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- Is normally Running a blog The Top Home Business For Girls? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Cassie HicksWhen you are seeking an easy way to make money from home and also thinking of setting up a home based business, at that point blogging should really be at the top of the list for looking at. Blogging can be exciting, hassle-free, safe and quick to get started on, eventhough it isn't a make ...
Views: 1116 - Are You Really ‘Fixing’ Yourself, or Are You Simply ‘Learning’? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership and developing emotional intelligence is really personal growth and development. It is important to distinguish this. If leaders want to become more empathetic, engaging and inspiring, we must recognize that we need to change our self first. One reason why this feels so threatening ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Building Your Brand In The Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Karen KellerHere’s what is important for women in the workplace – build your brand – YOU. Use everything you know about branding to build YOUR personal brand. Make it strong. What qualities do you possess to bring your feminine to the workplace or to your business? Don’t underplay what you've done. ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - My Unsubscribe Rate Dropped By 50% - Here Is Why... - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from ling wongLong story short - my kid gave me the Frozen Treatment. Here is the long story: This personal experience has a few poignant lessons that I hope, will open up space for you. If you have been struggling with doing a lot of busywork but getting patchy results; if you feel like you are losing ...
Views: 1115 - The Words Transforming You and Your Contribution: How to Be in the Soup of Chaos and Know You Are in the Right Place - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Bobbye MiddendorfWelcome to the new Heart of Creation where: *All is new and forming and malleable. *All is possible. *There is nothing wrong with you. “Change is nonlinear; it proceeds by leaps and bounds to strange and unexpected places. If you want creativity, you give up predictability...” --Margaret ...
Views: 1115 - Smart Women Make it Easy for Their Ideal Client to Say “Yes!” - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the questions I get asked often by women entrepreneurs is, “Joy, once I’ve created a relationship with my ideal client, how do I get them to buy from me?” Great question! Notice how the question was worded: “once I’ve created the relationship…” Smart women know the first step in ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - Women in Engineering: A Level Playing Field? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisAccording to the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), women only make up 12.37% of all engineers in the UK. Considering that a higher number of girls than boys achieve a grade A*-C in all STEM A-Levels except chemistry, there is a clear disjunction when these young girls begin their careers. The ...
Views: 1114 - Be YOU, Magnificently – Is that Arrogant? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Valencia RayLeaders, and people in general, are searching for new answers. New answers – innovation – require an open mind. I hear and read much about innovation. Much is being said about ‘cutting edge’ and ‘embracing change’ and leaders leading. Still, many people cling to what they know. How do you ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Women in Business: Secrets Revealed from the Soul of Money - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Valencia RayWomen-owned businesses have been the fastest growing segment of new start-up entrepreneurial endeavors. I’m glad to see this, as I’ve been a professional and an entrepreneur for many (yes, many) years now. I have found being an entrepreneur takes a special kind of courage, and it can be an ...
Views: 1113 - 5 Reasons Why Your Website is Important to Financing Your Small Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonToday’s small business owners have so much to do when engaging their customers. Staying hyper-focused on bringing in new customers is important. It is also important when courting a financing source, whether traditional or nontraditional. When you are in need of financing, especially if you are ...
Views: 1112(2 votes) - The woman entrepreneur; the story of Nina Interiors - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2017 from Fiona mbabaziThe beginning was humble with small capital. Before I started Nina Interiors, I used to sell baked rolls (what people call buns these days). It started in my house as this is where I used to do the baking work from and would sell to my colleagues at East African Development Bank where I worked ...
Views: 1112 - How To Keep Your Business Engine (Your Health) Humming - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Christina WeberAs a Mompreneur, you know that many depend on you so regardless if you are sick, the show must go on. But don't underestimate how your well-being powers your business success. Your health is your business locomotive-from giving you bling you need to nail presentations, courage to make scary, ...
Views: 1111 - Raise Your Money Consciousness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeHow do you raise your consciousness about money? Is money spiritual? Is is just a necessity? Is it vital? Here is my point on this. Money is energy because everything is energy. It is a necessity and we need it in order to buy things like groceries, gas, pay our bills, go on vacation, it is ...
Views: 1111(4 votes) - Smart Women Know Success Leaves Clues - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever wondered what the real secret to success is? Do you ever read articles about women entrepreneurs who’ve accomplished their dreams and think, “Now how did she do that?” I know I have. I’m always in search of better, more effective ways to achieve my goals both personally and ...
Views: 1111(6 votes) - Women, Your Soul Is Talking, Will You Say Yes? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerWomen are connection. They connect with their friends, their children, and their spouse. Women connect others. We are the bridges that build relationships and foster communication. Basically, women are the directors of the future. Women are wonderful sources of inspiration and support ...
Views: 1110 - Moving from Doubt to Self-Esteem as an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2018 from Veronica HislopAre you an Entrepreneur who is starting up a new business? Do you struggle with a persistent sense of self-doubt that you can’t or won’t succeed? You know you have the knowledge; you know you have the experience; you know you have the ability; yet, on some level you still question your ...
