Corrie Petersen

Hi Corrie! Tell us about your businesses.
I have 2 home businesses. I market safe, non-toxic products with the Health Freedom Team at http://works.healthfreedomteam.com/. I have been with them for 5 years. My favorite product is all of our cleaners. They protect my children from the toxic chemicals that can harm them.

My husband and I own Heavenly Crosses. We make and sell Disciple's Cross necklaces, keychains, andzipper pulls. We also do fundraisers for many organizations. Our website is http://www.heavenlycrosses.com/ We opened shop 2 years ago. My favorite product with is the pink necklace. It's so beautiful and they are unique and great.

Do you have any recent news, products, a new launch, freebies, etc.
Heavenly Crosses is offering 3 cross necklaces for $20.

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business (getting traffic, article marketing, networking, etc.)?
If you are just getting started with an online business, don't give up.

It can take anywhere from 6 months to a year to get it off the ground. You really need to do a lot of advertising and networking. A great place to do that is Ryze

You can network there and you can learn so much. Writing articles and blogging is another great way to get your name out.

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Sherry Frewerd - Family CrockPot Recipes

Hi Sherry! Tell us about your businesses.
I publish info websites, mostly focused on recipes and family/parenting. I offer a wide variety of recipes, cooking tips, toddler/preschool learning activities, ebooks.

• http://familycrockpotrecipes.com
• http://familyplayandlearn.com
• http://muffinandbreadrecipes.com/

Do you have any recent news, products, a new launch, freebies, etc.
My 'Family Crock Pot Recipes' newsletter has lots of free ebooks for subscribers at http://familycrockpotrecipes.com/

What are your absolute favorite products or resources you can't live without in your business (or have helped you the most)?
Mom Masterminds; Ryze Network; Homestead.com

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business (getting traffic, article marketing, networking, etc.)?
Learn as much as you possibly can from trusted, time proven resources and don't expect too much too soon. Be patient. Work consistently.

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Aurelia Williams - Real Life Coaching

Hi Aurelia! Tell us about your businesses.

Hi there - I'm Aurelia Williams and I am the owner of Real Life Solutions http://www.reallifesolutions.net/ which is a Family Life Resource site created to help you and others lead an emotionally & physically healthier, more productive and less stressful life.
Real Life Coaching: www.reallifecoaching.net is myPersonal Life Coaching Site. I am dedicated to helping women live a life that is: less stressed and more organized, filled with more self confidence and a life that also follows the direction of their goals.
I am also one the Resident experts on the great WAHMTalkRadio show.

Do you have any recent news, products, a new launch, freebies, etc.

I am offering women a 10% off of their coaching package. I also have a wonderful eBook: Journey To Joy http://www.reallifecoaching.net/ebook.shtml

What are your absolute favorite products or resources you can't live without in your business (or have helped you the most)?

There are many resources that have been invaluable to me. The ones that top my list are Internetbasedmoms.com, Mom Masterminds and networking with other WAHMS such as yourself Nicole. Also watching awesome wahms make it truly inspires me. Also my VA's - I can't forget them. They are awesome!

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business (getting traffic, article marketing, networking, etc.)?

Don't give up!! Start with your passion and grow from there. Find a great mentor and ask for help when needed. Never, ever be afraid to ask questions.

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Dionna Sanchez - Emphasis on Moms

Hi Dionna! Tell us about your businesses.

I am the Founder of the Emphasis On Moms Ministry at http://www.emphasisonmoms.com/ Emphasis offers a monthly newsletter to encourage the hearts of moms, ideas to instill character qualities in your kids, a mom mentoring program, discussion groups, ideas for family traditions and more. I started Emphasis On Moms out of my home in October 1997 and went online with it in July 1999.I can also be found weekly at MomWritersTalkRadio.com doing a "Mom Minute" and my personal blog at http://www.emphasisonmoms.blogspot.com

Do you have any recent news, products, a new launch, freebies, etc.

The newest addition to the Emphasis On Moms Ministry is our mom mentoring program. It is where ladies who are going through different circumstances in life can be mentored via email by another lady who navigated that same challenge. It really fills a niche that can't be found anywhere else on the web to allow ladies to minister and advise fellow moms who are hurting.

