Most people you meet are potential clients. Many of them, I am sure, are
women just like you and me. As women and mothers we understand the balanceit takes to run a home, a business, friendships, marriage, etc. Because ofthat, I understand how easy it is to get comfortable with other women we
meet and want to do the mommy and business thing all at the same time.
This works for most while we are at home. We may be able to have a
business related phone call while our kids are at home if it is quiet,
send emails, schedule, appointments, etc. However, there are particular
times when business should be represented as such and we should strive to
represent ourselves as professionally as possible.
Yes, the rest of the world should know we are mom’s first and proud of it!
Yet, specifically when meeting with someone to talk business transactions
or introduce them to your products, and services, consider hiring a sitter
for that meeting/appointment time.
Whether your children are well behaved, or will sit quietly and read a
book as I have heard some say, it may still be unprofessional to the
person you are serving.
Our businesses exist because we are serving others, not ourselves. That
means, serve them in a way that you would want to be served. If you went
to purchase a service or product outside of your home, you too would like
a peaceful shopping/pampering experience.
Childcare is a high cost to run our business, however, that is not our
client’s issue to deal with, it is ours, and if you and I plan accordingly
and take those cots into consideration, we should be able to operate just
fine.
I hope this challenges you to take the next step and commit to represent
your business with absolute professionalism.