Patti Rogers, an Austin-based entrepreneur, created the Rallyhood app after she witnessed the power of community and kindness in her battle with breast cancer. Patti received an influx of love and support pouring in from friends, family, neighbors, and parents that changed her life. During her battle with cancer, Patti also ... Read More
Archives for October 2011
5 Things Every Small Business Owner Should Focus On
As a business owner, you're juggling many different roles that sometimes it can be difficult to know where to focus your time and energy for maximum results. If you're struggling to make forward progress in your business, here are five areas where you should focus your attention. 1. Branding Everywhere you turn the word branding is ... Read More
Relationship Marketing Examples: Ways to Market and Build Relationships
One of the best things we, as business owners, can do is to build relationships with our current and potential clients. This is a wonderful marketing tool and allows that person to learn why they should buy from us if, and when, they are ready to buy. Lucky for you, there are lots of fun and easy things you can do to keep your ... Read More
How to Focus on the End Result
With the New Year approaching, this is the time when most people are busy thinking about the goals they want to achieve. Somehow, the New Year brings hope and a positive outlook for areas to improve in one’s life, such as giving up a bad habit, losing weight, finding a new job, or starting a business. When a goal is set at the ... Read More
Interview with Elizabeth Anne LeGear – Creator of Purse n’ Boots
Buyer Beware - 03-26-2015 Over the past couple of months, I've received numerous complaints about Elizabeth's business practices. I reached out to her via email, but she has not responded. It seems like she started out strong, but something along the way has changed and boots are no longer being shipped even though payment has been ... Read More
6 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Kids While Accomplishing Something
You’ve got lots of things to do and only a short time to do them in. On top of all this, you know you should be spending quality time with your kids. But how do you get your errands done and still have time for your children? Well, here are six ways to accomplish this most difficult task. 1. Grocery Shopping You’ve got to pick ... Read More
How to Be More Productive When Working From Home
Working from home can be a wonderful way to escape the 9-5 grind. There are no mazes of cubicles, no long commutes, and no awful break room coffee. And for many women, a home-based business offers a smarter balance between work and family. But with its many perks, working from home can be challenging. It’s not always easy to stay ... Read More
A Huge List of the Best Blogs by Women
For the past two years, I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the 50 Best Blogs by Women. If you can believe it, it actually takes me a full year to put these lists together. Each day, I’m on the lookout for great new resources and fresh new voices. Some of these women I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in person at the Blissdom ... Read More
Home Party Business Opportunity
Opportunities in the home party business are plentiful and the industry continues to expand. In these tough economic times, people seek opportunities to make additional income or to replace lost income. The home party plan business works in good times and bad, but is it right for you? Prior to starting your business, you should take ... Read More
Working From Home as a Beauty Expert and Self-Confidence Coach
Michelle Phillips is a beauty expert and one of the most influential makeup artists in the entertainment industry. With over 25 years’ experience, Michelle works with national television networks, on movie sets, with top photographers, and magazines. She is a well-known self-confidence coach, best selling author, beauty expert, and ... Read More
How to Brand Yourself as an Expert
For many small women business owners, your company’s brand is YOU. Right? Your customers are hiring you for your unique experience, expertise, and how you solve their problem. Even if you have a few employees, your customers still probably buy because they trust you. Even if you are producing a product and not a service, when you ... Read More