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Ten Twitter Tips For Work-at-Home Moms

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So You Want To Master Social Media - Ten Tips to Help You Succeed

It’s official. Social media is here to stay. It’s not a fad like so many initially thought and it isn’t going anywhere soon. Businesses have realized that not only is it a great way to connect with current clients, but a great way to land potential clients as well. And that’s only the beginning. Social media also allows you to promote all your upcoming events and products, and even gives you front row access to editors and reporters who might write on your area of expertise.

January 17, 2011

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When Calling In Sick Is Not An Option

The phone was ringing and I couldn't find the energy to answer it. I knew I should answer, needed to answer, but couldn't summon the strength necessary. I'd been fighting the discouragement and frustration of a lingering illness for months and didn't see any end in sight. Doctor's said I'd see an improvement within six months of beginning this new medicine, but a month in and nothing felt different, in fact, I felt worse. I couldn't imagine how my business was going to surviv

February 9, 2009

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Ten Ways To Make Blogging Work For Your Business

Blogging is quickly becoming the new favorite for small business marketers. Mainly because of the amazing results they received when they blog regularly. And publicity isn't the only benefit to blogging. There are many ways that blogging can add merit to your business. In fact, The Wall Street journal recently featured The CWAHM blog in an article on how blogging can help small businesses create a buzz for their products and services. The results from this were amazing and pr

May 30, 2008

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Be Green: Work From Home

I don't know how most people do it, but when I brush my teeth I like to rinse using a cup. I prefer the little dixie paper cups because I can toss it and there's no mess. As a mom, I love disposable items - no washing necessary. Sounds harmless enough, right? I thought so, until recently when my husband began giving me little "hints" about throwing away so many paper cups. He finally won me over when he explained that he and the guys at work had been discussing what they coul

April 18, 2008

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ABCs For The Work At Home Mom - Part 2

Work-at-home moms face many different challenges. From learning to accept help when needed, to building confidence in ourselves, to remembering the reasons why we chose to work from home. Below is the second in the series of tips to help work-at-home moms in the simplest of ways – the ABC’s. N = No - Work at Home Moms need to be able to say "No" when the situation calls for it. Don't be afraid to stand up for your business or to choose NOT to work with a customer who is more

April 1, 2008

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ABCs For The Work At Home Mom - Part 1

Work-at-home moms face many different challenges. From learning to accept help when needed, to building confidence in ourselves, to remembering the reasons why we chose to work from home. Below is the first in a series of tips to help work-at-home moms in the simplest of ways – the ABC’s. A = Adjustments. A work at home mom must expect the unexpected. She must be prepared to adjust her schedule at any given moment for any number of reasons - a sick child, a backed up drain,

April 1, 2008

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Top Ten Ways To Lose A Customer

After days of searching online, I found a website that I thought sold the item I needed. Excited, I scoured the website for the price of the product and the payment. Unfortunately, I never found the information. After ten minutes of searching, I gave up. No matter how many visitors you are able to attract to your website, there are still ways to lose them before making a sale. Below are the top 10 ways to lose a paying customer. 1. Navigation – One of the easiest ways to tu

April 1, 2008

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How A Book Pitch Can Grow Your Business

When someone asks you about what you do, do you have a ready answer? Or do you stumble and stammer trying to explain your business? I was recently at a writer’s conference where one of the main focuses was learning to create a successful book pitch. My instructor emphasized what a good pitch can do for a writer. She explained that when an editor asks an author about their writing project, they have one shot at sharing their pitch and getting the editor excited about their pr

April 1, 2008

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Telecommuting - Five Ways To Find Your Next Job

The trend of telecommuting is on the rise as employers begin to see the savings involved in both gas and office space. With gas prices at an all-time high, many Americans are looking for ways to do less driving and more companies than ever before are offering telecommuting options to their current employees and searching for at-home employees to fill open positions. The question for the job seeker is now how to find these opportunities. Below are five methods you can use to f

April 1, 2008

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Something All My Own

Owning my own business has taught me many things about myself. I’ve learned that I can make wise business decisions, I can manage the accounts and taxes for my company, and I can type with one hand while holding a sleeping 6 month old. All of these things have helped me develop into a much more confidant person. My business has also given me the freedom to test my limits and see what I can accomplish. Running a home-based business has become a large part of my identity. Not

January 22, 2006