Tips, Advice and Resources for the WAHM
For many mothers, the hustle and bustle of corporate America has become beyond overrated. They’d gladly
turn in their corner offices and administrative assistants for the the opportunity to work from home where
they have more control over the schedules while simultaneously being available for their families. This
desire has caused an increase of WAHM’s or, work at home moms.
Transitioning from a 9-5 office job to a full time work at home business isn’t easy. Many WAHM’s to be find
themselves in the precarious position of trying to start a new home based business while maintaining their current
jobs. Others may have the freedom to quit their corporate job to focus solely on building a new small business -
but there are challenges presented for each group.
We found two excellent WAHM resource sites that provide a wealth of information, tips and advice for WAHMS building businesses. WahmBizBuilder.com has an article on Building Business Systems and WAHM-Cafe.com does a great article on PR Tips for the WAHM.
After reading these two articles you’ll see that two of the most important aspects to a successful WAHM business are having process&procedures in place and proper marketing and advertising. This should all be obvious, but many new entrepreneurs skip these important components when in the planning phases of their new business.
WahmBizBuilder.com highlights the fact that when you are a small business owner, more specifically – a WAHM, you will wear many hats. You will be the CEO, executive admin, accountant/bookkeeper, office manager, receptionist and many other things In affect, you will hold every single position that a company may possibly need. It is important that you organize yourself. Most small businesses fail due in part to lack of organization. Also – don’t be afraid to outsource some of your daily tasks. By delegating certain responsibilities you will free up your time to focus on the important things.
Wahm-Cafe.comgives four simple, yet effective public relations tips. Small business owners often underestimate the importance of a great public relations(not to be confused with advertising) efforts. Depending on the type of business, you may rely heavily on local clientele, the tips at Wahm-Cafe.com show how you can can build your local reputation.
Being a WAHM may seem like a far-fetched dream, but with proper planning and a strong business ethic, you can turn it into your reality!