Even the pandemic could not stop women from shattering the glass ceiling of what’s possible. Mompreneurs are showing the world that having children is not a barrier to pursuing dreams. Rather, kids become the reason to push harder than before. And as the business grows, reasons to keep going become so much more.
Running a successful business needs creativity, time management, financial know-how, and lots of energy. And I’m sure if you’re reading this, you know that motherhood makes us the epitome of multitaskers.
Online dictionaries define a momprenuer as “a woman who combines running a business while looking after her children.” We beg to differ. The term mompreneur is more than just being a mom and an entrepreneur. It’s your competitive advantage.
Being a mompreneur is more than being a mom and an entrepreneur. It’s your competitive advantage.
Top Tips For Success: Mompreneurs Together
Mompreneurs Together is an online community of mompreneurs that understand you and the empire you’re building. It is a safe space to help you transition from mom to manager, and back to mom, smoothly.
You’ve already got what it takes to succeed and Mompreneurs Together is here to provide the support you need. Here are our top three tips for your mompreneur journey.
Tip 1: Know when to turn your brain off
Being a mompreneur means making decisions for your family and for your business. Take time to unplug and be on the lookout for ways to make time work for you. Set specific time boundaries for being mom and a business owner.
Tip 2: Choose your team wisely.
It takes a village to raise a child and run a business. Who’s your village? Beyond your family, it’s the people on your work team, your child’s caregiver, and even your online support community. Don’t feel guilty to ask for help, keeping in mind that a mompreneur’s time is limited compared to the average entrepreneur.
Tip 3: Celebrate yourself.
Being a mom gets you used to constant changes and going with the flow. It’s a hectic, fast-paced lifestyle. Being a mompreneur means savoring every victory and taking time to dissect points for improvement. Celebrate yourself and appreciate your achievements.
