Many moms (and dads!) get involved in a Network Marketing business so they can spend more time with their kids and then find that the business is taking away more time then it's giving back. Being WAHM's (Work At Home Moms) we sometimes get so focused on the goal of making it work we forget that the goal is to free up our time so we are free to do the fun things like get to the soccer games, school events and all the things busy working moms don't have time for.
It doesn't have to be that way.
If you find that your business is taking too much time away from your most important reason for doing the business then take some time to think about how you can get your kids involved in your business.
Getting them involved will do at least three things:
- Allow you to spend more time together, which is really the goal, right?
- Teach your child the value of being an entrepreneur.
- Boost self-confidence and teach the importance of working for things you really desire.
Getting the kids involved doesn't have to be difficult. Here are some ideas:
- If you do craft shows or fairs, let the kids come along. They will have tons of fun and often your kids will not be afraid to really let people know what everything is about and ask if they want to buy something!
- Let them do up your mailings. Putting on stamps and labels and folding papers into envelopes are easy things for kids to do.
- If you have great products then let your kids know about them, and how they work. My son loves having a look at what new candles we have and he also likes to hand out a free votive to people he knows to help promote the products.
The important thing to remember here is this is your business and your life. Network Marketing allows you incredible control over how you run your business and involving the kids is a fantastic way to work the business around you and your values!
Small Business For Kids
Married couples, or those with grown up children should not face too many issues in establishing an Income Producing Home Based Internet Business. There is ample opportunity while your spouse or partner is at work and the kids are at school to put time into your business. Even if they are at home, some job-sharing or delegation of household responsibilities will help. The older the children the more they will understand the reasons behind, and the importance of, establishing and maintaining your Home Based Internet Business. Let them know that you would prefer to be spending more quality time with them, however the need to acquire more income for food, bills and other essential items, is the catalyst behind your decision. As your Home Based Internet Business grows, along with your income, they will both see and enjoy the benefits it has to offer. In time, your Home Based Internet Business will actually allow you to spend more and more quality time with them, both at home and on holidays!
Single parents face a tougher challenge. It is a huge life-altering decision and, unless you have sufficient savings at hand to maintain a suitable standard of living, ensure you remain in your present job until your Home Based Internet Business begins to provide the income level you desire. There is no point relying on welfare payments to see you through the early stages of building your Home Business. You will place far too much pressure upon yourself, and in turn, upon your children.
On the other hand, the aim is to spend more quality time with your children during their formative years, and there is no better way to achieve this than to engage in your own Home Based Internet Business. Your work-from-home routine will centre around the kids sleep and nap times, and/or during school hours. Undoubtedly, it will require sacrifices and demand patience during the early stages, however you will have a golden opportunity to earn a substantial income from your Home Based Internet Business, while spending treasured time at home with your children.
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