I’ve been a stay-at-home mum for four years. Should I use my Sh720,000 secret savings to start a business?

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My name is Roseline. I am a wife and mother of two. I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past four years. I took this break to nurse my newborn, but I now feel it’s time to go back to making money. Previously, I worked in the private sector, earning Sh36,000 net per month. My expenses were minimal since my husband takes care of the household bills. During this period, I managed to save Sh720,000 in a bank account.

Now that my youngest child is in kindergarten, I’m considering using this money to start a business. While I haven’t settled on a specific idea, I’m leaning towards a clothing and beauty products business targeting career women. How do I proceed without losing the money I worked so hard to save?

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