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Got a WAHM Plan?

Written by Ron Knowles

Saturday, 06 June 2009 14:40

by RonKnowles

Have you heard the phrase, "plan your work then work your plan?" Well, aspiring Work-At- Home Moms (WAHMs) need to do this, too. I can't imagine any successful online guru saying, "Well, one day I sat down and started typing some stuff and the rest is history."

I worked at odd-jobs after I retired at sixty two to supplement my Social Security check. Getting by was nearly impossible on such a limited income and eventually even the part-time employment disappeared. Oddly, employers prefer young people who will work for less. Gradually, I found out that having an online business was my only way out.

Happily, I can say that it is! Ive been building my online business despite not being a techno-geek. Luckily the technology is all in the background of the system I use and my income keeps growing. And age or gender don't matter!

I'd imagine if you're a typical mom you'd be searching for a job or business that suits your particular situation, right? Do you use your computer in your search? Most moms use their computers to surf, email or to shop online. They miss the fact that the solution to their work problem is lying right there under their finger tips. Their computer.

Still wondering what kind of business you could start? Every mom has experiences, interests, hobbies and passions. You all have knowledge that someone else does not. You are communicators!

You already know how to research things. Think about when your child needs school help. Consider who you asked for recommendations when you needed your house painted. You asked friends, family and other moms.

So, what's this got to do with becoming a WAHM (Work At Home Mom)? Ask yourself if you use the Internet, what for and how do you search for the information.

That's right! You go to search engines like Yahoo, Google or AOL. We all go to the Internet for solutions and information. When you find what you're looking for online you usually stay there for awhile, too. What does this all amount to? By way of answering, I'd like you to consider something YOU really enjoy doing.

Let's say you are crazy about scrap booking. Did you know that you could build a fantastic website based on that theme? You could write about all your ideas on the subject and share it with others. Now ask yourself, what are just three things that are related to scrap booking.

1. Materials

2. * Special scissors

3. The special way that your assemble them all

You build pages around these scrap booking topics and several others. Now assume a lady is surfing the Internet looking for information on scrap booking. She does a Google search for a new way of assembling photos. On the results page she scans the descriptions and finds one that is likely to answer her question. She clicks on it. Its your site.

Your content is written in an upbeat, friendly tone. It provides everything the lady was looking for and it's explained in an easy-to-understand way. She relaxes feeling smart because she found an excellent resource. Trust begins to build. She bookmarks your site, returns often and occasionally makes a purchase, one of which includes those special scissors you recommend. This, of course, is a very simplified example but I hope you get the idea.

Busy moms everywhere are finding a little time in their busy schedules to build their own online businesses. They just do a little here and a little there as they can squeeze in the time and before they know it they are WAHMs with their online businesses.

I highly encourage all you Moms out there to consider an online business because it can satisfy all your needs; time, money and kids.

DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.

Working at home on his webs is what Ron Knowles does five-days-a-week and he encourages those who have what it takes to emulate him. Solving web design and e-commerce headaches are just one of the things he helps his followers do. Do you have what it takes?