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Senin, 30 Agustus 2010

ESL Teaching - A New Career for Moms

Teaching English as a Secondary Language (ESL) online has proven to be one the fastest-growing online jobs nowadays. More foreigners are recognizing the benefits of being fluent in English, and the target market is no longer concentrated only on students, but on business professionals as well. Besides that, people find that ESL teaching doesn't just pay well; it also meets the needs of individuals who find it more comfortable working at home.

45-year old Adela Stevens used to work as a sales agent while taking care of her three teenage kids. Since she needed to earn extra money to pay for all her children's education costs, she had to get into a number of part-time jobs to get through with her finances. While browsing for part-time work on the internet, however, she stumbled on an opportunity for online ESL teaching.

"It was a bit disorienting at first, since you have to talk to somebody with a different accent," she describes. "But later on, you'll see that these students are passionate enough to learn the English language, and teaching them is no longer that hard."

"Students are of different ages, and they come from various countries," Adela continues. "Some are Asian, while others are French or Italian. But all my students share a common goal: to learn English and use it well in their everyday lives."

An hour's work of ESL teaching over the internet is worth an average of $30, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This makes a good source of profit for working moms like Adela. And to further assist her with her newfound career, Adela took up a certificate course in ESL teaching. "Courses in ESL Teaching are becoming more available in schools to address this need. Scholarships are even given to adults who wish to return to school and take up practical courses such as this."

"ESL teaching in a way has transformed my role as a mom and career woman," Adela concludes. "Through this job, I am able to spend more quality time with my kids while focusing on my work, since I no longer have to leave the house."


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Kamis, 19 Agustus 2010

Stay at home moms: ways to earn money

When a baby is born, her parents want nothing more than to make sure she has everything she will ever need. Before a baby is born, many expectant mothers strongly feel they will want to continue with their careers once their maternity leave is over. Some expectant mothers, on the other hand, want nothing more than to stay home with their children for a few years, but find they will be financially unable to do so. It is a tremendous understatement to say that when a child is finally born, situations change. Some mothers who were convinced they would continue to work once the baby was born may take one look at their new baby’s face and wonder what they were thinking. Mothers who may have wanted to stay home but couldn’t for financial reasons will work and rework their family budgets to see if staying at home is remotely possible. It is safe to say that staying at home with a new baby depends on one factor: money. Will the family survive on only one income? Short of winning the lottery, many couples feel that staying at home is an impossibility. But with a little creative thinking and a call on some skills and talents, you may find your wish for staying at home a possibility.

Maybe you have a secret talent or skill that many people do not know about? Perhaps you know French and Italian or can play the piano or cello? Utilize these unused talents and help others. Put ads in your local newspaper marketing French language lessons or piano lessons. Depending on the demand, you can work as little or as much as you want and in the convenience of your own home. Lessons like these usually only last a half hour or hour, so you can make sure that you have put your baby down for a nap during this time. Also, if you do happen to know another language, you can look online for opportunities to translate papers or web sites.

Do people beg you to bring your famous homemade cookies or cakes to potlucks and events? Turn this baking into a lucrative opportunity. Put up fliers in your community or host an open house where you bake some of your goods and allow neighbors and friends to taste your wares. You can print up some order sheets and bake for special events or holidays. Maybe you love messing with crafts. Check your local newspaper for local fairs and crafts shows and rent a table. People may love your Christmas decorations or woodworking projects and order more. In short, make your name known by putting yourself out there.

If you live in a community where several neighbors or friends have babies the same age as yours, maybe you can open up your own mini daycare. Let friends and neighbors know that you will be staying home with your own child and offer to take care of their children, as well. You can charge a monthly or weekly fee that is less expensive than the day care their child currently goes to. Be sure to only take on as many kids as you feel you will be able to handle, and get the appropriate CPR training and local licenses you need.

Perhaps you whizzed by math or physics while in college? You could offer tutoring services to local universities or community colleges. Print an advertisement in local community newspapers and local college newspapers and print out fliers to hang around the college or university itself offering tutoring in certain subjects. Bear in mind that most college students do not have or make a lot of money, so you will want to keep your costs down.

Is your house so clean you can eat off the floor? Why not offer basic cleaning services for friends or neighbors. There are certain house duties that many people find annoying or time-consuming like mopping, vacuuming or cleaning the restrooms. Print out a list of services you will provide and the prices you charge. Or if you don’t mind mowing lawns, you can also offer this service as well.



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Minggu, 08 Agustus 2010

Tips for returning to work for the stay at home mom

Now that the kids are in school you need something to occupy your time and make you feel useful again. It's been awhile since you have been in the job market and your family is used to you being at home. Going back to work will not only be a change for you, but your entire household. How do you make this change so everyone can adapt and you can continue running your household smoothly?

The first thing you needed to do is sit down and talk with your family about the decision to go back to work. They needed to understand things will change because you won’t be available all the time like you were as a stay at home Mom. Everyone is going to have to work together and not depend souly on you to keep the household running. You as the parent will have to rearrange your schedule so you can still participate in your kids activities and maintain your new job. That’s going to be the hardest part of returning back to work, accommodating everyone and doing well at your new job also. Setting up a schedule for household chores and errands will allow you some time in the day to still attend the activities you needed to go to with your children. One of the biggest adjustments you will have to make is your time will not be as flexible as it was, when you were a stay at home Mom to participate in all the activities you did. Which could lead to you feeling guilty if you let it and that’s something you shouldn't let happen. Once you make the decision to return to work, it should be understood that things will change for you and your family. Don’t have guilty feelings about not being able to participate and go to different events with your children. Also accept some of your household duties will be neglected too. Returning back to work after not working for awhile is a adjustment to your body, mind and family. Everyone will have to accept this change and work with you until you get a routine that you are comfortable with and you are use to being back at the work scene. This will take some work on your part and your family to make things run as smoothly as possible. With everyone working together it can happen.

