Being a working mom successfully!

Tips to find the perfect work-life balance between managing a salon and kids

Being a businesswoman and a mother is not the easiest issue to handle for any of us women!! Who better than me to know the juggling I had to do so that I could be a caring parent and a capable business owner!!

However I feel, there are certain points that need to be thought through regarding bringing up kids and attending to the needs of a new growing salon which turned out to be another baby!

Please do read on, as it is my experience as a working mom that made me write this article and share it with industry colleagues.

Firstly, become a parent only if you want children and are prepared to sacrifice!!!
Spend time with your children when they are small…. Remember childhood is so short. Just give them your time and love…. That’s what they need most. Give up work for a few years if you possibly can.
When they are in primary school and when your conscience allows it, get on with your life!
I started with half a day of work, then gradually added other interests such as an exercise class, yoga etc. I made myself understand that they had to get independent and be without their parent for some amount of time in the day.
Be there for them come what may…. especially as one spends lesser and lesser time with them.

Don’t compare siblings, as that causes them to hurt and damage.
Work and home are both very important for many of us, and giving our best is essential. So do not give a half-hearted effort to your work or your home.
When you are needed at home, just stay home. Exams, illness, holidays etc should not be compromised
Delegate and choose the right responsible managers at work and get great caring help for the children. I remember my client who got back to working half day by employing a retired teacher for about 4 hours a day, who not only taught but also played interesting games with her daughter.
Delegate and make senior stylists gradually take over in areas of training, quality of work on the floor etc. I realized I could not try to do it all ….be an owner, manager, stockist, educator etc. etc.

Life became simpler on delegating and trusting others. Share a certain amount of your earnings as incentives, it is invaluable.

Good luck on being a great working mom!