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Struggling to find a work at home business opportunity?

November 24, 2010 By 5 Comments

“Tis the season…

With all the fuss during this holiday rush it seems like our money doesn’t go as far as we need it to.    Some of you may be considering a work at home business opportunity but don’t know where to start.

Or, you may be one of the hundreds of moms I meet each week who are looking for a legitimate home business opportunity but can’t find one.  I meet aspiring work at home moms in many of the social networks and forums and I try to help as many as I can.  The reason I want to help all moms find a work at home business opportunity is because I can identify with their challenges.

I know what it’s like to want to work from home, but not know what to do.

I know what it’s like to have a financial need and contribute to the family income.

I know what it’s like to search for days and hours on end, only to find scams and empty promises.

So, I want to help.

I’m offering everyone a free work at home business opportunity interview and evaluation.  All you need to do is watch this video.  If you think this is something you need, then I’d like to help you.

Please take me up on my offer.  Go to www.WAH.WAHMBAHM.com and fill out your information.  You’ll also need to take a quick 10 minute survey so I can evaluate your goals and needs so I can prepare for our consultation.  That way, I know what resources and information to have ready for you.

I truly look forward to meeting some of you very soon!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the U.S.!

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FREE Online Copywriting Summit for Aspiring WAHMs

August 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

If you have a flair for writing, you may have considered starting your own work at home business as a copywriter. You can learn from some of the best in the business in this free teleseminar.

You can watch the video below for more information. I signed up too – see you on the call!

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Exclusive Interview with Lynsey Jones of Party Plan Divas Inc.

August 17, 2010 By 1 Comment

I am so excited to share this exclusive interview with Lynsey Jones of Party Plan Divas!

Party Plan Divas is the largest online community and training resource for everyone in direct sales.   The reason we did this interview is because I am consistently getting questions from moms who want to work at home and are really unsure about the direct sales route.  They want to try it, but they are not sure how to succeed.  Others have tried it and they weren’t successful so they are frustrated because it’s the only option for them.

This interview highlights how anyone can be successful in direct sales and work from home if they work hard.  Direct sales is not hard as in difficult, but it does take commitment, passion and the investment of time to make it work.  So, listen to this interview to learn how YOU can be successful in direct sales.  There is a wonderful community of hard workers just like you who want to help you succeed.

This is the first call in a series of 4 calls designed to help you learn about the direct sales industry and what you can do to succeed.  You can also follow Lynsey on Twitter @PartyPlanDivas.

Enjoy and let me know what you think by posting your comments below!  :)

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Scott Fox Radio Show: How to Start a Virtual Assistance Business

August 11, 2010 By 2 Comments

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to share an interview I did with Scott Fox and fellow virtual assistants extraordinare Diana Ennen and Tawnya Sutherland. 

Many thanks to Scott for including me in this panel.  There are some great tips to keep in mind if you want to start a career as a virtual assistant.  I’d welcome any questions or comments here!  Would be more than happy to help someone get started and avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made.   :)

As always though, if you are seriously considering becoming a virtual assistant, the best training I can recommend is VAClassroom.com.  They currently have a Back to School special on their most popular courses.  If you’re just starting out, I recommend the Internet Marketing and Social Media Marketing Certification course combo to get you started.

Looking forward to your feedback and comments! 

Listen to internet radio with ScottFox.com on Blog Talk Radio

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10 Reasons Why You Should Attend Summer Camp

June 24, 2010 By 2 Comments

Summer is typically a time to relax, unwind and refresh your mind.  The kids are out of school and all you want to do is play outside at the beach with them.  (Well, maybe just outside…there’s no water in sight here in far West Texas!)  :)

But when you own your own business, you are never really on a true vacation.  You are always thinking about ways to improve your business, you brainstorm about your next product launch, marketing strategy, etc.  Whether you are a virtual assistant (or an aspiring one), a direct sales consultant, internet marketer or online business owner – you can benefit from continuing education. 

Whether you are the one actually “doing” the tasks, or you outsource it, you at least have to know “what” it is to ensure you are getting the best benefit for your business.  How else can you measure the results?

