One thing\u2019s for sure: the mompreneur is one of the most inspiring and resourceful founders out there. But what exactly makes self-employment so attractive to mothers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mothers are multitaskers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to balancing their accounts payable with their pay-per-click\u2014Moms are way ahead of the curve. But what makes moms such natural small-business owners? Quite simply, many of the skills that new founders take years to master have been part of a mother\u2019s toolkit since\u2014well, since you were born:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Excellent time management<\/li>
- The patience of a saint<\/li>
- Problem-solving skills<\/li>
- A “hands-on” mentality<\/li>
- The knowledge that you\u2019re capable of more than you thought possible<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For moms, it’s all part and parcel of everyday life! Of course, that\u2019s not to say that mother\u2019s don\u2019t face the same challenges with self-employment as other founders. But let\u2019s be honest\u2014who doesn\u2019t go to their mom for advice, even as an adult? Exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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So, who is the “foundress of today”? If you\u2019re imagining a steely-eyed business-woman in a pantsuit\u2014this might surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact is, that today\u2019s small business founders are as diverse as society itself. Founders are everyone from yoga teachers to start-up owners, from home improvement gurus to beauticians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many women, once they have children to think about, work becomes less about pursuing a classic career path and more about having flexibility<\/a>. By going self-employed, mom\u2019s have the freedom to choose their children and their career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStarting a business when your child goes to school<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re a mother, then planning and time management is already part of your routine. Managing your life and your kids is a full-time job, especially in the early years. But then comes the turning-point that every mom I know remembers\u2014the day your little darlings start school or kindergarten! Leaving you with at least half a day, child-free. Ahhh\u2026 So it\u2019s no surprise that, on average, moms launch their own businesses when their first child turns 6 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is when most mothers regain (at least a bit of) their free time. And on average, mother\u2019s start their businesses at around 37 years old. But this definitely is just an average. The bottom line is that everyone finds the perfect time to bring their idea to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why do mompreneurs start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Of course, there\u2019s no one reason why mothers go out on their own. But for three out of four female founders, balancing family life with their career is up there<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But are mothers really that different from other founders? Apart from having honed their ability to multitask, their drivers are essentially the same: they set up their business to grow an idea, to become financially independent, and maybe even to change the world! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do mompreneurs work as?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lots of mompreneurs work in service industries, like healthcare<\/a> and education. With many setting up their own hairdressing or beauty salons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But as a mompreneur, you\u2019ve got a huge choice of occupations\u2014of course, these will depend on what skills and training you have. Check out this blog from 99Designs<\/a> for stories and tips from amazing founders who\u2019ve gone down very different paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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