Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur

I'm wondering if Max Schireson had read this book, would he have been able to strike a better balance between awesome dad and super CEO?If you are looking to cultivate a holistic success that leaves you feeling fulfilled and energized, this is the book for you.The book starts by helping the reader become reacquatined with themselves. Each exerecise is part of a careful progression designed to guide you to create a realistic and productive schedule. You are encouraged to examine family and business demands along with your personal needs. By scheduling without overbooking and planning to spend dedicated time with family, the authors advocate that the entrepreneur can become a more effective person overall.The second half of the book focuses on the company that you are trying to move forward. Erin and Lara offer several strategies to become more powerful mom entrepreneurs. They show you how to identify what stage your business is in and then how to move it stategically from where you are to the next stage. Throughout the book, there are anecdotes from other mom business owners that illustrate everything from failure to triumph.Interestingly, I ended each chapter taking away different lessons than what was written by the authors. I think that I was beyond the beginning stages of my self-discovery as a business woman and owner. With that in mind, this book should be looked at as a reference tool. As you grow your organization and as your needs, and the needs of your family change, this book can be referred to time and again to help you reassess and realign your priorities.While this book has a carefully cultivated audience, many people could benefit from the message that it sends. The book clearly illustrates that real life is just as important and fulfilling as work life. Fathers that want to spend more time with their children, people who are chonically ill and are struggling to make a go of it, along with mothers who are juggling midnight feedings and a burgeoning company can all use this book to create realistic expectations and move a business foward.As a fellow woman business owner, I highly recommend you add this book to your aresenal.

I am a leadership trainer and coach and I talk about a lot of the things Erin and Lara discuss in “Moms Mean Business.” Because it is my area of expertise, I have very high standards for books that cover “my” subjects. I was not disappointed by “Moms Mean Business.” It’s logical and thorough and encouraging. They reminded me of great concepts and processes that I know and I learned some new and interesting perspectives and tools. I am particularly fond of the visual Sample Business Plan and how they discussed the growth of a business using a child development analogy. They have a knack for simplifying complex ideas. Here’s my favorite quote: “Your sense of satisfaction and fulfillment will always be a direct reflection of how clearly you determine what you want and how closely you are following a plan to achieve it.” I would not hesitate to use this book as a workbook for a coaching client who wants to be or is an entrepreneur.

I have been in business for a few years now and wish I would have had access to Moms Mean Business when I was starting my business. But now that I have read it I have learned many things that will help me be even more successful. Starting any business is challenging but being a mom at the same time makes it even more challenging. Moms Mean Business is an excellent tool in helping overcome those challenges that can be stressful. It will even help you define what success means to you. It offers tips and guidance to help solve problems you may encounter. The chapter on creating a business plan is very helpful in getting you focused on the right things. Other topics covered include planning your time, evaluating yourself and your strengths, tips to help your productivity, etc.

I'm not a mom, but I do have my own business and this book offers practical, relevant, helpful suggestions. For example, we all hear about the value of planning. The authors offered a tip I'd never heard before...Hit Lists...to-dos, tasks, etc. that we can tackle when we find ourselves with an unexpected 15 extra minutes to spare. And I appreciate the chapter on self-care when they challenge us to look for 'rules' we've made up. This book offers info on both managing your business as well as managing yourself. And you don't have to read it cover-to-cover, skim to the sections you need the most. I'd recommend this for people starting up or considering their own business.

I've worked with Lara Galloway in the past & this book was a great refresher for me. What I really like about it, is that the first two chapters make you think about what will work for YOU. This concept has really shaped my business and the outcome. They show you that success isn't the same for everyone & by first finding out what it looks like for you, you will be happier and more at peace with life as a mom entrepreneur.

This book is an empowering journey in re-designing your life (even beyond your business) for greater fulfillment. It's chock full of useful exercises that create clarity and provide inspiration, which makes it both accessible and engaging. There are stories from other mom entrepreneurs throughout the book, which add encouragement, perspective and a reminder that we're not alone in the day-to-day challenges we face. Overall, a fantastic book written by two wise, warm and talented women entrepreneurs.

This is a great read for everyone - entrepreneur or not, mom or not. Bonus if you are a mom considering self-employment. It includes quick, painless exercises to get your life in focus. Don't pass this book on to friends because it is the kind of book you will want to re-read to get back in alignment with what is important to you. The excerpts from mom entrepreneurs were especially insightful.

Being a mom, wife and business owner, my life can fly out of control. This book helped me slow down and gave me the tools I need to get back on track when I'm feeling over whelmed. Excellent writing and is full of lots of great tips.