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Flexible Hours!!!
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Posted 7 months ago Don't we just love the fact that we have flexible hours? I think its the best part of a home based business. Lemme know what you guys think :) |
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| Posted 7 months ago I love it. I'm so much better at balancing life and work, and I find I'm so much more productive cutting that commute out of my daily routine. |
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| Posted 7 months ago me too.. i genuinely believe that companies will have no choice but to offer more flexible options to their employees. |
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| Posted 6 months ago How do you find work-from-home work that is not a MLM business? How can we tell what is a scam, and what is not? |
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| Posted 6 months ago You have to talk to people, find out what works for you. Network groups in your local area are a great way to find out who is REALLY making money on a MLM. In my group - eWomenNetwork SF, I have several women that are VERY successful in their MLM - Arbonne, Pre-paid legal, and Orenda to name a few. You have to be comfortable with sales, and know how to close, and believe in the product. My business is not MLM, I have a training, coaching consulting business. To really get it going 10 years ago I had to 1099 with other companies to get the word out. Also, you HAVE to Network as a small business owner - especially with women, we buy from people we like! Ann M. Evanston, MA
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| Posted 6 months ago If you're looking to be a part of a MLM group, be sure they are members of the DSA (Direct Selling Association), and check their reputation with your friends and family to be sure they would support you in whatever business you're looking at! Support from your friends and family is the #1 thing you need to continue with your success, and be sure you take advantage of EVERY SINGLE training available! I have loved my career with Pampered Chef so far! Three years going strong! Keep in mind that when working from home, your hours are FLEXIBLE NOT OPTIONAL! You must set a schedule, and WORK or you'll never find SUCCESS! There is no such thing as getting rich quick! Surround yourself with positive people! Negativity is the first thing that will make you FAIL! |
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| Posted 6 months ago I 100% agree with Melissa! I have office hours, I do not do laundry or watch TV - that has kept me disciplined and making money! Ann M. Evanston, MA
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| Posted 3 months ago I have worked in the office setting for over 30 years. I also started a tax-prep business from my home in 2000. Last July I became disabled and unable to work outside my home. I am trying to expand my home business to include bookkeeping services so I can support myself and my disabled son. It has been very slow getting it started. I just keep spreading the word, started a web-site for my business, advertised in the paper a little (too expensive), and prayed. I am hoping business will pick up soon. It's hard to know exactly how to get the word out and find some clients. I have a degree in accounting and lots of experience so that should help. I don't have much money to spend on advertising and that's a disadvantage. How do you find employers who need someone to do their bookkeeping? I know there are a lot of small businesses out there that can't afford to put someone on the payroll because their needs are minimal - these are the ones I want to work for. Anyone have any ideas? |
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| Posted 2 months ago I love being a WAHW - Work at Home Woman - I have four dogs and 1 granddaughter who I love to spend time with. I can wake up - work, go to lunch with my DIL - daughter-in-law - work some more - play with the dogs - work a little - get my laundry done... Can't do all this in a job away from home . . . LOVE IT! Lisa Russell
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| Posted 2 months ago I don't work at home, but I really appreciate the fact that my job has flexible hours in the sense that I have no set schedule—I have deadlines I have to meet but it's up to me to organize my time and tasks. As long as I meet my deadlines, it's up to me! Further, working from home on occasion—e.g. doctor's appointments, feeling a little "under the weather", etc.—is allowed and encouraged when necessary. I don't know that I could work a "regular" 9-5 job! Daniela
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| Posted 2 months ago jboutte says ... I have worked in the office setting for over 30 years. I also started a tax-prep business from my home in 2000. Last July I became disabled and unable to work outside my home. I am trying to expand my home business to include bookkeeping services so I can support myself and my disabled son. It has been very slow getting it started. I just keep spreading the word, started a web-site for my business, advertised in the paper a little (too expensive), and prayed. I am hoping business will pick up soon. It's hard to know exactly how to get the word out and find some clients. I have a degree in accounting and lots of experience so that should help. I don't have much money to spend on advertising and that's a disadvantage. How do you find employers who need someone to do their bookkeeping? I know there are a lot of small businesses out there that can't afford to put someone on the payroll because their needs are minimal - these are the ones I want to work for. Anyone have any ideas? jboutte - of the 7 ways to market your business, based on greatest ROI, advertising is the LEAST effective based on the money you spend. You have to market your self from a "virtual" perspective, if you cannot get out and network on a monthly basis. If you can, I can connect you with some groups in your area that will help tremendously. Also, blogging is a very good tool. Ann M. Evanston, MA
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| Posted 2 months ago Ann, could you elaborate on how blogging is a good tool for marketing yourself? Daniela
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One of the 7 levels of marketing is publishing. To establish yourself as an expert you must write! Blogging has allowed an amazing opportunity to do just that and combine it with online advertising. When you comment on others blogs and link to yours, you increase traffic, and move up on the search engine!
Ann M. Evanston, MA
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| Posted 2 months ago jboutte says ... I have worked in the office setting for over 30 years. I also started a tax-prep business from my home in 2000. Last July I became disabled and unable to work outside my home. I am trying to expand my home business to include bookkeeping services so I can support myself and my disabled son. It has been very slow getting it started. I just keep spreading the word, started a web-site for my business, advertised in the paper a little (too expensive), and prayed. I am hoping business will pick up soon. It's hard to know exactly how to get the word out and find some clients. I have a degree in accounting and lots of experience so that should help. I don't have much money to spend on advertising and that's a disadvantage. How do you find employers who need someone to do their bookkeeping? I know there are a lot of small businesses out there that can't afford to put someone on the payroll because their needs are minimal - these are the ones I want to work for. Anyone have any ideas? Hi, have you tried posting at local colleges and high schools for interns? :-) |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I just started my at home business with a very reputable MLM business which I found it by going to a trade show. I'd be interesting in learning more about blogging as that is something I have not done in the past. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago AnnEvanston says ... I 100% agree with Melissa! I have office hours, I do not do laundry or watch TV - that has kept me disciplined and making money! I agree 100% also. I read once that if you can't do it at an office job, don't do it while you're working at home For instance, you can't do a load of laundry from a traditional office, so why do it doing your normal work hours. As for MLM's I love them and I couldn't imagine working any other way but as mentioned earlier, make sure its a good company. The first question you need to ask is what are they selling? Like my company we sell cards, better yet, we build relationships, I also sell Arbonne a fantatic product. If you find a product you can get excited about chances are you can make it work. MLMs are like any thing else, you get out what you put in. If you work hard and stay focused you'll do well, if you don't, well, you won't. It does take work but the benefits are worth it. |