That's My Baby
Who says running a business and motherhood don't mix?
Many women refer to their businesses as "their baby."But what happens to business when a real baby is on the way?
"I'm accustomed to being a strong, independentperson," says Alison Nelson, 30, co-owner of candy store theChocolate Bar and CEO of event execution firm Four Little Sisters,both in New York City. Nelson, seven months pregnant with her firstchild, admits, "The physical limitations can be frustrating,but it [has] also taught me to allow others to pitch in."Nelson believes her pregnancy has made her more focused. She'sachieved goals on specific dates based on her birth schedule andplans to resume work within three weeks of giving birth.
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