The Internet is full of stories of women who have decided to start their own businesses in search of fulfillment or because they lost their former jobs. In some ways, motherhood is the perfect time to start a business. Even though taking care of a baby is a full-time job in itself, the daily routine is not as tightly bound, and you have a little time to work on things that you normally would not be able to devote time and energy to for work. In addition, you have unique access to a specific target group of other mothers. Unlike the average entrepreneur, you understand aspects of motherhood and the needs of parents that those without children do not. Holes in the market always appear best when you yourself are struggling with them. For example? One mother started a reusable snack bag business. It\’s something most people wouldn\’t even consider.
How do you start a business like that, with Fler, Etsy, and other platforms that have an established customer base, organized paperwork, advertising for sellers, and on top of that, the advantage of creating a community among sellers where they can exchange knowledge about what works and what doesn\’t? Many mothers praise the site for its benefits of creating a community where they can exchange knowledge about what works and what doesn\’t. In addition, if they outgrow these sites, they can always create their own online store. Some mothers use their maternity leave to learn new skills, such as coding, or to brush up on their language skills and start translating. In such cases, there are sites such as Freelancer that connect freelancers with people in demand. Usually, they see a request and make an offer, and the contracting company chooses from among the applicants. Of course, some competition is necessary, but I don\’t think you can do business without a competitive spirit.
And what is it really like to work with an infant on your back? Many parents say the best time to work is in the evening. It\’s tedious, and usually family support is helpful, but it\’s worth it.