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Go GREEN At Home!!!
Replied Sep. 24, 2007
Go GREEN At Home!!!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy Topp Sep. 24, 2007.
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- What is your name?
- Amy
- Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
- Yes
- If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
- Work At Home United
- Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
- It is a wellness company. I am just a marketing rep for them, but it is my own business I do from home.
- Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
- Murphysboro, Illinois
- If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
- http://www.workathomeunited.com/amy78
- How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
- The company has been in business for 22 years. I have been with them for about 4 months.
- How many employees do you have, if any?
- 0
- What is your annual revenue?
- $1K-$10K
- Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
- We offer safer everyday household products for the whole familly.(even animals) You get better quality products and you get more for your money.
- How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
- grant
- What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
- My biggest hurkle is $$$. I am a mom of 5 and we depend on the 2nd income. So when I quit my full-time job to stay home with the kids and start this biz at home, we had to learn to plan a little bit tighter.
- What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
- Follow your dreams. If everyone in your life isn't 100% supportive, try harder to succeed and prove to them that you can acheive your goals. Don't let anyone get in your way.
- What has been your biggest mistake?
- Quitting my full-time job on a whim.
- What has been your smartest move?
- Just doing it without asking all of the what-if's.
- Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
- Yes
- What is your email address?
- amyktopp@yahoo.com
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A Little About Me
My name is AMy. I am 28 and I live in Southern Illinois. I have 5 children:Trey 12, Gavin 6, Hunter 4, Jaysie 19 mos and Drake 6 mos. My SO is Jason. We have a miniature shi-tzu named Angel. I worked out of a home for 10 years and I decided it was time for me to be home with my children. My family's health and safety have always been my #1 priority and I'm always looking for ways to see that I am doing everything I can to protect them. I started looking into different co… Continue
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A warm Welcome!...
So nice to meet you and may all your dreams turn into reality.
Good for you!... There's nothing like working from home. I find it challening with my two little one's... wow... you have 3 more.
Take care and good Luck!...:-)
It can definately be scary sometimes to make a leap like that, but if you feel passion in what you are doing and believe in attracting what you want, it's amazing what comes your way!
Best of luck to you!!
Nicole :-)
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I would like to invite you to my network of friends and professionals. I own and operate a specialty gift shop in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. I am interested in networking with other professional women.
Patricia Twitchell
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