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...
by Charlotte | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
As my son turns two, I am noticing that we watch more “shows” together. He has a few go to, he must watch shows that are on our TV a few times a day. While I was sitting watching reading next to him, I realized that not only is there valuable information for him to learn in his shows, I could really apply them to myself and my business too. It also helped me justify letting him watching several shows that day, while I worked, ha! I quickly decided to create this blog series on what we can learn from our children’s cartoons and how to apply them to our business/lives. We are starting out with the first show my son feel in love with… Dinosaur Train If you have not watched this show, here is a quick summary. The show is based about a family of dinosaurs that take adventures on the dinosaur train to learn and meet dinosaurs and creatures in various locations and time zones. The underlining focus is that everyone is different and special (one son in the family is adopted too) and that keep exploring and learning, especially in nature. It is a lovely show that is always teaching my son and me something new. (Well at least in the first time through watching them on Netflix!) What Dinosaur Train has taught me about business: Meet new people Tiny, one of the daughters, has an ultimate challenge to connect and befriend as many other dinosaurs and creatures as she can, whether she is scared or not. Start your own Tiny’s Ultimate Challenge. Get out there are...
by Charlotte | May 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the scariest parts of starting a business is whether or not people, will actually buy what you are selling. You may think you have this amazing idea and so everyone you know, including family and friends, but will anyone else want it? You make amazing cookies, but will people pay for them? You designed an awesome tool to use while in the back country, but will other people like it and use it too? Are there plenty of people out there willing to spend money on your amazing product, skills or knowledge? Before you dump tons of money into your business, you need to find out what you ideal customer wants and if it is what you have to offer. So I guess you want to know how, right? The number one way to see if your product will sell is to talk to people. Talk to 25-100 potential customers about what you plan to offer. Ask them their struggles, needs, thoughts, concerns, and what they want in regards to what you plan to sell. For instance, I am currently conducting a Moms Dream Business Project. I am in the process of interviewing 50 moms to see what their struggles are with starting their businesses while being home with their kids. I have, what I feel is, a great idea for a program that I have been working on, but just like you I need to make sure others are struggling and in need of what I want to offer. Send out a survey and asks people what they want. This is similar to meeting...
by Charlotte | May 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
When it comes to writing I feel like people mostly fall into to distinct groups: those that love writing things down with pen and paper and those that love everything digital. Alright, I will admit it, I love, love, love notebooks. I have dozens that are randomly filled with all my thoughts, to-do lists, great business ideas, and random journaling. I am always wanting to buy more, but my husband keeps asking me to, at least, complete the one I am using or the dozens on our shelves, before I buy more. It is so tough though, I just love the feel and opportunities of a new crisp notebook. Then there is those that have everything neatly organized on their computer, phone, evernote, google calendar or whatever other awesome tool you use. You have a perfected system that keeps track of it all. Unlike me, you are not “writing” everything out twice, like the blog post, business idea or that cool idea I had that I wrote in a notebook, but need on the computer. Many days I wish I was organized digitally. It would save me time and energy, which let’s be real, as moms we are often lacking. However, that is not how I work best and that is ok. If you love notebooks and planners and writing on paper, keep doing it. If you have your laptop, I-pad or phone always at the ready to capture your amazing ideas, that is fantastic. Embrace what works for you and keep doing it. You just need to do something, keep working,...
