Hi Market Mommy Friends!
I’m excited to meet you all today! My name is MariLee Parrish and I own the Christian Moms Business Resource and also Mommy Bag Marketing.
Here’s a little background about my company:
The Christian Moms Business Resource (CMB Resource) was founded in 2009 to help other moms start and promote their own small businesses from home. From small business training and freelance writing resources to step-by-step instructions on using facebook and twitter for business, CMB Resource offers tried & true “ideas that work.” These include Small Business Ideas, Seminars, Free Webinars, PR & Advertising Packages for Mom Businesses, including participation in the Mommy Bags that are distributed nationally!
If you are a Christian Business Owner, we have tons of opportunities to help you get the word out about your product, event or service. If you’re interested in becoming a Mom Partner with us, you can view the details here.
We help you navigate social networking sites, we provide a forum to answer all of your questions, and we support one another as Christians in business. When you partner with us, you are immediately introduced to our network of Christian moms who come and fan your pages, follow you on twitter, and become your friend. It has been amazing to see the friendships and mentorships that have come about through our partnership. Our faith in God binds us all together in ways that other groups do not.
Our inspiration is the Proverbs 31 woman. Have you heard of her? Let me share a little bit this amazing woman:
'She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for the task. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night...She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.'
Proverbs 31:17-18,27-30
I must admit that I am a far cry from this strong woman, but it is my prayer that I can honor the Lord in all that I do and that my work would be pleasing to Him.
One more thing: Our blog is a fun way to connect with all of our Christian Mom Partners. We also host the Friday Favorites Giveaway each week. I hope you’ll stop by and see us at: www.wahmblog.info
Thanks for letting me share today! I hope to get to know you all better.
Blessings & thanks,
MariLee Parrish
www.christianmomsbusinessresource.com
www.mommybagmarketing.com
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If you feel exceptionally educated on a topic and it has a timely connection, you can write an editorial and submit it to publications. First, choose a topic. Are you the head of a non-profit organization that funds volcano research? Then the recent volcanic ash in Iceland provides you with the perfect opportunity to write an editorial. Your topic must be relevant and newsworthy and you must be educated about the topic. Second, do your research. If your company offers an herbal alternative to aspirin, make sure you have studies and stats on hand that will back up your argument. A piece that is not heavily based in fact will most likely never be published. Third, write your editorial in a style that is clear and direct. Make sure you give plenty of examples and illustrations in your writing. Be honest and thought provoking. In general, follow news writing style by sticking to the point and avoiding over-dramatization. Happy Friday and happy writing! 
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur but just haven’t taken the plunge? Then “Excuse Me, your dreams are trapped!” is the teleclass for you! This FREE, three-part teleclass series will teach you how to go from inaction to inspired action! There will be a bonus call on June 8 with Angela Lussier, author of "The Anti-Resume Revolution." Simply visit Quantum Leap Coaching & Training to register for the free series. 
We've been so busy around here the last week or so with our Think Spring! Blog Party that we may have lost track of some of the other great things going on in April for mom entrepreneurs!  I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about a couple things that are coming to an end this week. First, the awesome Blogoversary giveaway at Living My MoMent ends on Friday. Check it out, if you haven't already. Abbey is giving away over $1600 in prizes to celebrate her first blogoversary. And, I'm happy to say that Market Mommy and Announcements Galore are participating and have donated some great prizes of our own :o) Also, The Business Baby Shower will end on April 30. This unique contest will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes to three lucky mom entrepreneurs. The prizes and media coverage being given away total over $20,000. You definitely don't want to miss your chance to win that loot! Market Mommy is proud to be a sponsor of The Business Baby Shower! Visit and submit your entry today!
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” Mark Twain. We’ve talked a lot about networking and the importance of building relationships with others. But, have you given much thought to the type of people you’re attracting and working with? This is definitely a situation where quality is better than quantity. I had a situation recently that reminded me of the importance of surrounding myself with positive people and ignoring the negative. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, there are always some people that want you to fail. These are the people you need to ignore. Surrounding yourself with positive, encouraging people will help you to reach your dreams. Unfortunately, negativity and pessimism are just as contagious as optimism and positivity. Who is in your circle of colleagues and business associates? You’ve probably run across your share of the negative, discouraging people in your business life. The key is focusing on those that are positive. Think about it for a minute. I’m sure there is someone in your business life that is encouraging and that you enjoy speaking with. Reach out to them on a regular basis. It can keep you on track and give you a little pick-me-up when you need it. Other positive people will want to connect with and interact with you if you are a positive person yourself. Build your own self confidence and positive attitude by thinking and speaking positively. Be optimistic. Be open to new ideas and new challenges. Be flexible and always willing to learn. Seek out those who share your values and goals. Remove the toxicity! Happy Weekend! Don’t forget, our big Think Spring! Blog Party begins Monday morning. There are going to be more than a dozen terrific prizes up for grabs! And, there will be insight from several positive mom entrepreneurs! It will be fun AND inspiring!! 
