Make 2009 the year you make money online

Becoming a mom - it’s the most life-changing event we go through. Our children become the center of our lives, and we must make adjustments to in our schedules and priorities make sure they’re cared for. Instead of hiring nannies or using day care services, more and more moms are choosing to start their own online businesses so they can be there for their kids and still contribute to the family income.

This is especially true right now during the tough economic times we’re living in. Even if you’re comfortably existing on one income, you may find yourself on no income soon enough if your husband gets laid off, downsized, rightsized, outsourced or whatever they’re calling it these days. Do you have the recommended 6 months’ living expenses tucked away in savings in preparation for this event?

Statistics show many of us do not. This is all the more reason for mom to look for ways to make money online before the disaster strikes.

Starting an online business has a number of advantages for moms. These include:

* Start-up costs can be kept low. So even if you are not currently working outside the home, starting an online business is usually within reach with small adjustments to the budget. Setting up a website means acquiring a domain name and hosting space - and with tools like Wordpress available at no cost, you can literally be up and running for around $20. You will also want to invest in some education. Learning the basics of how to market your website online are not difficult, but be careful where you get your information.

The Natural Mom Business Guide http://wahmcart.com/x.php?adminid=16&id=5260 is one solid source of info. It includes an ebook with detailed information about researching your target market, the various ways to make money with a website, and how to get the traffic you need to earn income. It even has video and audio tutorials as well as printable “cheat sheets” you can keep by your computer to remind you of the essential steps you need to take in your business to build traffic and make more income.

* Doing business online doesn’t require one to keep regular hours. You can work early in the morning before the kids get up, during the baby’s nap, or late at night when everyone is in bed. And with the automation that the Internet has to offer, orders can be processed and virtual products delivered while you are sleeping or taking care of the kids.

* You can get some work done with the kids right by your side. Older children may even be able to help you with simple tasks. Did you know that the IRS allows you to deduct wages (up to a certain amount) paid to a child who is age seven or older to work in your home business from your taxes? I have even trained my oldest son to add articles to my websites. He earns a nice wage for doing so, far more than an allowance, and is providing a valuable service to me.

There are all sorts of online businesses that are great for moms. You could sell your crafts or start a recipe website, or you could start a podcast. You might offer services such as writing, transcription, web design or virtual assistance to customers around the world. Or you could create and sell information products. Even blogging offers impressive money-making potential. The possibilities are many, and there’s sure to be something out there that’s just right for any mom.

Moms make up a large portion of the people who are making money online. This allows them to take a hands-on approach to raising their children while still making money to support the household. They don’t have to count on a sitter to take care of their children’s needs, and they don’t have to make a commute part of their daily routine. It’s no wonder that the number of moms starting online businesses is growing in leaps and bounds.

If you need some assistance choosing a niche, get some coaching http://wahmcart.com/x.php?adminid=16&id=5260 from an experienced online marketer. Take the leap - you’ll be glad you did!

Carrie Lauth is an internet marketing mom who loves to help other
moms launch profitable websites. She created the Natural Mom
Business Guidehttp for women who
want to market to the "natural family" niche. To learn about how
she can give you one-on-one coaching, visit http://wahmcart.com/x.php?adminid=16&id=5260 today.

Starting a Child Daycare

Starting a child care was one of the most challenging things I had ever done. I was really overwhelmed with all the things to consider. One of the mistakes I made was spending too much money on advertising.

I wish that I would have had a kit like this when I was starting up. I think it would have saved me a lot of time and energy.

For those readers who are home daycare providers I recommend this book.

If you are starting up a daycare or are already running one, you know that there are so many issues to consider, from insurance to age appropriate toys. You will find all the answers to your questions in this book.

When I was considering writing my own book I came across this one doing research and I found that all the questions were already answered in this kit.

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p.s. This book is written for daycare providers in the United States. If you live in Canada, some of the legal issues presented will be different of course.

I'm loving Word Press

Okay, is it a good idea to be writing about how much I love Word Press on my Googe Blogger blog? Probably not, but that's okay, because I still have my blogger account up and running, don't I? So it's not that blogger isn't great -- it's just that Word Press is awesome!

The best thing about Word Press is that it let's you add as many pages as you want to your blog. That's awesome!

I've got pages for Family, for Internet Marketing, for religion, for freelancing, and I'm sure there will be more to come.

I'm learning so much about the blogging world lately and am having so much fun with it. So my posting for today is in celebration of "THE BLOG."

If you are new to blogging or haven't yet created your own, I have to ask, what is stopping you?

To read more about what a blog is and how to create your own, check out my Word Press blog at www.rachelperrypellegrini.com.

See you there!

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Facing the Fear of the Unknown

What can I do to overcome this fear I have of the unknown?

There's a saying, "Feel the fear and do it anyway!" and I think that's how I got from point A to point B for a very long time.

There was a time when I felt this wide-spread fear. It was a generalized feeling of fear, combined with doubt, uncertainity and worry. The first thing I had to do to overcome this fear was identifying what was it that I was so afraid of.

The best way that I know how to work out these types of self-reflection questions are to write about it, talk about it, and meditate about it.

When I wrote about my fears, I came to realize that there were a lot of "known" things that I was afraid of. I had feelings of fear that many people have -- afraid of success, afraid of failure, afraid of winning, afraid of losing...I was afraid to be myself; I was afraid to live. Being afraid to live leaves a person feeling drained and weakened by the passing events of life. I didn't really feel like I was being myself, and didn't feel like my self was being fulfilled.

So I started taking steps in a direction towards what I thought would bring me happiness.

I went back to school. I got a diploma in journalism. I was so afraid, but I did it anyway, and it wasn't so bad. Now years later, I can look back and say, "I did it!" And I'm not afraid of succeeding anymore.

Is there something in your life that is making you feel fearful and worried?

Start to face the fear by journaling about it. See what comes up. You may realize that the very act of writing about it releases its hold on you.

What you resist persists...

What can you do today to stop resisting that which you fear the most?