Get Networked — Don’t go it alone!

By freelancemom | Feb 28, 2008
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Is fear of failure stopping you?

Have you failed before you have even begun your home business – simply because you are afraid you won’t succeed? Relax, you’re no different than almost every other entreprenuer. We’ve all felt overwhelmed or afraid at one point or another.

Fear is probably the main thing that actually holds people back from starting their home business or pursuing any number of dreams that they have for their life. Starting a home business takes guts. You may have to try several different ventures before you find one that you succeed at and that is a good fit for you.

Moms face some unique circumstances that most probably contribute quite a bit to our trepidation. We fear the impact a failure might have on our families and finances. If you don’t have the support of your spouse and family behind you, fear can be an even larger obstacle.

Listen, you aren’t alone. There is a large network of women who have inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles and succeeding. Seek out companions and colleagues that you can gain encouragement from, bounce ideas off of, and celebrate large and small victories with.

Join us in the FreelanceMom forum to talk about your business ideas and whatever obstacles you are facing. Chances are, one of us has been there before and will have some great advice for you.

  • I'm not really sure where I should post this but I figured it couldn't hurt to put it here. Here is another resource for Mom's looking for employers who are flexible with schedules or work-at-home situations:

    Put your rolodex to work - your contacts can earn you up to $500! Mom Corps is always looking for qualified, exceptional talent. If you know a friend or colleague looking for work/life balance, forward this email to them and tell them to respond to refercandidate@momcorps.com and mention your name!*

    Nicole B. Schmidt
  • Very nice post. There are incredible support networks out there if you take the time to find them
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