I talked with a colleague recently about a certain work-at-home-moms networking group we both belonged to at one time. She'd just unsubscribed from it, stating what job leads she did gain from the group were all unprofitable. I totally understood what she meant.

There is a certain mentality I've noticed among quite a few work-at-home-moms that is saddening. All too often I've listened and watched as "new" WAHMs struggle to find a business to run from their homes, only to flop and burn within a short amount of time. I've watched even more "WAHMs" grasping at straws and trying every scam and make-money-fast schemes they got their hands on.

I can talk about this subject with confidence because I was one of those "WAHMs" at one time, too.

There are many mothers who long for a real home-based business. They long to be at home, raise their children, and provide for their family (financially). I know what that feels like. Been there. Done that.

The problem with this mindset is that it's small thinking. If you want to run a successful and profitable business from home, then you have to think bigger and better. You have to plan and create an environment for success.

It took me a long time to realize this. There is no quick and fast way to make money. If that's what you're still searching for, then sorry, but it's just not going to happen. It takes time, persistence, patience, and nerves of steel to build and run a business from home.

You need to give your business enough time to get off the ground. You can't start something, then quit in three months just because you're not seeing growth. It takes time to gain momentum.

The worst thing I've experienced is watching experienced WAHMs sell their products or services to naive newbies, knowing they don't have a clue what they're getting into. That really stinks. It's a horrible thing to take advantage of someone's naivity.

If you want to become a work-at-home-mother and start your own business, my advice is this:

• Make a plan. Don't quit your job or jump into something too soon. Write down your dreams and goals. Then create a plan on how you can get there from where you are right now.
• Find a mentor. There are a few reputable mentoring forums online for women who want to work from home. These membership forums offer sage advice from WAHMs who have been in business for years and know what they're doing. You'll find well-worn advice and tried-and-true business advice from these respected professionals.
• Apply for an internship. When you decide on the type of business you'd like to run, do some hunting and apply for an internship at a similar business. Call the owner and tell him/her that you'd like to learn the ropes and ins and outs of this type of business. Ask if you can shadow her/him for a few weeks.
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  ched even more "WAHMs" grasping at straws and trying every scam and make-money-fast schemes they got their hands on.

  I can talk about this subject with confidence because I was one of those "WAHMs" at one time, too.

  There are many mothers who long for a real home-based business. They long to be at home, raise their children, and provide for their family (financially). I know what that feels like. Been there. Done that.

  The problem with this mindset is that it's small thinking. If you want to run a successful and profitable business from home, then you have to think bigger and better. You have to plan and create an environment for success.

  It took me a long time to realize this. There is no quick and fast way to make money. If that's what you're still searching for, then sorry, but it's just not going to happen. It takes time, persistence, patience, and nerves of steel to build and run a business from home.

  You need to give your business enough time to get off the ground. You can't start something, then quit in three months just because you're not seeing growth. It takes time to gain momentum.

  The worst thing I've experienced is watching experienced WAHMs sell their products or services to naive newbies, knowing they don't have a clue what they're getting into. That really stinks. It's a horrible thing to take advantage of someone's naivity.

  If you want to become a work-at-home-mother and start your own business, my advice is this:

  • Make a plan. Don't quit your job or jump into something too soon. Write down your dreams and goals. Then create a plan on how you can get there from where you are right now.
  • Find a mentor. There are a few reputable mentoring forums online for women who want to work from home. These membership forums offer sage advice from WAHMs who have been in business for years and know what they're doing. You'll find well-worn advice and tried-and-true business advice from these respected professionals.
  • Apply for an internship. When you decide on the type of business you'd like to run, do some hunting and apply for an internship at a similar business. Call the owner and tell him/her that you'd like to learn the ropes and ins and outs of this type of business. Ask if you can shadow her/him for a few weeks.
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    nd better. You have to plan and create an environment for success.

    It took me a long time to realize this. There is no quick and fast way to make money. If that's what you're still searching for, then sorry, but it's just not going to happen. It takes time, persistence, patience, and nerves of steel to build and run a business from home.

    You need to give your business enough time to get off the ground. You can't start something, then quit in three months just because you're not seeing growth. It takes time to gain momentum.

    The worst thing I've experienced is watching experienced WAHMs sell their products or services to naive newbies, knowing they don't have a clue what they're getting into. That really stinks. It's a horrible thing to take advantage of someone's naivity.

    If you want to become a work-at-home-mother and start your own business, my advice is this:

    • Make a plan. Don't quit your job or jump into something too soon. Write down your dreams and goals. Then create a plan on how you can get there from where you are right now.
    • Find a mentor. There are a few reputable mentoring forums online for women who want to work from home. These membership forums offer sage advice from WAHMs who have been in business for years and know what they're doing. You'll find well-worn advice and tried-and-true business advice from these respected professionals.
    • Apply for an internship. When you decide on the type of business you'd like to run, do some hunting and apply for an internship at a similar business. Call the owner and tell him/her that you'd like to learn the ropes and ins and outs of this type of business. Ask if you can shadow her/him for a few weeks.
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      ienced WAHMs sell their products or services to naive newbies, knowing they don't have a clue what they're getting into. That really stinks. It's a horrible thing to take advantage of someone's naivity.

      If you want to become a work-at-home-mother and start your own business, my advice is this:

      • Make a plan. Don't quit your job or jump into something too soon. Write down your dreams and goals. Then create a plan on how you can get there from where you are right now.
      • Find a mentor. There are a few reputable mentoring forums online for women who want to work from home. These membership forums offer sage advice from WAHMs who have been in business for years and know what they're doing. You'll find well-worn advice and tried-and-true business advice from these respected professionals.
      • Apply for an internship. When you decide on the type of business you'd like to run, do some hunting and apply for an internship at a similar business. Call the owner and tell him/her that you'd like to learn the ropes and ins and outs of this type of business. Ask if you can shadow her/him for a few weeks.
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        or women who want to work from home. These membership forums offer sage advice from WAHMs who have been in business for years and know what they're doing. You'll find well-worn advice and tried-and-true business advice from these respected professionals.
      • Apply for an internship. When you decide on the type of business you'd like to run, do some hunting and apply for an internship at a similar business. Call the owner and tell him/her that you'd like to learn the ropes and ins and outs of this type of business. Ask if you can shadow her/him for a few weeks.
      • Interview business owners. Call on experienced WAHMs and other business owners and ask if you can interview them. Ask them questions about the business, running a business, etc. Find out everything you ever wanted to know, first hand, from real business owners.
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