Yell.com recently did a study that shows that there are on average more than 18 jobs for moms who start their own business in a given week.
The roles that mothers play throughout the week are: gardener/DIY expert, personnel manager/trainer, designer, internet expert, event coordinator, chauffeur, marketing/PR manager, counsellor, customer relations manager, teacher/homework support, provisions shopper, salesperson, PA/receptionist, launderer, accountant/finance director/bookkeeper, cleaner, nanny/nurse/babysitter and cook.
The company did the study to commemorate the 'Inspirational Business Mum of the Year' category at the 2008 Prowess Awards, which they sponsored.
Also interesting is what they have to say about the role of the Internet in their businesses:
More than half of the 2,000 business mothers surveyed said they could not do without the internet for the freedom and flexibility to work around family commitments.
More than a quarter log on to work after 5pm and 59% of those work between 9pm and midnight.
Nearly a third of businesses formed by mothers are completely internet-based. Helen Stevenson, chief marketing officer at Yell, said: 'It's interesting to see how much the internet is helping mothers to release their ambitions.'
Are there any other jobs for moms that you perform in a given week?
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