Mama Needs to Get Out of the Home Office

Written by Lisa Druxman of entrepreneur.com.

Many mompreneurs start their business so they can be home with their kids. But the greatest blessing of being a mompreneur may also be its greatest challenge: Try putting out a professional image when your baby is crying in the background or your presentation is covered in crayon. Let's face it: It's tough to get any work done with baby in tow.

Working from home comes with tons of perks: no commute, no office rent and, of course, being with your children. But your business needs to look more polished and you need to show off your professional non-mommy side. The makeshift desk in your bedroom closet may not inspire trust to your new account.

I know many mompreneurs who meet their clients at a local coffee shop or bookstore to do business. But what message does that send to your client -- that you can't afford office space? You may need one small step beyond a home office space -- sometimes, you just need something more professional. Here are some alternative office space options to consider:

Virtual Offices

There are a variety of virtual office programs that help you put out a professional image even when your day may be filled with changing diapers and temper tantrums. Most virtual office programs allow you to access your business from anywhere you have Internet access, including files, fax, email and phone. A good virtual office program will allow you to create email campaigns and auto responders so your business can run even when you're on the run.

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