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Digg it UP - You Already Have What it Takes to be a Mompreneur
For contract cleaning companies office cleaning is the most competitive market to break into. Some organisations change their cleaners on a regular basis, every year or some even every six months because they cannot find a company that will consistently meet their requirements. What we find is that these companies do not have a clear indication of what is expected from the clean. After some time they complain that standards have fallen. This phrase ‘standards have fallen’ is oft repeat
* Rest. Moms don’t need rest... at least that’s what the world seems to think. But you do. Don’t stay up late every night. Get your sleep; otherwise your family life will suffer.
* There is an initial financial impact, especially at start-up. Expenses add up fast. Make sure this business is a family decision and the costs are discussed upfront
* Time with your husband. Don’t forget him. His support is essential. Now and then surprise him with a sec
Getting your best deal when you sell your business is a major challenge. Unfortunately, it is a process all too many business owners take too lightly. They end up settling for less when they fail to employ strategic business thinking to all elements of the selling process and transaction. To help you get your best deal; I have developed a ten-step process you can follow to help you achieve your goals.One thing I've found is that getting your best deal often depends on recruitin
* Do you have a dream or a passion you’ve put on hold, slowly simmering away on your back burner?
* Do you want the best of both worlds, be at home with the kids and run a profitable business contributing income to the household?
Not long ago I was in your shoes. I retired from teaching to commit to the most important full-time job of all, being a mom, but I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit in me waiting to explode out. The time was right and I launched an online business, enabling me to stay home with my two children.
When women become moms, their passions, creativity and talent don’t disappear; they just get placed on hold for a while. Soon, many moms find a desire to express themselves in other ways. They have this “There’s got to be more” feeling. Perhaps it is a hobby you enjoy, music, art sports, etc. Do you say “When the kids are in school then I’ll start…?” Finish the sentence and you have your online marketing idea.
The mom marketing opportunity is tremendous.
* Greater than 30 million moms are online
* There are 8 million women owned business generating more that 2 trillion dollars in sales per year
* Women start businesses 2 times faster than men with a longer survival rate
The time will never be better to start an online business. Good news… it’s not as hard as you think to join the growing sorority of work-at-home-moms (WAHM). So, what do you have to do?
After you have identified your passion you must research any competition and see if it is a viable business idea. Go to a few websites and get a feel for what each site offers. If there is NO competition, you may need to rethink your idea as there may not truly be a market for you.
1. Write a business plan. What kind of business is it? Give a detailed description of the business and its goals. Identify your target market. Describe your marketing strategy. Explain financial operations.
2. Organize. How much time will you invest each week? Schedule it. Write down daily, weekly and monthly business goals. Maintain your own office space.
3. Branding. Make your business name something you love and easy to spell. Come up with a tagline/logo. This is how the public recognizes you.
4. Website-Domain name must be easy to spell and remember. Make sure it is available. Your website design must be easy to navigate and easy on the eyes.
5. Marketing- This will make or break your business. Get the word out. Network. Advertise. Word of mouth. Buy a good marketing book.
6. Knowing it all – you don’t and you never will. Just do it anyway. Ask for help. Most mompreneurs are more than willing to help.
There are challenges, of course.
* As every mom knows it’s hard fitting 25 hours into a 24 hour day. The number one challenge is finding the time to wear 3 hats every day; mom, wife and mompreneur. Block out your time, make it work and you’ll be glad you did.
* Rest. Moms don’t need rest... at least that’s what the world seems to think. But you do. Don’t stay up late every night. Get your sleep; otherwise your family life will suffer.
* There is an initial financial impact, especially at start-up. Expenses add up fast. Make sure this business is a family decision and the costs are discussed upfront
* Time with your husband. Don’t forget him. His support is essential. Now and then surprise him with a secl
Networking for your job advancement in your career development path offers big benefits and outstanding career employment advancement opportunities that in most cases would never come your way otherwise.Why network? Networking in the employment and career field offers the number one source of finding employment and job advancement. It is often stated that the vast majority – estimated as high as 80 – 90 % of jobs are filled inside organizations rather than outside. Generally in
The mom marketing opportunity is tremendous.
* Greater than 30 million moms are online
* There are 8 million women owned business generating more that 2 trillion dollars in sales per year
* Women start businesses 2 times faster than men with a longer survival rate
The time will never be better to start an online business. Good news… it’s not as hard as you think to join the growing sorority of work-at-home-moms (WAHM). So, what do you have to do?
After you have identified your passion you must research any competition and see if it is a viable business idea. Go to a few websites and get a feel for what each site offers. If there is NO competition, you may need to rethink your idea as there may not truly be a market for you.
1. Write a business plan. What kind of business is it? Give a detailed description of the business and its goals. Identify your target market. Describe your marketing strategy. Explain financial operations.
2. Organize. How much time will you invest each week? Schedule it. Write down daily, weekly and monthly business goals. Maintain your own office space.
3. Branding. Make your business name something you love and easy to spell. Come up with a tagline/logo. This is how the public recognizes you.
4. Website-Domain name must be easy to spell and remember. Make sure it is available. Your website design must be easy to navigate and easy on the eyes.
5. Marketing- This will make or break your business. Get the word out. Network. Advertise. Word of mouth. Buy a good marketing book.
