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If you are a mom, then you already have a full time job with an
endless amount of overtime hours. Even with all of the
responsibilities that being a mom includes, some women decide to
be a stay at home mom with a home business. This can be a very
rewarding adventure and allows some additional cash flow into
the household.
Being a stay at home mom with a home business takes a lot of
dedication, patience and, most of all, determination. You will
probably want to start out small and, time and interest
permitting, work your way up to a larger business in the future.
Because you will need to take frequent breaks throughout the
day, it's a good idea to select a business that is not
completely demanding or time consuming. If possible, search for
a business opportunity that offers part-time hours. This will
give you plenty of time to spend with your children, but also
give you the opportunity to do something for yourself and earn
extra money in the process.
Being a stay at home mom with a home business is ideal for many
women. The fact that you will be able to stay at home and still
be a large presence in your children's life is extremely
important. Many parents do not want to leave their children with
a nanny, babysitter or relative, so having one parent working at
home is the perfect option for many families.
At first, it may be very challenging to balance home life with
being a stay at home mom with a home business. It will be
difficult to separate business from pleasure and your children
may not understand why mommy is not available all the time. It's
a good idea to approach the transition slowly and take into
consideration that your children will miss having you available
24/7. Every home business requires a computer so, if you are a
stay at home mom with a home business, make sure that the
computer is placed in the same room that your children are in.
If they spend most of their time in the family room, place a
desk in the corner and set up your office there. This will allow
you to be near your children, keep a close eye on them and work
at the same time. This may be challenging at first because the
children will want your constant attention, but try to explain
that their mom has some very important work to finish and assure
them that you will spend time with them very shortly. Begin with
30 minutes of work at different times throughout the day, then
plan an activity with your little ones. Gradually work your way
up to longer periods of work throughout the day as the children
adjust and will allow you the time to finish your work.
Being a stay at home mom with a home business will literally
entail you taking on two jobs at once. It is a wonderful way,
however, to spend time doing something that is just for you and
can take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life -
even if only for a few minutes. Selling on internet auctions or
babysitting are two very good starter businesses and can
increase in volume in accordance with your time and desire.
About the author:
Daphne started Passion Parties by Daphne in the Summer of 2005
as a hobby while working full time. It has since become a full
time passion for her and hope to quit her full time job soon.
She enjoys writing articles about small businesses and family
and tries to motivate other women with the same desire. She can
be reached at 1-877-TOY-DIVA http://www.daphnespassion.com
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