Not just WAHMS, but WAHHS as well

Work-at-Home-Moms or as you likely know them WAHMS are the top well known types of people who work from home, however there are more than just WAHMS out there. There are simply just the WAH (work-at-home) people, also SAHMS (stay-at-home-moms), CSAHM (christian-stay-at-home-moms and CWAHM (christian-work-at-home-moms), but what I'm getting at is those of us who work at home who are not home just because were mommies. We may be WAH (working-at-home) simply because we choose to or perhaps because we have to for other reasons besides being a mommy, such as being disabled. What ever the case, everywhere I looked, everywhere I turned WAHMS, moms and more moms, along with a great deal of mommy talk and such. And that's perfectly fine, great as a matter of fact, but I am just simply a WAHH (work-at-home-housewife). No mommy that needs to work from home. Although I do have a son, he is very much a grown man and living on his own. And in addition, I have two young step-children, however they live with their mother full-time, except for visitation with their dad, so again, no mommy here, I'm just simply a woman, as well as a housewife who works-from-home part-time.



In my searches for WAH information, the only website I came across that was similar was WAHW (work-at-home-women), but still most sites seemed to be highly geared towards WAHMS, so I decided to create WAHH for those of us who are not mommies, but simply WAH. Being a woman, who was also a housewife, but not a mommy, I felt we needed our own category and place to go to that was related, but without all the "mommy talk" so-to-speak. Hence the birth of my blogspot Work-at-Home-Housewives. You will find much the same information here with the exception that WAHH is not driven by the "mommy" factor.



But still, when it comes to the top legitimate, informative WAH sites, I would go with WAHM.com They have tons of great information, tips, articles, ideas, job postings, etc., and in addition have been around for quite some time now. And when looking for a legitmate WAH job, WAHM.com is the first website I visit. You can just go to their website, WAHM.com click on WAH jobs and simply plug your information into their search box to find WAH jobs near you.

Want to legitmately work on your own?

Looking not necessarily to work-from-home, but rather work on-your-own? Then working as an independent contractor might be a great place to start. There are many independent opportunites out there in areas such as sales and travel, but one in particular is at the top of my list and works great for me. You can choose to work part-time, sporadically to make extra income or even full-time. Working as an independent contractor you can accept as many jobs as you like or as little as you like. It's totally up to you as to how many jobs you complete, allowing you to work a full-time schedule or only work on occasion to bring in extra income. Check out some of my personal favorite contractors I use.

Talent Pool Inc.

Sunflower Staffing formally Demos Express

NARMS

ICCDS

*For more information, feedback, tips and discussion on Mystery Shopping, Merchandising, Demo & etc. jobs ...check out the forum Violation.com, they provide great information and guidance. Also you can post any questions or concerns you may have.

The Classic Do's and Don'ts of a Work At Home Job Search

The Classic Do's and Don'ts of a Work At Home Job Search by Tammy Embrich

Many work at home job seekers are on a mission today, especially due to the critical, economic conditions of today's society. It's unfortunate that a significant number of individuals have lost their brick and mortar jobs and are in desperate need of some income. Some of these job seekers are steadily searching for their ideal job online.



Sadly, I see people everyday go about searching for a home job the wrong way. Basically, they simply don't know WHERE to search and end up looking in the wrong places. Well of course, this puts them more at risk of getting scammed. Also...they go about searching with the wrong attitude or they are searching for only one type of job and are set on finding that specific job and nothing else. One needs to realize...there are various work at home options available.



I have put together some helpful do's and don'ts when searching for an online job. Take your time in reading through them.



Do take the time to create a professional, well-written resume, including a cover letter. A legitimate company will require this from you. You will need to proportion your resume for the specific job you are searching for.



Below are some helpful sites for creating a resume...



quintcareers.com/resume-dos-donts.html

resume-resource.com/ - offers free resume templates, guides, and more

jobsearchtech.about.com/library/weekly/aa082597-3.htm - lots of free and inexpensive resume sites

tbrnet.com/resumes/resume-examples-and-formats.php3 - offers a free trial account



Do keep submitting your resume and applying consistently. It may take several times before you land a job. You need to be patient and submit to a LOT more than just a handful of companies.



