How to tell if the company you are looking into is legitimate.

I looked for eight months for a good work from home opportunity and found a few scams that not only took my money but also wasted months of my time. This is what I have learned. A good work from home opportunity will:
*Have a great support system and a mentor to help you get started. Also it is helpful if the company comes to your area frequently for conventions/training.
*Host at least one training conference call a week to you keep you connected.
*Have a low start up fee.
*Have an excellent rating with the BBB
*Have loyal customers who shop every month or your income will not continue to grow every month. The loyalty rate should be 90% or higher.
*Have had continuous growth for a long period of time and be debt-free.

Most importantly, it should be easy to cancel your membership and get your money back, so there is no risk.

I know that looking for a work at home job can be scary. Hopefully these suggestions will help you in your search.

Effects of Toxins in your home

Did you know that the cancer rate for children has increased by 28% since pesticides have been added to our household products? I am so glad that I found out about this statistic and have filled my home with safer products.

Keeping your appointment times when you are out of town

We went up north to visit family this weekend and I was able to bring my computer, speakers, and planner with me and still keep appointments for Saturday afternoon. That is one good thing about working from home - It does not matter where you are. As long as you have your computer and your phone, you are in business.

I had to walk around the house while I was on the phone, because the kids were playing with their cousins and were running around yelling. I finally found a quiet spot and everything turned out fine.

I love helping others work from home

I am welcoming a new business partner this weekend. She is excited about our products and I cannot wait to teach her how to start earning money from home for her family. So many people have been scammed before and lost so much money. I am happy when they finally find our company and can start reaching their goals.

Superbowl Sunday

I attended a training workshop across town yesterday morning. One of our executive directors was in town and we learned so much and got to meet some other coworkers here in Nashville.

Took the day off for Superbowl Sunday - the house is a mess and we had so many dishes after making food all day. Have to get back to work tomorrow after my son has all of his appointments in the morning.

I hope we all feel better soon

This morning we drove across town to the doctor for my two boys and were there forever. They both had strep tests and the baby had to use the nebulizer for the first time and got so upset. By the time I got them lunch and got home, I had to turn around and go pick my daughter up from school. What a fast day.

After getting everyone home, I spent about 45 minutes posting some ads online. I am learning about linked in this week and am fascinated by it. I am also joining in with some of my alumnae networks. Other than this we were all sick and exhausted and just went to bed. Not a very fun day -hopefully everyone will sleep in tomorrow and feel better.

Another busy day

The boys are not feeling well and were extra needy today. While I was on the phone, they worked together to empty out the diaper genie all over the floor.. It was disgusting -some really bad diapers in there..
They did actually sleep at the same time during their nap so that I could get a shower and return some phone calls. I have been able to find a bunch of old friends on facebook this week and was listed on Biltmore's whos who for professional women. However, the listing was supposed to be free and they called wanting me to pay for a lifetime membership for around $800. It took awhile and three other promotions later, I finally got through to her that I wanted what was FREE.

I set an appointment for Sunday's webcast with someone who saw my decal on my car at my daughter's school. I also got to talk to a new team member who is growing her business so quickly - we called each other for advice since we are both somewhat new to the team.

Not a bad day

Three little ones are sick

My schedule was finally back to normal today. My husband returned to work and my daughter was well enough to go to school. I took my three year old to OT therapy and speech therapy, which took up the whole morning. He did amazingly well for having a cough and runny nose. Then we went home for a few hours before we had to go to pick up my daughter from school. Wednesdays go so fast for us.

My cellphone rang many times during our therapies and I was able to call people back and answer questions as soon as we got home. My mentor helped me this evening with a new enrollee and then my three year old came down with a fever and needed to be cuddling on the couch for the rest of the evening.

I am so glad that I do not have to call in for work anymore when my kids are sick. I remember when I worked outside the home being next in line for a promotion until my daughter started getting sick at daycare.. After that I was seen as a burden, coming in late a lot. I eventually had to go part time to keep her out of daycare.
It is nice not to have a boss or attendance reprimands to worry about.

Another snow day with all three kids and daddy at home

We are still snowed in in Nashville. Since my husband was home, he took the kids upstairs to play in the playroom for awhile so that I could send some emails. I tried to make a few phone calls, but noone was answering their phone today. Everyone is probably in the same situation, busy with everyone stuck at home needing something.

After the streets thawed out a little, we were able to take my daughter to the doctor and get a few groceries. After dinner on Mondays, I always join our weekly team power call, where our team gets together on a conference call and talks about our week. It is a good way to start the week.