http://guruknowledge.org en-us http://guruknowledge.org N/A daleking@guruknowledge.org Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:08:16 -0400 20 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1586/1/Work-at-Home-Jobs---4-Steps-to-Geter-Done/Work-at-Home-Jobs---4-Steps-to-Geter-Done.html If you are in the market for a work at home job but want something more than just reading and doing surveys then consider becoming a professional. Professional work at home jobs can be found all over the internet. Besides offering more stability than your average, any one can do it, work at home job they tend pay more as well. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Jeff Casmer) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1585/1/Professional-Work-at-Home-Jobs---Its-a-New-World/Professional-Work-at-Home-Jobs---Its-a-New-World.html Work at home jobs have gone beyond stuffing envelops and are now more sophisticated and professional. The internet now provides scads of work at home jobs that not only pay well but offer opportunities to grow. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Jeff Casmer) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1583/1/Are-You-a-Mostly-Sane-WAHM-Too/Are-You-a-Mostly-Sane-WAHM-Too.html I have a confession. I’m a mostly-sane WAHM. I’m far from the ‘got it together’ work at home mom that I’d like to be. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Nicole Dean) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1520/1/Top-5-Reasons-to-Work-at-Home/Top-5-Reasons-to-Work-at-Home.html There are plenty of reasons for wanting to work at home but these are the top five reasons that I have heard recently. webmaster1@gmail.com (Trent Brownrigg) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1376/1/Three-quotMust-Ask-Questionsquot-for-Moms-Who-Want-To-Start-a-Business/Three-quotMust-Ask-Questionsquot-for-Moms-Who-Want-To-Start-a-Business.html I've realized over recent months that moms rarely do enough soulsearching and research before jumping into a home business. To helpyou dig deep and give this the careful consideration that it deserves,I have three 'must ask questions' for you. Before you make adecision, especially before you spend any money on an idea – sit downwith a pad of paper and do some journaling on each question. Then,if you're married, take these questions and your thoughts to yourhusband and talk about all of it. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Kelly McCausey) Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1375/1/Overcoming-a-Poverty-Mentality-in-Business/Overcoming-a-Poverty-Mentality-in-Business.html When I first started my Internet business I had a goal to earn money from home like everyone else. I had a few skills that I felt were marketable and I launched my website with high hopes and the smallest budget any man or woman has ever started with: Zero. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Kelly McCausey) Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1374/1/Can-you-replace-your-income-working-at-home/Can-you-replace-your-income-working-at-home.html I get this question a lot from my listeners and readers. The easy answer has to be Yes, you can, but, I usually like to find out a little more about the person before I start handing out easy answers.What is your current income? daleking@guruknowledge.org (Kelly McCausey) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1373/1/A-WAHM-Slaps-Back/A-WAHM-Slaps-Back.html I’m a huge fan of Scott Stratten (UnMarketing.com) and I loved his recent rant about ‘looking the part’ in business. (On BizSlap.com.) If you haven’t been there yet to listen, you should definitely do that before you read any farther. I wouldn’t be a good Mom if I didn’t warn you in advance that he uses a colorful expletive that you won’t want kids to hear – so slip on the headphones or make sure little ears are in another room. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Kelly McCausey) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1371/1/So-You-Want-To-Be-A-Work-From-Home-Mom/So-You-Want-To-Be-A-Work-From-Home-Mom.html What exactly are the options for a mom to make money at home? Unfortunately, there are scams everywhere – some you may have heard of sound too good to be true – and they usually are. Oftentimes, women lose a lot of money before they even find a legitimate opportunity, let alone one that they love. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Nicole Dean) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1370/1/The-Perils-Of-The-Home-Office/The-Perils-Of-The-Home-Office.html So you’ve started a home business. You went out and purchased a nice desk and comfortable chair, and maybe even a new computer with all of the necessary extras. Now you’re ready to earn an income from home! How nice it will be to be your own boss, to work when you feel like it and to answer to no one. At least that‘s what you think. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Nicole Dean) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1204/1/WAHMs---Heres-How-to-Hook-Clients/WAHMs---Heres-How-to-Hook-Clients.html An important step in creating your marketing plan is to determine HOW you will position your business, product or service in a way that will attract the clients you want to attract and that will make you stand out from your competitors.   