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Modern Loudoun Moms relaunches

2008-01-30T19:03:00.000-08:00

Modern Loudoun Moms Magazine has published its second major edition, plus a relaunch of its website.

More details here....

Collective Moms Advertising

2008-01-21T17:52:00.000-08:00

Do you have a Mom-oriented website or blog? Trying to make some extra money through Google's adsense, affiliate marketing or link campaigns? Here's something we can help each other with - a "Vertical Advertising Network".

This kind of network is a bunch of websites and/or blogs that are related by something in common - a common theme, common material, groups, authors or locations. Large advertisers don't typically have the enthusiasm for negotiating advertising rates individually with many small sites, and therefore tend to miss a large "niche" segment of consumers who very well may be interested in their products. When these niche sites all band together and offer their collective website traffic to an advertiser, everyone benefits, the advertiser is able to make a single "buy", and individual website owners get better ads (therefore more likely to be clicked on, and earning some residuals).

We've started a vertical network like this, leveraging a service called "Adroll". We've started an "advertising community" called "Work at Home Moms" leveraging this service - find out more about it, join up for free, and put your website traffic to better use! Just click on the Adroll box over on the right side of our blog page - the one that says "We're Related".

New Parent's site to check out...good for Moms (and Dads!)

2007-12-05T03:24:00.001-08:00

Check out the new Parent's site through our link at Dadministrator.minti.com.

Dulles Home-Based Businesses

2007-11-23T11:38:00.000-08:00

Besides the businesses I'm in, as outlined in my eBook at the Mom Force, I've found a whole variety of other good business opportunities to consider....I've started compiling them at this link. Check them out, and let me know how it goes!

Real Estate Agents - what's your next job, in this Bubble?

2007-11-17T04:20:00.000-08:00

Here's a very interesting post by TechCrunch regarding an outfit that "surveyed 862 real estate, mortgage, and financial workers about their intent to start their own businesses following this summer’s subprime mortgage financial crisis." The results are basically that 70% are either in process or intend to start a different business within the next 6 months, and over 40% intend to do some kind of Internet/Technology work.

There certainly are lots of options for Internet-related businesses, coming from industries where entrepreneurialism on the Internet isn't typically practiced as a profession - but these options shouldn't include high-tech work - that market's already saturated for beginners. Look to leverage the business skills you have, simply utilizing the Internet as a new marketing and delivery vehicle.

What business skills do you have? We've been through this...you'd be surprised, upon taking personal, honest inventory, what skills you have and don't have - and which skills can probably be "monetized" over the Internet (and which can't).

New Modern Mom Loudoun County Magazine

2007-10-28T08:19:00.000-07:00

...is reviewed at Loudoun County Gateway...check it out!

Seeking absolutely Motivated Professionals

2007-09-17T07:11:00.001-07:00

It's actually been very difficult for us to find really, truly motivated professionals seeking at home work. What constitutes a "Motivated Professional"? Are you truly motivated? Simply answer "yes" to the following questions -

1 - Are you thinking about your business/work all day long?
2 - Do you answer emails/voicemails/IMs all day, every day?
3 - Are you constantly thinking of ways to expand/improve your income-producing channels?
4 - Do you constantly reach out to other professionals for networking and assistance?
5 - Are you contributing work every single day to your business, income-producing assets or employer(s)?

If you've answered "yes" to ALL these, you are motivated, and we need you. Opportunities are available right now for motivated types like you...just contact us.

11 Reasons to Consider a Job in Search Engine Marketing

2007-09-04T08:53:00.000-07:00

Here's a great article written by someone we work with extensively, regarding why Search Engine Marketing is such a great opportunity for WAHMs, especially ex-professional, technically competent ones.

11 Reasons for a Job in Search Engine Marketing

This is our (my) primary profession at this time - on that note, I've recently been certified as a "Google Adwords Professional"; let me know if you'd like to know more about this....it's basically managing "Pay Per Click" (PPC) campaigns, where advertisers bid for keyword-based advertisement placement in the major search engines....another perfect WAHM opportunity.

Telework news from local blog...

2007-08-24T05:33:00.000-07:00

Here's some good telework news from a local blog...

Transportation Telework Blog from Reston Limos

New Telecommuting Business Opportunity

2007-08-03T05:49:00.000-07:00

Here's something we've been doing for a few clients, that's truly a business in itself, and likely quite valuable to clients in this economic downturn - "Real Estate Online List Management".

While online marketing of Real Estate properties isn't new (though many Real Estate agents still neither understand it nor do it sufficiently), the actual logistics and methods for maintaining listings on various directories, forums, and boards can be very challenging and time consuming. That's where you come in.

Real Estate agents should be listing everywhere, especially with online services that target local areas....including Craigslist, Oodle, Edgeio, Trulia, etc. Doing this for a few clients, we've come up with a very good list and method for keeping these up to date (including SEO text), leveraging some tools like a spreadsheet and simple XML formats...things that should be easy to pick up for an ex-professional like you!

If you're interested in learning more, let us know....let's gauge interest in this idea. This is especially ideal for those with a real estate background!