I just received this very important 18-minute video for you from Craig Cannings at VAClassroom entitled: “Ten Ways to Create Ten Income Building Opportunities for Your Virtual Business in 2010″.  Even though this video is geared toward helping Virtual Assistants build their business, it can really help any online business owner.  Craig consistently delivers high quality and relevent content and you can honestly benefit from taking any of their courses.  VAClassroom’s fresh approach to providing training exactly when it’s needed has helped several business owners take their businesses to new heights – as soon as they implement what they’ve learned.  Whether they have completed the course yet or not! 

This video will give you some keen insights and ideas on how to expand your skills and the services virtual assistants  are currently offering in their business. Plus, it will also give you a nice preview on the types of skills that will be covered in the upcoming VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp starting on July 6!

Check out the 18-minute video here:

VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp starts July 6. Click here to get more details and
check out the early-bird registration special.  I’ve already signed up for camp – won’t you join me?

VAClassroom.com/summer-skill-camp-2010

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FREE Resource Guide to Work from Home – Compliments of MOMeo Magazine!

April 29, 2010 By 6 Comments
The short answer is “Because…”: Why I started a work-at-home business!
At cocktail parties (not that we get out much after becoming parents), people ask me what I do and I explain, “I work from home doing what I love and raising my daughter.”
I know I’m talking to a corporate captive when this answer gets the scrunched up face and the quizzical look that implies they think it’s a cover story for watching Oprah all day. Then they think about it and say something like, “I could never work from home. I would go crazy!” I take that to mean they spend most of their days socializing with coworkers and not actually doing any work (studies support me in this belief).
The polite ones usually ask why I decided to do that – why take on the challenge of working from home AND raising a child. And thinking about it I realized that it seems kind of crazy. Both are more than full-time occupations and I’ve signed myself up for two!
The short answer is “Because…”
Because I get to take my morning coffee breaks with a spirited child who in the blink of an eye went from a wiggly baby to a busy 5-year-old. Because even when my daughter is with her nanny, I can hear the sound of laughter from my office. Because when it’s nice out, I can play hooky and go to the paddling pool.
Because I want my child to grow up on home-cooked meals made with lots of love just the way she likes it. Because I want to teach her how to cook from scratch the way my mother and aunts did for me, not reheat grayish goop from a can.
Because I want to raise my daughter to believe that anything is possible by showing her by example. Because I want her to create her own universe without fear or self-doubt. It’s not enough to give the valiant speeches anymore – kids need to see it.
Because I want her to know that even as she heads out into this big world, that she has me there as her backstop, the way she does today when a boo-boo sends her rushing into my office for a cuddle and a band aid treatment the way only Doctor Mommy can do it.
So yes, sometimes it means I need to work late at night to catch-up on the work that didn’t happen during playtime. Yes, sometimes the laundry sits in the dryer so long that it’s just easier to wash it again. Yes, sometimes I feel like a zombie because the one morning I have to get up early to give a speech is the morning after the night my daughter has a bad sleep.
But it’s worth it. Why? Because…
Interested in starting a work-at-home business? Check out the MOMeo Magazine Business in a Box Special Edition http://www.autowebbusiness.com/app/?Clk=3698047! It’s FULL of insightful how-to articles and practical tips for starting your own business, including 141 Mom-Friendly Business Ideas!
Carla Young is the Founder & CEO of MOMeo Community.com and Publisher of MOMeo Magazine.com http://www.autowebbusiness.com/app/?Clk=3698047. She’s dedicated to supporting mom entrepreneurs (or mom entrepreneurs-to-be) build work-at-home lifestyle businesses and succeed on THEIR terms at work, at home and in finding a little playtime for mommy!

Carla Young, Founder and CEO of MOMeo Community shares her story of WHY she started a work at home business!

by Carla Young, Guest Post

The short answer is “Because…”: Why I started a work-at-home business!

At cocktail parties (not that we get out much after becoming parents), people ask me what I do and I explain, “I work from home doing what I love and raising my daughter.”

I know I’m talking to a corporate captive when this answer gets the scrunched up face and the quizzical look that implies they think it’s a cover story for watching Oprah all day. Then they think about it and say something like, “I could never work from home. I would go crazy!” I take that to mean they spend most of their days socializing with coworkers and not actually doing any work (studies support me in this belief).

