6 Tips for Moms Who Want to Start Their Own Business

Aside from working from home, many women find it challenging to find a job once they’ve had
children. This is because they struggle to find a job that pays enough and fits perfectly around
childcare. Thanks to this, we’ve seen a considerable increase in the number of moms choosing to
take control of their working life by starting their own business.

While starting a business can seem daunting, it is worthwhile; not only does it allow you to choose
where you work, but you can also fit it around your children. This is perfect for moms who want the
best of both worlds.

However, despite the benefits, many moms are put off starting their own business because they
worry they won’t succeed. If you’re thinking of starting a business and you want to know how to
make it successful, then here are some of our top tips to help you:

1. Choose the Right Business
   Before starting a business, it’s essential to research the market. This will allow you to see whether
   there are any gaps in the market that you could potentially fill. Businesses that offer different
   products and services to their competitors are much more likely to be successful.
2. Make Sure Your Business Has Insurance
   One of the best tips we can give you when starting a business is to ensure your business has the right insurance. Business insurance is essential as it protects your business from claims.
   While this may be true, knowing which types of insurance your business requires can be challenging.
   For example, does it require disability insurance, or does it require workers’ compensation
   insurance? The good news is that there’s lots of advice online to help you choose the right one. You
   can also find out more about disability and workers’ compensation insurance here.
3. Create a Timetable
   Many moms find it helpful to create a timetable for their working day. This includes things like
   getting up, making breakfast, taking the children to school, and work. Knowing what you are doing
   during the day can help you to concentrate.
4. Make Sure You Schedule Some Family Time
   Setting up a new business can take up a lot of your time and many moms do not achieve the work-
   life balance they were after. To prevent this from happening, it’s a good idea to schedule time in
   your diary to spend with your family and friends.
5. Look After Yourself. You can’t look after your family and run a successful business unless you take care of yourself. So, make sure you take a break during the day, eat well, and exercise when you can. While taking care of yourself will take up a small amount of time in your day, it is well worth it.
6. Know When to Ask for Help
   We all struggle to juggle our work and family life at times. If you’re running a business, and you feel
   overwhelmed by all the tasks you need to complete, or you’re struggling to understand something in business, then don’t be afraid to ask for help.

We all like the idea of providing something more for our family. However, most of us don’t want to
compromise on family time. Thankfully, running your own business can allow you to have it all. If
you’re a mom who’s thinking of setting up your own business, make sure you follow our top tips
above.

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Meredith blogs at The Mom of the Year, where she dedicatedly earns her title one epic parenting fail at a time, offering quick, relatable laughs for fellow parents and all their empathizers. She has been part of several best-selling anthologies, featured on prominent sites such as Huffington Post, In the Powder Room and BlogHer, and loves her role as the Executive VP/Operations Manager of The BlogU Conference. When she's not breaking up fights over Legos and juice boxes, she remains fully committed to sharing a less serious look at the world of parenting.

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