Tools of the Trade: What You Need To Become A WAHM

If you have now decided that you like to be a work at home mom then you must know what tools you should acquire to get things going.

1. A reliable and updated computer complete with a headset,webcam, and printer.

I personally favor the use of a laptop/notebook for mobility. As a mom, you can't really stay on one place to work all the time because your kids can be everywhere.

2. A stable and fast Internet connection. DSL or cable modem are the best options.

Be sure to get an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that provides fast service in case of Internet connection problems. You might lose some homebased online jobs you have if you fail to report to work because you don't have an access to the Internet.

3. Latest version of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, and Adobe.

4. A phone line for your homebased call center. You should also have Skype or Yahoo Messenger accounts so you can have the ability to call overseas/long distance.

5. Basic computer skills. Being Internet savvy helps a lot.

6. A business email address.

7. Education ranging from secondary to college.

8. Networking or "People" skills.

This will get you ahead of the competition. If you are very good in networking you'll be rewarded by receiving leads and referrals from people with whom you are connected.

9. Willingness to learn.

10. Time-management skills.

This is very important as the success of working at home depends largely on how you can manage your time.

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YourRemoteAssistant Opens Its Doors To Aspiring Virtual Assistants

Our team is looking for a home-based assistant who has the following qualifications:

1. College Degree from reputable school
2. With DSL- XP/Vista Desktop
3. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
4. Fast Learner
5. Self-Starter
6. Responsible
7. Prompt in meeting deadlines ***This is KEY***
8. Pays attention to detail
9. Fluent in English (No problems with grammar)
10. Previous VA or Admin experience is a plus
11. Able to work from 12am-4am Manila time

Compensation: 100 Php/hour
How to apply: send your resume to Ms. Krista Burgos at applications@yourremoteassistant.com

I have been with this company for 3 months and I can assure you that they are legal and pay their employees thru Paypal. They need people who are committed in providing quality service to their clients.

HomeBased Job Opportunities for Today

To all WAHM-abees,

I will be posting some online job opportunities here. Feel free to apply but I'm not assuring anything about the jobs listed here as I'm not affiliated with these companies. But I'll do my best to know what companies are legal and reliable.

Homebased Online English Teachers (Part-time)

TeachatHome is in search of teachers who can teach from home and who are available daily from Mondays-Fridays ASAP. Commitment time (please choose below):
AM - 5-10am or 5am-12nn or longer (at least 5 teachers needed ASAP!!!)
MID - 12nn-4pm
PM - 4-11pm or 7-11pm or longer (at least 5 teachers needed ASAP!!!)
Flexi-time is also acceptable as long as total commitment time is 4 hours or longer

Compensation: Php4,000-18,000/ month (depends on number of students)
How to Apply: Send resume and picture at teach_at_home@hotmail.com

More information can be found here.


Homebased General Transcriptionist

Green Griffin Corporation is looking for homebased workers who can do English general transcription.

Compensation: Project-based
How to Apply: Email littlegreengriffin@yahoo.com

More information can be found here.


Good luck!

WAHM-abees?

I personally coined a new term, WAHM-abees! It refers to moms who want to earn a living by working at home. It's a fusion of the words "WAHM + wannabees." I will use this term in my blog to refer to moms expressing their intent to do online homebased jobs.

A lot of moms are showing their interest in doing what I do... homebased online jobs. In our country's present situation, I understand that it's one of the best alternative to earn a decent income while still taking care of our children.

Working at home has its perks. Flexible hours, no transportation costs, no need to join rush hour traffic, no clothing expenses, no demanding bosses, no annoying officemates, and no unjust taxes.
You get to see and enjoy every stage of your child's development.

However, to be a certified WAHM and avoid just being a WAHM-abee, you need to focus and develop your time-management and multi-tasking skills. You also need to know that being a WAHM has a lot of advantages but it's not an easy job. You still need to do some sacrifices and handle more responsibilities. But for me, it's all worth it.