What is your biggest advice for someone new to online business?

I would advise them to do a lot of research. Find out what your competition is, plan out a strategy, and write down your ideas. Then test the waters a little bit. Don't lose sight of the people you are reaching in lieu of money you want to make. You first and foremost need to care about the people you are dealing with and be honest with them. Always be professional and build a good reputation.

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Shannon Miller - Asthma Info

Hi Shannon! Tell us about your businesses.

I have an Asthma site, I offer free information and advice on asthma
www.asthmainfosite.com

Do you have any recent news, products, a new launch, freebies, etc.

I do have a drawing going on right now until Feb. 1

What are your absolute favorite products or resources you can't live without in your business (or have helped you the most)?

Article marketing really helped my asthma site.

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business?

Networking and article marketing have been two of the best things for me. Another major thing is SEO.

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Julie Jordan Scott - Life Purpose with a Spiritual Approach

Hi Julie! Tell us about your businesses.
I own a life coaching and personal development company which focuses on creativity and life purpose with a spiritual approach.

I have several life changing programs which are free to participants, notably one which is starting again tomorrow, 42 Days of Writing Passionately.
http://www.5passions.com/42daysofwritingpassionately.html

I also offer a 42 Days of Passionate ProsperityProgram which is very transformative.
http://www.5passions.com/42days.html

In February I am launching a renewed Dream Activation program, which was pivotal in manifesting the dream of "Go Gratitude" a program that is literally changing the world... all because its founder was a member of the premier Dream Activation Program.
http://www.5passions.com/dreamactivationnew.html

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business?

My best advice is to take passionate action now. Not fear based, frenetic action - simply create something ANYTHING that excites you and then start talking about it in a variety of ways. Reach out naturally - not "hype-y" and your passion for your product will create a natural vacuum for you.

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Stacie Mahoe - All About Fastpitch

Hi Stacie! Tell us about your businesses.

My main business is http://www.allaboutfastpitch.com/. Basically it is a website providing a number of fastpitch softball tips, drills, and resources. I started this website about 2 years ago.

I also built http://www.my-custom-silicone-bracelet.com/ to provide information about this hot trend! Get ideas for your own custom silicone bracelet, get general information about silicone bracelets, and also find out how to order one of your own!

A new project of mine is http://www.the-personalized-baby.com/. Babies are so precious and surely something to be celebrated. The Personalized Baby features great personalized baby gifts to welcome any new life into this world. Find a extra special gift for the newborn in your life at The Personalized Baby.

808 Blue Pitbull (http://www.808bluepitbull.com/) is one more project of mine. This is more of a hobby than anything though. Basically it’s an avenue to post pictures of our dogs online. It’s also an easy way for people to find our contact information. We often get asked about puppies when people see our dogs, but of course, we don’t have an endless supply of puppies. This website was built so that people we meet can easily find our information later and stay up to date on any new puppies that may become available. It’s also a way for us to show people that these dogs are not always terrible creatures. We want to share the positive experience we have with these dogs.

I also have a WAHM Blog (http://websitewahm.blogspot.com/) where other women can read about my WAHM adventures and learn about things that have worked for me so that they can possibly apply it to their business as well.

Do you have any recent news, products, a new launch, freebies, etc.

I offer a free membership as AllAboutFastPitch.com which entitles members to receive additional fastpitch softball tips on an ongoing basis via e-mail. Members also get to read all Fastpitch Interviews I do before they’re even posted to the website.

I’m also working on a new section for AllAboutFastPitch.com that will feature different fastpitch products and links to buy these products. Right now it’s a work in progress, but it should be up and ready to view next month.

What are your absolute favorite products or resources you can't live without in your business (or have helped you the most)?

The two things that come to mind immediately are Mom Masterminds and http://www.moms.Aweber.com ! Mom Masterminds has been absolutely crucial to my online business development. There is no way I’d be where I am now if it wasn’t for MM. Aweber has also been absolutely key in being able to offer the free fastpitch membership that I have at AllAboutFastPitch.com ~ I’m so glad that I’m not using a freebie auto responder service. But again, I would have never known about Aweber if it weren’t for MM ~ so props to Mom Masterminds once again.

