many people to find themselves getting less and less done while quickly becoming overwhelmed in the process.
How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Working At Home
Having the right mindset is imperative when owning your own small business or when working from home. Making the necessary psychological adjustments are one of the top complaints people have in regards to making the transition from working outside of the home to having a 10 second commute to the den.
Here are four other important issues to consider when working from inside the home:
- Dressing the Part: You may have heard of white or blue-collar workers, and now a third term has been coined to describe those of us who work from home, "open-collar workers," used in reference to the freedom one has to dress as they wish, often donning the unofficial work at home uniform, t-shirts and sweatpants or jeans. Surprisingly, the clothing we wear often has a direct impact on how productive we are, and many people find it helpful to actually dress as if they were still heading to the office, complete with shoes. If it helps, act as if you are really heading out the door to work instead of down the hall or wherever your workspace may be, and get into a routine that you are able to follow faithfully each day.
- Motivation and Discipline: Self-motivation and discipline are both imperative when working from home. With no one looking over your shoulder, or no time-clock to punch, it can be very easy to allow yourself more and more leeway to be lackadaisical with your work obligations. Practice self-discipline and set mini-goals for yourself throughout the day, as you complete certain tasks, allowing yourself a break to regroup before moving on to tackle the next issue.
- Setting a Schedule: Much like motivation and discipline, setting a schedule, and following it, is crucial when working from home, whether you're your own boss, or you're still working for someone else. In the best case scenario, working during the hours your children are at school or while your spouse is away at their job leaves you free to spend the rest of your leisure time with the family.
- Support: A common complaint from those who work from home, especially when running their own small business, is the lack of support and respect from others while working. Asking for help should never be seen as a weakness, but rather as a sure sign of strength, as well as portraying the wisdom to know that one person isn't possibly able to do everything involved with running an entire household and business from home on their own.
For more on working from home please visit the Routes to Self Improvement web site. You may also be interested to read about working from a garden office.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sarah_Jimenez
Thanks again for being a part of WahmZone.com, your source for all things wahm-related!
Don't forget to go outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. It may just be what you need to give you a fresh burst of energy and joy that is guaranteed to take your business and your momhood to new levels of growth this spring.
Until next month, much success to you in the fabulous and rewarding combination of business and momhood! Hope to see you on the boards! www.wahmforums.com
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