Work at Home Moms Talk Radio

Val has struck again with another awesome WAHM Value post! It is really digging into so deep rooted areas here that I think we all get stuck in. Yes, these perceptions of what we feel we have received and what we virtually hand out can become blurred, this is an absolute. It is not easy to find that fine line where you should charge when it comes to certain aspects of business.

She mentions that and she is spot on with it. As with her, I also received amazing information back in the early 2000’s and I have no problem handing that out and passing it forward. However, when it comes to answering questions about certain things that have to do with my design knowledge I have an enormously hard time figuring what I should just give out and what I should offer as a paid service.

It is in a work at home mom’s nature to want to help everyone out; it’s out nurturing abilities that come out for those in need of help.

I would have suggested if she had not brought up scheduling and keep notes on everything that you do for each and every person you do business with. To find out how much you’re giving away vs what you are being paid for is essential to really gage where you value yourself in your business.

Does that mean we should stop helping other WAHM’s out?

Absolutely not, help other work at home moms, guide them! The thing is don’t give it all away. For instance and me as an example:

The question, “How do you get the thumbnail pictures to show up on you excerpts on you blogs front page?”

The optimal response should be this: “I use this plugin that you can find here (link to the plugin or give the name)”.

Follow up question may be: “Can you install it for me?”

The answer should be: “Yes I can and my charge for that is….”

Now have I done something like this for free? Yes. Should have I? No would be the answer now after this fabulously timed discussion with Val on this much needed talk about the value of a work at home mom.

Fortunately many, many women who work from home WILL pay for the service you offer, they will pay for your time as they value your work. However, if you’re willing continue feeding information or doing the little extras people won’t pay for it and will expect those particular freebies.

It’s our time…shouldn’t we place value on it and get paid for it?

These discussions started last week, need to catch up?

• WAHM Value: A Question that Warrants More Discussion


• Value as a WAHM


• More on WAHM Value


• Discussion on WAHM Value Continues

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