Wanabe Work-At-Home Moms (WAHMs) need to plan their work and then work their plans. There’s no way you can just start writing stuff at your computer an instantly become successful if you don’t.
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.
Lucky for me, it all played out that way. I continue to add to my business all the time even though I know very little about technology. My system’s technology is there silently working in the background all the time making money for me. And you know what? My age or gender have nothing to do with it.
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.
Have you been thinking about what kind of business you could start from home? As a mom you have interests, hobbies and passions. You may have business expertise, too. You all have knowledge that others do not. It’s in your genes to be communicators.
What do you do when your child is having a school problem? You get the answer and help him. When your home needs a paint job you ask your friends and neighbors who did a good job for them and who they’d recommend.
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.
Exactly! You use a search engine like Yahoo, Google, AOL, etc. People use the Internet to find information and solutions. When they find a site that provides what they are looking for, they stay for a while. So what does this mean? I want you to think of just one thing that 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. The 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 copy is concise, friendly and upbeat. The lady finds it easy to understand and it meets her every need. She feels good about herself in her accomplished search and is relaxed enough about it to visit your site every once in a while because she knows it’s where she can find everything she wants to know about scrap booking. Later she returns and purchases a pair of those special scissors you have for sale. Now, do you understand why I asked you to consider one thing that you’re passionate about doing? That’s a website waiting to happen.
Now I know you are very busy because all Moms are. But that is the beauty of building an online business. You can chip away at it as you have time. The thing to remember is each time you work on your web site, you’re growing your business.
I highly encourage all you Moms out there to consider an online business because it can satisfy all your needs; time, money and kids.
