Whether you’re a mother looking to fill a void now that the children have grown or you are a young mom who wants to still pursue her goals, it’s never too late to enhance your life.
So how do you make this happen after giving so much of your time to your family? Where do you even start?
Now it’s your time to truly do what you want to do rather than fulfill goals for everybody else. You deserve it!
You may enjoy the role of motherhood and want to maintain a similar lifestyle that is in the same nurturing field; but you should also be confident not to limit your ability to push yourself further if there is something else you are also interested in pursuing.
You have the life experience and maturity that comes with the hard job of being a mother, to make new decisions about your future. What is important to you?
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Running a daycare
One of the easiest businesses to run straight from your home is a daycare
Many mothers still want to continue being a part of the working community. Daycare centers have become a lifeline for many moms especially those of the millennial generation.
You already have the parenting experience and it is also a great way to be your own boss. You can set your own rates, hire people whom you trust and generally run a tight ship as the captain at the helm.
Lean on your own personal parenting experience and also create activities that both challenge toddlers/babies and keep it fun at the same time!
It doesn’t have to be an expensive business setup as you are the one in charge of managing the daycare amenities, the healthy snacks or any special outings that you may plan during the day. You have the control to keep the cost at a reasonable price that works for you and your clients.
This self-employed job works great if you’re still raising your own children as well.
The late entrepreneur
Do you still have those creative juices from your early twenties flowing around your brain? Why not take action to set up your own business? There is plenty of help available for women who have the vision of a owning a successful and sustainable enterprise!
Mull over these loans for women to start a business and see where your expertise lies. You will stand a much better chance of qualifying if you can present a responsible business plan.
This should entail how you plan to expand your business in a timely and controlled manner, how you will increase production of your products and or services, how you will keep costs in check and afford to hire staff to grow your workforce etc.
These requirements actually help you to stay focused on your business long term because you have to adhere to them on a daily basis. It’s always a good idea to ask other business owners for help along the way. The first year is the toughest so be open to any support you may receive.
It’s never too late to make your dreams happen. Those ambitious goals you put on hold while you were raising your children are still there and now you have the time to make them happen. Put yourself out there and watch your business plan come together.
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Susan McCord @ The Dear Sybersue Talk Show
