Valley's 'Mompreneurs' Work The Home Front
It’s a familiar scenario throughout much of the Valley: “mompreneurs,” women with children, opting to work from home.
And it’s a scenario that could take off in the dour economy as more mothers aim to go into business for themselves to shave child-care expenses while spending more quality time with their kids.
But leaving traditional workplaces to establish home-based businesses has its challenges. That’s where other mompreneurs come in as women across the country reach out to each other through business groups that offer them support and resources.
One such group, Biz Mom Connections, which was established two years ago in Florida and recently went national.
Tisha Marie Pelletier, whose baby son, Caleb, is only 5 months old, is setting up a Gilbert chapter and is looking for members.
“I’m thankful I have clients who know I have a baby,” said Pelletier, who runs Simply Put, a marketing and event-planning business.
“You are trying to find that perfect balance of motherhood and doing work for a client,” she said.
“I think they know that family comes first and you’re still trying to juggle a business.”
Logo from Biz Mom Connections
Moon Loh on March 12th, 2009 7:52 pm
It’s very true that home based business has its challenges. We need to be very self discipline and have good time management. Other than that, we need to avoid lots of distraction while working from home.
However, it’s worth to have own home based business and that’s a great experience. We are there for our kids when they need us and there’s more time for bonding and at the same time have own income.
Moon Loh – Mompreneur Asia
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