info@tenstepmarketing.com (Debbie LaChusa) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1203/1/WAHMs---Do-You-Need-a-Time-Out/WAHMs---Do-You-Need-a-Time-Out.html Building your own WAHM business is not an easy task. While I find it to be one of the most fulfilling things I have ever done, it can at times be overwhelming.   info@tenstepmarketing.com (Debbie LaChusa) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1202/1/WAHMs---Do-You-Know-Where-To-Find-Your-Ideal-Clients/WAHMs---Do-You-Know-Where-To-Find-Your-Ideal-Clients.html One of the most important steps you can take when developing your marketing plan for your work at home business, is to identify who your ideal clients are. But once you've done that, then what? info@tenstepmarketing.com (Debbie LaChusa) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1201/1/Is-Fear-Stopping-You-From-Pursuing-Your-Work-At-Home-Dream/Is-Fear-Stopping-You-From-Pursuing-Your-Work-At-Home-Dream.html When I first went out on my own I was afraid. After all, I was leaving a steady job with a regular paycheck for the uncertainty of self-employment. I had never run a business before, so I didn't know what to expect. I was worried I might not be able to do it. I was afraid I would make mistakes. info@tenstepmarketing.com (Debbie LaChusa) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1177/1/Im-thinking-of-homeschooling-my-children-Can-I-homeschool-while-working-from-home/Im-thinking-of-homeschooling-my-children-Can-I-homeschool-while-working-from-home.html Yes, many work at home moms homeschool their children, as do many mothers who work outside the home both full time and part time. If you believe homeschooling is the right thing to do for your family, you can make it happen. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Denise Willms) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1176/1/What-kind-of-home-business-should-I-start-if-Im-homeschooling/What-kind-of-home-business-should-I-start-if-Im-homeschooling.html There really are no right or wrong businesses to start if you’re homeschooling your children. If you like the work you do and are committed to making it work, almost any business can be homeschool friendly. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Denise Willms) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1175/1/Get-More-Traffic-by-Writing-Articles-for-Your-WAHM-Website/Get-More-Traffic-by-Writing-Articles-for-Your-WAHM-Website.html If only getting more traffic to your WAHM website was as easy as, say, writing an article.Actually, it can be, so long as your article is about the right topic, contains the right words, and is published in the right place. Let me elaborate. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Denise Willms) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/1174/1/WAHM-Website-for-Sale-Buy-It-or-Build-Your-Own/WAHM-Website-for-Sale-Buy-It-or-Build-Your-Own.html Buying a ready-made website from someone else sounds like an ideal way to start working from home. The hard work of building the site and developing the business has already been done. All you have to do is step in and reap the profits. daleking@guruknowledge.org (Denise Willms) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/927/1/Get-Creative-with-Childcare/Get-Creative-with-Childcare.html Balancing Your ActAs an entrepreneurial parent, you juggle the roles of head chef, chauffer, nurse, janitor and more. Being there for your kids may be the very reason you have a home-based business, yet this myriad of roles makes carving time out for your business challenging at best. By developing a wide variety of cost-effective childcare options, you can achieve a balance between spending time with your children and building your business. There are times when working at home while watching the kids goes without a hitch. They’re playing a game in the other room, doing their homework at the kitchen table, or gabbing with their friends while you’re making your calls, filing your paperwork, and crossing items off of your to do list with efficiency. There are other times, though, when parenting and working requires a superhuman ability to focus. Once, as I was doing a phone interview with the local media, the Pokémon theme was blaring on the TV, a toy was singing, “If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands,” and my son came over saying, “Mommy, Mommy, Mommmmmeee….” The reporter was amazed that I could concentrate on writing an article for my newsletter with such distractions. The key is honing the ability to let go of the distracting voices while still listening for cues that your children really need help. kristie@kristiet.com (Kristie Tamsevicius) Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/926/1/4-Easy-Steps-for-Achieving-Balance/4-Easy-Steps-for-Achieving-Balance.html As a work at home mom, it can be hard to strike a balance between business and family life. Your children need you, but so do your clients. Finding that perfect balance can help you reduce stress and experience more harmony in your life. But exactly how do you find that balance? Here’s 