Becoming your own boss is challenging, so you must be task-oriented, organized and good with time management. Consider the many options for a business and take your time in planning it. Learn how to be an entrepreneurial mom.
1.Have passion for starting your own business. In most cases, entrepreneurs must work more than usual during the first few years in order to make the business a success. Passion and drive will help to propel you forward when you are trying to balance work and kids at home.
2. Become tech savvy. Many entrepreneurial moms work from home, using the computer, phone and websites to do business. When I first started my home based business I was really clueless with regards to creating a website.I started to create a free website using weebly for free then I began buying my own domain with go daddy after a couple of years, I continue to self educate on how I can improved. I was satisfied with godaddy with my first year but I became more expensive when I renew my contract with them. I began searching for a great offer so I decided to go back to weebly which is a good choice. I am maintaining my own website so it saves me a lot. I will make another blog on how to create your won website in a couple of days from now so please check it out.
3.Determine your business and personal goals. These may include working while caring for kids, starting your own business, doing something you are passionate about or being your own boss. For most moms, they want to combine their personal and financial goals, which leads them to be their own boss.
4. Research success stories from other entrepreneurial moms.Read about opportunities for success may inspire your own business idea and interact with like-minded moms. I used to watch different shows on television wherein they feature moms who succeed from being a mompreneur and you could get tips from them too which is helpful in managing the business and family at the same time.
5. Develop your business idea. The key to a successful business venture is formulating an idea that will work in your life. The following are examples of successful businesses for busy moms.
- Consider the skills that you have developed from years of work. Many moms decide they want to work from home after years as a professional. Chances are you do something better than most people, so decide what that thing is and try to develop a business approach.
- Become a virtual assistant. If you have worked in an office and you have a lot of technical knowledge and experience, then companies and business people can hire you on a contractual basis to do data entry, set up appointments, write business letters, make calls, manage websites and manage marketing. You would be self-employed, market to professionals and companies and work regularly or completely from home.
- Become a personal stylist or organizational consultant. If style or order are skills of yours, then start marketing yourself to people in need of a life change. Volunteer for friends and family until you get a client list, and then start to market on the Internet and in print or on television. Much of the research required can be done at home or at stores, with the kids in tow.
- Become a copywriter, if you have professional experience in writing or marketing. There is a plethora of jobs available to people who can change the style and tone of their writing for different audiences. Develop a portfolio, promote yourself online and apply for telecommuting copywriting jobs. You may be able to use your experience to work with businesses in your hometown as well.
- Become a craft seller. If you are passionate about a certain art or craft, develop it further. Once you have an original product, make an account with Etsy.com and/or your own website and start selling it online. Thousands of people start doing this part-time and end up making a living from their creativity. Consider signing up for booths at craft fairs to supplement your income.
6.Make a plan. While it is essential for all entrepreneurs to have a well-vetted business plan, you should also develop a long-term personal plan, based on how much time you want to spend taking care of your children. Consider how your time will change as your children grow older.- Spend plenty of time developing an iron-clad business plan. You may need to present it to banks for loans or friends and family for investment. Include managerial, marketing, financial, demographic strategies and a calendar that extends at least 5 years into the future.
- Develop a daily schedule. For example, read emails while the kids are in bed. Make calls and meet with clients while they are at school. Devote time to the kids after school. Return to your office when they are doing their homework.
I hope these tips would encourage you to pursue your dream. If other moms can do it. You can do it too.
