Four WAHM Perspectives

The Conservative Voice:

This time of year is chaotic for all parents, but it may have the most impact on those who are also trying to manage a home-based business. Most moms say it’s easiest to run their business while the kids are at school, but surprisingly there are a few that embrace the juggling act year-round.

Tami Barker

Barker, who runs her business primarily by phone, explains that she finds it easy to run her business during the school season. “My kids are older, so it’s easier during school months when they are gone most of the day. During the summer I like to spend as much time as possible with them having fun, although I do still have some business hours.”

Lorie Kelley

When asked whether running her business goes smoother during summer months or the school season, Lorie Kelley, feels it’s about the same for her year-round. The mother of two children says, “When you have your own business, you make your own hours. I just change my schedule to fit my lifestyle.”

Gina Neef

Eco-friendly business mom, Gina Neef, agrees that running a business during the school year is as equally demanding as in the summer-time. Neef is an Executive Director with The MOM Team™ whose two children both attend public school. “When they are in school running my business is a little easier,” Neef says, “but I do manage both well.”

Diana Ennen

Florida-based mom Diana Ennen has worked from home for over twenty years. This experienced WAHM finds the summer months much more difficult in terms of running her business. “My business is much easier to run during the school year.” she states, “In fact, even when summer camp is in session, it’s still more difficult in the summer.”

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