-Kelly

Interesting Article on Telecommuting

2007-08-03T05:46:00.000-07:00

According to this article, information security , a concern for lowered productivity and a lack of trust in employees are the biggest concerns management may have about allowing workers to telecommute. The conflicting messages are due, in part, to executives struggling with the knowledge that telecommuting offers a competitive advantage against their long-ago bad experiences with off-premise employees. However, some employers are encouraging workers to telecommute as a way around traffic congestion and unprecedented gas prices. Tax breaks to encourage telecommuting and car pooling are being proposed and some employers use it as a way to attract and retain talent.

Excerpt from "The Mom-Force, Volume 1"

2007-07-27T16:03:00.000-07:00

Here's an excerpt from our eBook, to whet your appetite a bit...

"What are the best kinds of work for the Mom-Force? Having thoroughly analyzed and in fact lived through most of the available options, I can now confidently break down the major work types and worker categoreis from least effective to most effective and desirable, by Mom-Force standards. You can and should make some effort to choose your work - it needn't choose you, because of simple convenience or because you're unwilling to try something different. Here's a summary (note this is not based on scientific research, but on my own actual experiences and those of others I know well):

1. Provide physical services: Laborer
2. Teach/Instruct in person: Teacher
3. Entertain people: Entertainer/Artist
4. Make and Sell things: Creator/Inventor
5. Sell/Resell somebody else's stuff: Salesperson
6. Direct/Manage/Supervise/Organize: Planner, Communicator, Leader
7. ....."

Read more by ordering our eBook today, at The Mom-Force.

The Mom-Force in the news!

2007-07-26T13:21:00.000-07:00

The Loudoun Connection

PR LEAP

Topix.net

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2007-07-25T18:02:00.000-07:00

Mom-Force Candidate 0010

Extremely motivated, seeking growth-oriented position drawing on background in finance, sales, and operations. Team-oriented professional with strong client service focus. Detail-oriented, with exceptional problem solving, organizational, and time management skills. Strong leadership, project management, and communication talents. Recognized as a confident, hardworking and compassionate individual with a solid work ethic. Exhibit an unwavering commitment to customer service defined as “Every client, every time, no exceptions, no excuses.” Proficient in Microsoft Office Productivity Tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project Manager) and other company specific computer programs [JD Edwards, Ticketmaster, Goldmine and Integra].

Seeking flexible telecommuting or telework opportunities including contract or freelance assignments, commensurate with my professional skills and background, yet enabling a productive and agreeable work/family balance.

Resume (Redacted)

Telecommuting/Telework Resources

2007-07-25T10:27:00.001-07:00

Here's some local telecommuting and telework resources, for our area:

Loudoun County Telework Options

Telework!VA - information about teleworking in Virginia

Mid-Atlantic Telwork Advisory Council

The Telework Exchange - Public/Private partnership for promoting teleworking to commercial and federal stakeholders

Commuter Connections - Telework section, by the Metro Washington DC Council of Governments (includes telework centers).

Overview of Major WAHM sites

2007-07-24T13:19:00.000-07:00

Looking around the WAHM/CAHM-o-sphere (CAHM = Career-at-home-mom), it's difficult to find good help. I talk a lot about my experiences in our eBook, wading through these sites and services.

Here's a brief table comparing some of the major resources against what we're offering - note our service is quite different than all others - with a REAL focus on making sure you work IN YOUR HOME, AROUND YOUR FAMILY, USING YOUR SKILLS.

WAHM Site Comparisons

Stroller Accessories Anyone?

2007-07-22T10:37:00.000-07:00

In our dual roles as Moms and Professionals, we can use all the help we can get - especially while pushing strollers and talking on the cellphone with our employer. The single best source compiled for unique stroller accessories, focusing heavily on "parent-invented" items, is at Slingwheels Stroller Accessories.

"Slingwheels" is a name given to a stroller accessory invention underway, as can be viewed to some extent at Parent Hacks.

New local Moms resource for South Riding

2007-07-20T08:24:00.001-07:00

There's a new "Working Mothers' Group of South Riding" to take part in, new this month to the Dulles South area! The mission is "Mom -to- Mom Support for Working Mothers, plus positive parenting and social networking via activities to build friendships and confidence in motherhood."

Check it out at:
http://www.dullessouthonline.com/WMGofSR.htm

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2007-07-05T10:32:00.000-07:00

"Rebecca" is a Pro-WHAM of 3 great children, having started her family after 10 years as an IT Manager for a "Big 6" Consulting Firm. She's available during school hours and possibly some weekends, with flexible notice. Rebecca offers systems lifecycle IV+V, project management skills, and technical documentation from her home office, with exceptional quality and writing skills provided.

Welcome to the Mom-Force

2007-07-05T10:31:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Mom-Force! You can find out all about it by first reading our eBook, at the Mom-Force.

-Kelly

(I go by "Elise" as one of many different online Avatars...a little online privacy goes a long way these days!)

P.S. - if you'd like to learn more about online safety, check out the Dadministrator Internet Safety Blog, and information provided by Whizkids Computer Training and Internet Safety (out of South Riding, VA).