Going back to work after being a stay at home Mom is a big adjustment for everyone. You have to learn how to run your household differently and work-out a complete new schedule and routine to spend time with your family. It’s also a major adjustment for you to learn how to be somewhere everyday at a certain time, for a certain reason. All of these adjustments are hard in the beginning, but as time goes on everyone will adapt.

Your family will get use to your new lifestyle and so will you. Before you know it you will have forgotten about the good old days when you stayed at home being just a housewife and Mom.


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Selasa, 03 Agustus 2010

Tips for the working mom

Many moms would like to have a job to bring extra cash into their household, yet they are troubled about leaving their children. Some children are too young to leave alone and others might just get into trouble!

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to arrange the days and hours that you work around your own schedule to what is convenient for you and your family? Flexibility is the key and is what most mothers are searching for.

Well your search is over! If you are outgoing, you like talking to people and making new friends, then there are several opportunities out there for you. You are able to find a job that offers the extra cash needed, the possibility of having your own career and the flexibility to work around your home life too.

Avon, Tupperware and Pampered Chef are just a few of the many careers that are exactly what you may be looking for.

Becoming a representative for any of these companies gives you the flexibility that is needed to be able to be home for your children and bring in the extra needed cash. Each company will train you, so you can prosper from having your own business. Only you control the amount of hours and days that you wish to work and make as much money as you care to. You can work as little or as much as you want. It is all up to you! You can make just some extra cash or you can build yourself a career with the many other opportunities that these companies have.

These are the benefits of finding a career that allows you to be home.

1. You are home with your children.

This is the most important reason for staying at home!

2. Your hours are flexible.

You create your schedule so if something comes up last minute, you can arrange to be home or wherever needed.

3. You can work as much as you want.

One month you could work alot, the next month you could work only a few days. It's all up to you!

4. You can make extra money.

Everyone can always use some spare change!

5. You can make new friends.

It's always nice to get out on your own without the kids every now and then.

6. You can have something to call your own.

You are not just a homemaker, but a career mom!

Here is information on a few companies!

Avon (search for 'avon' at your favorite search engine)

-Become a representative for a company that sells cosmetics and more. You don't sell products door to door, you mail out or pass out brochures and people contact you with orders!

Tupperware (search for 'tupperware' on the Web)

-Become a consultant for a company that sells kitchenware and other gadgets. You can have demonstrations in people's homes or just hand out catalogs for book parties. Everyone loves Tupperware!

Pampered Chef (Search for 'pamperedchef' online)

-Become a demonstrator for a company that sells kitchen gadgets to make cooking easier and fun! You can have home parties or pass out the catalogs for orders.

These careers are easy to start and very rewarding. Have fun!


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Working moms & parenting

There are many conflicts involved with being a working mom. If it isn’t already hard enough juggling the many duties of mom, housewife, cook, maid, taxi-cab driver, tutor, wife, and doctor, the working mom also has pressures of having a career. How does one find time to be all these things and still work a 40 hours work week? How does one juggle these two roles?

Often the conflicts of being a working woman and a mom can not only cause stress, but disharmony in the family. So how does a woman deal with these conflicting interests?

When mom is at work, the stresses of being a mother need to stay at home. However, this is much more difficult said than done. But here are some surefire ways to help:

1. Have the kids set out their clothes the night before. This will end some of the morning stresses of, "mom I can’t find anything to wear, mom where’s my socks, mom…"

2. Have the kids make their lunches right before bed. This will end the cries of, "mom, we don’t have anything to make for lunch."

3. When the kids finish their homework, have them put it away and next to the front door. This will stop the last minute searches for homework.

4. The night before, think about what you would like for dinner. In the morning, get up a half hour early and put all the ingredients into a slow cooker, turn it on low and let it cook while you are at work. This will end the worries of what to cook when you get home from work.

5. Once the chaos of the morning is over, and you are on your way to work. Put on some relaxing music. Allow the stress of getting the kids off to school leave you before you enter your place of work.

6. Consider getting a beeper or cell phone for school emergencies and have the teachers call that number should anything happen to the kids. This will end the anxiety and stress of having personal phone calls made on company phones as well as help you to relax when answering the phones (knowing that it won’t be your kids).

When mom is at home, the stresses of the job need to stay at work. Again, this is harder said than done. But perhaps these ideas will help:

1. Before leaving work, make a to do list for the next days tasks.

2. If a project will only take an extra five minutes to finish, do it before you leave. This way, you won’t beat yourself up over not having finished it.

3. Don’t start any new tasks, that you cannot finish thirty minutes before you leave work.

4. Play some de-stressing music on the way home. Or listen to your favorite sports station or tape.

5. If you have to take work home, don’t do it when you first walk in the door. Spend some time with the kids and husband first. Tell yourself that you can finish your work when the kids are in bed or off doing their own thing.

6. Make it a habit of having family meals together. Turn off the t.v. and the radio and just enjoy the company of each other. It won’t be easy at first, but it’ll all pay off in the end.

7. Most importantly, remind yourself that the job is only a means to helping your family, not destroying it.


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Kamis, 29 Juli 2010

How Work-At-Home Moms Can Build a Web Business

How Work-At-Home Moms Can Build a Web Business

If you’re a mom that wants to stay involved with her kids, but also wants to contribute to the family in a financial manner, you might want to look at your computer a little more closely.

There are more moms logging onto the Internet than ever, but what does that mean for you? On the Internet, there are millions of websites that are making a profit while the business owners remain in the comfort of their own home. This can be you!

Just because you’re a mom that doesn’t work outside of the home doesn’t mean that you can’t use the time that you do have to create a successful business.

You probably already have the background in business management and other skills from your previous employment experience, and even if you don’t, you can learn them. By working from home, you will still be able to spend that quality time with your children and that is the number one priority as well as perk.

