Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen
Being a mom while running your business from home is no easy task. With one hand, you are raising your kids and with the other, you are fulfilling the role of mom boss. So how do you run a successful business from home and ensure keeping your customers happy?
- Being passionate about what you do
Being passionate about your business and the line of work you are in can go a long way in your overall eagerness and enthusiasm of making an income from home and tackling your business goals every day. Not only will you enjoy what you are doing, but it will also translate to your clients and customers and it will be a pleasure for them doing business with someone that truly loves what they are doing. When you love what you are doing, the money will soon follow.
- Finding the balance
Balance is a crucial element in any business. It is essential to make a conscious effort in giving sufficient time to every area in your life that is of importance to you. This includes your overall wellness and health, your family, marriage, relaxation and business. Assess every now and again, where you are in your personal and business lives, whether you have found a healthy balance between the two, and if you are meeting the goals you have set for yourself. If not, make a few adjustments where possible. Moreover, remember, finding the balance is not always tricky, but maintaining it can be another ball game altogether.
- Keep expanding your knowledge
Anyone who wants to achieve customer success and keep their business moving forward must continuously learn, expand and grow. By implementing new technologies, tools and apps that is introduced to the market you can learn new things and keep moving forward with the latest trends. There are numerous options available and do not be hesitant to ask for suggestions or feedback from friends, customers, family and networking colleagues. Do not permit your business to become stagnant.
- Keep working on making new connections
The key to any success story is networking. Look for methods to network with other digital professionals and small business owners in person and online. Make sure you join online groups and attend local networking events to keep on serving, interacting and learning new strategies. Make yourself available for collaborating with other mompreneurs or small businesses. Not only will you obtain valuable business insight but you will be earning new connections and friends along the way.
- Always implement the golden rule towards achieving success
Never compromise on customer services and always focus on customer success. And remember the golden rule of treating others as you would like to be treated yourself. Customers and clients are typically more loyal towards business that offer exceptional customer service. Always go the extra mile in making your customers feel like they are valued and that you are appreciative of their business.
- Avoid losing sight of yourself
No one is equal and what may work for another mompreneur may not be a perfect fit for you. You must try different strategies and figure out which way works best for yourself and your family. It may come to you after some trial and error, but once you have figured it out, you can go in with all guns blazing.
