Monday, September 10, 2012
Back to School
This year is a little harder than most for me since BOTH of my kids have started school. My youngest has started Preschool and my oldest has started Kindergarten. Even though the beginning of the school year has been rough, it does allow me more time to get things done. It's only been 3 weeks but, so far, I've fit in more work time, housework and naps (it's impossible to be alone during the day while being pregnant and not take a nap, it's pregnancy law). So for those of you that have school age children, make sure to get your free time in now. It won't be long before it's summer again, the kids are terrorizing the house and we are all praying for school to hurry up and start. Enjoy your ME time while you have it!
-BC
My Life as a Virtual Assistant
If you are looking for a good career that offers the flexibility to work at home and the ability to work for yourself, then I suggest looking into becoming a Virtual Assistant. Being a Virtual Assistant is much like being an Office Assistant EXCEPT you set your own pay rates, hours and you get to pick who you work for. The only downside I experienced at first was trying to build my own client base. Once you get your first few clients, word of mouth will be key. Keep your clients happy and they will recommend family, friends and coworkers.
When pitching your business to potential clients be sure to let them know of the BENEFITS of hiring a Virtual Assistant. You want clients to know how you can help them. Some of my selling points are:
- You only pay the VA for the time spent on a project.
- You pay a VA for 100% productive work, no down time.
- There are no expenses for medical, dental or vision benefits, 401k, or retirement plans.
- The VA is self-employed which eliminates the responsibility of taxes and insurances associated with having employees.
- No extra costs of equipment, supplies or training.
- You can hire your VA as needed.
- A VA has extended office hours.
- There are no overhead costs.
Plus, another benefit to you is, there are essentially little to no startup costs for your business. All you really need to get started is a computer. So, put yourself out there and get started!
-BC
When pitching your business to potential clients be sure to let them know of the BENEFITS of hiring a Virtual Assistant. You want clients to know how you can help them. Some of my selling points are:
- You only pay the VA for the time spent on a project.
- You pay a VA for 100% productive work, no down time.
- There are no expenses for medical, dental or vision benefits, 401k, or retirement plans.
- The VA is self-employed which eliminates the responsibility of taxes and insurances associated with having employees.
- No extra costs of equipment, supplies or training.
- You can hire your VA as needed.
- A VA has extended office hours.
- There are no overhead costs.
Plus, another benefit to you is, there are essentially little to no startup costs for your business. All you really need to get started is a computer. So, put yourself out there and get started!
-BC
Pregnancy Living
Oh, pregnancy. We either love it or we hate it. Some women say they have the best experience while pregnant. Me on the other hand… forget it. The little baby kicks and bonding with the baby before birth is great but what about when you’re puking day in and day out, the weight gain, and the keen sense of smell that allows you to detect someone’s breath from 15 feet away? I don’t like to be a Negative Nancy but geesh I’m ready for the baby to be here already! I read that elephants are pregnant for 2 years! I mean, could you even imagine that? Although, once your little bundle of joy finally makes his or her appearance all the crappy symptoms fly right out the window and we are ready to do it all over again. Now that I’m announcing that this is my last little bundle, it’s bitter sweet. There’s no greater feeling than knowing you birthed a child.
-BC
-BC
Work at Home Moms
Most moms dream of becoming stay at home moms so that they can care for their kids. However, sometimes it's not as easy as just quitting your job and sleeping in. Unfortunately, for most women, staying at home is not even a reality... or so they think. BUT, if women supplement their income by working from home, then this dream of staying home, comes into focus. There are many online opportunities that are waiting to be found.
At first glance, all the online "companies" seem like scams; dont get me wrong, MANY of them are. The trick is to weeding out the bad seeds and it is easier than you might think. First, you need to decide whether you want to run your own home business or work for a company. If you want to run your own business, there are many companies out there that offer home business kits to get you started: Avon, Mary Kay, Ameriplan, Premier Jewelry, just to name a few. Home business require a lot of work to build your client base and to start earning incoming but if you're willing to work at it, you can earn some decent income. If a home business isn't right for you, then you need to look for companies that hire remote employees. Start by doing a Google search of work at home forums and websites. These are your best bet for finding legitimate companies and they also offer personal advice and experiences that can help guide you in the right direction.
Once you have a list of companies that will hire remote workers, APPLY, APPLY, APPLY. The best thing you can do is apply to tons of jobs every day. There are hundreds of companies that offer remote work. If you get declined from one company, do not get discouraged. The worst thing you can do is give up. Before I found a company, I had interview after interview with no luck. It took about 7 or 8 months for me to find the right position to suit my needs. So get out there and start applying!
-BC
At first glance, all the online "companies" seem like scams; dont get me wrong, MANY of them are. The trick is to weeding out the bad seeds and it is easier than you might think. First, you need to decide whether you want to run your own home business or work for a company. If you want to run your own business, there are many companies out there that offer home business kits to get you started: Avon, Mary Kay, Ameriplan, Premier Jewelry, just to name a few. Home business require a lot of work to build your client base and to start earning incoming but if you're willing to work at it, you can earn some decent income. If a home business isn't right for you, then you need to look for companies that hire remote employees. Start by doing a Google search of work at home forums and websites. These are your best bet for finding legitimate companies and they also offer personal advice and experiences that can help guide you in the right direction.
Once you have a list of companies that will hire remote workers, APPLY, APPLY, APPLY. The best thing you can do is apply to tons of jobs every day. There are hundreds of companies that offer remote work. If you get declined from one company, do not get discouraged. The worst thing you can do is give up. Before I found a company, I had interview after interview with no luck. It took about 7 or 8 months for me to find the right position to suit my needs. So get out there and start applying!
-BC
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