I recently joined an online business mums' community (check it out: http://businessmums.com.au/).  One of the questions asked of new subscribers was "What is your main business issue?"  This question came as a big reality check for me!  To my own surprise, my main business issue was not marketing strategy, or client relations, or cashflow or other business imperatives.  It was, simply, time!

For most mums, time is a scarce resource!  Of course, you manage the hours of the day according to your 'essential' priorities:  feeding, nappy changes, play-time, cooking, cleaning, cuddles, bath time, potty training, story-book reading and more cleaning!  Whether your child goes to school or childcare, time is still a critical factor affecting the lives of working mums.  (A recent study revealed that over 60% of working women feel rushed or pressed for time.)

One of my saviours is my 'power-work' plan.  During opportune times (kids nap time, kinder/school/childcare times, etc), I use these periods to work full steam ahead.  To execute this plan successfully, these sessions need to be pre-planned in order to ensure I have all the information, tools, equipment, etc., available and within easy reach upon commencement of work, for optimal productivity and minimal time wasting.

So how do you manage your time?  I'd love to hear some great time management strategies for working mums - particularly those of you who work from home.