I've been reflecting a lot about making changes this year. The more research I do, the clearer it is to me that there's a distinct difference between knowing what to do, and doing it. Now, before you roll your eyes and thank me for pointing out the obvious, think about how this applies to your life. Maybe you've read a dozen ... Read More
Archives for January 2012
Time Management Tips for Work-at-Home Mompreneurs
Being a mompreneur is amazing. Let’s face it, you have the best of both worlds. A short commute to your office and the pleasure of spending as much time with your children as you want. Sadly, the biggest mistake that many mompreneurs make is that they try to take their life and fit it into someone else's calendar. You've probably ... Read More
Why Sports Are Good Training for Entrepreneurs
I've noticed that many successful entrepreneurs have played sports, which got me thinking. Read on to see why sports are good training for entrepreneurs. 1. The Intent to Win In sports, the link between progressing in a sport is directly related to your track record of winning. Athletes know that when they step on the ... Read More
How to Choose the Right Business: Six Tips for Getting Started
You’ve decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurial life, but how do you know what type of business is right for you? What industry and business type appeal to you and would make the best use of your specific abilities and assets? Starting a business is a thrilling journey and today more women are coming into their own as ... Read More
Why the Home Party Plan is an Effective Business Model
There are many different types of business models to use when starting a home business. One of the most successful models is the home party plan. It is no surprise that many companies began with home party selling. What do you call those re-usable plastic storage containers in your kitchen drawer? Yes, you call them Tupperware – but ... Read More
JetPens: Making Bank with Japanese Pens and Office Supplies
Started in 2005, JetPens is an online stationery store for people in pursuit of the perfect pen. Find out how these three young Standford grads (Lillian Kim, Shu Yao, and Adrian Mak) were able to grow their pen-centric business from their tiny apartment to a massive 6,000 square foot warehouse! Tell us a little bit about yourself ... Read More
Why the Impression of Increase is so Important for Business Building
Have you ever heard of the impression of increase? In other words, people are always looking for more. More money, more clients, more energy, more happiness, more health. It’s something all of us, actually, every living thing, is searching for at all times. There are two ways the impression of increase is specifically important to ... Read More
How This Mom Made a Business out of Helping Postpartum Moms
Dawn K. Gibson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and not your average psychotherapist. She's a holistic and somatic psychotherapist who sees the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) rather than just “the problems.” She incorporates mindfulness, movement, ritual, ceremony, energy psychology, and more into the work she does ... Read More