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Joel

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Mar 28, 2006 4:51 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Who`s got advice to share? There are millions of stay at home moms who have started their own business without compromising their #1 job = being a Mom!

Want some thought starters? Read this article on Advice for Entrepreneur Moms or `Mompreneurs` and chime in.

Let your voice be heard by the entire StartupNation community!

fiercebizgirl

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Apr 05, 2006 2:15 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I have an amazing business opportunity for mompreneurs...this opportunity allows for working in the home and having free time and lots of extra money for the family.

 

email me for more info.

 

-Stacie



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Stacie Mullins
Creator
Debutante Vintage Boutique
Rich

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Apr 05, 2006 2:17 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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stacie,

can you describe the opportunity here so people can see it and skip the step of emailing? if it`s confidential, i totally understand why you`re asking for emails, but if not, please share!



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Rich Sloan , Co-Founder, Chief Startupologist, StartupNation
fiercebizgirl

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Apr 05, 2006 2:56 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I am not permitted to disclose the name of the company, but here goes...

This is a health and wellness driven business that involves sharing fabulous skincare, cosmetics and weight-management products with others.  This company is 25 years old, stable, debt-free and the business can be done with a minimal investment with no home parties or anything like that.  I have a website that people can see if they leave me a message.

This product is not a hard sell;  you can just let the products sell themselves which is a great concept.  I am very excited and would love to share with as many people as possible.

 

Love the book, by the way.  I refer back to it often.  I love the comraderie that you and your brother have.

 

 

 



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Stacie Mullins
Creator
Debutante Vintage Boutique
Rich

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Apr 05, 2006 3:06 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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thanks for the info!

to further assist people who might be interested, would this business opportunity fall under the "multi-level-marketing" model?

so glad to hear the excitement in your voice (words) and that you`re running your own show! and that the book was a big help!

rich (also on behalf of the always busy older brother!)



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Rich Sloan , Co-Founder, Chief Startupologist, StartupNation
fiercebizgirl

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Apr 05, 2006 3:09 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I think it would more accurately be depicted as "network marketing".  I would much rather use 1% of 100 people`s efforts than 100% of my own, wouldn`t you agree?

It is not a pyramid scheme AND the company is endoresed by the DSA which is a great thing.  Hopefully this gives a tad bit more info!



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Stacie Mullins
Creator
Debutante Vintage Boutique
Seafarer

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Apr 07, 2006 4:46 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I`ve just started working as a full-time freelance writer (here`s the shameless Web site plug: www.sheilascarborough.com ) and what I`m rapidly discovering is that I love what I`m doing so much that I ignore onerous duties like cat litter box cleaning, getting groceries, etc. 

My laptop over in my little work corner sings the siren song and I get sucked in, then look up at 3 in the afternoon and realize I`ve not really gotten nicely dressed or even eaten lunch.  I do not want to work in my jammies or my take-the-kids-to-school sweatpants, thanks!

I`m learning that I must carve out time to go to the store, pick up the house, and work out or I will be my own worst enemy.

It`s great to work hard at something that doesn`t even feel like work, but my family is wondering when the upside is coming for them.

So here`s Tip Number One:  Do Not Sit At The Computer Until Some Of The Other Stuff Gets Done.  That Means You! :)

Thanks, Seafarer



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VickiJ

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Apr 07, 2006 7:14 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I can relate, Sheila. I too am a freelance writer/desktop publisher and I find my time going by much too quickly. I try to make it a rule that I stop working when the kids get home from school - around 3:30. Then it`s time to spend time with the kids, help with homework and do the housework. I do laundry all day long. BTW, I like your website. I haven`t created one of my own yet. I`m in the learning stages of designing websites. I`ll probably add "website designer" to my list of skills in the future.

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VickiJ
www.freshairjournal.com
ScrapBizKim

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Apr 09, 2006 12:35 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I had an aHA! moment while reading STARTUP NATION - OPEN FOR BUSINESS on an airplane earlier this year.  The whole Life Plan vs. Business Plan thing put words to the struggle I have on a daily basis.  I am a SAHM FIRST and my life plan is to be a SAHM.  But, I fell into this incredible business that is BEGGING to be taken in so many other directions.  I have had to reign in a lot of my business plans (such as lots of travel) in order to make my business fit in the life I choose to have.  That stings sometimes because I know I could do so much more with my business if I just dove in head-first and ignored everything else. But, the kids aren`t going to disappear any time soon so I continue to put my family first (although the laundry waits - LOL!). 

~Kim

Bundles

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Apr 09, 2006 4:13 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Yes, yes, yes!!! If I jump right in, oh the places this business could go, the wonderful places it could go. But that all comes to a screeching halt as, for right now, I must go down the hall and referee three small screaming little girls. And, did someone mention laundry? Thanks for reminding me that I must get that off the dining room table. Groceries, homework, ballet, tap, housecleaning, hair...

I recently took my family on a "hey guys, thanks for being so patient as I work on my business" getaway and they made me promise them a day of not even opening my laptop. That was hard but we had lots of fun.

Somehow, we`re all getting it done and loving ourselves and our families along the way.

Okay, Sheila, I`m closing my laptop and going to get the "some of the other stuff" done.



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What is life without giving!

Creatively yours,
Robin Fuller
Owner
Bundles of Baskets
Offering Creative Gift Solutions
www.bundlesofbaskets.com
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