Summary: <br> Back to Homeschool Decisions (and a Giveaway!)<br> It's that time of year, Back to Homeschool season. Along with an incredible giveaway (see below), many current homeschool moms are looking for a way to make extra income to afford the homeschooling lifestyle. You might be a mom curious about homeschooling and hoping you can find a way to earn extra money while you homeschool.<br> <br> I'm here to encourage you, that YES! You can homeschool and work from home. And this could be the year you get to celebrate two things: working from home and a back to homeschool giveaway!<br> Is a Virtual Assistant Business Right for a Homeschool Mom?<br> When determining if a virtual assistant business is a good work from home opportunity for a homeschool mom, it helps to take a virtual assessment. Ask yourself the following questions to help you make a sound decision.<br> {Before we get started, are you going to vote for our new intro? <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mommyjammmiespodcast/" target="_blank">Join the Mommy Jammies Podcast Support Group</a>. <br> A homeschool mom looking for a side hustle will appreciate a back to homeschool giveaway! Check out the $250 Rainbow Resource Gift Card Giveaway at the bottom of the show notes for this post. }<br> Many homeschooling moms have heard the buzz about working at home. Is it possible to work at home and have a work at home business?<br> <br> It's vital to consider that homeschooling is your first commitment. You've made the promise to your family.<br> <br> Ask yourself:<br> <br> * Can I prioritize my homeschool over my business and still bless my family financially?<br> * Is it possible to serve my family and my clients in a way that doesn't stress me out?<br> * Can you manage a "side hustle" and still homeschool well?<br> <br> Let's look at what a virtual assistant is and what's required.<br> First, What is a Virtual Assistant?<br> A virtual assistant is an individual who helps manage portions of a business owner's business. Normally a freelance worker, you can work your business from anywhere. A homeschooling mom is an ideal fit for this! She's likely already a working through the three areas you need to master to be successful!<br> <br> They are ...<br> 1. Manage (your VA Business)<br> <br> * Time- Are you able to <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://ultimateradioshow.com/the-work-life-homeschool-balance-myth/" target="_blank">manage the time</a> necessary to work your business? Can you handle the daily life interruptions? Can you balance homeschooling, working at home, and family life?<br> * Money- Can you handle the ebb and flow the income? Are you able to manage taxes due? Can you make wise spending choices?<br> * Instructions - Are you willing to take the time to follow instructions and learn the needs of a client? Can you balance the client needs with the needs of a homeschooling moms life?<br> * Alone time- Do you have a strategy for handling time alone and make the best use of that time?<br> <br> <br> 2. Market (your VA Business)<br> <br> * Don't be shy! Are you willing to get yourself out there? This often takes time and that's a precious commodity for a homeschooling mom. Can you make this work?<br> * What are you good at? Make a list of your skill set. Think about the things you already know and do as a homeschool mom that can translate to a VA business.<br> * Ideal Client, what's that? Are you able to think about who you already know that you might be able to help with their business. This is likely the homeschooling community.<br> <br> 3. Master (your VA Business)<br> Learning: <br> <br> Are you willing to invest your time and resources into what's necessary to grow your skill set and establish your business properly?<br> <br> Growing:<br> <br>