The first thing that you will want to do is come up with an idea for a web business. Just as with any business, you’ll want to determine what the current market needs. Maybe you’ve noticed on message boards from other stay at home moms that they are frustrated with not being able to shop with their children in tow.

Or maybe you’ve noticed that moms would rather order household goods online instead of heading to crowded parking lots and aisles. These are needs that you can address as the main purpose of your business.

Take the time to brainstorm about the various things that you could do for future customers as well as what interests you. If you like health and beauty products, perhaps those can be the main focus of your business. Are you a fitness nut? Consider a web business all about fitness.

Write down as many ideas as you can and start to choose the ones that excite you the most. Also consider which ideas fulfill a need in the market. To make that choice, you’ll want to investigate similar businesses on the Internet to see where they might not be meeting a customers needs – prices, service, etc. – and where you might be able to differentiate yourself.

Next, you’ll need to come up with a way to handle the products that you are selling. This might involve looking for a wholesaler or other manufacturer, as well as looking for a way to distribute these products to your customers once they’re ordered.

The easiest and most cost-effective way to start and run your business is to reach your customers over the Internet. This will require a professional website that can handle large numbers of customers as well as be secure with client information as well as financial details.

You will want to optimize your website with keywords and links so that your site becomes the first one that pops up when a prospective customer wants the items that you are selling. If your website isn’t being seen by your customers, you won’t be able to make the profits that you could be making.

I recommend making this process as easy as possible. Find an all-in-one solution for hosting, search engine submission and optimization and marketing. Be wary of claims that state you can earn thousands of dollars with a $10 website. I recommend and use a company that handles all of the business building aspects – including a step-by-step guide to build and market your business without knowing any technical details. Grab your free work-at-home online business guide below.

Starting and building an online business takes patience and time in the beginning. Once you have your website in place you might find that you can exceed all expectations. Start your business with the correct tools and you’ll be soaring in no time.


By Lynn VanDyke


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Rabu, 28 Juli 2010

Home Based Business Options for Moms

Why start a home based business?

It is the dream of many moms to start a home based business. Reasons are many but usually it is because you want to:

· Spend more time with family & kids
· Save on exp. Otherwise spent on commuting, office attire etc.
· Be your own boss

If you’re doing a regular 9-5 job you wouldn’t be able to spend much time with your kids as you like. You will also be stressed out after coming back from your office. It is in such a mood that you attend to the house work and as such your focus will be shifted away from the actual tasks itself. Also there is very limited time to attend to your kids under such a situation. You’re caught in the rat race of life.

· You want more quality time to spend with your kids.
· Set your own (flexible) working hours
· While also making a contribution to your family’s income.

Then starting a home-based business is the best thing for you!

WHAT'S A BEST HOME BUSINESS FOR MOMS?

Licensed Day Care Center Operator

Just one thing before you start this kind of business. You have to comply with the local day care lice sensing home business regulations. Provided that you do and it’s a field where you have had some experience or were planning to get into this may just be the right home-based business opportunity for you.

Become a Distributor

Many national companies offer distributor or affiliate programs. For a reasonably small fee, the company provides you with the marketing tools you need to sell their products to others. Many moms just like you have found business success through companies like Avon, Tupperware, Watkins and other distributor, direct selling companies.

Pet services Business

There is a growing demand for pet services from pet sitting, doggy day care (while owners are on vacation) pet grooming, dog walking to almost any kind of pet services.

Selling Homemade Baked Goods

If cooking is your forte selling your own homemade baked goods is the right thing for you. Yummy! You may also want to consider offering your services as a personal chef. You will be interested to know about the story of Giada De Laurentiis of Food Network before she became a TV hit.

Image Consultant

This kind of business is suitable for those having a feel for balance, color and psychological impact along with a strong desire to help others achieve a positive image with their targeted audience.

Independent Wine Consultant

If you enjoy being amongst people and are the sociable type then being an independent wine consultant is the vintage home-based business opportunity for you.

Online home business

Last but not least you can start an online (internet based) business. This is fast becoming a very popular means of business and there are a great number of opportunities available in this field. You could start earning through selling goods on e-bay, by affiliate marketing, writing etc. in most cases this could act as a kind of supplementary venture in addition to your primary business as having an online presence or website is almost essential irrespective of what kind of business you undertake.

It’s really simple to start a home business and what you need most is the determination and motivation to succeed. These two factors play an important role and as long as you have plenty of these you are sure to succeed.

Bizymoms.com has been dedicated to helping moms work from home for over 10 years. Visit today to enjoy free resources including interactive message boards, informative articles, Work At Home Internet Business Opportunity, hundreds of work at home ideas, and of course help and advice from the Bizymoms’ Home Business Support Team!

By Susan Hutson


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WAHM Work At Home Moms - Your Success

You've made the important decision to stay at home with your kids -- Now what?

Work at home moms (WAHM) are very special women indeed. You've made a choice to stay home and take care of your children, your family, your home. And now more than ever, your schedule has to be very flexible in order for you to be there for your kids.

For WAHM work at home moms, working outside the home is no longer an option for you. And that probably meant giving up a job, a career and a second income. It's a sacrifice, one that's more than worth it.

So your family gets by on one income and you find yourself making adjustments.

Now while you're at home, you find yourself looking for ways to fulfill your need to be an individual, to have other interests, to be creative.

You also look for opportunities to generate some extra income for your family to meet those emergency needs, to help pay the bills, help with the holidays, clothing, vacations, or money toward your children's education.

But for WAHM work at home moms, you need an opportunity that will allow you to be completely flexible, be able to spend as much time as you want with your kids and maintaining your home.

So you continue to sacrifice and be a one income family.

But what if you found an opportunity that offered you all the freedom you need to be with your family as a stay at home mom?

And what if you were also able to generate extra money for your family doing something you enjoy or something you have a passion for? Read on.

Would you like to be able to take something you know and turn it into your success?

Imagine -- Being able to stay at home with your children, take care of your family, your home and being able to generate extra income or even a full time income for your family.

