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
Archives for 2010
Working from Home – Where Do You Find the Motivation?
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 play-date for my ... 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
How to Practice Self-Care and Get More Me Time
Life seems to be flying by these days. We fill our daily lives with so many activities that we don’t have enough time to just relax and enjoy. We become expandable, giving to our jobs, to our families, to our pets, to the community, or any other number of activities we get involved with. While some of these activities are not a ... Read More
Working at Home While Living with a Chronic Illness
It's estimated that at least 40% of the workforce work while living with a chronic illness. And one thing is for sure: living with chronic illness teaches you that there are no guarantees and the unpredictable happens. We're all familiar with how unpredictable events wreak havoc on a working mom's work life. The unexpectedly sick ... Read More
What Will Happen to Your Business if Tragedy Strikes – My Personal Story
Illness, death, divorce, natural disasters - these events can turn your world and your business upside down. I know because I recently experienced my own personal tragedy. Seven weeks ago, I received the unexpected news that I was pregnant. Surprised, to say the least, my husband and I welcomed the news with great excitement. From ... Read More
Too Many Ideas? The Journey to Finding Your Business Niche
When I came home and told my husband that I wanted to quit my teaching job and become the editor of a local magazine, he didn’t blink an eye. When I added, “And I want to start my own stationery business,” you could see the look of panic begin to cross his face. For my entire working life, I’ve struggled to find a job that allowed ... Read More
Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom – If I Knew Then, What I Know Now
As they say, hindsight is 20/20, and that’s what this story is all about. Basically, it’s what I would teach myself—if I could go back in time. You see, two years ago I made the giant leap of faith to quit my well-paying, well-liked job to stay at home with my kids. It’s been a roller-coaster of emotions and finances, as well as ... Read More
Work-at-Home Mom Sneaks Fitness into Her Daily Routine
As a work-at-home mom to two young sons, I spend a lot of time at the playground. Sometimes my boys want me to play with them, but other times they are happy to play together or with other children. It is at during these latter times that I get to sneak in a workout. Me? Exercise? At the playground? What will all the other moms ... Read More
13 Tips for Public Speaking Engagements
Recently, I was asked to speak to a couple of groups of women informing them on how they can work from home. I immediately said yes, because it is a win-win situation. I get to share some valuable knowledge and insight with them, and in return, I get to promote myself and my site. The only problem is, I’m deathly afraid to speak in ... Read More
The Art of Networking For Authentic Connection
Promoting networking is big business for coaches, writers, and leadership development specialists. These professionals offer excellent tips and proven methods for success in networking, often attached to a particular business outcome. Because I feel the definition of ‘success’ is as unique as the person striving for it, I’ve come to ... Read More
How This Mom Became a Wellness + Beauty Coach
Maddy Vertenten is an outspoken advocate for women living full-spectrum lives, for women who have shimmering eyes, skin, hair and fulfilling careers, intimate romantic relationships and close-knit bonds with family and friends. She is a wellness + beauty coach for women who believe that conscious, mindful eating, self-care rituals, ... Read More
Interview with Shark Tank Contestant, Leslie Haywood of Grill Charms
Leslie Haywood is the inventor of Grill Charms™, the absolute "must-have" grilling accessory that is revolutionizing the American cook-out. Leslie's vision is to see Grill Charms™ as prominent in the American household as the wine charm. Read on to see Leslie's entrepreneurial journey began. How many hours do you work a ... Read More
How to Transition From an Office Worker to Work-at-Home Mom
When you imagine the sounds of an office, which ones come to mind first? A printer printing, phones ringing, people chatting, keyboards clicking, email inboxes dinging? I doubt you would tell me a baby crying or a dog barking are on your list. However, those are the sounds (among many others) that I hear in my office every ... Read More