From Dane’s Blog
Vancouver Sun:
What does a mother do if she wants to stay home with her children as much as possible, but continue working the hours that accommodate those needs?
She could seek out an enlightened employer who allows her to work from her home office. Or at least find one that provides flexible hours.
Or, as a growing number of women are doing, she could start a small business.
It’s the last category that 35-year-old Kelley Scarsbrook is promoting through her Enterprising Moms Network, which is dedicated to helping working mothers navigate the tricky balancing act of being a mother and an entrepreneur — or “mompreneur” as they’re often called.
Scarsbrook — who has a background in corporate communications — began to develop workshops focused on inspiring women to consider starting their own businesses to achieve a healthier work-life balance.
Women entrepreneurs pay an annual fee and can attend 10 meetings a year where they network with other business owners and hear a variety of experts speak on issues such as trademark law, work/life balance, or how to brand a business.
“This is huge, huge,” she said. “This is a phenomenon that’s steadily on the rise. We’re talking thousands and thousands of moms who are going into business for themselves so they can be with their children and pursue their passion.
Photo by Enterprising Moms Network.
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