WAH Life
Mistakes Business Owners Make When Using Twitter
TamaraMost likely the biggest mistake that marketers make when using Twitter for their business is not grasping how it is supposed to be used for that purpose. That misunderstanding leads to a few problems that don’t get them bottom line results like they were hoping for. Don’t be fooled either, just because this article is about a specific social networking tool, doesn’t mean that it only applies to Twitter. In fact it can be applied to many forms of social networking sites.
Here are just a few no-no’s that business owners all too commonly make when using Twitter. Are you committing any of them? Take the time to make sure by reading on.
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Top 10 Tips for Work at Home Mothers
TamaraWorking at home can be challenging, but there are things that you can do to better your chance for success. Read on to find out the top ten tips for mothers who want to work at home successfully.
- Set up your work space to match your personality. If you are bubbly and enthusiastic, use bold bright colors on your walls, and even for your mouse pad and file folders. Have matching accessories that reach out and make you want to use them. If you tend to be quiet and laidback, a more subtle approach may be more your style. Surrounding yourself with your comfort level, will actually encourage you to spend time in your home office and enjoy what you are doing.
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Getting and Staying In Shape The WAHM Way
TamaraFor some reason, it often seems easier to get and stay in shape when you have an outside job. Perhaps it’s the fact that even holding down a job requires some management of time, so fitting in even more things 
becomes easier. Maybe there is more disposable income when you work outside the home, so joining a gym is more affordable. With that said, it is possible to get and stay in shape if you’re a work at home mother. Your solutions just may need to be a little less structured and a little more creative.
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Tips for Dressing for Work at Home Success
TamaraWhen you think of dressing for success, you may visualize the dress and heels of the office worker or the uniform of the employee from a national chain store. But, what image comes to mind when you think of the work at home mom? If it’s pajamas and slippers, or spit-up stained t-shirt and jogging pants, you may want to re-think this image.
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Ideas to Set up Your Day for Work at Home Success
TamaraWhen you work from it home it can be a very rewarding experience. There are some things that you can do that can ensure that this happens. Beginning your day the right way is a perfect way to set the stage to a successful day.
First things first - Start the day by getting ready for work. Take a show, take time to relax with an extra cup of coffee with the morning paper, tidy up the house, drop the kiddos off at school, and take a few extra minutes for you before jumping in.
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Why Instant Messaging Could Be Bad For Business
TamaraWe all know why instant messaging is a great thing. It’s fast, it allows you to multi-task, and it lets you stay in contact with people that have otherwise dropped out of your circle. But were you aware that it can be hard on your business?
The truth of the matter is that it is easy to let instant messaging get out of control, to the point where it is actually hurting your business and your chances of success. If you are in business for yourself or even if you are just trying to get a lot of work done, you will want to make sure chatting on messenger systems such as Yahoo, MSN, Twitter, and other programs doesn’t hold you back. It can easily happen before it’s even realized and below you’ll find just a few of the reasons why.
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I want to Work at Home But No Family Support
TamaraWhen you decide to take on a home business venture it is difficult enough. Having support from your family may be the difference between your business success and failure. Keep in mind that your family’s point of view, this working at home thing has both its good and bad points.
For your kids it may be fun. Your “too young for school” age children love having you at home because they like doing things with you, whether it’s baking cookies or playing in the sandbox. School age children find it pretty handy having mom at home to drive them to their soccer games or have their friends over to play. Often times they even like having you come to school to volunteer in their classroom.
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