WAHM I am, but WAHM owner I’m not.
January 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment
This is a tad bit off topic, as it isn’t sharing any advice or teaching you something about telecommuting. However, I feel it important to share. I’ve been receiving email for at least a couple of years from people who found me from wahm.com. And for some reason, these people think I own that website. I want to be clear that I used to be an active message board member and worked for the previous owner, but I have not (and do not) own the website.
I just want to be clear so that you aren’t confused by the matter. The previous owner, Cheryl Demas, has sold the business to a large company, but I believe she is still an active part of the website. I’m the owner of JustOnlineJobs and we have a great forum over there that I do run and moderate.
I do hope this helps to clear up any confusion.
Speak with you soon!
Do you need an hourly income from home?
January 6, 2008 | 1 Comment
Do you want to work from home? Would you like to earn an hourly income from home? If yes, then you’ll want to come to my work at home forum at JustOnlineJobs.com. This forum has been up and running for a long time, but has recently undergone a make-over of sorts, with the addition of many new folders.
Some of these new folders include a freelancing section, virtual assistant folder, special offers folder, ghost writing folder, and a folder where business owners can post their projects or jobs.
In addition to the new folders, you’ll also find new freelance jobs and work at home jobs posted today, and many new posts in all of the folders.
I’m telling you, one of the best tools to finding and landing work from home is by networking. If you’re ready to dip your toe into (or dive head first in!) networking with others then I invite you over!
And please, don’t just lurk around. I’d really like to get to know you better and we all (the forum members) are more than happy and willing to assist you in finding a way to work from home. And hey, if you just need a good laugh or to share about your day, we have a folder for that, too.
I hope to meet you over at the forum. See you soon…I hope! ;–)
Right this way to the Work at Home Jobs Message Board.
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment
We’ve gotten all our get together’s done and out of the way. All our dinners, driving, cooking, opening presents with family, and so forth are done.
Tomorrow we get to sleep until my son wakes us up, stroll out to the living room with our jammies on, open presents from Santa, eat whatever and whenever we want, play in the snow, take a nap, and be lazy.
Whatever you have planned for Christmas, I’d like to send my warmest wishes to you and yours!
Why’d You Close Up Shop?
December 22, 2007 | 2 Comments
Arika answered my question over at her blog. Click here to read her answer to my question of:
“When did you start your VA business and why did you decide to become a VA?”
I’ve used Arika for VA projects in the past, and she is one of the best VA’s I’ve used. I know she’ll take her business and do amazing things with it.
Her first question to me is…
“Was your VA business the first work at home business you had and what made you decide to close up shop and move on to owning and running other websites instead?”
No. I had tried a couple MLM businesses prior to this. And as you know I’ve also been an independent contractor off and on for a long while. However, my VA business was the first one that took off right away and continued to be a great source of income through the duration of the practice.
I also started my first website back in spring/summer of 2003. I was smitten right away. I adored working on the site, building the forum, growing the website traffic, writing the content, and learning how to make it more successful. I greatly enjoyed teaching other Mom’s and sharing the tips and advice of myself and other WAHMS.
In 2004 I began my VA business. I knew I needed money right away in order to be home with my son full time. I enjoyed working on internet marketing projects for my own business and felt I’d have that same enjoyment for others, plus the hourly income to go along with it.
I was right. I did enjoy my business. It thrived, it exploded, I began turning away clients fairly soon after opening my doors. I learned so much working with my clients and still, to this day, value the years I spent running my VA business and working with my clients.
The reason I closed up shop is that I knew I’d eventually want to dedicate all of my time to teaching/helping/assisting others who wished to work at home full time. It’s in my blood to do this type of work. It’s what makes me truly happy. If I weren’t doing what I am now, I know I’d be doing some type of business or job that allowed my teaching/coaching/mentoring/speaking side to come out.
It wasn’t easy to close up shop. I really did enjoy working with my clients and my business was very successful, but I had to follow my dreams and passions…I did, and when I did… it just felt right! I now enjoy all the different ways I’m able to live my passion in my business. Including teaching other’s about virtual assistance, writing, transcription businesses, freelancing, and telecommuting…”hourly income producers” that most Mom’s seek out.
Arika, my next question to you is…..
“How did you pick the target market you’d like to work with in your VA business and did the target market have anything to do with how you picked the hourly rate you charge?”
Are You Successful & Want A Freebie?
