Mom-preneur Ashley shares how she works from home

Today, I am really excited to introduce you to Ashley. Ashley is a work-at-home mom who has a small business online selling custom invitations. Working at , home enables her to be with her little kids and earn some side cash for her and her family! Together we cover what she makes on her Etsy shop, juggling the work/home life, and pointers to create unique products that people are looking for.

Interview Highlights

• If you have a desire to start a business, or learn graphic design, go for it! You never know what could happen.
• The internet opens up a whole potential of business opportunities and learning
• Have a niche, but maybe start broad to figure out what works best for you and your customers. Then, narrow it down from there.
• Go through your stats to see what people are liking and searching for to get inspiration of what to create and sell
• Google search to see how saturated your product/design is
• Revisit a design after a day or two. Take your time with it. You may find you don’t love it as much and have fresh eyes again to self-critique
• When you feel inspired, go for it! When you’re feeling flustered or tired and the inspiration flies out the window, stop.
• Ask very specific questions to customers in the beginning of the design process.
• Cons for starting an internet based business; it can be very low cost and low risk!
• The internet makes it easy to learn pretty much anything.
• Working from home online gives you the ability to set your own hours – which can be both good and bad.
• Create what your customers are asking for! You’re in the business for them, and they can steer you where you will succeed.
• Do what works for you! You are your own boss.
• Prior to starting a business, like an Etsy shop, do research beforehand. Set up a business plan and have a direction to go.
• The internet is always changing, it’s ok (and totally normal!) for your business to change as well.
• Just TRY and jump in!