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business (getting traffic, article marketing, networking, etc.)?

Learn about SEO BEFORE building your webpages, otherwise you’ll find yourself re-doing everything. I know this probably sounds like overkill, but if you’re just starting out, that is the BEST time to join Mom Masterminds. I really truly think MM is the best resource for making your online business a success.

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Nell Taliercio - Telecommuting Expert & Affiliate Marketer

Nell is a great friend of mine and I'm excited to brag about her. :)
Tell us about your businesses.

I’m an affiliate marketer and currently have several information websites. A couple of them are:

www.TelecommutingMoms.com – which is a website for all your telecommuting needs for moms. It takes you through resumes and cover letters, interviews, job leads, networking and much more. Plus it has a very active message board and blog.

www.NellNews.com – this is the newest website in which I report on affiliate marketing for moms. I offer tips for the beginner, adsense tips, promoting your businesses and much more. In the future I’ll be offering free ecourses and reports and hopefully will be using some audio on the website too. I’ve found a lot of success with affiliate marketing and wanted to share my tips with other moms. There is nothing quite like passive income streams – such as affiliate
marketing!

Nell, tell us about any freebies and special offers you have available.

The newest goodies can be found at NellTaliercio.com. I have business freebies and telecommuting freebies there as well as product reviews and other goodies. You can also find my telecommuting tips for free by signing up for www.TelecommmutingAnswerLady.com and my affiliate marketing tips at www.NellNews.com . I always have things in the works so if you want to keep up to date with that check out my blog at NellTaliercio.com/blog

What are two products or resources you can't live without in your business

Mom Masterminds – Mom Masterminds is a business coaching program for moms in business. I’ve been a member since August of 2004. I would be no where CLOSE to where I am right now had it not been for Mom Masterminds. I’m so thankful I joined when I did.

xSitepro – I’m an affiliate marketer and being so I have quite a few websites. Most affiliate marketers eventually have a nice handful of websites for promoting products. That being said it isn’t always easy to build and maintain many sites and I was feeling overwhelmed with it all. That was until I started using xsitepro! I now love building my websites and find it even easier to maintain them too! I could not live without my xsitepro now ;) It’s an affiliate marketers dream!

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business?

Join Mom Masterminds ;) They are closed for now, but will reopen their doors at some point. You can join the free ecourse and be updated as soon as they open their doors.

If you aren’t interested in a coaching group my advice is as follows:

Stay focused on one business until it’s successful. Only then should you add another business into the mix.

Build a newsletter list RIGHT AWAY. As soon as you start your website or business, you should add a newsletter to the mix.

Write articles and do it now! Don’t sit on an article for weeks because you just cant get it perfect. It doesn’t need to be perfect. I have some tips for writing articles here: Easy Article Writing Tips

Outsource and Automate your business. Even when starting out you need to do these things. Even if you only outsource an hour a month that will be very worth it. My advice is to get rid of the projects you HATE or just aren’t very good at. If you’re dreading a project for your business, then why suffer through it when you can get someone who is good at it and loves to do it? And you can automate your blog posts and newsletters…I’m having a lot of fun with automation now! It frees up so much time!

You can learn more about my business tips and advice for affiliate marketing at: www.NellNews.com

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Affiliate Articles?

Do you have your own affiliate program AND allow your affiliates to use your articles to promote their affiliate links? If so, give me a yell. You can be added to
FreeAffiliateArticles.com

Nicole

Use Article Marketing to Build your List

One of the best ways to utilize Article Marketing is to grow your newsletter list.

Here is a free ebook that will give you ways to grow your list.
Make Money from Your List (pdf)

My favorite resource for list building is hands-down
Jimmy D. Brown's List & Traffic Profits

If you can sign up -- do it. You'll be glad you did. Start by watching or listening to the first 4 lessons. They'll blow you away.

After you sign up, let me know if you have questions. I won't leave you hanging. OR if you sign up and are not completely blown away, contact me immediately so I can show you all the features. I promise you this is worth looking into.

Nicole

Would you like to be a Featured Writer?

I am Featuring LadyPens Writers in the Lady Pens blog.