Well you can!

Do you have a hobby, an interest, something you know, something you enjoy, something you have a passion for? Of course you do -- We all do.

And you can take whatever that is for you and turn it into a successful business for you and your family.

Thousands of WAHM work at home moms just like you have turned their interest into a profitable website making a very good passive income. And most of them did it without knowing anything about the internet. And so can you.

A man named Ken Evoy put together an all-in-one, easy to use web hosting service called Site Build It! (SBI!), but he went one step farther. He gathered together a team of successful WAHM work at home moms and had them put together a special guide to help other moms just like you become successful on the internet.

Written BY work at home moms, FOR work at home moms, this excellent tool takes you through the process step by step and in detail. The end result for you is a professional website, one you will enjoy creating.

All that and you don't have to be involved in the technical side, you get to create and build your site, concentrating on your success.

Many of the moms even get their children involved in their websites.

Yes, you can have it all. You can stay at home with your kids, your family and maintain your home. And you can have a profitable online business generating passive income or selling your own products online.

At the end of this article I provide you with a link you can visit where you'll discover people just like you that have turned something they enjoy into their success. And you can ask all the questions you want.

WAHM work at home moms like you have made the important decision to stay at home with your kids. Now you can stay at home with your kids, keep your flexible schedule and have a successful online business that you'll love building while generating either an extra or full time income for your family.

WAHM work at home moms I salute you --- And here's to your success.


By Mike Dougherty


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Finding a Good Stay at Home Mom's Business Opportunity

Lack of time to spend at home with your family is perhaps the most common reason people look for a good stay at home moms business opportunity. If this applies to you, keep in mind several factors.

1. First of all let's determine if you are a people person. Many moms are very social and do well in home businesses that offer them the chance to interact with their customers and distributors. We mention distributors because network marketing is one industry that seems to do very well for stay at home moms.

With a network marketing business, money is earned through a combination of retailing products, and introducing other people to do the same. Of course, if you are a very outgoing person, network marketing can involve constant interaction with both your distributors and customers, which is a great benefit.

As you get your downline trained you will spend less time with them which will free up more time to recruit new distributors. In the network marketing business you can get paid over and over for doing your work one time. This is known as residual income and is an excellent home moms business to get involved in.

2. Another method to earn money and keep interacting with other business builders every day is to utilize two-tier affiliate programs. As a way to start your own home business, affiliate marketing is first class, as well as being a great way to earn money online.

With the two-tier program you not only get paid on your personal sales but also on the sales of personal affiliates that you recruit. This makes for an excellent way to earn money if you are a sales oriented person who also likes to recruit people.

Even if you do not really like to work with people affiliate marketing is one home business you should check out. It's free to start, allows you to make money in various industries, and pays extremely well once you get it up and running.

3. One often overlooked idea is to type the words "stay at home moms business opportunity" into the Google search engine and see the vast number of possibilities that brings up. Take your time and thoroughly check out any business opportunity before you join it, but you will find that using the Internet is a great way to stay at home and also make money.

In conclusion, finding the right stay at home moms business opportunity is really a matter of researching until you find something that appeals to you. The opportunities available today to moms are endless, enabling them to get paid while remaining in their own home environment.

Alan Thomas is a successful internet marketer specializing in finding good stay at home moms business opportunities. You can find out more on http://www.APTeamBuild.com and http://www.APTeamBuild.com/free-ebooks.html

By Alan Thomas


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Little-Known Secret about Internet Jobs for Moms

What will you do with the extra money you will be making using this little-known secret? Do you want to know how to find inter net jobs for moms that really work?

I'll take that as a yes!

You might feel hopeless, and that with every day that passes your kids are getting older and you’re not there for them. Maybe that you are a failure because you can’t give them everything you want all due to lack of time and money?

You have probably come across lots of get rich quick programs online and if you’re like all the other single work from home moms then you have tried some of them. The problem is they don’t work.

I know how you feel, I felt the same way but what I found is that there is a way to work from home and be able to spend more time with the kids.

Imagine what it will be like to wake up in the morning and not have to rush the kids off to daycare or school and then get to work without being late.

Just picture this… You wake up, put the coffee on and start making the kids breakfast. You send them off to school and then have the whole day to do the things that you want to do while making enough money to give you the future of your dreams.

When the kids get home from school you feel refreshed and full of energy. You spend the evening with the kids and then read them a bedtime store, give them a kiss and say good night.

The little-known secret I want to share with you……

You need to start with a very strong foundation or you will never make money online. After you have mastered the basics you will be well on your way to quitting your job and staying home with the kids.

The problem with most of the how to make money online programs it they think you know the basics. Well most of us don’t. Sure some of the techniques they teach might work but they leave out an essential ingredient that allows you to succeed.

Are you making any of these 3 classic mistakes which will prevent you from ever making money online? I hate to admit it but I made a 3 of them myself! Find out what they are and how to avoid them by visiting ItsYourFinancialFreedom right now before you make another mistake.
By Ali Lily

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Selasa, 27 Juli 2010

A Stay at Home Mom can also be a Work at Home Mom

A stay at home mom is performing a job that is the most unique. Your children are best brought up by yourself. If you are with them in the most crucial years of their growth, you have done your duty in the best possible way. This is because you know this job best. Moreover, you are sure that you are home because of the kids and you also are grateful that you can afford to.

However, not all stay at home moms will be in a position to think that they can afford not to work. You might need to bring home more money, the reason being the universal economic slowdown, and resultant need to have an extra source of money. In today’s situation when banks are facing lock downs, foreclosure of deals of homeowners, even retails failing, and big guns in car making facing bankruptcy plus unemployment crossing all limits, having a job is a bliss.

Will being a stay at home mom change her decision and decide to have a job to earn that extra money? Can she juggle both? That is, can she afford to stay at home and still work to earn some bucks?

