3 Responses to " 10 Home-Based Business Ideas for Work at Home Moms "

1. Meri says:

   March 10, 2010 at 1:15 am

   This is an interesting article. However, like most similar articles, it makes it look all too easy. Anyone who’s started their own business working from home knows that getting regular clients and setting up shop at home is a challenge. It’s a great idea–for anyone, not just moms–but putting it into practice isn’t so simple. How do you find customers who can afford (in this economy) to pay you a fair wage? How do you compete with outsourced workers willing to work for less than $5 per hour? How do you convince new customers to hire you who are just starting out instead of the more experienced competition?
2. Connotator says:

   March 10, 2010 at 7:59 am

   Meri,

   Thanks for your opinion and questions. Well, let’s just say that there is no such thing as easy money (except, of course, winning the lottery, receiving inheritance, marrying a filthy-rich person, etc.) – and to add to the problems, there are competitions in whichever niches you are entering or whatever you do to make money – home-based business is one of those.

   If you are taking freelancing as your home-based business, you don’t want to get caught in price wars. The lowest fee doesn’t always be the winner in the eyes of clients. A colleague of mine is charging $50 for an article, whereas those freelancers in online forums write for $3 for an article. The number one difference: quality. So, if you are a superstar article writer, don’t aim for the low-end market – aim for the sky… and the sky has no limit!

   But first, to convince new customers, be proactive. There will always be a place for newbies to prove their worth. You can start by offering cheap(ish) service and raise your hourly rate from there. Build credibility – you could, for instance, approach potential clients who are willing to trade your service with their testimonial/recommendation.

   My 2 cents…
3. Carlton Flowers says:

   March 16, 2010 at 4:42 am

   These are all excellent ideas. With the right amount of effort, anyone can experience a level of success in these areas. I would like to contribute free information that I believe would be a great help to those pursuing these ideas. I have started a free group for entrepreneurs called the “Info Product Vault”. I have amassed a ton of PLR (private label rights) products over the past 2 years, and have more than what I will ever use. I’m giving away weekly PLR products that entrepreneurs can use to help market or enhance their products and/or services. I shot a video explaining why I started this group, and I’d like to invite you to join. Please check out my announcement at bit.ly/9O2eqt and join our group! There will never be any future fees, and it will remain open to the public. Thanks!

   Carlton Flowers
   Marketing Strategist