6. Knowing it all – you don’t and you never will. Just do it anyway. Ask for help. Most mompreneurs are more than willing to help.
There are challenges, of course.
* As every mom knows it’s hard fitting 25 hours into a 24 hour day. The number one challenge is finding the time to wear 3 hats every day; mom, wife and mompreneur. Block out your time, make it work and you’ll be glad you did.
* Rest. Moms don’t need rest... at least that’s what the world seems to think. But you do. Don’t stay up late every night. Get your sleep; otherwise your family life will suffer.
* There is an initial financial impact, especially at start-up. Expenses add up fast. Make sure this business is a family decision and the costs are discussed upfront
* Time with your husband. Don’t forget him. His support is essential. Now and then surprise him with a sec
It is well known that inadequate hand washing can lead to the spread of germs. However, as cleaning professionals it is sometimes overlooked how important this is in our industry. Even if your cleaning staff is wearing gloves, it is still important that they spend the extra time necessary to make sure chemicals and germs are thoroughly washed off their hands.Wash hands thoroughly after using chemicals, cleaning up spills, or emptying trash -- even if gloves were worn. At least 20
After you have identified your passion you must research any competition and see if it is a viable business idea. Go to a few websites and get a feel for what each site offers. If there is NO competition, you may need to rethink your idea as there may not truly be a market for you.
1. Write a business plan. What kind of business is it? Give a detailed description of the business and its goals. Identify your target market. Describe your marketing strategy. Explain financial operations.
2. Organize. How much time will you invest each week? Schedule it. Write down daily, weekly and monthly business goals. Maintain your own office space.
3. Branding. Make your business name something you love and easy to spell. Come up with a tagline/logo. This is how the public recognizes you.
4. Website-Domain name must be easy to spell and remember. Make sure it is available. Your website design must be easy to navigate and easy on the eyes.
5. Marketing- This will make or break your business. Get the word out. Network. Advertise. Word of mouth. Buy a good marketing book.
6. Knowing it all – you don’t and you never will. Just do it anyway. Ask for help. Most mompreneurs are more than willing to help.
There are challenges, of course.
* As every mom knows it’s hard fitting 25 hours into a 24 hour day. The number one challenge is finding the time to wear 3 hats every day; mom, wife and mompreneur. Block out your time, make it work and you’ll be glad you did.
* Rest. Moms don’t need rest... at least that’s what the world seems to think. But you do. Don’t stay up late every night. Get your sleep; otherwise your family life will suffer.
* There is an initial financial impact, especially at start-up. Expenses add up fast. Make sure this business is a family decision and the costs are discussed upfront
* Time with your husband. Don’t forget him. His support is essential. Now and then surprise him with a sec
Years ago, I took over as a manager of a restaurant in a major city. As expected, we had a good sized lunch rush every day, but the place never seemed to be filled.The previous manager, although well-intentioned, had been gruff with customers and staff alike. Most of the staff were teenagers, and sometimes I didn't blame him. Look, I was a teenager myself, and can remember not always being the best employee. Not because I was bad, but just because I was a teenager. You remem
3. Branding. Make your business name something you love and easy to spell. Come up with a tagline/logo. This is how the public recognizes you.
4. Website-Domain name must be easy to spell and remember. Make sure it is available. Your website design must be easy to navigate and easy on the eyes.
5. Marketing- This will make or break your business. Get the word out. Network. Advertise. Word of mouth. Buy a good marketing book.
6. Knowing it all – you don’t and you never will. Just do it anyway. Ask for help. Most mompreneurs are more than willing to help.
There are challenges, of course.
* As every mom knows it’s hard fitting 25 hours into a 24 hour day. The number one challenge is finding the time to wear 3 hats every day; mom, wife and mompreneur. Block out your time, make it work and you’ll be glad you did.
* Rest. Moms don’t need rest... at least that’s what the world seems to think. But you do. Don’t stay up late every night. Get your sleep; otherwise your family life will suffer.
* There is an initial financial impact, especially at start-up. Expenses add up fast. Make sure this business is a family decision and the costs are discussed upfront
* Time with your husband. Don’t forget him. His support is essential. Now and then surprise him with a sec
In a traditional organization, the role of purchasing is to simply purchase and the means was to negotiate and to have a confrontational attitude with the vendors. This led to the concept of ‘buying power’ of organizations into the management literature. For instance, large organizations squeezed every cent from their suppliers by using their buying clout.Purchasing solutions are based on vendor, geographic and technology specific. Whatever be the solutions, the goals are reduced
* Rest. Moms don’t need rest... at least that’s what the world seems to think. But you do. Don’t stay up late every night. Get your sleep; otherwise your family life will suffer.
* There is an initial financial impact, especially at start-up. Expenses add up fast. Make sure this business is a family decision and the costs are discussed upfront
* Time with your husband. Don’t forget him. His support is essential. Now and then surprise him with a secluded retreat with just the two of you, no kids, and no business, just romance.
Moms don’t have to sacrifice their family life to pursue their dreams anymore. This investment in time now will deliver tremendous benefits to you and your family down the road. Imagine the possibilities. In a few short weeks you can be on your way to the fulfilling life of being an online mompreneur.
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