The good thing is that the answer to this last question is a "YES". Many staying home mothers are also working from home. They are exploiting many opportunities that can help them earn money. The internet is a storehouse of such opportunities with many websites, forums dedicated to these opportunities. You can be a work at home mom.

There are wonderful ideas and tips that help you to work from home. The situation is, however, not as rosy as it seems because there are people on the prowl to ensnare those wanting to make an extra buck. Scams are galore on the net, therefore remember one golden rule. Do not make any payment or initial investment if you are asked to pay up to get a job from the internet. Legitimate websites would never ask you to pay before they can consider you for work.

It is for you to decide and choose what kind of job or business you want to get into. Do your research about this before you take the plunge. You should know what kind of home based businesses and jobs are currently in and what it takes to start.

One method is to get into online sales which have been doing good business and will hopefully continue to. Different sites like eBay, Amazon, and other popular sites are helping sellers and buyers to connect for transactions of their wares. You can be a part of such enterprises by playing the role of a broker, or a supplier-as the case might be. You can make a hobby or craft bring money for you. You can sell your wares online. You can sell your cookies, cakes; hand crafted utility items or art pieces.

Good websites will even guide you about the cost of your wares, and will also give you newer ideas to make more unique products. You name and you can sell it, this is the world of internet that makes earning possible for mothers that choose to stay home.

If you are not the one who can make crafted items, you might be the one who would like to put her skills in writing, transcription, billing, proofreading, editing, customer service, data entry, telecommuting and other such jobs.

By choosing to stay at home, it is not that you are shutting yourself to the outer world or to the opportunity to earn a living, you are actually giving yourself the opportunity to enjoy your kids as well as to make extra money.

By Jason Bobich


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Ten Home Business Tips for Stay at Home Moms

Every day you see new businesses coming to life. You also see a lot of businesses close down. If you study one of these closing businesses carefully, you will notice there is something wrong with its business strategy. Fundamentally, the problem is not with the business idea or with the products, but usually with the people running the business or with their philosophy. To have a persistent successful home business, you need lot of knowledge, some courage and a few other personal qualities.

Hard work

Don’t they say, "Success is 99% of hard work and 1% of luck"? Most of the business giants did not emerge within a single day. Think about getting your business into fortune 500 companies. Comparing your business with another is a good technique to estimate your accomplishment.

Discuss your ideas

You may have a brilliant idea within you about your business. Some books written on this subject oppose discussing your business ideas with others to avoid you losing your intellectual property rights. Remember the 1980 s computer people IBM? IBM continued to go with those bulky super computers allowing Microsoft to rise from the dust in to the PC software market. They did not recognize the change. You always have to change your business traditions to fit the requirements of the modern world.

Plan and evaluate

Planning is the most essential part in a home business. If you plan, you will not end up without options. You should have both short and long-term plans on your business. Having your own little business plan will also guide you to your priorities.

Risk assessing

Every time you have to identify the risks of the business. The risks may be unique to the business you are doing. For instance, assume that you are doing a cut flower business. You know water is a critical factor to your business and you cannot exist without it. If you ignore the critical facts, you have less chance of survival.

Trust your instincts about the business. You have the right to make decisions on your business. The business success always depends on smart decisions and making them at the correct moment. At the beginning of your home business, you cannot think about large profits. Moreover, nobody will expect super customer facilities from a home based business.

Better methods will improve the businesses operational qualities. Improving the quality of your business enables you to do some marketing and boost the influence you can have on the market. There are thousands of web resources available on this topic and if it is affordable, you can refer to a good business consultant.

BizyMoms has been dedicated to helping moms work at home for over 10 years. Visit today to enjoy free resources which include, interactive message boards, informative articles, career kits and of course help and advice from the Bizymoms’ Home Business Support Team!

By Susan Hutson


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Minggu, 25 Juli 2010

Top 10 best home business ideas for stay at home moms

The allure of staying at home with their children is an idea that tugs at many mothers. In a generation that often requires two incomes to meet the demands of living expenses, the option may not always seem possible. There are several viable home business opportunities that can make staying at home with children possible.

Day care is one of the easiest home-based businesses to get started. Licensing is necessary in most states and counties. There are often restrictions of the number and ages of children that a business owner can provide care for. Contact a local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency or local Child Care Association in your area for more information about requirements. Parents Night Out and before and after school care are unique marketing ideas that can set your business apart from the competition. Parents are always looking for dependable and quality child-care, so the market for this home-based business is very likely wide open. Survey your local area for existing providers and standard pricing to find out if this standard is true for your area.

Party planning is a growing business opportunity and can be a lot of fun. If you enjoy children and are creative and skilled at organizing successful events, this business may be for you. Party planners focus on assisting busy parents with party planning for birthdays and other special occasions. A party planner may offer theme-based birthday parties complete with cake, decorations, entertainment, and favor bags. You can gain exposure of your new business at your next child’s birthday by organizing a blow out party and handing out flyers to the parents who attend. Local parent publications are also a good place to advertise your services.

If you are a skilled seamstress, you may find success with a home sewing business. Many of today’s sewing machines offer computerized functions that can increase productivity and include embroidery personalization capabilities. Services of this business may include alterations and mending. There are many creative options available as well. Custom bedding, Christening gowns, and keepsake baby blankets are a few options. Consider creating personalized stockings constructed of velvet, lace, buttons, and other notions. Bazaars and online auctions are convenient outlets to market these creations.

A kid’s cab service is a possibility for moms who live in metro areas. Busy parents will likely welcome a dependable and safe service to assist with transportation needs to child-care, sporting practices, and after-school activities. If you already have a mini-van or sport utility vehicle, start up for this business can be relatively inexpensive. Check with your license bureau about obtaining the proper licensure for the public transportation of passengers. Also, contact your insurance company for quote information about using your vehicle for this type of service. Inexpensive computer-generated flyers can be posted at places where parents and kids gather. Word of mouth is always the best advertisement, so inform your family and friends of your new business creation and ask them to help you spread the world.