7 tips to help you achieve greater balance. Dream of your perfectly balanced day. – Find a quiet place and ask yourself, “If I could have the perfect day – what would it look like?” Be very specific. What do you see, smell, feel, experience? Write it down. Make a dream map by cutting out pictures that remind you of your perfect day. Having a clear vision of what you want is the first step to creating a road map to get there. kristie@kristiet.com (Kristie Tamsevicius) Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/925/1/Creating-Your-Home-Office-Space/Creating-Your-Home-Office-Space.html One of the great privileges of direct selling profession is being able to work from home. But with the freedom of your career, also come the challenges. The sink is full of dishes, your son left his crayons /on your desk, and the laundry is piled up in the corner. A well designed home office help you transition from the role of domestic goddess to high power entrepreneurial executive. Just like Clark Kent changes in the phone booth to become Superman, as you enter your office space, you turn into queen of your home business empire. Instantly your mind shifts from the laundry list of household chores, to strategies for earning that big check next month and enjoying a hard earned Hawaiian vacation. But how can you plan the perfect workspace; one that keeps you organized, inspires you, and boosts your productivity? Here with some rules of thumb to follow when designing your home office space. kristie@kristiet.com (Kristie Tamsevicius) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/924/1/Taming-the-Small-Business-Beast/Taming-the-Small-Business-Beast.html The entrepreneurial life… yes THAT'S the life for me. Being your own boss can afford you the freedom to work when you please, do what you want, and spend more time with your family. It's true, owning a small business can be a dream come true, or a nightmare if you let it be. There are untold dangers to be had with owning a business. Without careful and deliberate attention, a business that was once designed to suit your needs may easily turn on you like a growling fearsome creature that keeps you trapped in the corner. How do you tame the small business beast? Here are a few tips to help you keep control of your growing small business. kristie@kristiet.com (Kristie Tamsevicius) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/923/1/How-to-Avoid-Scams-and-Fraud/How-to-Avoid-Scams-and-Fraud.html How to Avoid Scams and Fraud People who are eager to start a home business are often new to the Internet and filled with hope. Unfortunately, that can make them easy prey for con artists. The lure of easy money can serve as a difficult lesson for those who fall for it. If you are looking at job opportunities online, it’s important to watch out for scams and get-rich-quick schemes. Many scams are cleverly packaged, making it hard to determine the legitimate work opportunities from the fraudulent ones. "If you are looking at employment or business opportunities online, watch out for scams," Tamsevicius says. "Many get-rich-quick schemes are cleverly packaged, making it hard to sift legitimate work opportunities from the swindles." Common cons include Nigerian letter schemes asking for money, pyramid schemes, Ponzi schemes, and "work at home" offers that involve stuffing envelopes or assembling crafts. Here are some tips for sidestepping scams:   kristie@kristiet.com (Kristie Tamsevicius) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/922/1/7-quotDip-your-Toequot-Ways-to-Prove-Value--Capture-the-Sale/7-quotDip-your-Toequot-Ways-to-Prove-Value--Capture-the-Sale.html One of the problems you face when marketing your product on the Internet is that the whole transaction is based on trust and proving value. Your web site plays the crucial role of presenting what you are about, why clients need you, how you can help them, and to build trust. You need to prove the value of your product to the customer so that they aren't afraid to risk their hard earned money. Building trust is especially important if you are selling a higher priced item and people need assurance that your product/service is "worth" the money. Here are some proven ideas to build trust with customers by letting them "dip their toe" in the water and try your services in low risk ways. After they experience the value for themselves, then they will be ready and eager to "jump in" and purchase your full-blown or tie-in product offering. kristie@kristiet.com (Kristie Tamsevicius) Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/323/1/Are-You-Crazy-You-Cant-Make-Money-Doing-That/Are-You-Crazy-You-Cant-Make-Money-Doing-That.html It sounds so simple, doesn't it? Just do what you love and watch the money roll in. It makes sense, but many people get hung up in one particular area when trying to make this whole concept work. "What do I LOVE to do?" narulraj@yahoo.com (Liz Folger) Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/282/1/The-Truth-About-Stuffing-Envelopes-And-Home-Assembly-Programs/The-Truth-About-Stuffing-Envelopes-And-Home-Assembly-Programs.html Two of the oldest scams around appear to be as popular as ever. I'm referring to stuffing envelopes and home assembly