How To Be A Stay At Home Mom With A Home Business
Copyright © Daphne Succes
www.daphnespassion.com

If you are a mom, then you already have a full time job with an
endless amount of overtime hours. Even with all of the
responsibilities that being a mom includes, some women decide
to be a stay at home mom with a home business. This can be a
very rewarding adventure and allows some additional cash flow
into the household.

Being a stay at home mom with a home business takes a lot of
dedication, patience and, most of all, determination. You will
probably want to start out small and, time and interest
permitting, work your way up to a larger business in the
future. Because you will need to take frequent breaks
throughout the day, it’s a good idea to select a business that
is not completely demanding or time consuming. If possible,
search for a business opportunity that offers part-time hours.
This will give you plenty of time to spend with your children,
but also give you the opportunity to do something for yourself
and earn extra money in the process.

Being a stay at home mom with a home business is ideal for many
women. The fact that you will be able to stay at home and still
be a large presence in your children’s life is extremely
important. Many parents do not want to leave their children
with a nanny, babysitter or relative, so having one parent
working at home is the perfect option for many families.

At first, it may be very challenging to balance home life with
being a stay at home mom with a home business. It will be
difficult to separate business from pleasure and your children
may not understand why mommy is not available all the time.
It’s a good idea to approach the transition slowly and take
into consideration that your children will miss having you
available 24/7. Every home business requires a computer so, if
you are a stay at home mom with a home business, make sure that
the computer is placed in the same room that your children are
in. If they spend most of their time in the family room, place
a desk in the corner and set up your office there. This will
allow you to be near your children, keep a close eye on them
and work at the same time. This may be challenging at first
because the children will want your constant attention, but try
to explain that their mom has some very important work to finish
and assure them that you will spend time with them very shortly.
Begin with 30 minutes of work at different times throughout the
day, then plan an activity with your little ones. Gradually
work your way up to longer periods of work throughout the day
as the children adjust and will allow you the time to finish
your work.

Being a stay at home mom with a home business will literally
entail you taking on two jobs at once. It is a wonderful way,
however, to spend time doing something that is just for you and
can take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life -
even if only for a few minutes. Selling on internet auctions or
babysitting are two very good starter businesses and can
increase in volume in accordance with your time and desire.


About The Author:
Daphne is a Writer, Business Owner, Motivator
and Self-Starter and full-time Mom. She enjoys writing articles
about small businesses and family and tries to motivate other
women with the same desires. She can be reached at
1-877-TOY-DIVA http://www.daphnespassion.com