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CWAHM Solutions by Jill Hart
Read Jill's monthly column about working at home and other mom topics.

Moments for Mom by Elisabeth Corcoran
Encouragement for moms.
Candid Candace by Candace Cameron Bure
The Q's & A's on Growing With God
FaithLift by Cherie Hill
If your faith in God is "sagging" and you're in need of some "lifting up," it is God Himself that wants to speak to you in every area of your life.
Happily Ever After Today by Sandy McKeown
Discover realistic ways to bring to life the marriage you dreamed about on your wedding day.

Faith Filled Businesses by Denise Willms
Join Denise Willms each month as she explores ways to share the good news through your business.
How to Deal by Filoiann Wiedenhoff
Practical and biblical steps to help you deal with real life issues.
Get Real by Cassandra Woods
Nuggets of truth to build a life.
Helping WAHMs Get Organized! by Megan Spears
Wanting to get organized, but aren’t sure how to start? Here you can find ideas, quick tips, product suggestions and so much more. .

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A Virtual Assistant Needs a Website that is a Client Magnet!

July 4th, 2009

One of the most essential and first tools you should consider getting when beginning you Virtual Assistant business is a website. Your website is your virtual ‘home’, and should be an important part of your marketing plan. Your potential clients will want to know as much about you as they can find out before speaking [...]

Are You Ready to Be a Virtual Assistant?

July 3rd, 2009

If you’re ready to transform your administrative experience into a home business and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of being a solo professional, becoming a virtual assistant could be your answer.
A virtual assistant, or a VA, is an entrepreneur that supports other professionals and small business owners from a distance. VAs commonly work from their [...]

How To Find Virtual Assisting Gigs

July 2nd, 2009

Today I am going to tell you a couple quick resources for finding virtual assisting and other WAH gigs whether you are just starting out or established in your niche market.
I always tell my coaching clients that it’s important to spend as much time looking for VA gigs or WAH jobs as you would be [...]

A Virtual Assistant Business Can Be a Dream Career for Moms Who Want to Work at Home

July 2nd, 2009

In almost every mom forum I visit, there’s at least one member asking, “I want to be a Virtual Assistant. Can anyone tell me how to get started?”
Starting a Virtual Assistant (VA) business is an appealing option for moms who want to develop their careers while being home with their kids. It’s one of the [...]

A Virtual Assistant Proposal That Wins the Contract Every Time

July 1st, 2009

In a Virtual Assistant business, one of the most time-consuming and unrewarding tasks is writing business proposals in response to RFPs.
Have you experienced this? You find an RFP posted in your favorite VA forum or association website. You quickly research the business and determine that this is indeed your ideal client. You have just the [...]

How To Start A Virtual Assistant Business

July 1st, 2009

Setting up a virtual assistant business is relatively easy, but it’s important to have a complete plan of action set out in advance.  I’m a firm believer that the initial planning phase of a business is crucial to its success.  This ensures that you don’t leave any vital steps unaddressed [...]

Virtual Assistant Do’s and Don’ts to Be Successful

June 30th, 2009

Virtual Assistants (VAs) are highly skilled professionals who provide administrative support and specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and others who have more work to do than time to do it.  Examples of services a VA can do include publicity and marketing, web design and maintenance, word processing, meeting and [...]

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Virtual Assistant?

June 29th, 2009

So, you’ve been on the administrative track for several years and you’re ready to accept the challenge of owning your own business.
Good for you!
But before you dive into the choppy waters of entrepreneurship, let me ask you this.
Are you sure you have what it takes to be a highly successful Virtual Assistant?
To many people, becoming [...]

This week on CWAHM: Considering a career as a Virtual Assistant (VA)?

June 29th, 2009

As many of you may know, the wonderful co-author of my book, So You Want To Be a Work-at-Home Mom, is Diana Ennen who is president of Virtual Word Publishing.com.  Diana has worked at home as a Virtual Assistant (VA) since 1985! She has TONS of experience and has agreed to share some of her [...]

Direct Sales: Easy To Use Checklist To Guarantee Party Success

June 26th, 2009

As a Direct Sales consultant, it is our job to be thoroughly prepared when doing a home party for a host. The better prepared you are, the more successful your show will be.
Here is a simple checklist of what you need to do before the party.
1. Prepare your hostess packets. You want to have a [...]

Are You Prepared to Sell?

June 26th, 2009

I know! I know! This may seem like an obvious question. You maybe thinking I have lost it as selling your product or services are the key to being in business.
Being prepared to sell is both a mental and a physical preparedness in any sales business, direct sales or otherwise.
Mentally means that you are always [...]

Consistency Is Key In A Direct Sales Business

June 25th, 2009

As a Direct Sales business owner, I am often asked, “How do you continue to grow your business?” My answer is always the same, “You need to be consistent with your advertising, marketing and networking.”
When I speak of being consistent, you need to work on your business 4-5 days a week, for several hours a [...]

Why You Should Interview Your Direct Sales Sponsor

June 25th, 2009

Should you interview your Direct Sales sponsor? I am often asked this question by those who are looking to start a home business in Direct Sales. My answer is…YES, You should be interviewing your potential team leader. Why? You need to find out if this ‘person’ is the right fit for you and your business [...]

Selling Yourself Short

June 24th, 2009

Many women that I run into seem to have this problem. I often wonder why some women are prone to undervalue their services and their own work. Why are we afraid to charge what we are worth?
What can you do to increase your self worth and get the price you deserve?
• Focus on your craft [...]

This Week on CWAHM: Direct Sales…. 5 Reasons Why Investing Your Time In Hostess Coaching Pays Off

June 24th, 2009

When it comes to being a successful Direct Sales consultant, one of your biggest business assets is to invest your time in coaching your party host/hostess. If you are not investing your time to properly coach your host, you are doing yourself and your party host a disservice.
Let’s take a look at the benefits of [...]