Do you have what is necessary to be a mompreneur?
Entrepreneurs and mompreneurs can build a business in a variety of ways from owning a franchise, to becoming a company representative or affiliate to a product line. You can sell service or goods through a virtual or brick and mortar store or serve as a contract or freelance worker.
Are you cut out to be a mompreneur?
- Do you have business in your heart and soul? Were you self-motivated to earn money as a kid?
- Are you adaptable, able to pivot, roll with the unexpected or unanticipated?
- Are you comfortable handling money?
- Are you good with recordkeeping? Or can you pay someone to do your bookkeeping?
- Are you able to calm yourself and others when things get stressful?
- Are you a visionary? Can you discern the next step to take, the direction to move?
- Are you faithful, tenacious to stick with a plan?
- Are you one who sees walking by faith, the unknown, and a future as the boss a great adventure?
- Are you able to commit for the long haul?
- Are you willing to sacrifice sleep, time, and money to build a business?
- Are you a woman who builds strong relationships, supportive friendships, and leads a team?
If you checked seven of these 12, you may have the makings of a mompreneur.
Before you jump in,
- consider getting more education
- business training
- mentoring
Pursue self-education with a steady intake of
- business videos
- podcasts
- online courses by successful entrepreneurs
Join community and online groups where successful entrepreneurs help and fuel one another’s success. Follow the social media of those most successful in your type of business.
Author and speaker, Pam Farrel, got her kickstart into being a mompreneur from a free business basics class offered through the government sponsored Small Business Administration (SBA). There she met retirees who ran successful businesses and shared their knowledge with those entering the entrepreneur life.
What business idea would you like to see become reality?
Find additional tips in The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make by Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells.
