I can recall the excitement I felt three years ago when my employer (a national advertising and communications firm) agreed to let me work exclusively from home. I had gotten the ridiculous idea in my mind that my move to work "remotely" would somehow magically transport me back to the 1950's, and I would instantaneously become the ... Read More
Archives for June 2010
Judy Winslow Teaches Entrepreneurs How to Be Unforgettable Brands
Judy Winslow had an awkward adolescence. She was misunderstood and often didn’t fit in. It was something she wanted to ‘fix’ for years. But at a point, she realized something amazing. Those of us who don’t fit in have something to celebrate because we have the opportunity to create something truly original. She realized that standing ... Read More
Free Publicity – How to Get on TV
Getting on TV is a fantastic way to drum up some free publicity for your business, but how does one go about getting on TV? Sending in a press release? Cold calling? Emailing? Writing letters? I haven’t been on TV yet (but one day I’m going to be on the Today Show), so I went out and asked some business savvy women who have ... Read More
6 Easy Tips for Getting Motivated When You Work From Home
After a month off sick, numerous trips to the doctor's office, and a stint in the hospital, I found myself at home and ready to get back to work. I went through the motions. Got my desk ready, papers in order, even got as far as checking and disposing of endless emails. I purchased new pens and notebooks. Organized a playdate for ... Read More
Interview with Ros Guerrero Owner & Inventor of Ficklets
Update: The other day, I was given the sad news that Ros Guerrero lost her battle with cancer. My heart goes out to her and her family. She was such a bright and kind soul — I will miss her deeply. Ros Guerrero was a busy mom raising her special needs daughter when she was looking for a way to spruce up her daughter's tired, plain ... Read More
Increase Your Productivity by Knowing Your Time Management Style
When we think of style, many of us think of clothes or our car or the way we decorate our homes. But have you ever stopped to think about what kind of time management style applies to you? I would bet you haven’t. And I’ll bet it's because you didn’t know time management had a sense of style. What is Your Time Management ... Read More