To be included and get free exposure for yourself and your business, please answer the interview questions and instructions HERE

I hope that you will take me up on this offer to brag about yourself.
(Of course, as many men as I get signing up -- this offer is for Ladies only.)

Nicole

Kelly McCausey - WAHM Talk Radio

Meet Kelly McCausey, another one of my favorite Work at Home Moms.

Kelly, tell us about your businesses.

I host Work at Home Moms Talk Radio which launched in November 2003.

In addition to the show, I also

* mentor Work at Home Moms in building successful online businesses
* publish a print mini mag for WAHMs
* host teleseminars
* create information products.

Tell us about your products. I'm familiar with all of them (since I'm one of your biggest cheerleaders, but let's tell everyone else about them).

Mom Masterminds!
Shoestring Radio is my audio course for those interested in starting their own internet radio show.
Easy Article Marketing (you know!) - (Kelly and I did this project together!)
The Confidence to Act is an audio product of interviews with women who have exemplified confidence and will inspire women to find the courage to act on their business ideas.

What are some products or resources you can't live without in your business (or have helped you the most)?

Alice Seba, Aweber & my web host! LOL!

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business (getting traffic, article marketing, networking, etc.)

Start doing something - don't wait for perfection. You will learn by doing more than anything else.

What is your number one question about online business, getting traffic, networking, affiliate programs or article marketing?

My number one question? Shoot - that's easy. Why is it so hard to please BOTH Google and Yahoo? ROFL!

Don't I know it, Kelly! lol.

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Carrie Lauth - Natural Mom

Hi Carrie, tell us about your business.

Hi Nicole and thanks for featuring me :) My name is Carrie Lauth and I started dabbling in online marketing about two years ago when I was doing a direct sales business. After months and months of solid effort I was getting nowhere except into debt with that business model! I hated the phone calls and sales aspect of it. Meanwhile I had built a website and started monetizing it with affiliate and pay per click programs, and incidentally that income started to surpass the direct sales income...and it was nearly passive as well as very inexpensive to produce! No buying product and no phone calls. I was sold. I stopped doing direct sales entirely and focused totally on affiliate marketing. I now have 14 websites and I absolutely love building them.

http://www.Business-Moms-Expo.com - This was my first site and it's a resource for Moms who are investigating their work at home options. It features an ecourse for Moms who need some direction in starting their online business.

http://www.Natural-Moms.com - I love to talk about birth, babies and breastfeeding.

http://www.InsteadofTv.com Features a newsletter with tons of tips to help parents limit the impact of tv in their kid's lives.

http://www.Lemony-Snicket-Stuff.com - For fans of the popular series.

Carrie, do you offer any great freebies?

My business card site, http://www.CarrieLauth.com features several valuable (no junk!) freebies for work at home Moms.

What are two products or resources you can't live without in your business (or have helped you the most)?

Mom Masterminds, the mentoring and coaching program, and XSitePro - I absolutely love it for building new sites.

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business?

Find a mentor and study what she does! I latched on to Alice Seba after discovering her IBMoms site and I try to apply her marketing wisdom to my own sites. I buy (as much as possible) the products she recommends and generally do what Alice says. LOL! I believe in shortening the learning curve as much as possible. As busy Moms, we don't have forever. We need to learn how to make money now and without taking too much time away from our families.

Check out Carrie's articles at - http://www.ladypens.com/myarticles/Carrie-Lauth/11

Annette Yen - Direct Sales Success Story

Meet Annette Yen, our Featured Author of the Day!

Visit Annette's sites -
Noah's Ark
FunEvents4Girls.com
SailingtoSuccess.com

Annette, what are two products or resources you can't live without in your business (or have helped you the most)?

Aweber autoresponder Easy Article Marketing (and I'm not just trying to suck up!)

What's your best advice for someone just starting out in online business (getting traffic, article marketing, networking, etc.)

Start right away with baby steps...write an article, set up a simple website for gathering leads through your autoresponder.

Check out Annette's Articles at -
http://www.ladypens.com/profile/Annette-Yen/94

The Lady Pens Blog

Here we will feature our awesome women authors and share the latest innovations in article marketing.

I look forward to your comments and suggestions.
Nicole