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3 Important Lessons I've Learned as a MomtrepreneurSometimes, being a mother and an entrepreneur merges in the best way possible.

ByLaure Fisher

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One in three female-owned businesses isowned by a mom. That's nearly four million company leaders who carry the titles "mom"and"boss." But when you think about the582 million entrepreneursglobally, it's clear to see that we have a lot of room to grow.

I'm one of those four million women who spends their day juggling afterschool activities, carpool schedules and the daily operations of a growing business. I am the COO and co-founder of a call tracking and contact center solution,CallTrackingMetrics. Early in my career, I was no stranger to a fast-paced, constantly pivoting lifestyle (I spent time working in the fashion industry as a buyer for Bloomingdales — enough said.) But nothing prepared me to take on motherhood and the next step in my career at the same time.

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