This Grammie Is Also A WAHM

Yes, I’m a grammie. That really doesn’t have anything to do with my being a WAHM. I mention it only because I want to convey to other “more mature” moms that age need not be a barrier to learning new things and undertaking new challenges.

I recently retired after teaching high school mathematics for 29 years. I was tired of getting up and going to school every day, but I wasn’t tired of education and learning. Finding a way to stay involved in a field I am passionate about while working from home has been absolutely wonderful! I like to call it my second career.

As grammies often are, I am the “on call anytime we need her” sitter for my two-year old granddaughter. Of course I wouldn’t have it any other way. But I have to tell you, trying to get much work done with her around is quite a challenge. I find myself wondering how you younger wahms with small children at home ever get anything done! You all are truly amazing and I have the utmost respect for all that you accomplish.

So all you grammies, jump right on in! You have all those life experiences to draw on and have much to contribute. Learning never ends, and besides haven’t you heard? Fifty is now the new thirty!

Posted by Linda Hinkle of High School Stuff 

Keeping Track of Your Affiliate Accounts

I’ve been working with several various affiliate programs and have been looking for a way to keep everything organized.

I use to print out all of my emails that contained my affiliate links, login information etc. - It soon became frustrating going through the paperwork.

I then bought an address book and started writing the information down in that, it was working okay but I wanted something that I could do right on my computer.

I then turned to Excel and was trying to keep track of my info there but for some reason I just didn’t like having to put the data there, it just seemed to time consuming.

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Effective Article Marketing

I just came across a free report today that discusses 10 mistakes that can dampen an article marketer’s success.

I’ve done a little article marketing and as one of my goals for this year I plan to do it on a steady basis, so reading what Chris Crompton had to say in this report has shed some light on a few things for me and I intend to use some techiniques that he mentions.

If you’re starting out or have been doing article marketing it really is worth the read.

10 Article Killers

I would love to hear your comments and thoughts on this report.

HelpDesk On A Shoestring Budget

Why use a helpdesk? The answer is simple. Emails are a bear to manage and very ineffective for customer support. They get lost, and if you have someone help you with customer service, you don’t know what has transpired between the customer and your support staff. That’s just the tip of the ice berg.

For a while, I have been using EXOHelpDesk a free help desk but one thing that irks me most is the inability to mass delete emails and a few things I wanted to change.

Well, I have just tested this one Support Logic. What I love about it is, whenever you take action on a ticket it emails your customer. That way they know exactly what’s happening with the ticket and you’re working on it. Nice interface, easy to get going and understand.

http://www.support-logic.com/

If however, you aren’t adverse to spending some money on a help desk, do so because many free ones still fall short somewhere and many of these free projects become dead after a while. Kayako is very popular, but put Auracle Support Engine into your list of considerations. It really packs a lot of features for the price and they have great support.

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Lynette Chandler helps entrepreneurs leverage readily available technology and trends for their marketing. Learn how technology affects your business today. 

Crazy Commute Reminds This WAHM How Good She Has It!

After a very early start to my day, bundling up my babies, getting out in the rush hour, maneuvering through construction and detours, getting lost, and avoiding the crazy drivers on the road …. I stopped to thank God I am able to be a stay at home mom!

I am blessed not to deal with these things everyday. Why was I out in this mess? We had an appointment for my toddler at a hosp. & it was in the downtown area. After the commute I felt true relief that this wasn’t my typical day.

Sometimes you need to be reminded of how great you and your kids have it and yesterday was my not so gentle reminder.

Post by Nell Taliercio of TelecommutingAnswerLady.com

Time To Get A Job Outside of the House

A few days ago I had written about my wrist being sore from the long hours that I spend at my computer. Well, the slight pain became so much worse that I wasn’t able to use my wrist for 2 days - trying to change my 2 year old’s diapers was quite a challenge for me, any little movement made me wince with the pain.

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It is possible to make money from home

Are you a mom looking for a way to make money from home? There are actually many ways to work from home, and if you are just starting your search, get ready to dive in! There are opportunities to work locally off-line and globally online!
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WAHM Networking 101

If you have been searching online for work at home opportunities, you have probably come across several websites, message boards and forums. These message boards and forums will allow you to meet and network with WAHMs across the world.
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Teaming Up with Other WAHMS

You have probably heard the old saying:  “two heads are better than one”. Have you ever thought of applying that to your business? Teaming up with another WAHM is a great way to expand your business while learning new skills.
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WAHMs That Are Making It Happen

It has been quite sometime since I have asked a few WAHMs to participate in a section that was previously called “This WAHM” on the blog.
I always enjoyed reading the responses and wisdom that each wonderful lady shared with me and the readers here. Take a look in the archives to review past posts.

While I’m writing this I think it might be a great idea to bring that category back for easier browsing. Reading what these ladies had to say about their businesses, what inspires them and also things that they have learned on the way is very inspiring.

Are there any WAHMs out there that would like to share their story with us by answering a few questions? I know our readers and myself included would love to read about your experiences.