Do make a chart of the job companies that you have submitted your resume to, including the date. This will come in handy and won't result with you double submitting.



Do take breaks from your time on searching. If you devote ALL your energy on job searches, you'll get stressed out, frustrated, and most likely give up.



Do visit job boards regularly.



Below are a few job boards for your searches...



careerbuilder.com/

indeed.com/

genuinejobs.com/

ratracerebellion.com/

careerbank.com/



Do visit work at home forums regularly. Set up an account on these forums and ask questions about specific companies and find out some of the well-known scams out there.



Below are a few forums for your searches...



real-wah-jobs.com/forum/

worldwideworkathome.com/forum/

wahm.com/forum/

wahcheck.com/forum/default.aspx

freelancemom.com/forum/index.php



Do visit work at home related websites



Do visit work at home blogs. Blogs have become progressively popular and a lot of them list job leads regularly.



Do tell all your friends to spread the word that you are searching for a job online. These friends will tell their friends and so on.



Do your own research on the companies that you would like to apply. It's so easy these days to fall for all the scams that clutter the Internet.



Now for the Don'ts



Don't approach your work at home search with a bad attitude and think that all job opportunities are scams. There are legitimate positions to be found.



Don't set your mind on just one type of job. Be open-minded and explore all your options, according to your skill sets.



Don't apply for a job online before researching the company first to check for scams.



Below are a few sites for searching for scam companies



bbb.org/

ftc.gov/

ripoffreport.com/

scambusters.org/



You can also type the company name into Google.com and the word scam to find any bad reports.



Don't pay for a work at home job. Of course there are a few exceptions to this. For a customer service position, you will most likely be required to purchase a head set. For transcription work, you will need a foot pedal. A company may also require a background check from you.



Don't be afraid to ask for assistance with your search. Forums are excellent for asking questions. Create a career-networking relationship with the members of the forum.



Don't let the poor economic conditions of society stop you from consistently applying for jobs.



Don't quit your brick and mortar job before securing a work at home position that matches your income.



Hopefully, the above tips will assist in securing a legitimate home-based opportunity. Happy job hunting!



Article Written By: Tammy Embrich



Tammy owns and operates two work at home websites, a work at home forum, a recipe site and three blogs.



She offers free work at home job leads for the job seeker, business work at home articles, tips, and more. You can visit Tammy at Work At Home Jobs and Work At Home Forums.



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Stay At Home Moms – How to Earn Money From Home Without Sales

By: Audrey Okaneko

One of the most frequently asked questions I see is, “How can I earn money from home without selling?”

When I ask exactly what it is that the person doesn’t want to do, the answer is almost always the same. I’m told, “I don’t want to bother my family and friends.”

Think of a local restaurant you enjoy. Do you think the owner bothered their family and friends to build the business?

Next, think of a local real estate office in town. Do you believe the realtors in those offices bothered their family and friends to build their businesses?

Finally, think of a boutique or small independently owned retail business in your town. Again ask yourself, do you believe the store owner/s bothered family and friends to build their business?

If you have looked into working at home and you’ve found the many direct sales opportunities available out there, have you ever asked, “How would I market this?” If you’re told that you’ll make a list of family and friends, I say move on. Thank the person for their time and move on.

There are several problems with making a list of family and friends:

1. These are not people who have expressed an interest in what you’d be offering.
2. There is a risk of damaged relationships from you asking and from them saying no.
3. Once you’ve gone through your family and friends, then what?

The only positive of trying to sell to family and friends is that you already know the person and you’re not speaking with a stranger.

If you still don’t want to get involved in sales, then it’s time to polish up your resume and begin looking for a telecommute position.

These positions do exist, but they are rare and they are given to those who are completely qualified for the position offered.

One of the most frequently asked questions by the employer is, “Why do you want to work at home?” Remember, the employer is considering paying you a wage. The employer does not want to know that you have children at home, a sick relative you care for etc. They want to know that you will be working for the money they are going to be offering you. Have your answer well prepared before the interview.

Answering phones for call centers is one of the most popular telecommute positions. They require a separate phone line and absolute silence: no children and no pets. If you are ever caught with children or pets in the background you’ll lose your job.

Whether you choose sales or find an employer willing to allow you to work at home, don’t say yes until you’ve done enough research to know that a yes answer is the right answer for you.


