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Learn what I’d focus on to grow a business from scratch with kids at home, including simple marketing strategies, website tips, systems, and sustainable business growth.

Learn how to grow a business in 10 hours a week with simple, focused strategies designed for busy moms and entrepreneurs who want results without burnout.

Running a business as a mom isn’t about doing more or should-ing yourself, it’s about doing what actually works . Between nap schedules, snack requests, and trying to drink your coffee before it gets cold, you don’t have time for complicated systems or marketing strategies that require a full-time team. That’s why I’ve built my business around tools that are simple, efficient, and give me control , without burning me out, because been there done that, and no thank you! These

Years ago when I left San Francisco State University after my freshman year, I moved back home to the San Fernando Valley, feeling unsure about what came next. I hadn’t figured out my major yet, and if I’m honest, I felt a little lost. I enrolled at Moorpark College in the hopes that I'd figure things out. While scanning the course catalog, one class caught my eye: improv . I decided it might be a fun way to step out of my comfort zone, and maybe make a few friends along the

Starting a business in 2026 doesn’t mean working 24/7, living on cold coffee, and answering emails at midnight. for At Border7, we believe in building businesses that support your life , not consume it. Whether you’re starting from scratch or turning a side hustle into something real, the goal isn’t “more hustle.” It’s more clarity. More systems. More freedom. Here are 10 practical tips to help for becoming a business owner so you can build a sustainable business in 2026, (es

Learn how to run a successful business during nap time with real systems that help parent entrepreneurs grow without burnout, hustle, or overwhelm.

(and Other Things I’ve Learned After 10 Years Owning my Own Business) I became a business owner long before I became a parent. Back then, I thought success came from saying yes, working late, and proving I could keep up. I believed that if I just pushed a little harder , clarity and confidence would eventually follow. Ten years later, and now continuing to build my business alongside parenthood, I see things very differently. Building a business as a parent doesn’t mean lower

That Work Even When Your Kids Are Home If you run a business and have kids at home, you already know this truth: your workday is unpredictable. There are snacks to fetch, naps that don’t happen, sickness, school pickups, and days where your to-do list gets derailed before 9 am. There's the brain fog and just an overall different kind of tired that comes with being a parent. And yet, so much online marketing advice assumes you have uninterrupted focus, endless energy, and time

Work–life balance is one of the most talked-about ideas in small business, and one of the most misunderstood . If you’ve ever felt like balance is something other people manage to figure out while you’re just trying to keep up, you’re not alone. What work-life balance looks like to us: Spending time with the kids in the beautiful mountains and enjoying our hobbies - horse riding and crafting! For many small business owners, “balance” sounds nice in theory but impossible in pr

Running a small business in California is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many responsibilities on your plate, it’s easy to get stuck trying to juggle marketing, growth, and day-to-day operations. That’s where marketing coaching comes in. The right coach doesn’t just tell you what to do, they help you build clarity, confidence, and a customized plan to move your business forward . Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, a parent building a business from home,

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