The polite ones usually ask why I decided to do that – why take on the challenge of working from home AND raising a child. And thinking about it I realized that it seems kind of crazy. Both are more than full-time occupations and I’ve signed myself up for two!

The short answer is “Because…”

Because I get to take my morning coffee breaks with a spirited child who in the blink of an eye went from a wiggly baby to a busy 5-year-old. Because even when my daughter is with her nanny, I can hear the sound of laughter from my office. Because when it’s nice out, I can play hooky and go to the paddling pool.

Because I want my child to grow up on home-cooked meals made with lots of love just the way she likes it. Because I want to teach her how to cook from scratch the way my mother and aunts did for me, not reheat grayish goop from a can.

Because I want to raise my daughter to believe that anything is possible by showing her by example. Because I want her to create her own universe without fear or self-doubt. It’s not enough to give the valiant speeches anymore – kids need to see it.

Because I want her to know that even as she heads out into this big world, that she has me there as her backstop, the way she does today when a boo-boo sends her rushing into my office for a cuddle and a band aid treatment the way only Doctor Mommy can do it.

So yes, sometimes it means I need to work late at night to catch-up on the work that didn’t happen during playtime. Yes, sometimes the laundry sits in the dryer so long that it’s just easier to wash it again. Yes, sometimes I feel like a zombie because the one morning I have to get up early to give a speech is the morning after the night my daughter has a bad sleep.

But it’s worth it. Why? Because…

Interested in starting a work-at-home business? Check out the MOMeo Magazine Business in a Box Special Edition -  www.momeostore.com/businessinabox! It’s FULL of insightful how-to articles and practical tips for starting your own business, including 141 Mom-Friendly Business Ideas! And it’s FREE – RIGHT NOW!

Carla Young is the Founder & CEO of MOMeo Community.com and Publisher of MOMeo Magazine.com www.momeostore.com/businessinabox. She’s dedicated to supporting mom entrepreneurs (or mom entrepreneurs-to-be) build work-at-home lifestyle businesses and succeed on THEIR terms at work, at home and in finding a little playtime for mommy!

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Thirty One: Product Review and Business Opportunity

March 8, 2010 By 27 Comments



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Thirty One is a direct sales company that offers high quality bags, stationery and accessories for very reasonable prices.  You can even customize your bag with an embroidered message, initials or phrase.

I just love the Thirty One products to use and promote my SendOutCards business.  Even though you cannot personalize a bag with a trademarked name without explicit permission, you can get creative!  :)

DSCN1987As you’ll see in my photo here, I got the Cindy Tote with the phrase “Proud WAHM” embroidered on it.  Since it’s a black bag with hot pink lettering it really stands out.  I’ve had this bag for a little over a week and already people ask me what WAHM stands for.  When I tell them I’m a Work At Home Mom, they ask me what I do and that gives me “permission” to tell them about my SendOutCards business.

The Cindy Tote is a HUGE bag!  It makes a great diaper bag – but it also makes a great laptop case too.  One of the samples in the catalog even has the Cindy Tote embroidered with the phrase, “Mobile Office.”  I LOVE that too.

Besides being a great vehicle to advertise your business, it’s also a great way to add a personal touch and style to your handbags.  They are very high quality bags and again, very reasonably prices.  I own a couple of Vera Bradley purses and love the brand, but Thirty One has really caught my eye for the styles, quality and price!

Their commitment to great quality bags at reasonable prices, really extends to their business opportunity too.  It only costs $99 to start a Thirty One business.  The $99 investment gives you all the tools you need to start your business.  You’ll receive over $300 in products, and all the paperwork, training and company support.

Thirty One was founded in 2003 by Cindy Monroe.  The company has grown over 200% in the last year, and is still a ground floor opportunity.

Thirty One Gifts has a great customer specials every month for customers and hostesses!!

Updated Information:  Because of the wonderful opportunity and amazing support system, I have decided to become a Thirty-One Independent Consultant.  So if you would like more information about purchasing an item, hosting a catalog show or becoming an independent distributor, I would be happy to help you!



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If you’d like to see the Thirty-One catalog, go to my business website at www.MamasNewBag.biz. Then click on the “Shop Now” button.

If you’d like more information about starting your own Thirty-One business, contact me at MamasNewBag.net.

