If you have been searching online for work at home opportunities, you have
probably come across several websites, message boards and forums. These
message boards and forums will allow you to meet and network with WAHMs
across the world.
Networking online with other moms on message boards is very easy! Find a
forum that you like, register an account and post an introduction message right
away. Let the other moms know where you are from and what you want to
accomplish with working at home.
The women you meet there will provide you with advice on how to start a
business, information on a wide variety of subjects, employment opportunities,
and they will be more than happy to lend an ear when you need to complain
about a bad day.
Start reading other people’s posts – you will notice that there is a section
where the poster can list their business website. Visit the different websites –
eventually you will find a few work at home moms that have businesses similar
to the type you would like to start. Send them a message and let them know
you admire their business and ask for advice on how you can get started in
the same type of field.
Keep reading and replying to posts regularly; you will find that people have
questions about things you are an ‘expert’ in. By building relationships and
establishing credibility, people will come to you when they have a need for the
product or service you provide.
Seek out the services of other home based moms when you need help with
something. If you have done business with a certain mom, recommend her
services to others when they need them! Your work at home friend will
appreciate your help and will recommend your services to other people.
Eventually, someone new to the WAHM community will seek you out and
ask for your advice on how to get started. Take them under your wing and
show them a few helpful pointers. You may not be able to pay back all of the
mothers who have helped you with your business, but you can definitely pay
it forward by helping others!