programs. Let's talk about stuffing envelopes first.Ads for envelope stuffing "opportunities" seem to be everywhere--from your mailbox to your newspaper to your e-mail box. Promoters usually advertise that, for a "small" fee, they will set you up to earn big money by stuffing envelopes at home. And they claim that expertdean@yahoo.com (Dean Phillips) Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/148/1/How-To-Make-Money-From-Your-Competition/How-To-Make-Money-From-Your-Competition.html Sooner or later it’s going to happen to you. You’ll start your wonderful successful business and eventually someone will move in on your turf. Yikes!! One of my good friends had this happen to her not long ago. She had even given this person some tips on starting her business. Not until later did this person tell her that she lived in almost the same town as her. OUCH!! How do you handle competition? I’ll be honest, when I see another work-at-home mom book hit the shelves -- I cringe. It’s natural to feel like someone is moving in on your great biz idea. And it’s natural to feel like any moment you are probably going to lose all your business to this person. If you’re marketing on the Net, you find it’s a two edge sword as far as competition goes, because while we can sell all over the world -- we are now competing with everyone all over the world. Here are some tips to keep your competition at bay. Do the best job for every customer you have. Don’t forget to market your business. Sometimes when we are inundated with work narulraj@yahoo.com (Liz Folger) Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/147/1/Make-Money-While-You-Sleep/Make-Money-While-You-Sleep.html I used to see the above title screaming the beginning of an ad. These types of ads still make me a little nervous. Bells ring in my head that what I'm about to read is a downright scam. However, in the last few months, I've realized something rather interesting. You can make money while you sleep. Here's how... Your Web Page If you're selling something, it's a good idea to be selling your product or service on the web. Your site can be accessed in the middle of the day or night. My last page statistics for BizyMoms.com told me the following... ACTIVITY LEVEL BY HOUR 12:00 a.m. EST: 1221:00 a.m. EST: 2032:00 a.m. EST: 1033:00 a.m. EST: 534:00 a.m. EST: 195:00 a.m. EST: 336:00 a.m. EST: 347:00 a.m. EST: 94 I can tell you this, if I had a normal store front, there's no way I would have been open at these times (I won't even go into how cheery I'd be during those hours). And look at all the customers I would have missed out on as I snoozed away. Write Articles On Your Area Of Expertise narulraj@yahoo.com (Liz Folger) Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/146/1/How-To-Make-Money-With-What-You-Know/How-To-Make-Money-With-What-You-Know.html Your Friend: "Wow, you make this look so easy -- how do you do it?" You: "It's easy -- I've been doing this for years." Your Friend: “Well, could you show me how to do it? As a matter a fact, I have a few other friends that would be interested in this too.....” It's a fact -- every person knows something a little bit better than the next. Now, what can you do with this little bit of knowledge? I decided to ask booklet expert, Paulette Ensign, who is the Founder, CEO and Chief Visionary of Tips Products International. Liz: Paulette, can anyone write a booklet and make money from it? Paulette: Yes, by all means. I hold the belief that everyone has something they want the world to know about and that an informational tips booklet can be a great way to do that. All the information that has been part of daily life for years and years can easily be recycled into tips booklets that can function as a market tool, a source of income, or both. Liz: How do you figure out what topic you should write about? Paulette: Choosing a topic comes from what you know best. For those people who have narulraj@yahoo.com (Liz Folger) Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/145/1/How-To-Make-Sure-Your-Home-Business-Is-Legal/How-To-Make-Sure-Your-Home-Business-Is-Legal.html One of the toughest parts of starting a home business is dealing with all the legal and tax issues. This may seem complicated and scary, and may keep you from even starting a business. But don't let it be an excuse for delay. Just educate yourself. Q: Do I need a business license and what type of permits will I need? A: This varies by city. To find out if you'll need the following licenses or permits, call your local county or city clerk's office. They are usually located at City Hall. Seller's or Resale Permit -- If your state has a sales tax, and you plan to sell goods in-state, you will need this permit. It allows you to avoid paying sales tax on supplies when you buy from wholesalers. Food Permit -- If you plan to make or sell food, you'll need this one. Expect to receive a visit from your local health department. Zoning Permit -- Don't mess around with this one. Visit your local planning department or city zoning board to see if your area is zoned for a home business. State occupational licenses -- Day-care operators especially need to check this out. Your State affairs office should be able to help. Q: Do I