December 16, 2007 | 1 Comment
I’m in the process of writing an ebook about telecommuting. I’d like to include stories of successful telecommuters or freelancers in the ebook. If you’re interested in being included, have been working at home successfully for at least 9 months, and are currently working as a telecommuter or freelancer, please contact me ASAP.
In addition to having your story published in this ebook, you’ll have get a free copy of your own. I am limited with the number of stories I can publish, so please respond ASAP.
nell @ telecommuting answer lady.com
Thank you!
Cross Bloggin’ with a VA!
December 15, 2007 | 2 Comments
There’s been a new craze going around the blogging community. The craze is called Cross Blog Conversations. Simply put, it’s a conversation between two bloggers that you, the reader, gets to peak in on.
It’s a fun way to learn more about the blogger, about their lives, their opinions, and their knowledge on topics.
I’ve been enjoying a couple of CBC’s on a personal blog of mine, but really wanted to be involved in one on this blog, too.
I approached a good friend of mine and virtual assistant, Arika Liddiard, and asked if she’d like to be my CBC victim….she bravely agreed ;–)
Arika is a work-at-home Mom of two little boys and is expecting her very first girl in the spring. She owns and runs a very successful VA business and has a lot to share on the topic, I’m sure.
My first question for Arika is…
“When did you start your VA business and why did you decide to become a VA?”
Check out Arika’s blog for the answer to that question.
When You Have Time On Your Hands…
December 13, 2007 | 1 Comment
…you get a lot done!
I just blogged earlier today that my cable was out. So, I spent the day with the kids, cleaning up, handling other household duties, reading my copy of the December WC, and writing blog posts.
The WC, for those of you who don’t know, is a PACKED to the brim with never before seen articles and content & a members only audio printed magazine for work-at-home moms. (comes out monthly) You’ll get a little bit of everything a work-at-home mom could need to know in each issue.
I have written for this magazine since it was created a long while ago, but have slacked off a bit in the past several months. After sitting down and reading all the great articles this month and having no internet to distract me, I sat down and cranked out a really good, 1200 word article for the magazine. It might need to be turned into two articles, since it’s so long, but there was sooo much to include in the article.
So, I guess when I have time on my hands, have my fresh copy of the WC, and am cut off from the internet, I crank out a good article. ;–)
If you’d like to subscribe and claim your own copy of this one of a kind magazine, click this link. If you join, read my article, and have feedback or questions about the topic please shoot me an email anytime.
When It Ices…
December 12, 2007 | 2 Comments
When you get hit by a large ice storm, you tend to lose power and/or cable. Well, we’ve been hit bg time. Tons of power outages all over the greater Kansas City area. In addition to the power, there is wide spread outages for cable.
Thankfully, we have our power, but no cable internet, phone, and barely any TV. I’m at my MIL’s right now, so I could let you know what was going on, but my daily blog posts and job leads will have to be haulted until we get our cable back.
I’ve got no idea when that’ll be since it’s so wide spread, but I’m hoping I won’t have to go much longer. I’m missing my connection to the online world, doing my projects, and updating my blog!
Sorry for this everyone….hopefully, everything will be back to normal soon.
Do You Need My Help?
November 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I’ve gotten quite a few requests for one-on-one coaching help lately. I normally don’t offer such services, because my time is very limited. However, I’m going to offer a few spots for December.
If you need one-on-one coaching in the areas of virtual assistance, affiliate marketing, or telecommuting you’ll want to grab one of the 5 spots I’m going to offer.
I’m offering one 30 minute coaching session via instant messenger & 1 week of follow up email coaching for the low price of $30.00.
If this is of interest to you, email me to claim your spot.
My claim of 5 open spots is very real, it isn’t a hoax. My family is very important to me and my time with them is limited as it is, so I don’t often offer this type of assistance. I’d really like to help more than 5 people right now, but I simply can’t. So, if this is a need of yours, please grab your spot soon.
Scheduling Tips
June 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I’ve gotten off track from keeping a really good schedule and organizational system as of late and it shows. Finally, after many headaches from riffling through pages of unorganized notes I decided to purchase some new home office equipment to keep me on top of things.
I have to say so far so good. I bought a large 30 day calendar that I can use month after month with a dry erase maker. In addition I purchased a dry erase board/cork board and a few spiral bound notebooks to keep track of detailed notes on certain projects.
I’ve found the system to be most helpful in keeping me on a schedule and keep me accountable. Along with being more productive because of the schedule I also feel better about my day because I can now see how much I actually did accomplish.
I preach it often that you need to stay organized and keep a schedule, but I know first hand how difficult it can be when you work at home. It is difficult, but very necessary and I’m now back on track!
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