Niche newsletters for mothers who enjoy writing and have specialized knowledge in a specific area can be a profitable home business. Moms that are proficient with the Internet may choose to deliver a newsletter online. There is also the option of postal delivery of newsletters. The first step is to find a valuable topic that will sell and also to zero in on a target market. Post offices offer bulk postage options if postal delivery is the route chosen for a newsletter.

An independent career in antique and collectibles is an option for mothers who are knowledgeable about the value of antiques and period pieces. Shopping flea markets, garage sales, and estate auctions is the first step for start up. Online stores and auctions offer a worldwide market for the treasures that can be found in the most unexpected places with a trained eye. Booth rental at flea markets is another resale option.

Bookkeeping and secretarial services can be provided from home. Mothers working 9-5 office jobs may consider approaching their superior with a proposal to provide their services on a telecommuting basis. The technology of e-mail, faxing, and home personal computers makes this a viable option for many mothers who work outside of the home. Consider contacting small businesses and professionals in your area to find out if there are clerical jobs they would be interested in outsourcing. Business owners benefit from these types of services because they don’t have to provide benefits to independent clerical staff.

Do you have a talent for photography? This is an easy business to start up. A good quality camera and effective advertising are the basics for getting started. Weddings, family portraits, graduation photos, local newspaper coverage, and candid photos of children are suggestions for target marketing.

If you enjoy baking and have a fantastic recipe, this can be the beginning of a successful home business. Begin by perfecting the recipe of your product and consider attractive and effective packaging. Check with local regulations for home-based food preparation for the public. Approach local bakeries and restaurants with your product. Statewide distribution of your culinary creation can lead to a lucrative business.

There are also many home-based business opportunities available with established companies. These positions are often advertised as consultant or representative sales positions for home and garden products and cosmetic companies. The name recognition these companies offer is definitely a benefit. There is also usually a support system in place to assist in building your home business.


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Jumat, 23 Juli 2010

Money Making Ideas for Stay at Home Moms

When women take decision of leaving job and choose to stay at home, it doesn't mean that their career or money making options are closed. Stay at home moms also have many responsibilities, which leave them with lesser free time. But many of them would love to utilize the spare time in doing some work and earning money. Well, though it might be a bit tough task to start off, let me tell you that you can earn handsomely from home along with giving enough time to your personal life. There are a number of money making ideas for stay at home moms, and all you need to do is find one such suitable for yourself. So let's move on to get some interesting money making tips for stay at home moms.

How to Make Money: Options for Stay At Home Moms

Sell Products Online
If you dreamed of opening a store or working in retail sector, here's an easy money making idea for you. Why not pick a category and start selling products in that category online. Well, you might be knowing some wholesalers nearby. You get amazing discounts on buying products in bulk. All you need to do is get a set of products in bulk and then sell them online. Well, this is sure to help you earn enough money. To start with, you can consider selling through websites which offer such services for individuals and later start your own website. On your website, you can also just put up information of products available with all other details and prices and use the pickup services to deliver products and get money. Apart from earning online, you can also set up a nicely furnished stall in your outdoor space.

Earn From Your Creativity
If you are a creative person, there are a number of quick money making ideas that can be helpful for you. Turn your hobbies into some interesting money making ideas that work. Love arts and crafts or are you a master in making that chocolate cake? Well, that's all you need! Various hobbies for women can be turned into one of the best money making ideas for stay at home moms. Why not make some attractive pieces of arts and crafts and sell them? What's more, once in a while you can also put up a stall in your yard to sale off these items made by you.

Cooking Up Money
Well, don't get confused, but here's one of the best money making ideas for stay at home moms. All of you are a master in making delicious food. Though not entire range of dinner or snacks, you are 'the best' at making a few dishes, right? Each one has her specialty, and those are the recipes which you need to share and earn money. Take cooking classes at your home and your friends and neighbors would love to learn such dishes from you. With cooking classes you can also start taking orders, supply snacks and earn a lot. Later, how about starting your own recipe website? This is one of the best way to make money online. With the Google AdSense program, you can get money with each click on the advertisements displayed on your website. You can later start supplying a specific number of product every week to shops nearby. All this can be done right from your home.

These were some of the easiest money making ideas that all stay at home moms can consider. Apart from these, renting your place, renting outdoor space, taking tuitions are other answers to the common question asked by moms, "how to make money in your spare time". So what are you waiting for, think and think again, discuss with your family and get started. All the best!

By Mamta Mule


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Rabu, 21 Juli 2010

Legitimate Work from Home Jobs for Moms

Women, who take a break from their satisfactory career to raise a family, may find it difficult to get absorbed into the labor force with the same ease as before. Part of this difficulty stems on account of the flexibility desired by women both in terms of the duration of the job and the workplace venue. Although some jobs allow telecommuting, physical presence may be a must for a few others. Thus, in the present day and age, legitimate work from home jobs for moms have assumed a great deal of significance.

Legitimate Work from Home Jobs for Moms
Here are some good jobs for stay at home moms.

Niche Newsletter
Starting a niche newsletter may be a good idea for women who are interested in communicating with other like-minded ladies. There are two ways of earning from a newsletter. Offering monthly or yearly subscriptions is one way of making money, the other way of making money is by allowing people to advertise heavily in the newsletter. A number of readymade newsletter templates are available on the internet. One may choose to use these ready made templates or create a newsletter from scratch. Read more on legitimate work from home jobs with no startup fee.

Freelance Writing
This may be a good option for women who are interested in pursuing a career as a writer. Women can take up freelance writing and indulge their creative instincts by letting loose their imagination. A freelance writer can bid for jobs and can offer to work at a really low rate. On establishing one's credibility as a good writer it may be possible to demand a remuneration that is becoming of a writer. In order to bid for jobs, one would have to register with a website that brings together contractors and companies requiring the services of the former. Although registration is free, freelancers have to pay a percentage of the money to the aforementioned website for providing them with a connecting platform.

