Among the increase of entrepreneurs stands one of the fastest growing groups, mom entrepreneurs or better known as mompreneurs. Mompreneur is a clever label that has been given to mothers who make the powerful decision to chase after their dreams and launch their own businesses. Much of success for mompreneurs has come about during technological changes in communicating digitally and significant increases in work from home opportunities. Running a family is undoubtedly one of the most important assignments of life, so running a business while caring for a family drastically increases the workload. Nonetheless, a fellow mompreneur, Chrissy Weems, grew a multi-million dollar company while married for 25+ years and mothering 5 children proves it is possible. As inspiring as her story may be, there are plenty of mothers with similar success stories and you can be one of them. These are tips for a successful mompreneurial journey.
Think Outside the Box
One of the most useful ways to embark on an entrepreneurial lifestyle is to be creative and learn to think outside the box. Although, being a stay at home mom is not a simple task, keeping your eyes wide open, setting aside time to brainstorm and develop business ideas that are creative and/or innovative is crucial. It is critical to have the ability to learn to think past the conventional way of life to settle on unprecedented ideas. Most times, the most unconventional ideas are the ones that become unexpectedly successful. No matter how creative the idea is, it is important the business idea works well for you and provides value to potential consumers.
Be efficient and productive
There are no doubt moms are among some of the most productive and efficient bunch in the world, but it is tasking sharing your time with your family and a business. Moms understand the gift of time, why is why they are flawless at being efficient with their time. Even so, entrepreneurship requires the ability to maximize your productivity, time management, and multitasking skills towards, not only your family but your business. Although it is critical to remain level-headed and not get overwhelmed, productivity and time management are essential when dealing with limited time. Million dollar company header, Chrissy Weems acknowledges these as highly important but believes the capabilities of moms is enough to withstand entrepreneurship.
Take Advantage of Resources
With all the resources readily available, there isn’t a better time to grab hold of your life and become an entrepreneur. Conducting research on resources available to assist new entrepreneurs in achieving and increasing success is principal. Take advantage of resources like blogs and media such as The Work at Home Woman, mompreneur communities such as The Founding Moms and financing assistance such as Kickstarter. Learning to use these resources as a way of delegating duties and learning will ease off a significant amount of stress.
With more individuals deciding to take matters into their own hands by becoming entrepreneurs and paving their own path to financial freedom, the global market is feeling the effects. Entrepreneurs who are mothers are among the fastest growing group in the world. The capacity of mothers to be fully present in their families, but grow a business is tested, but mompreneurs are taking on the challenge, proving it is possible and do it well. The mompreneur lifestyle is properly achieved by creatively thinking outside the box, being efficient and productive and fully taking advantage of available resources. These various aspects are remarkable contributors to the influx of women fully living out their powerful dreams through entrepreneurship.
Author Bio: Adrian Rubin is a graphic designer and freelance writer.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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