5 Unique New Year’s Resolutions for Work at Home Moms
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5 Unique New Year’s Resolutions for Work at Home Moms

January 2, 2012 As the close of the holiday season ushers in the New Year, many work-at-home-moms begin to reflect on their past accomplishments and mull over any regrets of unachieved goals.  For many, these thoughts inspire them to make New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year that will make up for previous failed attempts…

5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Home Business
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5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Home Business

January 9, 2012 As the new year begins, many women review their past accomplishments and set goals for the year to come.  For many entrepreneurial-spirited women, their thoughts turn towards starting a home business. Starting a home business can be both rewarding and somewhat challenging. But if you identify with those who feel the tug…

Social Moms
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Appreciation Marketing for Work-at-Home Moms

July 5, 2012 Appreciation marketing is a relatively new term but it’s a way of business that most small business owners have built their customer base on for years. By letting people know they are appreciated, a relationship is established and customers feel valued. They, in turn, become lifelong customers and sources of many referrals….

Social Moms
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7 Critical Tips for Incorporating Your Kids In Your Marketing Campaigns

July 9, 2012 Say you want to feature your child in a special image on your business’ social media presence, or as the “author” of your email newsletter. What’s the biggest concern? That you’ll be lumped in with infamous stage parent nightmares such as Joe Jackson, Kate Gosselin, or Dina Lohan. The good news is,…

Social Moms
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Local Marketing Tips for Direct Sellers and Beyond

October 23, 2012 Many mompreneurs find their niche in direct sales. From Mary Kay to Pampered Chef and everything in between, women are finding opportunities to create a profitable business from home. But what if sales are declining or that market is all tapped out?  Making money in direct sales is mostly about getting as…

How Mompreneurs Can Turn Interruptions Into Interactions
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How Mompreneurs Can Turn Interruptions Into Interactions

October 12, 2011 Mompreneurs have the incredible task of balancing many different roles – mom, entrepreneur, wife, friend, leader, mentor…and the list goes on.  Juggling a busy work schedule, along with caring for a family, can be challenging and many times the priorities for mompreneurs can incorrectly shift. An interruption in the schedule, or while…

5 Tips to Surviving a Long-Distance Move with Kids
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5 Tips to Surviving a Long-Distance Move with Kids

September 8, 2016 Moving is never fun, but a long-distance move with kids can feel overwhelming for everyone. There’s something surreal about the moment when you’ve secured housing and a moving truck. It’s a combination of excitement and raw, unadulterated fear. You know there’s a new adventure waiting for you on the other side but…

9 Ways to Get Your Direct Sales Business in High Gear For Fall
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9 Ways to Get Your Direct Sales Business in High Gear For Fall

August 12, 2013 With back to school and the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to figure out that fall is major retailing time. It’s time to move your direct sales business out of summer slump and into high gear for the fall season and the holidays. Believe it or not, I know people who Christmas…

7 Tips to Grow Your Direct Sales Business Over the Summer
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7 Tips to Grow Your Direct Sales Business Over the Summer

June 13, 2014 Moms who work from home think that summer is usually the hardest time to grow their business. But that’s not true at all. Summer can be a time of making great connections, setting up growth strategies for Fall and getting your products into the most hands possible. Here are  7 ideas to keep…

Using Social Media to Grow Your Direct Sales Business
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Using Social Media to Grow Your Direct Sales Business

January 30, 2015 Having been in direct sales since before the online era of “social selling,” I used to struggle with the efforts of trying to get in front of customers in my local town while having two (and then three) small children. Then the online world exploded and opened a whole new path for anyone in direct sales. I could…

How To Become a Work at Home Mom in 5 Simple Steps
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How To Become a Work at Home Mom in 5 Simple Steps

August 29, 2011 Being a working mom can provide great fulfillment. The opportunity to earn money in a field that uses your skills and knowledge can be rewarding. Also, working in an office environment gives you the opportunity to network with others and possibly form lasting friendships. However, if the desire to become a work…