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Drawbacks To Working At Home!

workingmom — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:39:07 +0000

Working at home is one of the fastest growing trends in careers today. However, many people jump on the Wahm bandwagon without considering all of the drawbacks to working at home. While some people are naturally inclined to work at home, others find the transition more difficult to make. There are many benefits to working at home, but the drawbacks need to be considered before you make the choice.

The first drawback to looking for a work at home career is that your current career may not easily transfer to a work at home situation. If you work in the medical field or are a police officer, being a Wahm might not be an easy transition unless you are willing to change careers entirely. Sales and administrative positions transfer well, as do creative jobs like design and writing. For those in jobs that can not make the work at home switch, you will have to think carefully about what you want to do when start working at home and start investigating that field.

Cost is another important factor in deciding if working at home is right for you. Although many mothers start working at home to save on childcare, there are added costs to being a Wahm. If you need health insurance, it will have to come out of your pocket instead of being paid by your employers. There are also many taxes that you will have to pay. Your record keeping must be excellent in order to keep track of your income and expenses, and to fill out your income tax return at the end of the year.

Working at home with children is not always as easy as it seems. If you have young children that are not in school yet, it may be difficult to work when they are awake. This can mean lots of busy naptimes and late nights to get your projects done when they are sleeping. Family members can help take care of your children from time to time, but the responsibility of both your children and your job will be firmly in your hands. With older children, it is sometimes easier to work from home. But you will still have to start and maintain a fairly balanced schedule in order to get everything done.

Wahms have to be very self-motivated and disciplined in order to get their work done on time and correctly. If you are the type of person that is motivated by outside factors (such as a supervisor), then working at home may not be your cup of tea. When you work at home, there is no one there to look over your shoulder and make sure that you are still working. Distractions like the television, Internet and housework can be hindrances to your work at home success.

Isolation is another problem for Wahms. Working at home alone can get frustrating and lonely. Make sure you are comfortable with spending time alone, and that you take steps to combat isolation. If you are especially prone to being depressed, then the isolation that comes with working at home may make you feel withdrawn and sad. Taking steps to combat loneliness is an important part of any Wahms success.

After considering these factors, you may decide that working at home is not right for you. However, thousands of people deal with these drawbacks and still have successful work at home careers. These reasons should not stop you from becoming a Wahm if that is really what you want to do. Just make sure you understand the realities of the work at home lifestyle before you commit to it.

Work from Home with Direct Sales

workingmom — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:15:13 +0000

Tired of the traditional eight to five office work? There are plenty of options for you to work from home while enjoying the same or even greater income for you and your family.

More people now prefer to work from home not only because of the decrease in stress and additional expenses that come with daily travel to and from work, but also because of the great opportunities for financial, social and career advancement.

Most work at home moms or WAHMs as they prefer to be called have been successful in maintaining a career while taking care of their families at the same time. Work at home moms are a rare bunch because they can multitask and work from home while maintaining their responsibilities as homemakers.

If you are an eight to five employee who wants to get out of the daily office rut, or a working mom who wants to work from home, then you really can have your cake and eat it too. Working from home is easy thanks to all of the opportunities offered by direct sales.

Direct party plans are one of the most preferred options by work at home moms because it can be started with very little capital. The most common memories you may have is the Tupperware home party plan that your mom used to host in your home for her friends. The good news is that it has come a long from its earlier beginnings as a simple buy and sell career involving plastic kitchenware (even so, Tupperware still thrives as one of the largest direct sales companies today).

Direct sales is one of the best home business ideas because it allows a work at home mom to start with a meager capital and with resources that are already available in her home. If you are a work at home mom who boasts a large social network, then that’s even better.

Of course, a work at home mom can start her direct party planning business from a small list of friends. However, a WAHM who wants to be financially stable later on should expand her horizons, and also her client list.

While direct sales has been criticized for being a bothersome work at home scheme, most people prefer to deal with work at home moms who are into direct sales for a lot of positive reasons. It’s a more personal way of doing business which benefits both the work at home mom and the client.

People in party plan businesses can offer a personalized after sales service. You can never expect a saleslady from the local mall to go to your home and advise you on the proper way of applying that blush. However, a work at home mom who is selling cosmetics can just as easily visit you at home and give you make up and other tips. In fact, this is exactly what a party plan is – direct contact between the client and the representative.

Anyone can get into direct sales of almost any product from cosmetics, food, childrens books, DVDs and everything under the sun that responds to a specific market requirement. Any person who has an eye for what is in demand in the market could work from home and be passionate about it.

A lot of people have found their financial oasis in direct sales. Of course, not everyone who works from home and goes into direct sales becomes rich. However, most work at home moms who have been in their business for a longer period of time are now enjoying the opportunity to spend more time with their families while making a healthy living.

Direct selling has become a multi-million dollar industry and if you are someone who yearns to work from home then direct sales may just be the answer to your prayers!

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Finding Inventory For a Work At Home Moms Auction Business!

workingmom — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:10:48 +0000

If you are interested in becoming an auction Wahm, you might be curious about where to get items to sell on eBay or one of the other popular online auction sites. Actually, there are a wide variety of choices for your auction inventory.

Each has different benefits and disadvantages. However, with so many options it is easy to find a method that works well for you and that can help you start a successful Wahm business.

The first, and most simple, method of finding things to sell in online auctions is searching the garage sales in your local area. Many people are not comfortable with selling online, or they do not want to take the time to do it.

You may find a lot of interesting and valuable treasures that can be sold for a nice profit. The benefit of this method is that your inventory can usually be purchased very cheaply. Try going to yard sales as they are ending and see if you can get a bulk deal to buy whatever the person has left for a flat fee.

Sometimes there will be items that will double or even triple your initial investment. You also have the benefit of being able to shop locally. You wont have to travel far to get the items that you need. Another similar option is to look for estate sales and auctions in your area.

On the downside, when you purchase inventory from yard sales, you really have to know what you are looking for. Sometimes this method works better if you are focusing on selling a specific category of items, like pottery or childrens toys.

If you have a category of items that you are familiar with, you will know how much you can afford to spend. You will also be able to spot deals when you see them. The other downside is that when you purchase items, you need somewhere in your home to store them before you sell them.

If you buy a lot of items and have to sort through them, your garage and spare room will fill up in no time.

Some people prefer to keep the inventory out of their homes and work with a drop shipper. Drop shipping companies have items that you can sell on auctions.

You list the items on the auction site, and then once the auction is complete, you arrange shipment with the drop ship company. You never have to have the product in your home, and dont have to worry about going to the post office a few times a week.

As a Wahm, the convenience of working with a drop shipping company can be a huge benefit. However, the profit margins of having the company do the shipping can be very small when compared to some of your other options.

When you obtain a business license you can order wholesale products from a company. Light bulk wholesale is the best option for most Wahms. These wholesale packages include from several hundred to a thousand dollars worth of product.

Light bulk wholesale can be delivered to your home and wont require excessive amounts of storage space. Selling from a wholesale lot means that you are in charge of setting your prices and can have more profit than you would by drop shipping.

You are also not at the mercy of a drop shipping company, who may deliver your items late and put your customer service at risk.

On the other hand, stocking your own inventory can be a bit overwhelming unless you are organized. You can easily get bogged down in getting the right items to the right buyers. You will also be responsible for going to the post office several times a week, and packaging the items yourself.

However, with a bit of preparation, the most successful auction site Wahms find that buying items in wholesale lots gives them the most control over their business and the best profit margins. If you are just getting started, try one of the other methods first and then work up to buying wholesale lots.

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