As a work at home mom in most niches or industries, you’ll need to create samples for clients. This is especially the case for writers, photographers, crafters, and much more. Many customers or clients want to see samples that match what they’re looking for, whether it’s in the style of writing or the type of […]
WAHM tips: When is the best time to bring out and promote your seasonal products?
While you will have products that can be promoted throughout the year, you’ll have some products that are seasonal. They could be winter boots that you make or you may offer seasonally-printed material. As a WAHM, you need to make the most of your time and that means finding the right time to bring out […]
Know who your audience is before you start marketing your WAHM business
As a work at home mom, everything you do needs to count. Running a WAHM business is already tough enough, so you need to make sure your marketing is aimed at the right people. You need to know who your target audience is. It doesn’t matter what your business is or what you do. As […]
What your website’s domain name says about you
You need a domain name, also known as a URL, for your blog. Whether you have a free or paid for domain name, you need to have a name that somehow links to your brand or business. There are no ifs or buts about it. Choosing just any URL won’t do. I’ve tried to help […]
4 Things all WAHMs need to do for their business before going on vacation
I know the last thing you’re going to think about right now is going on an actual vacation. But that doesn’t mean you’re not taking a vacation from your WAHM business. All WAHMs need to follow these four tips. Whether you’re a writer, a photographer, or you run a product-based business, there are going to […]
WAHM tips: What to do when you need work right now?
One of the issues of running your own business as a WAHM can be finding work. Whether you’re a writer, a social media expert, a VA, or something else, freelancing can by a twisty road that has drought periods. You’ll find that during times of global recession or national struggle, your clients disappear. You can […]
How to deal with unsupportive people in your life
When you work from home, you need support. It doesn’t matter if you run your own business or you have work-at-home days within your workplace. You need the people around you to help you get your work done. The problem is so many people don’t understand the freelance or work at home lifestyle. You need […]
WAHM business tips: Building trust with a client
Any relationship has an element of trust involved. This includes the relationship between you and your client. Both sides need to trust each other, and a contract is the start of that. But you need more than the contract. Here are my top WAHM business tips to help to build trust. Include detail within the […]
Dealing with rejection: How to use that no to improve and succeed
Part of running a WAHM business is rejection. It happens for all sorts of reasons. You may just not be ready or you may not have put forward your best samples. Try not to dwell too much on the no. Dealing with rejection is extremely important so you can move forward in your business. When […]
Amazon’s recent affiliate program move reminds us not to put all eggs into one basket
Every now and then, a third party will make a change. Bloggers around the world panic for a little. They get angry. They look for something they can do to prevent it. And then it moves into acceptance. However, these moves also remind us that we need to diversify income at all times. The latest […]