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View Poll Results: What is your current average monthly profit/income from your business/selling?
Profit? I actually lose money (but hope to make money down the road)
10
11.76%
Less than $300
35
41.18%
$300 - $500
7
8.24%
$500 - $1000
5
5.88%
$1000 - $1500
2
2.35%
$1500 - $2000
3
3.53%
Over $2000
4
4.71%
I don't really make money but this is more of a hobby.
WAHM/e-baying mamas...how much income do you make?
I want this to be anonymous so people feel comfortable answering. I am just wanting to get an idea because down the road, I may need to bring in some income. When I say e-baying, I just mean general selling wherever.
If you feel comfortable explaining "other" or adding anything, feel free.
And yes, I made a typo -- should be DOWN the road but I can't edit it.
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~Rondi~
Wife to Rich. Mama to 8 year old Elisha (aka Mr. Memory); 6 year old Chloe (aka a real life Diva) and 4 year old Jadon Jack (aka Mr Messy)
Last edited by pinkmommy : 06-29-2004 at 07:33 PM.
Actual cash "income" isn't as high as I voted, but I included trades. I generally trade or barter for about 50% of what I do, so I get our soap, diapers, some clothes, etc that way, and it helps cause we don't have to take that $ out of our budget then.
I have a set monthly goal and I divide it up by what I need to do to reach that goal, then do sales or other stuff if it looks like I'm not close enough. I also do eBay if I need to, or sell diapers or whatever I can here.
When I first started out I made way less, and it's been a gradual thing as I built up a client base.
There have been some good threads in the past about income for wahmamas. A lot of wahms either work just to cover their "mad money" for an evening out or little extras here and there, or else have a particular bill they cover like groceries (that's one of mine).
Don't know if that helps, but good luck with whatever you decide!
Edited to add... I'm *not* the one who responded with $2000! Someone asked me, so I thought I'd add this note. But great job to whichever mama that was!!
Last edited by Stargazer441 : 06-29-2004 at 10:47 PM.
Lurker here...I am doing pretty well, but I spent hours and hours and hours and hours working on my business. My DH is my full-time partner too.
For the longest time, the income from my biz (not sure if I am allowed to mention it) was a nice little supplement. But then it grew so much to where it was more than DH so he quit to help me. And it's strange how it just happened sort of out of my control. It's a wild ride!
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Kristen, mom to Zoie (2.5) and edd #2 7/2004
Originally posted by kris1225 Lurker here...I am doing pretty well, but I spent hours and hours and hours and hours working on my business. My DH is my full-time partner too.
For the longest time, the income from my biz (not sure if I am allowed to mention it) was a nice little supplement. But then it grew so much to where it was more than DH so he quit to help me. And it's strange how it just happened sort of out of my control. It's a wild ride!
Hey that's really cool Kristen - I remember you from the PP AP Board and the Network 54 one (which I visit once in a while). Good to know Hot Slings is doing so well !!! I remember when you had just started out.......
ETA - though I voted below $300 its more of a hobby cos I only try to sell when I find myself spending too much on fabric / yarn. I do sell at local boutique (they contact me whenever they need more) and DH did tell me to approach other boutiques here but I get nervous thinking about that lol.....
Monica
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SAHM to my cuties Kyle (9/26/99) and Camryn (12/26/01)
You are totally allowed to mention your business here - this link and anywhere on market board. You can spam away. It's quite different than the PP Boards.
I love doing art work for clients, and I end up giving a lot as gifts. I also get contacted quite often from charitable organizations for my pics to be in a silenct auction or a raffle. The last one I donated was purchased for over $300.00! I was so excited, and the money went for a wonderful cause.
It is a great feeling to have a little money tucked away that I can surprise my family with a special fun treat. Last summer, the extra $ went for our huge electric bill. That'll work too!
So, I definitely voted for the under $300. While Kent has been having chemo/radiation, I haven't done anything. Last Nov/December holiday season, I made over $300.
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~~~~~Melony~~~~~ Cherishing memories of my Kent, who went to Heaven 9/23/05. Mama to five (I've given birth 3 times & adopted twice! Love 'em all!)
I made $350 in profit this month from my scrapbooking biz. I started working from home in may...I love it!
I also made about $200 in misc stuff....selling homemade cards, outgrown gymbo and gap kids clothes and a few pieces of baby gear..so all and all..a good month...spent hanging with my kids :-)
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~Stacey
loving wife and mama to Chloe 5/00 and Mason 8/04
Scrapbooking and Stamping supplies FS----> www.groovystamps.myctmh.com
"Many people will not start unless everything is perfect. That is why many of them never start" ~Robert Kiyosaki
I make my entire income from my business, but I sew mostly 7 days a week, morning and night. I do take a day off once in a while and I take lots of breaks, some days LOL I am single, a grandma, no kids at home so I can do pretty much what I need to. I raised my two girls, pretty much alone, no help from Dad X-husband. Grew tired of the rat race work place, started this business while working, quit, and now this is what I do. My business pays the bills most of the time. I put in late nights and long days, by the way did I mention? I am stocking tomorrow about 2pm cdt. Come check out my store! www.tykiediapers.com
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MeeMawAnn
Tykie Diapers ~ Quilted With Love
My business officially started in May when I openened my web site. I have not really made a profit yet as I am spedning everyhting I made on supplies. LIke this, I had a day where i made 80.00 in sales, In turn o bought 50 dollars in snaps and 30.00 in sherpa. there it went.
BUT i only sew 4 nights a week, and I do email only and web updating on fridays, I dont work weekends, ( unless I ablsolutely have to) and i NEVER work on sunday, my work hours are 7-10 nightly, Thats it I dont even get on teh computer during the day anymore. I need to spend alot more time with my kids, so that is the decision i made. The fact I started my business peice by peice and i dont owe anyone, I figure i am blessed to be breaking even after just a few months..... I was even able to buy my dd a bike today.
I have been doing pretty well for just starting out. I have had my site up for a little more than 2 months and I have sold 125 carriers since. I started on Ebay and sold around 45 in a couple of months time. I have been able to buy a brand new industrial sewing machine, and embroidery machine. So at least I have something to show for it! Oh yeah also a down payment on a new car, I hope it really takes off and we will be able to buy a house in San Diego someday! (yeah in like 20 years!)
I generally trade or barter for about 50% of what I do, so I get our soap, diapers, some clothes, etc that way, and it helps cause we don't have to take that $ out of our budget then.
Someone asked me, so I thought I'd add this note. 
But great job to whichever mama that was!! 
Bumping for you, cause I'm nosey and would love to see more votes. I know we have more than 27 wahms here! 
"Many people will not start unless everything is perfect. That is why many of them never start" ~Robert Kiyosaki
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