UPDATE: Thirty-One Gifts New Consultant Freeze

Here are some more pictures of some personalized bags for my Mamavation Sisters :) .  These Thermal Totes are only $14  (without personalization)!

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Virtual Events – One of the hottest trends for 2010!

February 22, 2010 By 8 Comments

What exactly IS a virtual event?

A virtual event is an event, like a conference, that is broadcast via live video, shared computer screen presentation, radio, podcast, etc.  The event is held live somewhere in the world, but, you don’t need to travel to attend.  Virtual events are typically recorded, so that you can access the material at any time if you aren’t able to attend live. 

There are many benefits to virtual events such as cost savings (no need to travel), accessbility (attend the event when the time is right for you), world-wide audience, permanent access to the event, and so much more. 

 I am not sure if you were aware but the Virtual Event Industry is actually one of those markets that has GROWN in leaps and bounds during this economic downturn. 67% of professionals responsible for physical events report that overall attendance has dropped, and 76% of businesses say have already begun using or plan to start using Virtual Events in 2009. In fact, 70% of Corporate Event Organizers predict a reduction in live events in 2010, and forecast major growth in virtual conferences and webinars.

There is no better time than now to position yourself as a Virtual Event Specialist!  If you are a virtual assistant looking to grow your business, or maybe you’ve been thinking about becoming a virtual assistant, this could be the niche for you! The popular training center, VAClassroom.com has just unveiled the Virtual Event Specialist Self Study Certification Program. VAClassroom has a knack for providing the right niche training opportunities at the right time.

This self study training program will cover the key set-up, implementation and management activities for the 5 most popular virtual events in 2010, including tele-events, webinars, live podcasts, online radio and webTV.  Just click on the below link to get all the course details and enroll today:  vaclassroom.com/virtual-events-specialist.  Plus, you’ll also get the Camtasia Mini-Course as a bonus (if you signup for the course by March 1, 2010)!  Camtasia is one of the best tools on the market today to created, edit and publish videos.

When this course was originally released at the end of 2009, I did not sign up because I didn’t think I needed to learn about virtual events.  I wasn’t planning to offer it as a service in my marketing virtual assistance business.  I was short-sighted.  Within a few weeks of the launch of that course, I found myself in a unique predicament.  I needed to learn how to host a teleseminar for my SendOutCards business.  EEK!

Needless to say, I fumbled through the entire thing.  And, I’m sure I could have done it more effeciently and effectively.  I also just completed VAClassroom’s Traffic Geyser Certification course and again, I really could have used the virtual events training since we needed to create videos for our final assignment.

As always, VAClassroom offers courses that help virtual assistants increase their earning potential, BUT, this course is for anyone who needs to learn how to host a virtual event.  This course is also great for direct sellers who want to use the power of the internet to get more customers and potential recruits.  The virtual events specialist course will not only teach you how to set up and manage a virtual event, but also gives you tips on how to maximize your event. 

We’ve all got the same 24 hours in a day.  Our challenge, regardless of what business we are in, is to maximize those 24 hours. By learning how to set up, create and host a virtual event, you’ll be able to repurpose that material into many other things.  For example, once your virtual event is recorded, you can have it transcribed and use those notes to create future blog posts, articles, tweets, an eBook, and so much more.

As soon as I’m done with VAClassroom’s new Social Media Certification Course updated for 2010, I will be taking the Virtual Events Specialist course. 

I encourage you to at least check out the course details to see if you can benefit from it.  The special bundle with the Camtasia mini-course will not last for long.  (Remember, it expires March 1, 2010.) That’s an additional savings rather than signing up for that class separately. 

So, who’s going to join me in this course? vaclassroom.com/virtual-events-specialist

P.S.  Here’s a video from the co-founder of VAClassroom, Craig Cannings, on the Top 5 Reasons Virtual Events are so popular.  It’s a quick video, but really gives you an idea of the potential for this specialty!

A brief message from Craig Cannings on Virtual Event Services


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Are You Interested in Graphic Design?

January 18, 2010 By 13 Comments

Have you ever thought, you’d enjoy making logos? Or maybe some nice greeting card designs? Even some clever advertisements?

