Comments on: Do You Have Enough Time to Work at Home?

By: La Stella Blu

La Stella Blu — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:47:13 +0000

I think 15-20 hours a week for starting a home business is way underestimated. Of course it definitely depends on what you are going to do. Setting up a blog to generate income through adsense, blogher, or writing posts could take even less time per week. However it will take months or more for your blog to gain credibility. An online business will take a substantial amount of time and possibly money to get off on the right start. La Stella Blus last blog post..Ergo Baby Carrier Changes

By: Baby Slings

Baby Slings — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:35:55 +0000

Can I ask what you do?

By: Baby Slings

Baby Slings — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:32:25 +0000

I’m looking for something I can do on the internet when my kids are at school to help with the house hold income. I’m been scammed to many times looking for something I can do without selling or talking to many people. Is anyone out there doing anything worth while?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:39:54 +0000

Right now I’m clocking about 15-20 hours a week after my FT job. I’m pleased with the return and the rate of growth I’m experiencing. What I like best about this approach to building my business is that I’m not putting myself out on a limb financially – and I’m still seeing my biz develop at a pace that is pretty exciting.

One more thing…personally I think it is easier to balance the two when your kids are older (I have teens). When my kids were younger I really could only handle either a FT job or my own biz (I did both).

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By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:53:31 +0000

I’d say in the begining, your exctiement wants you to spend a ton of hours trying to get into the swing of things and make money right away. The reality of that is you’ll burn out quickly and not really make much money. Take it slow and spend some time learning first. I tend to spend around 15 hours a week online. I’d love to spend a ton more, but it’s just not happening right now. I’m at a point now where I’m comfortable, and know what has to be done to keep the payments coming in. That’s quite an accomplishment in itself.

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By: Sarah Zeldman

Sarah Zeldman — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:03:27 +0000

I recently realized that, in reality, I have about 12-15 hours/week to give to my, already established business. I want/need more, but that is just enough — I don’t know how I’d get anything done with less.

But I guess it’s true – you can get anything done with just about any amount of time – it’s just more slow going.

But I always tell moms that the time to START a home business is NOT RIGHT AWAY when they have their FIRST new baby (though some research and planning can be during at that time, if it provides a good outlet for the mom.)

Think about it — would Donald Trump try to start a business during nap time? I think not.

Why do we expect ourselves to be “Superhuman” and be able to do what the most famous entrepreneur in the world can’t?

While none of us probably want to actually BE Donald Trump — we can learn from him. Building a company takes an investment of time — and if you’re doing it during naptime and on a shoestring budget — it will take quite a while before you can reach a comfortable level of financial success. (So it may be good “hobby” for a while…)

So, as busy moms, with a 15 hour week (or less), we have to realize that our business will grow more slowly than the businesses of other entrepreneurs (who have wives to take care of the kids and household management!)

I find this knowledge both comforting AND frustrating. It’s comforting when I remind myself that this business HAS to grow slowly b/c I have such a small amount of time to devote to it and FRUSTRATING when I am ready, willing, and able to do what it takes to make the next leap forward — but I have to make dinner, clean the house and put the kids to bed!

By: Home Biss

Home Biss — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:24:19 +0000

Kelly,

Working from home is challenging but it is far better than working 9 to 5 in some other fancy office. I have been working from home for more than 2 years now and I have no regrets whatsoever.

Talking about time, I believe everybody will have to spend more time on their home businesses at the early stages but once you have everything settled, you can relax a bit and reap your fruits of labor.

I have a little tip. Use technology to the fullest. Automate tasks if you can and most important of all, abolish procrastination.

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By: Peggy Dolane

Peggy Dolane — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:35:52 +0000

15 – 20 hours minimum… figure twice the number of hours you actually get paid for. Any less than 15 and you need laser focus and iron self discipline to succeed.

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By: Patrysha

Patrysha — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:29:47 +0000

As someone who tried pulling things off with three kids and a full time job as I made the transition back into working from home – I agree! Fifteen hours would have to be the absolute minimum. Twenty would be better to allow for a bit of breathing room – I know I squeezed them in by going to bed late, waking up early and I still dropped balls along the way…

By: Connie

Connie — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:25:49 +0000

I am in a different situation. I don’t work full time but I don’t have the hours available to work as much as I’d like at home due to health issues.

In the beginning I spent the few hours I had learning and trying small tasks. As my learning curve grew smaller I was able to focus more on working and networking.

Fortunately I am able to barter work with friends. So I just oversee my website and work on my blogs now. I’m up to 3 full time blogs and being a co-author on 3 others. Working at home is the perfect solution for me!