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How To Start An Internet Business (When You Are
Already A Full Time Mom!)
By: Kathy Wilson
I have had my own internet business for over 8 years now, and I get many women
asking how I do it, being a full time Mom to 5 kids and three stepkids,
besides! There are some tricks to the trade, so if you are thinking about
starting your own business, but have held back because your Mom job comes
first, have hope. There are ways you can do it all, and everybody benefits!
Tip #1 First, I have to admit, I am a fan of Dr. Phil. You may
have heard one of his catchphrases…”If Mom ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!”
There is a good measure of truth to this statement. Let’s face it, most stay at
home parents are still Moms. And lets face this too…if you are a stay at home
Mom, YOU are the heart of your home. So if you are feeling like you deserve
more for yourself…well, you do. EVERY stay at home Mom deserves top have
something of her own, that helps identify her as a person separate from the squabbles
and the dirty socks. And if you don’t have something of your own, chances are,
you resent it. And if you don’t,.you probably will. So starting a business of
your own is a good step towards creating that autonomy that we all need as
humans. (Yes, you are still human, even at the 3 am feedings!) Everyone
benefits from Mom expanding her world and her life…both emotionally and
financially. So tip #1? Let go of the guilt and the martyrdom…start something
for yourself!
Tip #2 If the whole idea of starting your own business overwhelms
you because you already have a sink full of two days worth of dishes and
haven’t slept in 2 years…never fear. You just need a plan. Learn to organize
your time, delegate tasks, and eliminate the unnecessary. There are many websites
dedicated to helping you find your path, and getting you into a place where you
suddenly find all that lost time! Try www.organizedhome.com and www.flylady.net
to get you started.
Tip #3 Lastly, you need to learn to believe in yourself, and take your
own path. You don’t have to be running a Fortune 500 company in order to be
successful. You can work an online business part time until the children are
all in school, and adjust your time at the job to how much money you need to
make, and how much time you have. Women are the fastest growing group of
business owners, and the day has come for you to believe you can have what you
want in this life, without sacrificing your family to do it. You were put here
for a reason…and while your children may be your primary purpose, realize that
you also have a tremendous ability to touch others lives as well. Now find out
how you are going to do that, and make a way for yourself!
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