I created this button for Holly and Abbey last week and couldn't wait to show it off! They announced details today about their 2010 Summer Blog Tour and I've already signed up! It's going to be a ton of fun! Have a blog? Want to get some great {free} exposure??? Visit Living my MoMent or The Work at Home Woman to find out how to get signed up! Hurry, there are a limit to 60 blogs!  P.S. Need a new button for your business or blog? Market Mommy would be happy to make it!
First of all, do others you regularly connect with know you are on twitter? You should be telling others about it. Your twitter handle, or ID http://twitter.com/MarketMommy}, should be on your blog, on your About Us page, on anything you publish, on your facebook page, in your e-mail signature, etc. Do you have followers? How many people are you following? One of the most obvious ways to increase your relevant followers is to first seek out others who you want to network with. Find other mom business owners that you’d like to connect with, learn from, sell to, etc. When they get the notice that you’re following them, chances are they’ll check out your profile and maybe follow you back. In my opinion, one of the most effective ways to make twitter work for you is to make personal connections with others. Read others’ tweets and respond to them. Reply and make conversation, build friendships. You should already have multiple things in common with those you are following, use that to your advantage. You can also use direct messages to exchange e-mail addresses and other information more directly. It’s been said that microblogging is the future of the internet. On some level I’m sure that’s true. Twitter really is a great tool and there are so many neat things you can do with it. You can search for people, find conversations about things you’re interested in, automatically follow others, track your tweets, automatically tweet your blog posts and add badges to your site. Keep in mind that everything takes time. Building an effective network won’t happen overnight, but with a little effort twitter can be a lucrative networking tool. 
The Business of Being a Mom offers a wealth of information, resources and links. Literally, you could spend hours scanning all they have to offer! They talk about a multitude of topics; legal issues, branding, marketing, inventing, inspiration, mom guilt, confidence and much, much more. The most impressive page, I thought, was their resources page. Everything from legal help, manufacturing help, to books, to networking sites and business planning and funding, and everything in between. Extremely helpful! 
 Do you have a business but don’t feel as though it’s moving forward like you want it to? Don’t feel like you’re making the money you should be making? Have you considered finding a mentor to partner with?Jill Hart is a fellow Christian work-at-home-mom whose passion is to help other women work from home too. She is the founder of www.CWAHM.com, where she has spent the past 10 years helping other women work from home and build strong, marketable and profitable businesses. She’s also the co-author of So You Want To Be a Work at Home Mom. “I'm dedicated to helping women like you find and maintain success in your business, your family, and your spirit,” Hart said. “What I've learned over the past 10 years is that many women want to work at home and find success and peace in their relationships with God and their families. But they don't know where to start! There is so much conflicting advice out there, it's impossible to know who you can really trust.” Hart has now complied all of her experience to create a mentoring program entitled SuccessFul Christian Women. The program will walk you through all the steps of starting, maintaining a successful business, and balancing it with your family and your faith. The monthly program will cover topics such as: · How to start a business; · How you can find customers and clients; · Easy ways to break down your barriers to success; and · Honoring God in your business and your life. When you join the program, you’ll get an initial 30 minutes on the phone with Hart, in addition to the monthly calls. Monthly membership levels start at just $37/month. For more detailed infor  mation, click here.
Have you ever tried direct mail? Have you found it successful? Why or why not?
You’ve heard me say over and over how important strong branding and consistency are. You’ve also heard me say several times that effective marketing can be done on a limited budget. Mom entrepreneurs face their own unique set of challenges. Finding marketing and business supplies at a reasonable cost shouldn’t have to be one of them. P.S. Mention this blog post and place an order before April 1 and you’ll save 10% automatically!
In the lighthearted spirit of St. Patrick's Day, I thought I'd do a post of some fun stuff going on around the world wide web today :o) Planning a last minute, kid-friendly, St. Patrick's Day celebration? Fun ideas are listed here and here. Have a great holiday! 
