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Condensed Milk - Helpful tidbits for parents & entrepreneurs

Helpful tidbits for parents and entrepreneurs

Mar 07, 2010

OMM Gives Away Products and Services Donated by Self-Employed Parents on National Podcast

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Mar 03, 2010

March Member Spotlight - Jill of Crafty Baby

Our Milk Money's March Spotlight member is Jill of Crafty Baby!   1.  Tell us about your business and the service you provide: Crafty Baby hand crafts fun and functional creations for...Read More

Feb 26, 2010

We Are Giving Away 52 FREE ANNUAL Memberships & more than $5000 in Ads!

Want to win a free annual membership to OurMilkMoney.com, plus $100 in Ad credit? We will be giving one away each and every week on the show. (Current members will have the option of taking the...Read More

Feb 11, 2010

Live Internet Radio Broadcast Motivates Parents to Leave Their Jobs and Come Home

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Feb 04, 2010

Watch Us on KABC TV Channel 7 Eye Witness News Los Angeles

Work-at-home parents become a growing trend Ric Romero LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- With big businesses in the news for paying their executives lavish salaries and bonuses there is a new...Read More

Jan 21, 2010

Partnership Spotlight - The National Association for Moms in Business

As the only national association representing over ten million* Entrepreneurial, Executive and CEO moms, The National Association For Moms In Business (MIBN) started in 2003 to provide a voice,...Read More

Oct 04, 2009

We must be doing something right! Read what others are saying about us...

   Testimonials / Quotes   "I believe (Our Milk Money) is a vehicle for belief and ultimately, that - BELIEF - is what a person needs to be successful - the belief that they...Read More

Helpful tidbits for parents and entrepreneurs

Jul 01, 2009
July Member Spotlight - Susan Knudsen

Susan Knudsen, Certified Travel Agent with 22 years experience.  I have two incredible kids; a son who's 16 and a daughter who's 8. 


1. What businesses do you and/or your family run? 

Travel Savvy Inc, a customer service focused travel agency.


2. What made you decide to work from home? 

I wanted to be available when my kids needed me. When my son was younger I worked outside the house part-time. If the school called to tell me he was sick he had to wait while I distributed work as well as the drive from work to school. 


3. What kind of support have you gotten from your community? 

My neighbors have been working with me for all of their vacation travel.

The local developer has allowed me, free of charge, to use a beautiful conference room space to host events in my efforts to get new business.


4. What sort of things does being self-employed allow you to do, for example, being involved in your child's life, school projects...etc? 

Being self-employed allows me to chaperon trips; work in the classroom; keep my kids home and take care of them when they don't feel well; pick them up from school if they miss the bus and even visit the allergist three times a week for my son's allergy shots.


5. How do you feel your children see you as an entrepreneur? What things are they learning by watching you work?

They see me working at my business and learning along the way. They are proud of me. They hear me interact with clients so get firsthand knowledge of good customer service. They see all that's needed to run a business. Best of all, they see how important they are to me.


6. How is being a self-employed parent difficult? What sort of things (if any) would make your job easier? 

It's lonely and I'm a social person.  My job would be easier if travelers called me prior to wasting their valuable time searching online.  22 years at any job gives you more knowledge and connections than a person not in the business. Besides, I'm often less expensive and I know my travel suppliers. 


7. What would you most like for consumers to know about you and the businesses that you run?  

My clients come above money.  I do this work to earn a living but I always care about the person and their satisfaction.
I am excellent at matching the trip to the traveler. Many of my clients become my friend; I worry if they're sick and celebrate their happiness.


8. What are you most proud of as a parent?

My children are loving, kind, considerate and polite. 


9. Do you have any advice for other parents who are running their own businesses or want to? 

Take advantage of the many free or lowcost online resources including OMM and SCORE for mentoring by experts in their fields.


10. What was your favorite childhood toy? 

My Pebbles Flintstone doll. 

Other News:

Mar 07, 2010OMM Gives Away Products and Services Donated by Self-Employed Parents on National Podcast

Mar 03, 2010March Member Spotlight - Jill of Crafty Baby

Feb 26, 2010We Are Giving Away 52 FREE ANNUAL Memberships & more than $5000 in Ads!

Feb 11, 2010Live Internet Radio Broadcast Motivates Parents to Leave Their Jobs and Come Home

Feb 04, 2010Watch Us on KABC TV Channel 7 Eye Witness News Los Angeles

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Jan 21, 2010Partnership Spotlight - The National Association for Moms in Business

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Jan 15, 2010Daddy's Den - A Blog For Dads, By A Dad

Jan 15, 2010February Spotlight- Rae Largura

Jan 15, 2010Announcing the Launch of Our Nationally Syndicated Radio Show!

Dec 09, 2009The 2009 Holiday Catalog is Here!!

Nov 03, 2009Member Article - Teri Williams

Nov 02, 2009November Product Spotlights

Oct 20, 2009Review Local Business Listings Here!

Oct 05, 2009October Product Spotlights

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Oct 01, 2009Growing Up Green #3 - Member Articles

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Sep 15, 2009Event - Women For Hire Career Expos

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Sep 01, 2009September Member Spotlight - Karen Kanefsky

Aug 30, 2009August Product Spotlight

Aug 29, 2009RockStar Marketing BootCamp - Los Angeles Event

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Jul 20, 2009FREE Social Networking Seminar

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Jun 02, 2009June Member Spotlight - Erica Bernal

May 02, 2009OMM in the Press! Working Mother Magazine, May 2009 Edition

May 01, 2009May Member Spotlight - Rachel Floyd

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Mar 02, 2009March Member Spotlight - Amy Williams

Mar 01, 2009Clear & Present Dangers - Member Articles

Feb 02, 2009Leading Moms In Business - 2009 Competition

Feb 01, 2009February Member Spotlight - Vera Babayeva

Jan 02, 2009Free teleclasses and chats with Pampered Pregger & Beyond

Dec 15, 2008Happy Holidays! 2008 Holiday Emag

Dec 05, 2008Member Connections/Featured Business

Dec 01, 2008December Member Spotlight- Marina McLennan

Nov 06, 2008OMM Annual Winter Holiday Boutique

Nov 01, 2008November Member Spotlight- Mandy Vemulapalli

Oct 28, 2008Are You Prepared? Member Article

Oct 24, 2008Ally's Member Close-Up Interview as seen in Work It, Mom!

Oct 01, 2008October Member Spotlight - Stacey Kannenberg

Sep 23, 2008Family Meetings: To have or not to have?

Sep 02, 2008September Member Spotlight - Cathy Reay

Sep 02, 2008Free Internet Marketing Seminar- TODAY!

Aug 27, 2008Arbonne Skincare and Wellness Products - Member Articles

Aug 17, 2008Ally's Articles, as seen in Work It, Mom!

Aug 05, 2008August Member Spotlight - Tiffani Lawton

Jul 29, 2008Pay it forward: Me Helping You

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Jun 01, 2008Member Spotlight - Lisa Smith

May 16, 2008Member Spotlight - Sandra Beck

Mar 17, 2008Member Spotlight - Shara Lawrence-Weiss