Mothers and entrepreneurship have a lot in common. Raising children can prepare you well for running a business.
If you're new to entrepreneurship as a wife and mother, want to make a career switch or maybe get back to work after having kids, you've come to the right place.
We've all heard that motherhood is a thankless, underpaid job, right? Apparently this also applies to entrepreneurship.
Here are six reasons why moms make the best entrepreneurs.
1. Mommy without drama.
Mothers are used to things not always going as planned.
As a mother, you have learned how to keep your cool in unwanted situations. You know you're confused one minute, but a normal kid smile will bring you pure happiness the next. Then you will be reminded that all your hard work and efforts are worth it.
Entrepreneurs lead a similar life. One day they feel like their business is a failure, but then, with a small win, they are reminded of why they started in the first place.
2. Don't worry about the little things.
If mothers dramatized every time their children made a mistake, they wouldn't have time to enjoy all the good things around them.
That focus on the big picture will be beneficial to success. This gives you more quality time to build good relationships.
3. When you're having fun, time flies.
Juggling a busy schedule really does give moms superior time management skills. They easily slalom through day-to-day tasks to distinguish urgent tasks from long-term goals.
Knowing when and where to invest time is also an important part of running your own business efficiently.
4. All hats look good on you.
Mothers are used to wearing a lot of hats. Cooking, grooming, teaching and being a taxi driver. And if you're not sure, head to YouTube or Google for expert help.
You also start a business based on your skills. But soon you come across things you don't know. Then you also have to look for solutions.
5. It's not you.
As a mother you are sometimes rejected. The baby prefers to go to daddy. Or the teen doesn't want your hug in front of the friends. It hurts, but you keep learning. You go on raising a good person.
Entrepreneurs also get rejections. An idea that is not accepted. Investors who do not want to participate. It's not easy to take those rejections personally. Yet you go on. You keep believing you can make that difference.
6. Money doesn't grow on trees.
Mothers often keep track of the household budget. And they do most of the household purchases. They learn where to save and where to spend money.
With startups, every expense is also a big decision. You have to distinguish between spending on things that promote your growth and those that just sound good.
As a mother, you will often have the impression that you will use skills that you have just learned as a mother in your new role as an entrepreneur.