Lately I feel like I am going back to school and I am learning a foreign language. The internet isn't new to me, but learning the lingo and how to utilize ALL of the great knowledge is something new! It's very exciting, though, at the same time. I am finally learning something that I am excited to teach others and that will ultimately make us money. I feel so empowered by all of my knowledge.
I am very proud of what the our Smart Moms teams has accomplished. We are on the verge of launching our new site together with a fabulous Health and Wellness eBook and we aren't stopping there. Our minds are swimming with new ideas. All we need is time and energy!!
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Showing posts with label work at home. Show all posts
Showing posts with label work at home. Show all posts
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Smart Moms Need Patience!
On days like today, when I feel like (and have been) in front of a computer all day, I have to remember the payment is in the long run. It is not easy to get websites up- proof read- with buttons and links working and in place. It is especially not easy when the computer is acting crazy, the kids are running around, and you have company coming over for dinner the following night. I remind myself, someday, this will not be the case!
The websites will be working on automatic pilot. The kids will still be running around. And I will have someone that helps me clean the house!
Working at home is about patience and time management (I think there is a post here someo where on that- I need to re-read!). And a few days of longer hours will pay off in the end!
The websites will be working on automatic pilot. The kids will still be running around. And I will have someone that helps me clean the house!
Working at home is about patience and time management (I think there is a post here someo where on that- I need to re-read!). And a few days of longer hours will pay off in the end!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Tuesday's Efficiency Tip
Join us as we explore ways to make our lives and business more efficient. Every Tuesday we will share a new tip, so be sure to check back!!
Business Notebook
If you're anything like me, you write names, phone numbers, dates and other important information on little pieces of paper that can be found all over the house! It's great to jot things down, but if you can't find them, well...!
In my former career, real estate, I quickly learned that I had to have my notes, phone numbers and daily "to-do" list in one place. I purchased a medium size spiral notebook and recorded everything in that book. Whether it was jotting down a message (with phone number), making a "note to self" or listing my daily chores, I made sure it was all in one place. The great thing about doing this was that I always had records of names and phones numbers and would often flip through my pages to find a number that I really needed.
I have carried this tradition into my home based business and really benefit from it. I have a small notebook that sits at my desk where I record everything from phone numbers, ID and passwords to my daily "to-do" list. I have found that I no longer have tons of sticky notes or individual pieces of paper floating around. It has really simplified my life and made it more efficient!
I also have a mini notebook in my car. It is really helpful for jotting down phone numbers or even writing down business ideas when they pop into my head. Of course after reading Kim's post about Driving Mistakes, you might want to consider pulling over before writing!!
Make it a point to purchase a notebook and see how convenient and efficient it is to keep everything in one place! Until next time!
Business Notebook
If you're anything like me, you write names, phone numbers, dates and other important information on little pieces of paper that can be found all over the house! It's great to jot things down, but if you can't find them, well...!
In my former career, real estate, I quickly learned that I had to have my notes, phone numbers and daily "to-do" list in one place. I purchased a medium size spiral notebook and recorded everything in that book. Whether it was jotting down a message (with phone number), making a "note to self" or listing my daily chores, I made sure it was all in one place. The great thing about doing this was that I always had records of names and phones numbers and would often flip through my pages to find a number that I really needed.
I have carried this tradition into my home based business and really benefit from it. I have a small notebook that sits at my desk where I record everything from phone numbers, ID and passwords to my daily "to-do" list. I have found that I no longer have tons of sticky notes or individual pieces of paper floating around. It has really simplified my life and made it more efficient!
I also have a mini notebook in my car. It is really helpful for jotting down phone numbers or even writing down business ideas when they pop into my head. Of course after reading Kim's post about Driving Mistakes, you might want to consider pulling over before writing!!
Make it a point to purchase a notebook and see how convenient and efficient it is to keep everything in one place! Until next time!
Monday, June 11, 2007
The Truth is In the Traffic
We are on a few different forums for work at home moms and there are often questions on how to increase sales. They have a great website and great products, but they don't know why no one is buying. The number one reason is probably traffic. If you do not have enough visitors, you cannot get enough people to even look to buy. If you think of it in the offline world, you have to get customers to get buyers. I doubt there is a store that has a 100% conversion rate. People come to browse, just like they do on a website. Not every browser will buy, they may just window shop. If you don't have the traffic, you cannot get the buyers. Window shoppers (hits) are great because the more you have, the more likely you are to get the buyer.
