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They have a goal, a special skill, and they put it into their very own business!
Read Mothers work at home stories about how they started their business from home.
They have also listed some really great tips for you, too!
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Jennifer
Lovell
Why
did you start your business?
How is Business: So far so good, I have been open for business for about a week and have just finished my first order. Starting your own business takes some time, however in the end, the benefits last forever.
I recommend: Find something you love and do that. Only then will you find what you will be able to do at home. If I were trying to write html for someone I would probably hate it, however sewing for others is very relaxing to me and I even get paid!
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Heidi Bowen How is Business: I recommend: Plan!
Plan! Plan! I can't say that enough! And publish your own ezine! It's
the very best advertising!! Comments: Stick with it! It will be slow at first! Be patient! It will happen an you will reap the rewards!
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Mary
Gibbins
Why
did you start your business? Voila! Baby Belle Bottoms was born.
How is Business: I could not ask for the business to be going any better. My goal for the site was slow, but steady growth. I had this fear that the internet was so huge that I wouldn't be able to keep up. As it is, business is just steady enough and increasing at a rate that I am very comfortable with keeping up and adding new products often. I believe it will probably always be a work-in-progress, but that's the beauty of having my own business. All the hours I put into it are done at home and cloth diapering is something we truly believe in, so it's a win-win situation. It's really so much FUN!
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I think THIS is a really cool website! Anything that helps promote mothers being at home with their families gets my absolute Seal of Approval. Thanks so much!!
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Melissa
Heuermann
Why did you start your business? I have three children ( a 12 year old daughter and 3 year old boy/girl twins) which became my ultimate incentive to work at home. Once I made the decision to open a business, I did countless hours of research on all aspects of beginning, maintaining, and promoting a business. I found my main supplier in England and a wonderful web designer in the USA. Soon, things began to fall into place.
How is Business: We are now the exclusive USA supplier of a colorful line of clothing from the UK and are steadily adding new inventory. We also have approx. 5 U.S. suppliers and a slew of affiliates providing products. Although we are now beggining to see quite a bit of traffic to our site and sales are steadily increasing, it is important to note that success will (most likely) not come overnight. It takes dedication & patience along with a real "love" for what you do.
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Laurie Love Why
did you start your business?
How is Business: The site officially opened on July 31st. I had a 3 month computer glitch which started in August. I'm still in start-up mode basically. But traffic is good, and additional crafters have been added regularly to gain variety. I'm remaining positive that things will pick up in the new year.
I recommend: Take advantage of resources. I have found many free business services through the internet. Know what you are getting into. The business end of the company is much more involved than I had anticipated. Join other work at home mom groups, they are a great source of information and networking.
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Cindy
Freland
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did you start your business?
How
is Business:
I recommend: Talk to people and ask their opinion. Check out the laws and be sure there isn't too much competition.
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These stories were written with permission from each individual Mother. Last updated on April 12, 2008
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