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Why ‘Mompreneurs’ are essential to their communities (BPT) - The number of business-savvy mothers blazing the trail as entrepreneurs is at a record high. “Mompreneurs” are transforming the business landscape, not just for themselves, but also for future generations. According to Wells Fargo, growth in the number of female business owners has outpaced the market in recent years, with women-owned companies representing 39% of all businesses. What could be a driver of this shift? Legacy. One-third of female business owners surveyed in recent Kiddie Academy® research cite their primary motivation for starting a business as a desire to leave a lasting impact for their children and grandchildren. For these women, entrepreneurship isn’t just a path to work-life balance - it’s an act of generational empowerment that’s essential to their communities. Mompreneurs fill unique gaps in the market because they often start businesses based on personal experiences.
“I know that when my children see me going to work each day, I’m making a profound impact on their perception of women business owners,” said Emily Zaghi, franchise owner of three Kiddie Academy locations in New York and mother of three young children. “BeAccording to the same Kiddie Acad- yond the legacy I’m building for my emy survey, 90% of respondents be- family, I also have so much more freelieve it’s important for children to see dom to be part of my children’s lives.” more female business owners in their Nearly 70% of mothers say flexibilcommunities. Female representation can change what children believe is ity to spend more time with family is a achievable as they form ideas about major reason for starting their business, according to Wells Fargo. With that, their own potential. mompreneurs have created support Children raised in “mompreneurial” ecosystems for themselves and each households grow up with firsthand ex- other, redefining what work-life balposure to the highs and lows of busi- ance looks like. More and more, moms ness, the dedication it takes to launch are designing businesses that prioritize and grow an idea and the courage flexibility and purpose. it takes to follow one’s dreams. For When a mother becomes an entrepredaughters, it can plant the seeds of self-confidence. For sons, it can shape neur, she’s not just building a business, respect for women as leaders and she’s building a legacy - the ripple effects of which can last for generations. equals in the workforce. This results in the creation of products and services that effectively solve problems for families and local communities. They’re showing their children what’s possible when you take a personal passion or value and turn it into a business.
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