More stay-at-home moms are redirecting their creativity, experience and education into starting businesses on the side. Whether your goals are as simple as supplementing the family’s income or as lofty as building a company that could eventually be worth millions, starting part-time is a great way to test the business waters.
But between helping the kids with complex homework assignments, shuttling them to countless activities and volunteering at their school–all while managing the household and trying to carve out a little time for yourself–where do you find the time to start a business?
Before launching a part-time business, be sure you have the support of your spouse and family. Now–not three months into startup–is the time to bring any of their concerns into the open. Work with your spouse to come up with solutions to possible problems (could you divide up some of your household chores, for example?). Lay some ground rules–for instance, no working on Sundays or discussing business at the dinner table.
After you launch your business, know there will be even greater demands on your time as market forces begin to take over. At this point, it’s extremely important to stay on top of things. “Be organized, use your time wisely, and try to be on a schedule,� Bluemle suggests. “Write a daily to-do list. Be realistic, and make sure you get the key tasks done. Also remember that things always take more time than you think, so don’t get frustrated.�
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