Charlene Roth
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With tips from Mom’s Choice Awards, you can get the baby products you need, and with these guidelines, you can successfully launch your business!
Use Accounting Software
When you’re getting the hang of parenthood and entrepreneurship at the same time, using the right software will make your job a lot easier. Rather than tracking your expenses and income manually, choose accounting software that can make financial management easier. With accounting and invoicing software that includes an online payment tool for your customers, you can maintain accurate bookkeeping, get paid faster, and receive alerts as soon as payments come in. Plus, you can set up recurring invoices in advance for customers engaging in regular transactions.
Design a Baby-Friendly Office
In order to keep an eye on your baby while you’re working, you’ll need to set up a nursery space in your home office. How can you make sure that this room meets your professional needs while accommodating your baby? Madame Noire recommends prioritizing space for the necessities, like a crib, desk, and chair, and adding some storage items so that baby items don’t clutter up the space where you need to work.
Stick to a Routine
As a new parent, you and your baby will both benefit from getting into a routine. And even though you’ll be working on your own schedule as an entrepreneur, you’ll be more productive if you have a daily routine! Focus on getting your baby into a regular routine first, and then tackle your business tasks around their schedule.
Find Childcare
If you’re primarily running your business from home, you may be able to watch your baby while working most days. But sometimes, this won’t be possible – and while working from home with a baby is doable, you might not be able to handle it with a toddler. You may be able to use some of the extra income from your business to hire a nanny to come in for a few days each week. To find the right nanny, What to Expect recommends writing up a clear job description, getting references from your loved ones, and running background checks on any candidates that seem promising.
Outsource When Possible
As a business owner, you might feel like you need to work completely independently, especially in your company’s early days. Although it can be hard to relinquish some control to other people, outsourcing business tasks can free up more time to spend with your family. Even if you’re not ready to hire your first employees, you might want to start seeking out contractors who can assist you with minor tasks, from answering questions from customers to managing your business’s social media profiles. You can also apply this approach to some of your domestic responsibilities. You may want to ask your nearby relatives or friends for help with childcare, meal prep, cleaning, or home maintenance in order to lighten your own load.
Becoming a parent and opening a business both bring unique challenges – and tackling both at once isn’t easy! But with the right approach and plenty of support, it’s definitely possible. By following these recommendations, you’ll be able to care for your baby while pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams.
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About Charlene Roth
Charlene is a stay-at-home mom of four. She’s a chronic worrywart and can’t help but always be concerned for the welfare of her kids. She feels better knowing that she’s taking steps to educate herself – and her children – on how to stay safe in every circumstance she can think of.
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