need a tax ID number? A: If you have employees, are in a partnership or are incorporated, you will need a federal narulraj@yahoo.com (Liz Folger) Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/144/1/How-to-Find-The-Home-Business-Of-Your-Dreams/How-to-Find-The-Home-Business-Of-Your-Dreams.html I talk to mothers on a daily basis who all say the same thing. "I'd love to work from home, but I haven't a clue what type of business I want to start." And I'll admit it, that's pretty much how I felt many years ago. The only thing I did know was that I wanted the chance to raise my kids myself and start some sort of business from home. With the experience I've gained in the last few years, I've found the key to finding the perfect business for each individual is to find one they are going to LOVE working at. Every person reading this article was born with a special gift that could be used to start a home business. You are all naturally gifted in one or more areas. Once you discover that gift, you will be able to find the best business for your personality. So that when you wake up in the morning you'll say to yourself, "Yeah, I get to work today." You'll feel like that is what you were born to do. It's a part of you -- it's what makes you tick. Now lets figure out the best home-based biz for you. What are your interests?What types of things do you enjoy doing. Yes, you can love your job!! Everyone is narulraj@yahoo.com (Liz Folger) Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/143/1/How-To-Find-Your-Perfect-Home-Business/How-To-Find-Your-Perfect-Home-Business.html Does the idea of starting your own business from home sound appealing? Has finding the right one stumped you? Here are four ways to help you find the business of your dreams. What are your interests? What types of things do you enjoy doing. Yes, you can love your job!! Everyone is born with a special talent that sets them apart from others. Your job is to figure out what that talent is and find out a way to turn it into a business. One lady I profiled in my book, “The Stay-at-Home Mom’s Guide To Making Money” had always liked horses. When she was younger she didn't have a horse of her own. So she would groom and feed other people's just for the chance to ride. Now that she is an adult, she has turned that interest into a pet sitting business. While she takes care of the smaller critters, she has niched herself in the area of horse care. What are your hobbies? Is your hobby candle making, painting portraits, herb gardening...? These are all narulraj@yahoo.com (Liz Folger) Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/104/1/Its-a-Mom-Thing/Its-a-Mom-Thing.html I have tried in the past to explain to childless friends why I left a good, high-paying job to work at home, to stay home with my kids. I've never really felt that I could adequately describe the reasons I want to be home with my girls. I've never felt that I had successfully convinced anyone that I'm doing what I really want to do. They still seem to think that I'm sacrificing something, or missing out, just so I don't have to put my kids in daycare. Now Mother's Day, (my favorite holiday) is right around the corner. After all, who wouldn't like to have a day dedicated just to them? The only thing that could be better than Mother's Day would be Cheryl's Day, but I don't think that is too likely. So I'll settle for Mother's Day. A few years ago, my daughter made a huge tissue paper Mother's Day carnation corsage for me. She presented it to me on Mother's Day morning, and of course expected that I would wear it all day. And I did. I wore it to church, to breakfast, to the mall ... from other mothers I received smiles and knowing glances, from non-mothers, I received stares and curious looks. I could tell they were wondering what would possess me to attach several square yards of multicolored tissue paper to my chest. I overheard one of the young cheryl@wahm.com (Cheryl Demas) Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://guruknowledge.org/articles/103/1/The-Work-at-Home-Moms-Lifestyle-Quiz/The-Work-at-Home-Moms-Lifestyle-Quiz.html What does your work-at-home lifestyle say about you? Are you a Lazy Susan or a Workaholic Wanda? Take this fun quiz and find out. Choose the letter that comes closest to your answer. 1. What time do you wake up in the morning?     a. I'm up before the rest of the family, before the sunrise.    b. I sleep a solid eight hours a night.    c. I sleep-in, that's what snooze buttons are for.    d. I'm still not awake. 2. What type of desk do you have?     a. An antique roll top.    b. An elegant Queen Anne desk.     c. My desk is an old door; I have it propped up on two file cabinets.    d. Desk? I just work where I can clear enough space off the table. 3. How is your workspace arranged?     a. "A place for everything and everything in its place" is my motto.     b. My desk looks like it's been hit by a tornado.     c. It's not super neat, but I can find everything I need if you give me a minute.     d. It varies. When I'm really busy it gets messy, but I clean it up as I have time. 4. Do you get dressed before you begin work each day? cheryl@wahm.com (Cheryl Demas) Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400