I know I have mentioned it before, but I am looking forward to the kids going back to school in late August. It’s not that I don’t enjoy spending more time with them (after all, that is one main reason I am a work from home Mom), or that I don’t enjoy hanging out at the pool, coordinating playdates, or constantly picking up after them. I enjoy all of those things (well, except the picking up part), it’s just that I am really looking forward to having 6 hours a day to focus on taking my business to the next level.

While I don’t exactly have it all ready to execute, I am gradually laying the foundation for growth now.  Here’s what I have done so far:

Purchased and installed QuickBooks. Yes, this is something I should have done a long time ago, but up until now, my Excel spreadsheet and I did just fine.

Made a list of other talented professionals that may be interested in taking on projects and tasks as I have a need for additional help. The blogosphere is a wonderful place, and while you might not realize it, your own blog and the relationships you create via blogging act as a dynamic resume.

Outsourced one energy draining task - house cleaning.  Yep. I hate house cleaning and I don’t really do a good job. Thanks to the gift certificate my brothers gave me, I had Molly Maids come out today and work their magic. They were very organized, professional and did a great job. But, the best part is, that during the 2.5 hours they were here scrubbing and dusting, I was able to work and earn more money than it cost me to have them here. That is good business.

There is obviously much more to do and I have quite a bit on my plate as it is, but I feel like I am taking steps in the right direction!

Oh, I almost forgot! If you need a good read, check out Tim Ferriss’ book The 4-Hour Work Week. I am just getting going on it, but so far, so good.