Take Care of Yourself, WAHM

By nature, women are nurturers and care-takers. If someone within a 50 mile radius has a problem, a woman will try to help them! WAHMs are no exception. They spend their days caught up in a whirlwind of taking care of their families, housework and working their businesses. However, a WAHM can easily forget to take care of herself!
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Time Management Tricks

Many people assume that work at home moms have it easy; however, if any of those people have ever lived a day as a WAHM they would know it isn’t so simple. There are children to take care of, a house to clean, a dog to walk, groceries to buy, dinner to cook and dishes to wash. Oh, and then there’s that business to work!
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Here A Spam, There A Spam, Everywhere A Spam Spam

Everyday when I turn on my computer I am hit by spam from somewhere, whether it be my email inbox, comments to my blogs or even fake signups to one of my directory sites. It becomes quite tiresome.
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Being A Successful WAHM - What It Takes

Being a work at home mom can be one of the most satisfying things you can do with your life. You will be able to spend time with your family and have the opportunity to create a successful business. It takes a lot of work, maybe more than you realized when you first started out. Here are some tips on how to keep going when things get tough.
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Avoid the Comparison Trap

Have you ever heard of a term called “healthy competition”? Competition can be a driving force when used properly. For instance, when two or more WAHMs get together and see who can sell the most product in a month or who can make the most customer follow-up calls in an hour can be fun. Having that competition going can give you something to work for and you may end up accomplishing more than you would have otherwise.
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Get Out There - Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

As a WAHM, you probably have a circle of WAHM friends that you may have met locally or online. They share in your successes, offer advice when you get stuck and listen when you have a bad day. They understand your life as a work at home mom.
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Childcare Solutions for WAHMs

If you are a work at home mom, you probably became one so you could spend more time with your children. However, there will most likely be times in your business when you will need to arrange for childcare. The following are some creative solutions to your childcare dilemmas.
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Balancing Work and Family

Sometimes, being a work at home mom can feel like walking on a tight-rope! Balancing your work-time and you family-time can almost feel overwhelming, but it can be done. As a WAHM you are ahead of the game. The following are some tips to help keep you balanced – and sane!
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Tips On Staying Focused

If you are easily distracted, staying focused on your business can be harder than doing the actual work of your business! It is very easy to procrastinate, especially when you are a WAHM. I know I’m one of them. There are always ‘so many other things to do’.

Here is a secret that you may not have heard yet: The dishes can wait! The laundry can wait! So feel free to make those phone calls or answer those emails. The laundry and dishes will still be there, waiting for you! However, if you wait too long to call a client back, they may move on to someone who gets back to them faster than you do.
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Customer Service No Big Deal?

I recently placed an order with an online service based business that is doing a small job for me. After doing search after search and research after research I decided I would go with this company. They weren’t the cheapest but their online portfolio looked promising - so I took the plunge.

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Some Ways to Balance Work and Relationships

No one has ever said that marriage is easy. Balancing your business, kids and marriage can be especially difficult. When you are feeling stressed, it is easy to put your relationship on the back burner. Here are some ways to keep it front and center.

Just as you schedule time for your children and time to work, schedule time for your spouse. Set aside a weekly “date night”. Your dates don’t have to be expensive – it can simply be going out to lunch at the local diner, going for a stroll together around the neighborhood or playing cards after the kids go to bed. The point is just to set aside some distraction-free time for you and your spouse to talk and connect.
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What Hand Do You Mouse With?

I’m a left handed chick and some things I have to do right handed, such as cutting things with scissors, but when it comes to using a mouse I’m all the way a one handed lady.

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How to stay confident in your decision to be a WAHM

If you are a WAHM, there will probably be some point where a relative, friend, or even a stranger will ask you “so, when are you going to get a real job?” Those kinds of questions can hurt, especially when, in reality, you are working very hard. Here are some suggestions on how to deal with those insensitive comments.
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Been looking for a way to make money from home?

Have you been looking for a way to earn money from home? Why not take the skills you currently have and build a business around them? You will be able to create your own work schedule and can choose to work with local businesses or with people you meet online.

People that are proficient in web design can easily find work.  Many people want to start an online business but don’t know the first thing about building a website – just visit any work at home message board and you will see many posts asking for help!
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Cloaking Your Affiliate Links

If you promoting other people’s products or services then I think it’s really important to cloak your affiliate links. Why should you hide your affiliate links from your visitors?

• It stops thieves from getting your commission

The biggest reason and a good one at that. I also feel that having a link that looks like it is coming directly from your own domain looks more professional than just a link that looks all “jibberish” to someone.

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Here’s Some Organizational Tips

Do you have piles of papers on your desk? Is there a stack of receipts shoved in your drawer? Do you ever find yourself looking for a phone number that you just know you wrote down somewhere? If you are suffering from a lack of organization, here are some suggestions on how to tackle it.
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Staying Motivated

As an online work at home mom I find myself constantly trying to keep myself motivated and focused on one task at a time. It’s just not that easy for me.

Yes, I have goals but with anyone that is doing online marketing you know that there are many areas to work on. Which can seem overwhelming at times. I find my attention is drawn away to doing various things and even though I tell myself to work on “one thing” until it’s done, I soon find myself back into my old ways of doing a little bit of this and a lot of that.

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National Clean Off Your Desk Day

Did you know that today is the national clean off your desk day? I was just working on some tasks with one of my web sites and came across the holiday. It is a little funny for me because I had no idea this holiday existed and I spent about an hour last night cleaning off my desk in my office. I guess I must have known about the holiday subconsciously and was preparing for it a day early.
Did you clean off your desk today?

Breast Cancer Awareness for Busy Moms

Did you know that you don’t have to have a lump to have breast cancer? I didn’t. Check out this post at Solutions For Busy Moms and get your free Breast Cancer Awareness Pack For Busy Moms.

I’m going to take some time to share this with other women that are in my life. I highly recommend everyone do so as well - being informed is so important!

Working on a Sunday?

What am I thinking - working on a Sunday. I should be taking the day off and spending some time with my boys.

Honestly, I’m only catching up on a few things while my husband is keeping my boys occupied with “wrestling” matches in our living room.

Thankfully, I have a spare room set up strictly as my office. Although it is off of the living room and I can hear everything that is going on.

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