I am a lover of unique things. That's why Funky Finds is one of my favorite places on the web. It's a great place to discover unique items, but it's also a great place to advertise! Currently, Jessica and the folks at Funky Finds, are running a 25% off special on advertising! You can find their typical rates here.
Happy Tuesday from snowy Ohio! Today's tip relates to exclusive deals. They are a great way to build customer loyalty! You can offer them several different ways. Here are a few of my favorites::
The key is to make your customers, fans, followers feel special. Giving them exclusive deals and promotions does that. Having loyal customers is invaluable. Not only do they continue to purchase from you, but they also spread the word about your great products and services! And, of course I am going to offer my loyal blog readers an exclusive offer today. :o) Use SAVE20 at checkout to save 20% on any service, listing, or advertisement from Market Mommy! {Expires Feb. 15} 
You've heard me talk about networking a lot! I truly believe it is the best {and cheapest} marketing tool out there. Personal and local networking is definitely important, but so is online and virtual networking. It's 2010 and it's become easy and quick to connect with someone across the country or even the globe. Wikipedia has quickly become one of my favorite online resources. And, they are not lacking when it comes to social media and online networking. Check out this comprehensive list of social networking sites! Now, of course all of these sites aren't going to be relevant to your business or your life. And, it would be exhausting and impossible to try to engage in each one. However, I highly recommend reviewing the list and seeing what some may have to offer. This list is also great because it gives the genre of the site as well as the number of registered users. Here is a brief list of the more popular sites:: Happy networking! 
Who doesn't want to improve? Do you ever find yourself in a rut and not sure what to do to get out of it? Survey your audience and customer base to help generate some new ideas. Ask them what they like and what they don't. Ask them what they'd like to see added or improved. There are some great free services out there to help you, like Survey Monkey and eSurveysPro. Constant Contact has a survey feature now as well, but there is a fee. You can link to your survey from your site or blog, add the link to your regular newsletter or send out a dedicated e-mail asking folks to fill it out. And, if you want to beef up your chances for responses, offer them an incentive! For example, everyone that completes the survey is registered to win a free product! While we're on the topic, why don't you take two minutes and fill out a brief survey about Market Mommy. Thanks! 
I have a couple reasons that I want to tell you about The Work at Home Woman's Business Book Club. First, and most importantly, it is an EXCELLENT opportunity for you to learn more about the work at home world and network with other women. Second, Market Mommy is proud to have designed the club's new banner :o)  Each month, the club will focus on a different book, with midpoint and final discussions. All books will be available for purchase in The Work at Home Woman's Business Book shop and you can sign up for e-mail updates about discussions, etc. by contacting Holly or commenting on her post here. You can also copy and paste the button and share it with others :o) The club's first book is, The Mommy Manifesto: How to Use Our Power to Think Big, Break Limitations, and Achieve Success by Kim Lavine. For more details about the club, click here. For more information about Market Mommy services, click here. We are happy to work with The Work at Home Woman and value all of our customers! Holly is now eligible {as are all of our customers} to participate in our referral program. She will earn vouchers for each customer she refers to Market Mommy. Want more informaiton on our referral program? E-mail Dawn. Happy Friday and happy reading! Have a great weekend!  P.S. I have baby fever. In the past 12 hours two of my cousins have welcomed new babies. Right before Christmas two of my friends did and I have another cousin due to give birth the first week of February. I think next week I'll honor all of them with a baby post soon ;o)
The Business Baby Shower Contest is open to mom entrepreneurs, in any industry, who are looking to start or grow their business. First, second and third place winners will be chosen in May. Winners will be showered with some awesome prizes! You can check out the list here. And, don't forget to check out all of the official contest rules here. All the information you need about the Contest can be found on the website, http://www.businessbabyshower.com/. Good luck! 
We've talked about Holly at The Work at Home Woman before, after all, it's one of the sites we love :-) She's full of great ideas, you should really bookmark her site. Now, she has started a special page to list woman owned businesses. It's easy to get listed, so check it out. In addition, she offers some other great advertising options that you might like to consider. She offers options that range from $25/month for newsletter advertising to $250 for a dedicated e-mail blast. In addition to those options, and everything in between, she also offers custom packages and accepts giveaways. The Work at Home Woman is just another great avenue to advertise your mom-owned business within your budget. Details on her advertising options can be found here. Happy Friday!
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