Audrey Okaneko has been in direct sales since 1983. She can be reached at audreyoka@cox.net or you can Become a Tupperware Consultant

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WAHHousewives Feature Article

Feature Article

5 Ways to Make Money Online In Case You’ve Lost Your Job

Article By Rhea Perry

Until recently, having a home business has been just a neat idea. Yet now that our economy is tanking and jobs are scarce, it is essential.

If you want to ensure that your children can take care of themselves financially in this sinking economy, you'd better start teaching them how to have their own business now. It's no longer optional; it's essential.

Here are 5 ways that have worked for others.

1. Sell Stuff on eBay

Go ahead and laugh so we can get that over with.

Did you know there are thousands of families who make a full-time living on eBay?

You may think the world’s largest auction site – which is actually the world’s Trading Post – is just a place to find obscure parts and cheap electronics. But it’s way more than that.

The #1 item that people buy on the Internet is cars. Did you know that eBay is the #1 site for selling cars?

My son Drew sells houses on eBay all the time. He’s sold over 60 homes and teaches others how to do it, too.

He also sells backhoes. (Those are large earth-moving machines, usually made by companies like Caterpillar.)

You can sell just about anything on eBay, except food, animals, guns and people. (A friend of mine tried to sell her brother-in-law once but they canceled her auction.)

The best way to build a business on eBay is to automate it. And the best way to sell stuff is to drop ship it.

If all this sounds complicated, it’s not. Just set up an account today, find some stuff you don’t want and read the directions on the site (www.ebay.com) to figure it out.

Get a 12 yo to help you if you hit a snag.

Once you’ve gotten 10 feedbacks, start looking at the options. There are many teachers and experts available to help educate you.

My family has made a lot of money selling junk on eBay so if you need to create cash fast, this is one of the fastest ways I know of to make money.

2. Enlist Your Friends to Teach Others to Send Online Greeting Cards

If you had a time sending out your Christmas cards this year and wish there was an easier way than sitting at the kitchen table addressing all those envelopes, guess what? There is!

There is one very cool online service where you can select a picture or upload your own, then add your text and hit send.

A company in Utah then prints, addresses, stamps and mails your cards.

Pretty cool, huh!

To make sure all your friends and family members are on the mailing list, you simply add them to the list on your site or import an existing list.

Then choose the mailing date for sometime in early December and hit submit. That’s all you have to do!

You can't beat that for saving time and money!

There is a business side of this cool service and lots of folks are creating HUGE incomes with this company so if you love the concept and want to share it with others, check it out today.

Here’s where you can start: http://www.SendCardsFromHome.com.

3. Start a Blog and Put Google Adsense on It

There’s no doubt about it, the online world is addicted to blogging. Even though many thought it was a fad, it looks like it’s here to stay.

Yet few bloggers have discovered the way to monetize their hobby. And there are many ways.

Add Google Adsense to the column on the right. When visitors click on the ads that appear related to your keywords, Google will actually pay you money. Before long, those little cheap clicks add up.

Offer affiliate products in your ads on the side or mention them in the content. People love to buy stuff from experts they trust.

4. Affiliate with a Membership Site

The best type of income to create on the Internet is recurring. And one very popular way to create recurring income is to have a membership site.

But what if you don’t know how to build one?

Not a problem! Find one that has an affiliate or associate program (most of them do) and advertise it with your affiliate link.

There are hundreds of people online making serious money by simply marketing other people’s products as affiliates.

It’s not that hard. You can do it too.

5. Blog for Pay.

Did you know that if you like to write and have a healthy following, advertisers will pay you to blog for them?

Amazing, isn’t it?

Each service has different requirements but it’s becoming very popular.

If you don’t believe me, check out www.PayPerPost.com. That’s just one of many services who will pay you to blog. The secret is in being an honest and caring writer. You can handle that, can’t you!

This article contains just a few of the many ways Rhea Perry has discovered to make money online. Beginning with nothing, this homeschooling mom of 7 has created an international online business that has changed the lives of hundreds of families. She now coaches families and hosts live family-friendly events. Get a free copy of her latest ebook, “How to Start an Online Business with Nothing but an Email Address” at her mentoring site, www.RheasProteges.com