Building a thriving business while building a happy family is all about how you spend your most precious your hours. The good news is that we do have time for what matters to us, and in Moms Mean Business, Erin and Lara show how to prioritize what’s important and chuck what isn’t, so you can succeed at work and life.—Laura Vanderkam, author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
Moms Mean Business not only gives moms permission to dust off business dreams and make them a reality, but it shares with the rest of the world that they are a new kind of business owner that will change the business landscape…for the better.—Michelle McCullough, Startup Princess
There are 9 million women-owned businesses in the United States; they account for $1.3 trillion in revenue. American women are starting businesses at a rate twice that of men. Most of these women are also moms.
What does it take to be successful as both a mom and as an entrepreneur? Moms Mean Business gives existing and potential mom business owners the encouragement, advice, and healthy dose of “how-to” they need.
In this helpful guide, you will create a customized strategy that
A personal definition of success in both life and business—and the way to achieve itThe tools needed to manage time and productivity when your priorities as a mom and business owner conflictA mom-friendly business plan to get you focusedAn approach to self-care that allows you to handle all that’s thrown your wayTips, checklists, and guidance to quickly solve the problems mom entrepreneurs encounterBehind-the-scenes stories and advice from well-known mom entrepreneurs make Moms Mean Business fun to read and full of that all-important “me, too!” factor. It is inspiring, motivating, and, above all, practical.
I would recommend this to any working parent, or just a mom who is looking for a little structure and outside identity. I took tons of notes; it was a lot deeper than the somewhat cheesy title would imply!
took some gems from this one. :) being in business can be quite the accomplishment, but this will lay out the importance of compartmentalizing some of it so you don't burn out.