Mother / Founder 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family
HachetteDiscover the inspiring stories of over sixty successful women who have successfully navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship while raising a family. Learn valuable lessons and practical advice from these dedicated mothers, and see how it is possible to build a fulfilling and sustainable business while also raising a family.
Includes:
- How to plan for maternity leave
- The benefits of sharing financial information with your peers
- Key points to include when drafting a contract
- Creative ways to include your kids in your work
- The value of building support systems, from advisory boards to nanny shares
- Resources for securing grants and fellowships
- Tips for preparing taxes as a freelancer
- How to avoid the “mom guilt” trap
Filled with first-person stories of designers, makers, CEOs, farmers, pastry chefs, artists, lawyers, educators, and more, Mother / Founder captures with unprecedented candor the unique challenges and joys of what it means to launch and run a business while being just as fiercely dedicated to raising children.