Weight Loss Coach
A certified nutritionist can work as a weigh-loss coach and can help women lose excess calories by designing a suitable nutrition program. A woman who has worked as a fitness trainer and a nutritionist, will have the necessary skills to work as a weight loss coach. A weight loss coach should have liability insurance to ensure that he/she is not held liable for any injury caused to the client on account of the suggested weight loss program. Know more about liability insurance for personal trainers.

Cleaning Service
Women who pride themselves on maintaining a spic and span home, can start a cleaning service that offers to clean both commercial and residential apartments. Professional cleaners can provide round the clock cleaning service since commercial establishments are cleaned in the evenings, after office hours, while homes are usually cleaned during the day. Read more on legitimate work from home jobs with no investment.

Online Surveys for Money
Online surveys for money can be a wonderful source of supplementary income for people who are interested in filling out questionnaires and participating in online surveys. These surveys are conducted by market research companies on behalf of clients who are interested in knowing more about the demand for their product. Sometimes, these surveys may also be undertaken for the sake of assessing demand for a proposed product or service. One must bear in mind that these surveys do not pay a great deal of money. Read more on work from home: online surveys for money.

Hopefully, the above article would have provided some ideas on legitimate work from home jobs for moms. The above list is not comprehensive since it is only meant to provide ideas to women interested in striking the right balance between work and home.

By Aparna Iyer


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Work At Home Moms - Work At Something You Enjoy

The Most Rewarding And Most Difficult Job In The World

Work at home moms and stay at home moms have the most rewarding and difficult jobs in the world!

You've made an important decision to stay at home and raise your children (for that decision I salute you) and you may also be working out of your home...

Either way, you've probably looked into a number of ways to generate some extra income for your family.

Most work at home and stay at home moms want an opportunity that lets them stay independent and offers the most flexibility... And wouldn't it be wonderful if you could also work at something you enjoy or better yet, something you have a passion for?

Opportunities On The Internet

There are some excellent opportunities on the internet for work at home moms and stay at home moms, opportunities that both fit and compliment your stay at home schedule.

And, it is very possible to find an internet niche that can generate some extra income from your hobby or something you either have a passion for already or that can develop into a passion.

I know of one lady that turned her passion for Belly Dancing into a web site that generates a decent income. And a work at home mom I know developed a party web site that now generates a good monthly income.

The Good News

Have you ever noticed how doing something you really enjoy never seems like work? Instead, it's fun and challenging and you can't wait to get back to it each day... But what if this thing you enjoy so much was also making some extra income for you and your family or even a decent full time income? That would be very nice indeed wouldn't it?

The Internet And You

Even if you don't know a thing about the internet, there are several online companies that offer excellent, easy to use services that will not only help you, but will assist you in putting together a professional looking web site.

And with support from one of these internet companies, you will at least have a very good chance at making some extra income or a good part-time income... And yes, it is possible to develop your site into a full-time income.

Several online companies specialize in this and while I'm not familiar with all of them, there are two that I am familiar with and that I recommend you visit. Site Build It! and iPower.

By visiting these and other web hosting companies you will discover what each has to offer and which service is the best for you.

What To Look For

You want to look for a company that will give you lots of support, take care of the technical side of things allowing you to concentrate on putting together your web site.

Look for a company that includes web hosting, site building and site marketing for one price and doesn't charge you for new services and features.

Also look for a company that explains everything to you in a written, detail featured manual and informational online forums.

Your Internet Success

As a work at home mom or stay at home mom, you have the opportunity to put together a web site based on your hobby or something you're passionate about and to develop your site so it generates that extra income or part-time income or even a full-time income your looking for.

And all while you maintain your independence and flexible schedule.

The idea of having your own web site is something I encourage you to look into. Remember the two ladies I mentioned earlier? They turned their interests and their passion into income producing websites... And so can you!



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Home based business for moms

It is a great idea to be able to stay at home with your kids. If you are tired of putting your kids in day care, which means that you are spending money to send them someplace, just to work very hard at your job without any real pay or benefits, you might be ready to try to find a home based business for moms. There are many things that you can do as a home based business for moms and they are all going to allow you to spend more time at home, with your children.

Reasons Why
There are many reasons why you might want to try a home based business for moms instead of going to work. First of all, you can spend more time at home, which is going to allow you to be with your children and to see them grow up. Imagine if you could stay with them whenever they were home sick from school, and think how nice it would be if the babysitter wasn’t the one to hear your child’s first words. Being able to be there for your children and being able to keep them at home with you is one of the biggest reasons to find a home based business for moms.

Another reason is simple freedom. You are going to be able to actually be at home, and you are going to be able to have the freedom to work the schedule that you would like to work. This means that you can take the time off that you need to take off, and you can be with your family or be at other places when you need to. The best part of having a home based business for moms is that you can set your own hours, which means that you can work when your children are asleep, or you can work while they are at school or are busy. You can stop working when they need you, and you can spend your time doing what you want to be doing, being a mom.

Another reason that many times a home based business for moms is a good idea for you is that you can finally take charge of your life. This means that whatever you want to do, you can do it, and you don’t have to worry about anyone dictating what you do again. This is simply the chance for you to be who you want to be, and to do what you want to do.

Things To Do
When you have decided that you want to do a home based business for moms you are going to need a great idea. Remember that like any other home based business, you have to find a home based business for moms that is either going to sell something, or that is going to provide a service for you. You want to be sure that this is something that you can do, so you need to find an idea for a home based business for moms that is really going to get you going. Remember the best home based business for moms ideas are going to be the ideas that sound really fun to you. The most happy people in the world are the people who have a chance to do things that they love to do, and that have a chance to focus on what they need to focus on in life. By having a home based business for moms you can do both of these things, and you’ll find that you are much happier. It is the best of all of the possible worlds.

