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I`d start with a phone service, so you could a) have a dedicated phone line, and b) keep your business expenses separate from personal. Then, I`d offer a specific list of services, not just a scatter-shot. You could *promote* that you`re a "We`ll bring it to you" service for new moms, but limit what you do.

So you`d list something like picking up drycleaning, getting gas in the car, picking up infant incidentals (diapers, formula, etc.), and one or two others. It`d give you a way to test-market the idea without going too far into details.

See if there`s an interest, and also see which of your services get picked up the most. Then later you can focus on those services, and build a more widespread advertising presence.

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hi,

As a business mom, I would recomment a serious time management system like this one http://bb7432mnphn99uaccmodrgipfd.hop.clickbank.net/.  Starting and running a business is not as hard as people think. 

Its all about knowing what you need to do and when to do it.  What to do can easily be solved by a thorough Google search.  Then afterwards, you can use the time management system to draw up your activity schedules in detail.

Draw up your business like a house.  The house symbolises the business.  Divide it into department or "rooms".  One for legal, another for staff, finance and so on.

Under those departments, write down what you need to know.  For instance, under legal, do an internet search about legal requirements for your business.  If you need a trading licence, add "apply for ABC licence" to your activity schedule and time allocation.  Then do the same thing for other departments.

The trick is not to spend 14hours a day running errands without getting anything done.  Learn how to draw up activity schedules so you can have enough hours in the day left to be a mom.

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That is actually a great idea. Your business is probably doing well right now. For those who want to get in the same business, I would suggest that you build your reputation and network first. You should have an idea of how large your market is. Research the type of brand they use as well. This way, you can have enough inventories at home.

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