At then end of January MSNBC covered a series of mompreneurs in a feature called “A Day in the Life”. Each woman has her own strength and specialties which helped her succeed. Are any of them inspiring to you?
Below is just one of the women they mentioned.
MSNBC:
Name: Joanna Meiseles
Name of Company:The Snip-its Corp.
A child-centered hair salon and franchise business designed to be captivating for kids.Founded: 1995
What’s your biggest challenge in being a mom entrepreneur?
When everything happens as planned, being a mom entrepreneur is manageable and fulfilling. However, the challenge comes when everything explodes at once. Juggling all the elements is a challenge, especially when one or more balls go haywire. For example, today I had an important conference call but my babysitter called in sick, so I worked from home. One of my kids was screaming in the background. I tried to concentrate on the call but my daughter was stung by a bee, so I had to jump off the call and tend to her. Of course everyone understands, but on those random days, it looks unprofessional and holds up productivity. Another ongoing challenge is that my second son, who is 16 and not driving yet (two more months), always seems to need a ride somewhere at the most inconvenient times. I often leave him stranded.