Mom Entrepreneur Success Strategies

A recent article we ran across at the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur featured suggestions from mom entrepreneurs on how they make it all work – clients, kids and everything in between. There are 107 tips in all, including:

‘Mom entrepreneurs who are busy juggling the priority of a family and the intrigue of growing a business will balance both better with clear boundaries. If you take your kids to the pool during the day, let that be kid time. Don’t take your lap top. If you answer email at the end of the day, let your children know that this is work time. If you are starting your business from home it is too easy to let work creep into every waking hour you are at home which does no service to ether your family or your business. Set clear timeframes for both.’
From: Mary Lee Gannon of StartingOverNow.com

‘Being a “mompreneur” is NOT easy. I think that is an understatement. A “mompreneur” of about 4 years, I have learned it is important to have a handle on time management (even consider implementing some form of reliable child care on a regular basis). BUT at the same time expect delays, distractions and potential late nights or early mornings catching up on work. The other key is work with like-minded clients. Clients that respect, value and understand your need to be a parent first, entrepreneur second. This is not to negate your commitment to your business and clientele/customers but to ensure you are on the same page from the get go. Becoming a mother doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your professional goals and dreams…it’s a good lesson to your kids to see you working toward a goal/dream. But in the end, remember what is most important…family, and your personal well-being.’
From: Teresa Berger of Innovate Services

‘Many mom entrepreneurs started their own businesses to fuel a more balanced lifestyle, but often that isn’t how it ends up. To get back to the initial goal, map out/write down what your ideal lifestyle would look like – i.e. how many hours would you ‘like’ to spend on work vs. family time, exercising or spending time with your husband or friends. Then create a list of what it will take to get you there. Prioritize and make yourself a promise to work towards your ideal mompreneur lifestyle!’
From: Andrea Cousens of ABCommunications, LLC

There are also tips from our very own Fairy Godmothers Sarah Shaw of Entreprenette and Heather Allard of  The Mogul Mom.

You can check out all the tips submitted by mom entrepreneurs here.