Running a home business isn’t an easy thing. It’s harder yet when you also have a work at home job (medical transcription) and are 36 weeks pregnant. For those of you out there who are mothers, you know how easily you tire late in pregnancy.

So how do you make the most of the time you have? It’s quite challenging sometimes.

The first thing to do is to set your priorities. Know what will benefit your business the most and get it done promptly. However, do not skip the small things for longer than necessary. I spent much of one day getting my business name and license in order after a move because it had to be done. Those may not earn me money, but they do save me from worrying about getting in trouble with the city and getting hit with some pretty horrendous fines.

For a mother, of course, the children need to have some of the priority. My daughter is 2-1/2, and I have a son on the way. Thank goodness my daughter is old enough to play on her own for a while. One of the things I do is make sure that whatever can least be interrupted is worked on while she naps or after bedtime. My poor husband sometimes gets neglected, but as the computer chair is far more comfortable to me in my present condition than the couch is, he knows that even if I watch TV with him, it’s not often going to be cuddled on the couch. So he puts up with my working more night hours than I usually do.

What do I consider a high priority in my business?

Since my business is essentially information based, I work hardest on creating content, and secondly on getting my content noticed. For people selling just about anything, the priority will often be finding new customers or fulfilling orders.

You are the only one who can properly set your priorities. Think about what is most beneficial to your business and limit your time and stress over the smaller details. Write a schedule if that works for you and set office hours. Your business will benefit from the focus.