Nanny to Mommy

The vast majority of businesses fail. But what separates the winners from the losers? Believe it or not, it’s more than just dumb luck. Many companies fail because new business owners made critical mistakes during the first years. Let’s explore some of these mishaps to guarantee that you don’t make the same blunders.

Running a business independently can be tough, and it’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic hit local companies the hardest. While chain stores certainly have their place in our malls and on our high streets, it’s the independent shops and cafes that give a town its unique personality. So, with most cities now starting to get back to some semblance of normality, it’s time for us to do our part to support our favorite local companies and help them weather this storm. Here are four ways that you and your family can do so.

As a mom, it can be so challenging to feel like you have anything outside of motherhood. Time to shower? Maybe. Workout? Sometimes. Running your own business (no matter what that business is)? Haha… I know that it can feel this way at times, but that does not mean that it has to be like this.

As moms, we deserve time to ourselves and we deserve time to build our lives and businesses - and allow them to flourish. But, it can seem very overwhelming on a daily basis and sometimes we might not think that it is possible to flourish. If you want to stop feeling overwhelmed as a mom and as a business owner, you need to start making things happen for yourself. You can CHOOSE how to live your life and how to take charge of your life. Will it be hard? Sometimes - of course. But, you’ll also have some great days where things are very easy, too. If you aren’t sure where to start when it comes to feeling less overwhelmed, you are in a good place. You can start here. Here are a few things that you can implement when you are learning how to stop feeling overwhelmed as a business owner and mom.

These days more businesses than ever before are turning to DAM software as a means to store their company’s digital files and most valuable assets. As businesses are becoming more and more digitized, it's commonplace for organizations to have thousands of files, ranging from data sheets and sales materials to presentations, marketing documents, product photography and video, as well as website and written content.

A Digital Asset Management system keeps all these files in one easy to manage place. Using a powerful, Google-style search criterion, employees can find the specific file they need within seconds. Version control capabilities, user groups and permission profiles keep these files up to date and protected, making DAM software an essential part of any organization. 

While the implementation of DAM software can help streamline workflows across your department or company, businesses can still benefit from someone at the helm of this powerful organization tool. This is where the role of a Digital Asset Manager comes in.

Working for yourself can be one of the most fulfilling things you ever do. If you are a parent, you already know what it is like to have a baby, to nurture it, and see it grow. As your kids get older and you have more free time, working for yourself gives you a chance to develop your business in a similar way. Being your own boss is not just satisfying—there are other benefits too.

Have you been out of work for a few years taking care of your family? Sometimes it can be difficult to know how to start back after a break or you are worried that the lapse in time will affect you negatively. Thankfully, most companies see the benefit of women in business and have re-entry programs available. But this isn't the case for every job or career. Here are some tips if you are interested in returning back to the workforce after taking time off to raise your family or for other reasons.

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

It is still a very new profession to consider - social media influencer. Whether you want to become famous on the internet, supplement your income, share your passion, or even discover a whole new career that you love. I have been in the social media world since my friend introduced me over a decade and a half ago and I have never looked back. I have loved social media before I even knew of it's potential. And now I get to share my life with the world with the touch of a fingertip.

So how to become a social media influencer? Here are my tips.

People ask me all the time "how did I get into product reviewing and making money blogging". My journey into this job (that I love) is unconventional. I started just keeping track of my pregnancy with my daughter. While on bed rest, I had heard that you could make money blogging, but it was a penny a word type stuff and I didn't feel that was worth it for me. I took a break for a while from my blog because it was hard to keep up with it and a newborn. I picked it up again when my daughter was almost two. But since I was a stay-at-home mom (with no car for 6 months), I started trying to connect with other bloggers, so I could feel a sense of community and for some adult interaction. And I noticed other bloggers getting products to review. So I pitched one. I pitched a lot actually, but the first company that took a chance on me was Buddy Fruits. And since then this wonderful endeavor has opened up so many opportunities for me.


There are a few things you should note if you are going to try to get into this business:
1. You have to be able to meet personal deadlines.
2. You have to be able to follow through on any commitments you make.
3. You have to understand that this isn't just about "getting free stuff". It's a LOT of work.

So how do you become a product review blogger?