Mother / Founder: 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family

By: Amanda Jane Jones and Jennifer Fernandez

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Synopsis: An inspirational and empowering celebration of more than sixty women who are both dedicated mothers and successful entrepreneurs. Starting a business can be daunting, scary, and exciting, all at once; so too can starting a family. But they can coexist—as the incredible roster of women in this book demonstrate, entrepreneurship can be both a sustainable and fulfilling model for working motherhood. Each woman profiled here shares insights from her journey as well as powerful lessons and practical advice, including: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781648293474
Related ISBNs:: 9781648293450
Publisher:: Artisan
Date of Addition:: 10/29/24
Copyrighted By:: Amanda Jane Jones and Jennifer Fernandez
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Self-Help, Parenting and Family, Business and Finance
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.