Working Moms Blog

When I decided to turn my baby food delivery business idea into a reality I imagined that someday I would open outlets all over the country. Or perhaps I would franchise the business. I thought that one day I would be the CEO of a baby food empire.Over time I came to realize that this business is not about empire building. It is about heart. It is about love. And it must be run by individuals that have a true passion for infant nutrition and beli...

Maybe you've been making soaps for a while now and it has become more of an addiction than a hobby. Why keep investing more money into your "hobby" without getting anything in return? Why not turn your hobby into a full-fledged business? One that not only makes sense, but can also earn you some major cents!The BasicsMore and more, people are turning their hobbies into money-making opportunities. And it's no wonder. There's nothing better than get...

So, you're thinking about starting a new business? Whether it's to find a job that balances your work and family life or to create the next big idea- knowing where to start can be tough.Once you've decided that you want to start a business the hard part is deciding what the business will be. There are literally thousands of business ideas out there. One of the most important parts of your decision will be to really think about what your goals and...

Social networking is more than just a craze; it's revolutionizing the way businesses market to the whole world. Social networks have been around for several years now, but many people are still just getting started as they realize the potential. Social networking can increase your traffic and revenue more than you can imagine.Most online social networking efforts are free, and it takes very little effort to get some payoff with social networking....

So you want to buy a franchise? Sounds like a great idea. After all, buying a proven business formula allows you to be steps ahead of the competition and learn from the success of others. It makes absolute sense on many levels, and thus explains the proliferation of franchising and its thriving success rate.The challenge becomes when you start researching the myriad of possibilities. Never mind identifying one that will best fit your needs, talen...

Working at home during the summer creates challenges for the WAHM. As the summer begins, there's a lot to keep the kids entertained and give Mom time to work on her business. As the summer progresses, however, choruses of ‘Mom I'm bored' ring out, causing otherwise mild mannered Moms to throw up their hands in complete desperation; right before they start planning an escape route.Moms can't escape for too long however, and kids have an uncanny ...

NamingYou have probably already thought up a clever name for your baby food business. It is one of the most gratifying parts of the startup phase. You probably woke up in the middle of the night with some fabulous name or had some sort of naming epiphany while taking a shower.But if you haven't come up with a name yet let me help you come up with a strategy for creating the right name for your business.Branding Yourself.A quick and easy way to na...

The single most challenging thing for mom-preneurs is the fact that there really are only 24 hours in a day. If we didn't have to sleep we would all get so much more accomplished, wouldn't we? But the fact is we do need sleep. I know I need MY sleep. How do mothers "do it all"? I have learned over the years, that there is no way to do it all, but there are ways to fit in the things that are more important for you by revising how you approach each...

Set up your business as a sole proprietorship rather than a corporation. Go to IRS.govand set up your business TAXID number for a sole proprietorship that's different from your personal social security number. Setting up a TAXID number is free (sole proprietors can also get free checking accounts for your business this way with some banks). If your business is wildly successful, you can always create a corporation and "sell" your assets to your ...

So you've decided to start an at home business. Or maybe you've already taken the plunge and signed on with a promising company. You've heard many wonderful success stories and would love to someday be able to give your own positive testimonial. But you've also heard tales of home businesses failing miserably. You definitely don't want your business to fall into the failure category!But there is good news! Although no one can predict with one hun...