Many Moms contemplate leaving the work force to create a Mompreneur business, and wonder what the real benefits are versus what they conceive to be what the benefits are. With the amazing wealth of information (good and bad) available to us nowadays online, it is understandable why so many Moms don't take the leap as they are scared or misinformed. Sure, becoming an entrepreneur can be scary stuff, but when you break down your "why" of wanting to do this in the first place, it is very powerful and influential in reaching the level of success you desire.
Here are the top five reasons why having a Mompreneur business could be of benefit to you:
1. You get to have more time with your family. This is the main reason why so many Moms want to start a business from home. They get the opportunity to be home with their kids, never miss a "first" moment, take them to school, pick them up, truly be present for after-school activities, and when your child is sick, you get to be home to care for him/her without being penalized at work for missing time. The key is managing your time effectively and efficiently so both family and business never decline.
2. You get to contribute to the family's finances. Whether your goal is to build a business that is the primary income for your family (ex. $5,000/month) or whether it is a supplemental income (ex. $500/month), knowing you're able to contribute to the "pot" because of your business success, all while being home with your kids, is priceless. The key is continuous marketing so opportunities are always knocking on your door.
3. You get to experience a sense of purpose and satisfaction. If you've ever had a job where you were doing the best you could do, but you didn't feel like your boss or employer really appreciated your talents, running your own business will be very rewarding for you. It's a wonderful feeling when you can create your very own business doing something you love, something you excel at, and others pay you for it... happily. You feel like you've found your purpose in life in being both a mother and a giver of talent to those who need you. You get a high level of satisfaction in knowing YOU made this happen. It's critical to reward yourself for your successes and always appreciate the savvy and talent it takes to be a successful Mompreneur so you don't lose sight of your "why."
4. You experience a freedom lifestyle unlike anything you've ever imagined. Imagine being able to have breakfast every morning with your family without being rushed for time. Imagine enjoying a sit-down lunch with your kids. Imagine having dinner at a decent time every day. Imagine spontaneously deciding to take the kids to the park at 10:00am. Imagine taking 4 weeks of vacation a year without hearing a boss say "no." Imagine doing anything you want with your day because you're in charge. The opportunities to live your life any way you want is endless when you have your own business because you create the rules. The key is to create boundaries within your business that work with the life you want to live.
5. You enhance your personal identity. For many Moms, staying home to take care of your family doesn't fulfill your needs 100%. You need to feel like your own person without being just "Mom" 24/7. Running your own business takes guts, talent and a high skill level and gives you an identity other than Mom. It gives you a status of "Mompreneur" which that term in and of itself oozes success while also speaking to your status of Mom. The key is to manage your time effectively and set appropriate boundaries so that when you're in Mom mode with your family, they get your full attention without interruption. When you're in Mompreneur mode, your business and your clients get your full attention without interruption.
I always recommend that you make a list of reasons why having a Mompreneur business is important to you. Find some pictures or photos that represent your reasons and post them on your Dream Board. Post that Board in your house where you would see it every day so you don't lose sight of your "why" and are motivated to reach success daily.
Tracey DelCamp provides heartfelt business mentoring to Moms wanting to start a service-based online business while working from home to care for their family. Tracey understands the challenges Moms face in balancing work and life and guides Mompreneurs on strategies and techniques to build a successful, balanced business that is ideal for their lifestyle. Learn how to go from Mom to Mompreneur by enrolling in a complimentary mini-mentoring e-course at [
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