by Charlotte | Jun 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last week something happened. I hit a wall in my business. I was stuck. Even though I am clear what I am working on and have something awesome things happening in my business, I just could not get myself to work. I started to self sabotage. I worked in front of the TV (which for me means I watched TV and did about 5 minutes of work.) I made 2 batches of cookies and ate most of them. I ignored the laundry and dishes and just wanted to veg out and forget the world. Then it hit me, I was too happy, everything was going too well. Things were going great, I am moving forward with exciting things in my business and everything was starting to work out just as I had hoped and believed it would. I had heard of the upper limit, but never noticed before when I got there. Thankfully I did this time and took control. I not only got out of my rut, but am moving past my this upper limit. Here are the 5 things I did to get myself back on track. Take a day off from everything. You might not be able to take a full day off from everything, I’m a stay at home mom so that is impossible, but at minimum don’t work. Maybe you only take 10 minutes or an hour, but give yourself permission for some self care. Most moms are horrible at this, but even if it is just a bubble bath, give yourself a break. When you start working again you will be refreshed, more relaxed...
by Charlotte | Jun 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you have not ready my bio, you may not know that I ran a food based business for 3 years before I started helping moms start their dream businesses. That was my dream business, but was it? After closing Natural Twist Bakery when my son was 6 months old, I felt like a failure, but quickly realized how many unique and awesome lessons I had actually learned through the process. In the video below I tell you what I learned and why they are so important. What did I learn? Take the time to determine your ideal life, business and family mission. This helps you have the knowledge to align your business and life. Write a business plan. Even just notes on a scrap piece of paper give you a clear road map of if your business is possible and how you are going to make it work. Know the answer to these questions. Get clear on your long term business goal and have an exit strategy. By having a 5 year business goal you will always have guidance as you make decisions in your business. Contracts. No matter if they make you uncomfortable or you do not think you need them, you do. It is important for you and your customers. You can’t fail. It may feel like it, but in the end you went for you business, learned invaluable lessons and took action. Take the time to realign, adjust and go for what you want until you get it. Let me know in the comments below your “holy crap, super huge, may never...
by Charlotte | Jun 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
It is so important to get really clear on why you are starting a business before you do. I am not talking about making money, because let’s be real, everyone wants to make some money in their business. I want to know the deep down why. What will get you through the tough times, the long nights, the mommy guilt that will come at some point? Check out the video below to hear my thoughts and learn why I started my business. Don’t mind the random noise in the background. My dog decided it was the perfect time to “fluff” his bed, ha! Let me know in the comments below one reason why you want to start or started your business? Start the Right Business! Grab your FREE copy of my 6 questions to help you design your dream business. GRAB IT...
by Charlotte | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Growing up with parents who were business owners teaches you a lot about business. If anything you quickly learn if you want to own your own or if you want absolutely nothing to do with them. Obviously I always wanted to run my own and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Check out the video below to learn more. What I learned: You have to believe and be passionate about your business. Business is hard work, but so worth it. Ask for help - and sincerely thank those that help you. Trust your gut. You will have to make tough decisions and your gut is always right. You will have to make scarifies. Determine your non-negotiable and design your business around those. Starting a business is not always easy, but worth it. Take the time to get really clear on what you want out of your business and what you are not willing to sacrifice. This is imperative to design a business that aligns with the life you want. What are your non-negotiables? Join the Mama's Biz Cafe! A cozy community of moms supporting, inspiring and motivating one another to reach their business and life dreams. Join...
by Charlotte | May 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
More moms want the chance to be home with their kids or the flexibility that comes with running their own businesses, but have no idea where to start. Whether you want to be a stay at home mom, but you need some extra income, or you want a more freedom base lifestyle and the flexibility in your day, starting a business might be the right choice for you. Here is a list of 25 businesses you can do from home, all while being a stay at home mom. Photographer Accountant Freelance Writer Copywriter Graphic Designer Event Planner Personal Trainer Fashion consultant Interior Designer Website designer Virtual tutor/teacher Health and wellness coach Direct marketing Companies Virtual Assistant Business coach Life coach Craft Business Blogging Food based business Social media management Day care Professional Organizer Meal planning Beautician Pet based business So there you have it, 25 great options for starting businesses at home. The list does not end there. Figure out what you love to do, are talented or skilled at and let’s help you make it into a business you can do from home while being there with your kid(s). There are so many opportunities and options out there, it is just about taking the steps, deciding what and how you want to do it and making it happen. Keep an eye out for upcoming posts going in to detail on each of the 25 businesses. They will include what each business could entail, methods to get it out into the world, time it could take to run it, methods to do them from home and more. If...