A great blog post I just read on this was from Stanley Tang's Internet Marketing Blog (which I found through a WAH Blog from Smart Mom Lisa). Stanley also offers a free course in traffic marketing. I just got my first email, so I will let you know if it is worth the time!
One thing to consider when you are building an internet business is building your website. You need the SEO, the keywords, the content... if you are unsure about any of those concepts, a great web hosting service is SBI- they walk you through the whole process and make sure you build it right- if you are looking for a great service, this one is tops. The amount of information you receive for your annual fee is well worth it! If you want to see some work at home mom testimonials, check out this section of SBI.
A great blog post I just read on this was from Stanley Tang's Internet Marketing Blog (which I found through a WAH Blog from Smart Mom Lisa). Stanley also offers a free course in traffic marketing. I just got my first email, so I will let you know if it is worth the time!
One thing to consider when you are building an internet business is building your website. You need the SEO, the keywords, the content... if you are unsure about any of those concepts, a great web hosting service is SBI- they walk you through the whole process and make sure you build it right- if you are looking for a great service, this one is tops. The amount of information you receive for your annual fee is well worth it! If you want to see some work at home mom testimonials, check out this section of SBI.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
The Nice Part About Working From Home
One great benefit of working at home for yourself is the ability to take a break. Two of the Smart Moms are on vacation this week, and two of us are still working the business. However, I am not working as much as usual because I also have a church commitment this week which is taking up some time and energy.
The great part about having our own home based business is we can do this: take vacations, take a break, or go play with the kids. The boss is not there telling us when to show up, when to be back, and what needs to be done when we get back. We can work when we can and when we need to. We can take the time off if we need to also, because we are in charge of what gets done!
Having your own home based business also gives you the determination to get things accomplished. We know we are the only way things are going to get done, so it will get done. We will work our hardest to meet our goals and we will accomplish great things- because we are the ones that benefit in the long run. Not a corporation or a mysterious CEO. We are the corporation, the CEO, the bookkeeper, and the secretary (for now!).
The great part about having our own home based business is we can do this: take vacations, take a break, or go play with the kids. The boss is not there telling us when to show up, when to be back, and what needs to be done when we get back. We can work when we can and when we need to. We can take the time off if we need to also, because we are in charge of what gets done!
Having your own home based business also gives you the determination to get things accomplished. We know we are the only way things are going to get done, so it will get done. We will work our hardest to meet our goals and we will accomplish great things- because we are the ones that benefit in the long run. Not a corporation or a mysterious CEO. We are the corporation, the CEO, the bookkeeper, and the secretary (for now!).
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
A Must Read- The Tipping Point
I have recently finished the national bestseller The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. Through years of research, he explains how one small event can change a business or concept to make it explode! He uses company examples such as Gore, Airwalk, and Hush Puppies to demonstrate how a small event can change the course of a business. He shows how overcoming small obstacles in crime can change an entire city, like NYC and Baltimore. Each of these events were dramatically changed by a small happening: some kids started wearing a particular pair of shoes, a small advertising company created a big concept, one city official decided to remove the graffiti from the subway system.
The whole basis of the book is that little things can make a big difference. I look at the work at home mom trend that is developing in the United States as a tipping point. For years through the womans lib movement, woman have wanted to be in the workplace. Now there is a strong movement towards women continuing to work, but working in non traditional forms- at home, telecommuting, for themselves in a small home based business.
I strongly recommend you picking up a copy of The Tipping Point. It is a relatively cheap paperback with tons of great information on what makes society change.
If you want to read another great idea from the book to explain why dad's cannot remember everything you have told them 100 times, read the post in our 4fabmmoms blog.
If you are interested in joining the Work At Home mom revolution, we can help. Join our newsletter and we will help you get some great information to make your decision.
The whole basis of the book is that little things can make a big difference. I look at the work at home mom trend that is developing in the United States as a tipping point. For years through the womans lib movement, woman have wanted to be in the workplace. Now there is a strong movement towards women continuing to work, but working in non traditional forms- at home, telecommuting, for themselves in a small home based business.
I strongly recommend you picking up a copy of The Tipping Point. It is a relatively cheap paperback with tons of great information on what makes society change.
If you want to read another great idea from the book to explain why dad's cannot remember everything you have told them 100 times, read the post in our 4fabmmoms blog.
If you are interested in joining the Work At Home mom revolution, we can help. Join our newsletter and we will help you get some great information to make your decision.
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