Workshop Alert: Real Ways To Be A WAHM

Hey mompreneurs!

Are you thinking about quitting your day job for a chance to become a work at home mom (WAHM)? Are you planning to become a freelancer? Or are you considering putting up an online store to augment your income?

If you answered yes to at least one of the questions above, then there's an upcoming workshop that's perfect for you.

Personally, I think this is a very interesting workshop that's why I signed up as soon as I learned about it. I'm hoping I would learn more strategies for e-commerce management- something that Mommy Issa and I need for MHQ. (Seriously, we need to invest on good systems or processes so that we can be ready for expansion *naks, fingers crossed*).

To register, click here.

Business Cards, Finally!

For several months, Mommy Issa and I have been talking about the importance of having our own business cards. They're not just fancy stuff that you give out to people (ay, big time si ate!). They're tools to help you reach out to potential customers and suppliers.

Unfortunately for us, there were a couple of  networking opportunities we missed because we didn't have contact cards. One was when Mommy Issa joined a bazaar. The other was when I attended the 2nd Mompreneur Summit-I noticed that most of the mompreneurs came prepared.

It took us several months before we finally settled on a design we both loved. Actually, I'm the cause of delay. I just wasn't satisfied with the earlier designs. Either the logo was too bland, or the color combination was too blah. Once I resolved those blockers, it was smooth sailing from there.

Our own design!

Do you know what the best part is? I only paid Php60 for those lovelies! One of the freebies given to those who joined the 2nd Mompreneur Summit was a discount voucher from The Candy Shop Prints, worth Php250.

Their rate for business cards is Php240 (100 pieces). Mommy Issa (The Thrifty One), suggested that we try to negotiate for two sets - each set having 50 pieces - for the same price. Thankfully, Ms. Pat (of Candy Shop Prints) agreed, as long as we provide a print ready file.

Total processing time was just one week. We're so happy! Upon inspection, I realized there were some flaws with the design (ugh, I am my own worst critic!), but not so noticeable. Still, we love them!

Mommies, if you're planning to have your own contact cards for your business, do try to browse The Candy Shops Prints website. We have been drooling over the contact cards catalog (so dainty!). If there weren't any budget constraints on our part, we would have picked something from the Powder Room Collection (oh the chevron!).

If you're planning to DIY, I'm planning to write a separate post about that, so stay tuned! :)