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Advertise your business on Bizymoms.com!

Our New Online Mall is live!  

If you sell a product that fits into one of our specialty “stores,” this is an excellent opportunity for you to reach the quality, annual mom traffic on Bizymoms.com – traffic that is over 4.5 million visits strong!

Each mall vendor will receive a full-page listing with graphics, links to products or promotions on their existing website and plenty of space to market their business.  You can view a sample listing page here:
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To learn more about the Bizymoms Mall, including perks and pricing, please visit our Online Mall information Page, or email Casmina.  She will be happy to help you with any questions you may have. 

Last week, we started a series on working from home.  Today’s article takes a look at the “why” of moms and home business.  Whichever reason you choose as right for you, don’t hesitate or second guess, just jump in there and get that business started today!

Till next week,
Bizymoms.com Management

   
Featured Article

Why working at home is best for moms

Mothers have one of the toughest jobs in the world. Introducing a new life to the world is a huge responsibility in itself but the work does not end there. The child must be cared for, day and night, nurtured and taught. Can all this be done while the mom goes out of the home and pursues a career? Well, many women manage and we applaud them. At the same time we say, why not be a work at home mom?

The best choices for work at home moms are ones that allow them to make a name in the market niche they choose, while being able to play a prominent role in the life of their families-most importantly, the children. To some women, this may seem a dubious role but to others, it’s the perfect balance.

Working at home means you are able to keep an eye on the kids and devote more time and attention for them. This can make a big difference to their upbringing. Simply by being there, you can make the bond stronger. It applies to every age level in your child’s life. If you have a baby or a toddler, staying at home can be a necessity, not a choice, unless you are one of the lucky few living with your parents. Grandparents love pitching in and doing their part for little ones. Then again, a child needs his/her parents, mostly the mom, in the process of growing up.

If you work at home it’s an investment for your kids, plus it makes life very easy for you. Imagine the hours away from home, with your mind on anything other than work.  Every working mom experiences a few crazy moments, when she wonders whether her kids are safe at home or school, without her. Mentally, it can be exhausting experience thinking about all the things that can go wrong. On the other hand, work- at-home moms can stop worrying because they are within easy reach of the kids, any time of day.

The flexibility that comes from doing your own thing is priceless when you have a family. We don’t need to do research to know that many young women, who start out working around the clock, tend to distance themselves from demanding work hours when they settle down.  Sometimes that’s the only way to make it to your son’s baseball game or take your daughter and her friends out for a much-anticipated picnic. You can be impulsive, cooking the family a grand dinner when you feel like it or taking the kids to Disneyland on a whim. 

Since you are your own boss, you can easily shift the schedule to fit in that precious time with your children. After all, when it comes to being a mom, time lost in your child’s life can never be regained.

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A special round of Congratulations and Thanks to Sonia Smith!  Sonia is our new Character Letters host and the mom of a brand new baby boy.  Sonia will be in our chatroom every Monday at 2pm EST to talk about making money with a character letter business.  Mark your calendars!

More jobs have been added to our new Jobs database If you haven’t checked it out, now is a great time to do so!  Also, be sure to pass the link on to friends and family.  New jobs are being added daily! 

School is almost out, the days are longer (and hotter)…it’s a great time to start or grow your home business! Grab a pad of paper and start planning!  Make a list of goals and set a time frame for working to achieve them.  You will be shocked at what you can accomplish during these long hot summer days.  Get started! 

Talk to you soon,
Susan Hutson, Director of Operations
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On our Message boards at http://www.bizymoms.com/forums/index.php you will find our Question of the week. Please take a few minutes to share your views and vote in our poll! 

***So, the question of the week is--(drum roll please)***

What was/is your main reason for starting a home business?

   
Home Biz Highlight

Exponent Trading Company
By Kari Lane

Exponent is a brand new network marketing company and before I lose anyone on the network marketing part let me emphasize the brand new part.

With Exponent, I get to sell whatever I want harnessing the tremendous power of eBay and instead of a high-pressure salesman to the members of my team I get to be a business mentor, a coach, and a teacher.

I sell nothing to my downline and they are not required to buy anything from the company or me (unless of course they are the winning bidder on one of my auctions). This is such a fun, fresh, and exciting approach to network marketing. No parties, no required inventory, and no rejection.

To learn more about Kari and Exponent Trading Company, Click Here!

   
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Each week we will highlight a new Bizymoms.com article, link or resource helpful to a mom’s daily life.   

Bizymoms’ Online Mall!

People are always asking for ways to reach Bizymoms visitors with their products and services… With this in mind, we have just launched our new online mall! 

We will be adding ‘stores’ soon, so bookmark it and check back often! 
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