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How to Start an Internet Business (When You are
Already a Full Time Mom!)
by Kathy Wilson
Published on this site: July 1st, 2006 - See more
articles from this month
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 : 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 : 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 : 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!
Kathy Wilson is an author, columnist, and editor of
http://Women-on-the-Net.com,
where any woman can learn to make money on the net. Visit her at http://www.Women-on-the-Net.com
for step by step guidance, free ebooks, and her free newsletter packed
full of money making tips for women!
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