You can actually create a work at home career for yourself as a graphic designer. There are so many avenues for this that you could really diversify your interests. Your ability is really only limited by your imagination, and of course your graphic design skills.

There are a few areas of graphic design that I see a constant need for:

  1. E-Cover creation:  creating the visual representation for ebooks and products like training, MP3 downloads, workbooks.  etc.
  2. Advertisements: ads for services, products and teleseminars
  3. Logo design
  4. Website header design

Most of the postings that I seen have been on  HireMyMom and individual postings through some of the Virtual Assistant forums I belong to.  The pay ranges anywhere from $25 per design to up to $100 or more for a website header.  There are several people who are working in this industry and there are varying degrees of talents.  The more established and extensive someone’s portfolio is, the higher their rate. 

If you’d like to pursue a career as a graphic designer or even a graphic design virtual assistant, here are a few things you will most certainly need:

  • Website – critical to showcase your work and list of services and rates.  Without this, it will be challenging to find work or even submit proposals.
  • Photoshop CS2 or above – now there are other software available, but most people are familiar with the capabilities of Photoshop and want their projects rendered with that software.  Photoshop can be expensive, but you can find some older versions for sale at a reasonable price, or if you have children of school age, your family may qualify for Adobe’s education discount of up to 80% off.  Definitely worth looking into! 
  • eCover software – this type of software is used to create the visuals for e-products.  The best software I have seen is Cover Action Pro.  I have even thought of purchasing this software for personal use!  Cover Action Pro requires Adobe Photoshop CS2 or higher, but it is very easy to use.  I tried a friend’s version and I was impressed. 

If graphic design is something you are interested in, you can do further research on the software available.  There are also several websites that offer free tutorials on how to use the various software options, such as Photoshop.

Do you have any other resources for aspiring graphic designers or graphic design virtual assistants?

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8 Key Benefits of Joining a Direct Sales Company

November 10, 2009 By 9 Comments

This is a great article about the benefits of starting a home-based business in direct sales!  Ivette

by Shelly Hill

When it comes to working from home, often times you will find people looking into a business with a Direct Sales Company. If you are like me, you have tried working out in the corporate and/or retail world…but found that it doesn’t suit you or your family’s needs.

Lets take a look at all of the benefits of joining a Direct Sales Company.

1. Be Your Own Boss – As a consultant, you are basically your own boss. You determine how much or how little you want to work. With that being said, you do represent a particular company and will still have to follow their rules and guidelines.

2. Save Money On Childcare – If you are a parent, a lot of times when you work outside your home, 50-75% of your paycheck is spent on daycare expenses.

3. Flexible Working Schedule – You can set up a flexible working schedule to suit your family’s needs. When you need off work for vacation, sick or family time, it’s much easier to do when you work from home.

4. Business Expenses – By joining a Direct Sales company, you will have manageable business expenses such as: adding new products to your demonstration kits and paper business supplies. If you worked outside your home, you would have transportation, clothing, food and other miscellaneous expenses. In my experience, working from home is a lot cheaper than working in the corporate or retail world.

5. Product Inventory – These days, the majority of companies do not require that you stock products in your own home. You can place your customer’s order and have it shipped directly from the company, to your customer’s front door.

6. Business Training – You will find that most companies offer free or very low cost training to their consultants. This training is a valuable business education that you can certainly afford.

7. Company Rewards – Every company has a different way of rewarding it’s sales force members. You are usually rewarded with free products and/or money bonuses when you meet certain sales or team building goals. When doing my research, I saw such things as: trips to tropical destinations, diamond jewelry, electronics and yes…even cars!

8. Little to No Stress – In my personal experience, I find it a lot less stressful to work from home in Direct Sales compared to working out in the corporate world. I don’t have to commute, deal with gossip in the workplace, nor have to meet crunch time deadlines.

If you are looking to work from home, I think you should consider joining a Direct Sales Company. For those of you who have families, this might be your smartest career move as the benefits can make life much easier for you and your family.

Shelly Hill has been successfully working from home in Direct Sales since 1989 and is a manager with Tupperware. Shelly worked in the corporate world for several years before moving into Direct Sales. You can visit Shelly online at  www.workathomebusinessoptions.com for additional Direct Sales articles and home business tips.

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