Learn more about home based business for moms.

By Leonard Bartholomew


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The Ultimate Job for A Stay at Home Mom

Want to know what is the ultimate job for a stay at home mom? I believe the ultimate job for a work from home mom is self employment in the internet marketing field. There are a lot of really intelligent moms out there who don’t realize that there is an opportunity here for them to earn a decent part time wage while working from home with their computers.

The internet marketing industry has achieved an image that it is made up of people who are inconsiderate spammers. Those elements do exist, but not everyone takes that approach to it. There are plenty of people out there who make money by blogging about something that they are very interested in. Then those people place ads on their blog or else talk about a particular company’s product that relates to their topic. In turn, the blogger collects a few bucks for helping spread the word about a company’s product.

Most stay at home moms are ideally suited for this kind of work and don’t even realize it. Most of these moms are home because there are children around who need a little adult supervision. Maybe there is an infant or toddler around who has to have mom around all the time. This prevents the mother from getting a regular job in its traditional sense.

The world of internet marketing fits right in with that type of person though. For most of these mothers, there are certain times throughout the day when they do get a little down time. That down time may come for a few hours during the middle of the day while a child is at school. That time may come late in the afternoon once dad gets home from work. Maybe the only time they get is from 8-11PM when the kids first go off to bed. Regardless of when the down time comes, an internet marketing job fits right into it all.

With internet marketing you don’t have any set hours. Nobody cares if you work on it at 3AM or 3PM. It is totally inconsequential. Nobody cares if you need to take a few days off. Your pay might suffer, but there is no boss to yell at you. It doesn’t cost you any money to commute to work. You already own and pay for everything you need to do the job. All you need is a reasonably good internet connection and a personal computer. If you’re reading this, you already have both of those.

You aren’t going to get rich doing internet marketing, especially right off the bat. However, if you are willing to put in some hard work in what little spare time you have, you can harvest a small paycheck each month. That is what makes it the ultimate job for a stay at home mom. The job pays you back proportionately to the effort you put into it. The more time and effort you can afford to give it, the more it will pay you back.

If you are a stay at home mom looking for decent work then I strongly urge you to do some more research on the subject. You may find that it is in fact the ideal job for someone in your situation. Find yourself a good mentor to learn from. Then spend the necessary time to develop your skills. If you are persistent enough with your efforts, it will eventually pay off. Once you experience a little success with it you will realize it was worth the wait. This is one career that almost anyone who is reasonably intelligent can become good at.

By John Handlebrik


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Top 10 Franchises for Work at Home Moms

The Internet offers a multitude of business opportunities, but did you know that there are many franchises available that are perfect for work at home moms? Check out the following list of the top 10 franchises for work at home moms and you will see that working from home and being a mom can be very profitable.

#1 American Billing Systems Franchise
With American Billing Systems you can file medical claims over the Internet for doctors. This system allows you to work 24 hours per day and seven days per week, which means you can work around being a mom and still make money. Total capital investment for American Billing Systems is $14,990 and liquid capital required is $7,490. Training and support are offered as well as financial assistance.

#2 Vendstar Vending Machine Franchise
Work at home moms will find Vendstar a wonderful business opportunity. The vending machine business is perfect for stay at home moms. You can even get your kids to help you out with the business to earn their allowance, or if they are too young you can just take them with you in a baby carrier or stroller! The minimum investment is $5495. Training and support are offered.

#3 Pet Butler Franchise
Another great franchise opportunity for work at home moms is the Pet Butler franchise. This franchise focuses on cleaning up after pets, i.e. cleaning up their waste. Total capital investment is $41,900 - $81,500 and liquid capital investment is $15,330 - $21,900. Training and support are offered.

#4 Decor & You Interior Design Decorating Franchise
Décor & You is an outstanding franchise for work at home moms, especially moms who have a flair for design. The capital requirement is $47,500 - $76,000 for Décor Designers and $132,000 - $147,000 for regional director. Financing assistance is not offered, but training and support are.

#5 The Back Rubber Vending Massage Chair Business
The Back Rubber opportunity is a great way for stay at home moms earn money while the massage chairs do all the work. All you have to do is swing by the chair location every so often to remove the money and that is something you can do with kids in tow! Financing assistance is available and total capital investment is $7495. Training and support are offered.

#6 Cruise Planners Travel Franchise
Cruise Planners allows you to work from home and plan cruises. Your client database is top secret and you own your own business. The franchise fee is $9995 and the total capital investment is $9995 - $19,950. Training and support are offered.

#7 Press a Print Franchise Business Opportunity
Press a Print is a wonderful business opportunity for stay at home moms because you can work from home with the possibility of making money quickly. This opportunity can be managed by the stay at home mom, a couple, and even the kids can help out. Total capital investment is $10,000 - $33,000 and liquid capital required is less than $4000. Financing assistance is offered as well as training and support.

#8 Carpet Sculpture Gallery Franchise
This easy to start business is not only easy to run but it is also easy to make money with. You can work right from your house, so this is perfect for stay at home moms who enjoy design. No inventory is necessary and you only buy supplies as you need them. Total capital investment is $35,000 and liquid capital investment is $30,000. Net worth required is $100,000. Financing assistance is not offered but training and support are.

#9 Eliza J Porta Potty Franchise
Work at home moms can easily own an Eliza J Porta Potty franchise. This is perfect for weddings and other functions and it’s an easy to run business. Total capital investment required is $64,700 - $112,400 and liquid capital required $25,000. Third party financing is available as well as training and support.

#10 Infinite Marketing Video Business Card Franchise
A video business card distributorship is what Infinite Marketing is all about, and it may be the hottest new marketing tool for small business owners and professionals. This distributorship requires a capital investment of $14,900. Financing and assistance are not offered, but training and support are.

Find franchises, franchise opportunities and information for entrepreneurs at Franchise Gator.

By Candice Clem


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