I’m a fairly “new” mummy-preneur. I run 2 businesses which is incredibly insane. I own an online retail baby store, also launching a couple of my own product lines and my trade profession as a graphic designer.
Having only launched these 2 companies within the past 2 years, I’ve narrowed my life down to 17 points. I’m sure many other mummy-preneurs can relate. Would I change a thing? No. I absolutely love doing what I’m doing and I tell every mom who wants to venture into being their own boss that if they can afford to do it, to go for it. Sure there are ups and downs, but there’s nothing like working in your own pj’s and answering to your own self.
Your healthy lunch is a slice of bread folded over with some ham stuck in between
Sending and receiving emails at 3am means nothing
Hitting the stop watch as soon as someone goes down for a nap
Don't Call. Contact by email only
Asking yourself if you really need to use the washroom or is your bladder fooling you. Same thing goes for a shower.
The post man/woman only recognizes you with your pyjamas on
You time your bookkeeping for the duration of the Wiggles show
Typing emails with one hand
Forgetting what you did a half second ago
Your suppliers know your children by their first name.
Your closet is where you make your “professional” phone calls
Assume standing position over your laptop for 10 minutes even though the chair is right beside you
Your business cards have applesauce stains
You bribe your child(ren) with candy and cookies before making a phone call
A Happymeal is a business expense
Diego is sometimes your best friend
Your blackberry is another child
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