Being work at home moms, or even dads for that matter, is quite a responsible position to be in. You do have the advantage of being at home though and having complete control of your time which is so great. But don't forget the reason for being a work at home mom. That is to have a successful entrepreneurial business that makes you money while allowing you to be at home caring for your family. There are a number of considerations to think about in order to ensure that you obtain and maintain a successful lucrative business. Here are a few tips.
Being a work at home mom is quite different from having a hobby. A hobby is something you love and normally would do in your spare time. Running a business, even from home requires dedication and commitment. Set clear goals and a plan to achieve these goals daily. Treat your business like a business, not a hobby you do in your spare time. Create a schedule and stick to it. Plan your day as if you were going to an office. The best part however is that you are the boss and you can change your plans and be as flexible as you want. Have fun and enjoy working for yourself.
As a work at home mom and or dad, it will be essential to have a good balance between your business responsibilities and your family. It will not always be easy, but it is an absolute necessity. Involve the older children in assisting with meals and household chores. They could even become involved in some aspects of your business. Plan dedicated time with your family, but also maintain your self-discipline for your business goals. Again, so important to make a schedule and stick to it.
Everyone wants to make instant money. We are an "I want it now" society. It is easy to fall into this trap. Any business, and the same goes for a home based business, requires a startup period. During this time you might be putting in extra hours and wondering when the first pay check will be coming in. Be resilient and patient with yourself. You are laying the ground work and building a list of contacts which will ensure a steady stream of income for years to come. It would also be helpful to find a community of other successful entrepreneurs that you can master mind with to learn how to best build your list of contacts.
Any business requires a daily operations plan. Without a plan, your business is bound to fail. Spend time planning your activities for each day. I like to make a "to-do" list for tomorrow the night before as I think of things I need to accomplish. This will ensure that you stay focused and on task without wasting precious time. You'll see that the day really flies when you start working for yourself. Prevent procrastination as it is one of the greatest time wasters that will prevent you from achieving success.
Being at home to work may cause you to sometimes leave things you need for your business in places other than your office space. When you begin work in your office it can be frustrating if you need the tape for instance and you left it out in the garage somewhere rather than returning it to its proper place. Make a point of getting yourself organized. Ensure that you have an office space that is designated as your work area. Within your office, organize your space for business items you use. It just makes it easier when you need to get back to work and need to get your hands on specific items quickly. Who needs any other distractions or frustrations? Take good care of yourself and get organized.
Any small business needs to build a good relationship with its customers and also attract potential new customers. One of the best ways to do this is to follow-up with your leads to remain in contact with them. Even if it doesn't seem like they're keeping in touch with you, you can rest assured that they are watching what you're up to. Always respond to an email, communication or fax that comes your way. It might not be part of the business at that time, but it could turn out to be a valuable communication sometime in the future. Maintain a contact list and have a follow-up system preferably an automated one for contacting past and existing customers regularly.
Being a work at home mom can be the most exciting time of your life for many reasons, but also the most stressful time of your life. Manage to apply these few simple tips, and who knows what might happen. With the correct approach, any home based business has the potential of developing into an empire of your dreams.
About the Author
Sydney Dinsmore has made the choice to become a work at home mom. It has been the best decision she has ever made. After being forced to lay off almost 800 employees and friends from a large corporation she didn't want to put herself into that heartbreaking position again. Sydney Dinsmore teamed up with a couple of the most successful home based entrepreneurs in the industry. To see what Sydney found click here to http://tinyurl.com/6paj43d
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