The Best Websites for Stay at Home Mom's Starting a Business

Starting out your new business venture as a stay at home mom can be very intimidating. As a Manager in a direct sales company, I look back at my start in November, 2006 and think how lucky I was to have this type of knowledge at my finger tips. For those Moms that are just learning how powerful the internet is, allow me to provide a cheat sheet that will get you on your way and a new network of wahms (work at home moms) in your arsenal!

I have put these websites in order of my own preference, but you will find them all very useful and can decide on your own favorites!

1. www.WAHM.com - Work at Home Moms.com is a great website for all types of work at home businesses. I think it's one of the most versed in party
plans, actual work at home opportunities that are not direct sales, crafters, and a myriad of different businesses that really give you a full spectrum of the opportunities open to you. My favorite part about this site is its message boards. Each company is represented on a separate message board that really allows you to "get to know" your fellow business acquaintances. Cheryl Demas is the founder of WAHM.com. In her words, "WAHM.com is your source for home business information, work at home/work from home jobs, and all the support and advice a work-at-home mom (or dad, or anyone) could ask for."

2. www.dswa.org - The only reason I have this website as number two is because some work at home moms will not be in direct sales so #1 contains more resources for those that are not participating in that type of business. Otherwise, this site is amazing and has so much to offer even to non-members. If you click on "free stuff" you'll be able to view e-zine articles, sample tele-classes (my favorite), and advice from the experts. Joining as a member gives you even more resources and it's a great investment and also a write off on your taxes!