The number of women deciding to become full-time mums and start a business is rising in the UAE. So much so that there is a new word to describe their dedicated, hardworking, and passionate nature; mumpreneur. Motherhood and running a successful business can be pretty challenging for many women.
Raising your kids can be a joyful experience but also quite heart-wrenching. There is no playbook on how to be a great mother and no playbook on how to balance being an entrepreneur and a great mum. You will experience constant battles and guilt when you prioritize between your two passions; your family and business.
Many women want to experience financial freedom while still getting to be there for their children. Below are some proven ideas by our successful mumpreneurs on running a successful business and ensuring that you have a thriving one.
Ask for Help
There is no shame in stating what you need and asking people around you for it. Other mums and entrepreneurs know how it feels and will certainly step up to support you, but only when they know you need it.
Schedule Your Time and Advocate for Self-Care
Time blocking is an essential tool for a mumpreneur. Ensure you carve out time to take care of yourself. Being a mumpreneur means pouring out to your business and your family. If you do not care for yourself, you cannot fill up others' cups, personally or professionally.
Know Your Limits
You must know your limitations even with the most mindful and flexible schedule. Realize when you must stop and take the pressure of running your business and caring for your family. As a business owner, you must learn the value of persistence and that hard work will beat talent any day. However, the important part is ensuring that you ensure your journey's process.
Ensure you have devoted time to work and family to avoid getting overwhelmed. Place your limits to avoid burnout, a common issue for mums working from home.
Get A Community
When starting as a mumpreneur, you must start making connections through networking and seeking out a new market to launch your product or services. Many business communities have small business-oriented seminars, outings, and lunches. Make a point to attend these events to reach out to other mumpreneurs. You will make valuable business and social connections with women you have much in common.
Empower Others
While you can do everything alone, you do not have to. You can help relieve the cognitive load from yourself by delegating some tasks to other people. Relive yourself of the need of having to do everything by yourself. This way, you will empower somebody else and free up space to do important tasks that only you can take care of.
Always Prepare for The Unexpected
Being a mumpreneur means being ready for the unexpected. You must be confident with your problem-solving skills to solve any problems you may encounter. The important part is to understand that there is a perfect chance that your days will not go as planned. To prepare for such occurrences, leave some space in your schedule for any last-minute adjustments or use the extra time as unexpected moments to chill.
H2: Talk About Your Success
Many mumpreneurs love playing it low regarding their successes; there is no shame in broadcasting your wins to your family and friends. You can even try writing about your achievements online to your community if you leave messages as professional as possible while still focused on you. Ensure you keep your followers updated with your company's progress.
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