Last year, I compiled a list of the 50 best blogs by women, however over the past year I have met a ton of cool people on Twitter, and I have stumbled across some amazing blogs. So I thought it would be fun to make this an annual affair. Just like last year, I have decided not to feature any of the power bloggers like Heather ... Read More
Archives for 2010
Interview with Shannon Cherry a PR and Marketing Pro
Shannon Cherry has helped businesses increase their traffic, fill seats in programs and get more profits. An award-winning publicist and published author of four books – three of which are Amazon bestsellers, Shannon was named BusinessWeek’s top 60 business bloggers in the world & top 30 PR bloggers, as well as Fast ... Read More
How to Uncover Your Strengths Using a Basic Business Tool: The SWOT
"The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must" - Thucydides (460BC) Strengths - we all have them. However, most people don't, or can't, name them when asked. Sad, but true. I'm not sure why this phenomenon is occurring with more regularity than it should. It seems that an underlying theme I see uncovering is ... Read More
Things That Home-Based Mompreneurs Can Write Off
This post is for informational purposes only. Coming up with that perfect business idea and launching your new business is a lot of work! Once your business is off the ground and you’ve begun to make some money, however, you quickly learn that making money is only half of the battle. To maximize your profits, you’ll want to ... Read More
CAbi – A Home-Based Business Opportunity for Fashion Lovers
I absolutely love fashion, but for the last 3 ½ years my focus has been on making sure my daughter has been dressed to the nines and not so much myself. That is until now. This past June I received an invitation from a company called CAbi inviting me to view their Fall Fashion Show called The Scoop. CAbi, which stands for Carol ... Read More
How Persistence Can Help You in Your Job Search and in Your Life
My dog Bailey, a black Labrador retriever, has a habit that can be really annoying for me, but I’m sure it is great fun and exercise for her. She loves to play with a tennis ball with me throwing it up in the air for her to catch. This can go on and on for hours, with her catching and me throwing. If I try to stop, she is relentless ... Read More
A Mompreneur’s Guide to Summer Fitness
For many women, getting back in shape is difficult after having a child; and with the kids out of school for the summer, it can seem even more challenging. Throw in owning a business, running carpool, juggling summer camps and what is a mom to do? Does that mean you’ll be unable to find that strong, “hot mama” body again? Heck no! ... Read More
Tough Time Management Questions Asked By Moms
I'm so excited to introduce you to today's guest because she is here to answer your tough time management questions. Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a time coach and professional speaker who empowers individuals who are overwhelmed and frustrated because they want to achieve a life of peace and productivity but are struggling to make ... Read More
How Rebecca Matter Helps People Make Money Writing
Rebecca Matter is the President and Co-Managing Partner of American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI), the world’s leading trainer of direct-response copywriters. She's a marketer with two decades of experience in publishing and direct marketing and has spearheaded successful million-dollar campaigns for countless products, both ... Read More
Is Feeling Pushy Keeping You From Getting Bookings?
“Just be yourself. Everyone else is taken.” - Oscar Wilde This is one of my favorite quotes. It’s also the answer to one of the greatest obstacles you’ll face as a direct seller – coming across as pushy. What I’ve found in my work with direct sellers as a coach and consultant is that they’re all passionate about their products and ... Read More
Are You Ready To Become Your Own Boss?
Are you fed up with the daily grind and are you ready to become your own boss? I remember when I realized being a small business owner would be my next career. I had the job I always wanted, but I was getting headaches on the way to work in the morning. I knew I was capable of doing so something more that would allow me to make a ... Read More
Is it Time to Wholesale Your Product?
You have a great product, and your online sales are steady, but now you are ready to start wholesaling your product. Where do you begin, and how do you go about contacting potential retail stores? Before contacting any stores, you need to prepare all your wholesale documents and pricing structures. This is important so that the ... Read More
Five Tips For Dealing with Rude People
Rude people. They seem to be everywhere these days. We see them as we're walking in the mall, when we're eating at a restaurant, even while driving our cars. We see it as we go through the drive-through and the server does not say hi or thank you. At the store where the clerk throws the bag at you. Or how about the person who cuts ... Read More
Working From Home: Five Important Lessons I Learned The Hard Way
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
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