A “Must Have” for WAHMs - Mom MastermindsI’m not one of those people that throws a lot of money at things, especially in business. I’ve become numb to sales letters, I don’t really see banners or buttons any more, and rarely does an ad on a website catch my eye. I fund all of my business activities from my cash flow and I evaluate each purchase with a “how soon will I earn this money back?” attitude. I rarely read the email that comes in on my lists (yes, I know I signed up for these - I just don’t have the time!)
I do have a few ‘must haves’ on my list. The first is Mom Masterminds. If you already have a business or are freelancing, Mom Masterminds is a great membership site filled with women who are serious about growing their businesses. It’s a melting pot of women with content sites, blogs, physical products, direct sales businesses…you’ll meet crafters, affiliate marketers, writers, designers, VAs, etc. While the site is packed with resources, the heart of MM is in the forum where members brainstorm, encourage, provide feedback, whine, and occasionally give a good butt-kicking!
If you are searching for a business to start, I would recommend starting with the free preview membership and doing a ton of research on your own. Read, read, and read! Visit free forums, check out signature lines! Take inventory of your own job skills and experience. Remember, most MM members spent a lot of hours/months/years trying to find their own businesses. They are more than willing to help you find a niche, but won’t do it for you. It’s better to show up with ideas of your own!
Once in, make sure you add other MMers to your Twitter list. While the forums are active, many people now use Twitter for more instant interaction. Listen to Kelly McCausey’s Wahm Talk Radio and Mom’s Morning Show. (Yeah, you’ll even hear my voice chiming in!).
If you are looking for a place to connect with other working moms but don’t want to be bothered by senseless postings and endless offers of the latest and greatest business opportunity, then Mom Masterminds is for you.
June 4th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I couldn’t agree with you more Treece!
June 4th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Treece,
Mom Masterminds sounds like an excellent website, I’ll definitely have to check it out! Thank you so much for referring me, you clearly know what’s required in being a successful home business owner. Connecting with other moms, forging friendships and business relationships, and exchanging advice and inspiration are all fantastic ways to help your business blossom. Really, Treece, this post was just fabulous!
I’m an official Microsoft ambassador and right now we’re really trying to scale up our connections with influential bloggers like yourself. I’d love to share with you some of the stuff we’ve been doing in the last couple months to help women entrepreneurs; we’re really committed to providing all the necessary resources to help women start, grow and expand their business.
We just wrapped up a women’s entrepreneurial tour across the US called “Vision To Venture;” the response and turn-out was great!
I’d really love your take on these offerings we have right now; I would have contacted you via email but I didn’t know which was the best way to reach you.
Thank you so much Treece, I hope I didn’t overstep my bounds by directly contacting you. Definitely get back to me if I’ve piqued your interest– I’d love to share more info with you.
Best,
Kimberly
Official Microsoft Ambassador
k-rosenberg@live.com