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
Archives for 2011
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
Accepting Success – It’s OK to be a Winner
As I'm writing this, I'm steadily crossing things off my todo list. I've had two referrals today, requesting quotes for various services. Business is good; but I find myself fighting a sense of guilt at saying that in this economy, knowing how many companies (and people) are struggling to make ends meet. I've noticed this feeling ... Read More
Reduce The Cost of Shipping Products From Home
Running a business from home can be stressful, especially when business begins to boom, and you quickly reach the point of asking, "Is it time to ask for help? Can I afford it?" In this post, we're looking at the cost of shipping from your home business. At what point is it time for you to stop running to and from the Post Office ... Read More
Five Unconventional Ways to Increase Productivity
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love the colors, the smells, and the celebrations. I find myself feeling downright joyful once I feel that ever-so-slight, cool breeze in the air, and the weatherman starts reporting more hospitable temperatures. If you live in a brutally hot climate like Florida’s, you probably know EXACTLY what ... Read More
7 Tips For Being a Successful Businesswoman
As an entrepreneur, a mother of four, and someone who has worked with countless female entrepreneurs, I've seen the unique challenges that successful businesswomen face firsthand. If you're ready to take charge and make it in this world of entrepreneurship,here are my top tips for women looking to forge their own path. Here ... Read More
How to Attract High Paying Clients Who Love You
When you first started your business I’m sure you didn’t imagine spending your time chasing clients that are late paying or are trying to nickel and dime you to death. Dealing with clients that are always complaining, are consistently unhappy, and that you generally don’t like is not fun. Unfortunately, that’s how many of us spend ... Read More
Don’t Want to Meet Clients at Home? 8 Other Alternatives
While most small business owners are satisfied with operating their start-ups within the confinements of their own home, that doesn't mean that they're necessarily comfortable with opening their doors and using their living room to meet clients, investors, and customers. The reasons vary. Your home may be cramp and small; you may ... Read More
Direct Sales: Home Business Team Training Meeting Themes
If you are a team leader for a home party plan business, you already know how important it is to have motivational team meetings. These meetings should also be informational and fun. Having a theme for your parties will make them more unique and interesting. 1. Infomercials as a Home Business Team Training One of the best ... Read More
How to Use Evernote to Organize Your Digital Life
Are you looking for a way to organize your notes, web clips, emails, photos, and more? Evernote might be just what you are looking for. What is Evernote? It is a digital repository for all the things that you want to keep safe and view regularly, but don't want to print out and file away. With this application, you can store all ... Read More