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Moms Mean Business

A Guide to Creating a Successful Company and a Happy Life as a Mom Entrepreneur

Erin Baebler and Lara Galloway

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Redefining Priorities & Success+
Time Management Strategy+
Self-Care & Burnout Prevention+
The One-Page Business Plan+
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Question 1 of 7
According to the book, what is a primary source of unnecessary pressure for mom entrepreneurs?
  • A. Failing to scale the corporate ladder as fast as their peers.
  • B. Internalizing societal expectations to perfectly juggle multiple demanding roles.
  • C. Lacking the financial resources to hire help for the business.
  • D. Spending too much time on complex, multi-page business plans.
Question 2 of 7
How does the book recommend mom entrepreneurs define their vision of success?
  • A. By aligning it with the top five things that matter to them right now, rather than past goals.
  • B. By focusing solely on financial milestones and business growth metrics.
  • C. By comparing their achievements to those of other successful mompreneurs.
  • D. By setting goals that push them to regain their pre-motherhood energy and ambition.
Question 3 of 7
Why does the book advise 'overscheduling' certain activities, such as working out?
  • A. To trick the brain into working harder and building strict discipline.
  • B. To ensure you have backup time slots available when unexpected life obstacles inevitably arise.
  • C. To fill up every hour of the day so no time is wasted on unproductive tasks.
  • D. To force yourself to prioritize your physical health over your business commitments.
Question 4 of 7
In the context of self-care and time management, what is a 'twofer'?
  • A. A scheduling technique where you work for two hours and take a two-hour break.
  • B. Hiring a single assistant to handle both household chores and business tasks.
  • C. Combining two self-care rituals to get double the enjoyment in half the time.
  • D. A business strategy that targets two distinct customer demographics simultaneously.
Question 5 of 7
How does the book contrast raising a business with raising a child?
  • A. Both require letting things happen naturally without a rigid schedule.
  • B. Unlike raising a child, which happens naturally, your business requires a concrete, concise plan.
  • C. You should dedicate equal amounts of unstructured time to both your business and your child.
  • D. A business needs constant daily nurturing, whereas a child becomes independent much faster.
Question 6 of 7
What is an example of 'productive procrastination' as described in the text?
  • A. Delaying a business task to research better productivity software.
  • B. Delegating business tasks to an assistant so you can focus on self-care.
  • C. Using scheduled work time to complete household chores like laundry when a deadline is nearing.
  • D. Taking an extended nap to recharge your energy for a difficult project.
Question 7 of 7
Which specific rule does the book recommend to help calculate and boost your productivity?
  • A. The 50/50 rule, dividing time equally between work and family.
  • B. The 80/20 rule, focusing on the 20 percent of tasks that yield the greatest returns.
  • C. The Pomodoro rule, working in strict 45-minute intervals all day.
  • D. The 10-minute rule, tackling any task that takes less than ten minutes immediately.

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Moms Mean Business Summary & Overview

Moms Mean Business is a guide to time management for mom entrepreneurs. These blinks help you discover where your true priorities lie, and provide you with planning techniques that will make it possible for you to dedicate more time to your ambitions and yourself.

Who Should Listen to Moms Mean Business?

  • Working mothers looking to get more done in less time
  • Women struggling to balance entrepreneurial commitments with family life
  • Business leaders seeking new time-management skills

About the Author: Erin Baebler and Lara Galloway

Erin Baebler is an entrepreneur and public speaker. Her coaching company Magnolia Workshop caters to the needs of businesswomen. Baebler contributed to Chicken Soup for the Soul and Five Must-Know Secrets for Today’s College Girl.

Lara Galloway is an author, public speaker and founder of MomBizCoach. She has been featured in Forbes and the Chicago Tribune. Forbes lists her as one of the “Top 30 Women Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter”.

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