Views: 1109 - Smart Women Love, Give……and Have Fears - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffThis morning, as I sit here at my desk looking out the window at a beautiful, sunny fall day, I’m a bit at a loss on how to begin this article. This article isn’t any different from the others I share with you each week. As usual, it’s about my own life and the reflections that I believe are ...
Views: 1108(3 votes) - Starting a Business - Being Older Can Be An Advantage - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Cindy HartmanHave you been thinking about starting a business, but think you’ve missed your window of opportunity? Think again. Being older is not a bad thing. In fact, it can be one of the best things you have on your side. My husband and I started our home inventory business when we were in our early ...
Views: 1106(4 votes) - Women Entrepreneur Academy, Establishing Boundaries 101 - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Lynn ClarkeAs women we collectively have been exposed to boundaries imposed upon us by social rule that impacted our lives in one way or another. We can choose to be held prisoner or discover our freedom. Entrepreneurial women creating their own circumstances gaining control over their life, eliminate ...
Views: 1106 - 3 Marketing Mistakes Coaches Make - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2015 from ling wongThe coaches, consultants and service professionals I work with are a special breed. They are multi-passionate, multi-talented, and have a creative streak in them that makes stuffing themselves into the “usual” marketing box not only frustrating but also the cause of patchy results. They ...
Views: 1105 - Smart Women and the Unsubscribe Link - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I was having lunch with a friend who was feeling like her email in-box was being attacked with messages - sound familiar? We've all had this happen before and there may be times when we are the guilty culprit-unconsciously I might add. I continued to ask my friend a few questions ...
Views: 1105(2 votes) - Smart Women Get Out of the Office - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffWith summer behind us and kids back in school, women entrepreneurs are flocking to conferences and events to connect with other entrepreneurs and discover new ways to grow their business. Whether you’re in a startup phase or you’ve been in business a few years, getting out from behind your desk ...
Views: 1105(6 votes) - J.K. Rowling's World Famous Writings - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Amy DyslexWriting Life of J.K. Rowling The writing life of J.K. Rowling began in 1995 when Rowling finished her first manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on an old manual typewriter. The book was then passed on to12 publishing houses and got rejected by all 12 of them. However, ...
Views: 1103 - Buses, Branding Genies, and Why Your Brand Story Ain't Over 'Til It's Over - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Cori Padgett-BukowskiMost people think that once you get yourself established as a “household name” you can sit back, relax and wait for clients to come a-knocking at your door, asking for your “oh so exalted” pearls of wisdom. This perception is fueled by all those famous personalities who take personal branding ...
Views: 1101 - It's Time To Manage Your Time! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Milissa HardingAre you the kind of entrepreneur who really has great intentions about what you need to do each day, but for some reason, you never seem to get everything (or anything) done? Do you have difficulty prioritizing your time, setting boundaries and saying “no” to requests during the day? Do ...
Views: 1101 - 3 Key Ingredients in a Client-Rich Website - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Michele McGrewCandace spent 2 months crafting the perfect website for her healing practice. She chose soothing colors. Serene photos. Inspiring quotes. Then she spent 6 months wondering why she didn't get any new clients from it. Have you invested time, energy and money in a website that's not attracting ...
Views: 1099 - The Intuitive-Brainiac Secret to Making Better & Faster Decisions - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from ling wongIndecisions are open loops, which means they are energy-suckers. They distract us from other things that may be more important. We can all be more effective if we make better decisions, faster. Some get caught in indecision when they feel they don’t have enough information. Or they overload ...
Views: 1099 - This is How She Gets the Sale - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffThere I've said it- the "s" word. I sometimes see women cringe when the word comes up in conversation, however if you don't master the art of getting the sale, you may find your business is always up and down with cash flow. I was involved in a sales process recently (I was the buyer) and it ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - Wealth Creation Strategies and Breakthroughs: Is Comparison Keeping You Stuck and Broke? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeHave you ever compared yourself to another woman? How many times have you compared yourself to another woman lately? 1? 2? 10? 100 times a day? As women we do this in all areas of our lives; how many times have you told yourself: "look at how skinny she is, she has a lot of money, she is more ...
Views: 1097(3 votes) - Smart Women Have a Clear Message - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffA few weeks ago, while vacationing with my family in Park City, I injured my low back ice-skating with my daughter Jenna. It was quite painful and required me to lay low for a couple of days. I watched a few movies, did some reading and caught up on emails. Some of the email promotions really ...
Views: 1096(7 votes) - Practicing Discernment In All We Do - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Brenda DronkersAs many of you know, I am a business/franchise/life coach/consultant/mentor/teacher/speaker..take your pick. It has always been my passion to help others through any means necessary, and it seems I have always attracted those in need, whether financially, physically, psychologically or ...
Views: 1094 - The Truth About Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeI am always fascinated by the way people are scared, shamed and worried about money. People often think that "the problem" in their lives is money; they think that money is causing their pain, their sorrow, their suffering. They still want more and more of it because it is never enough, they ...
Views: 1093(4 votes) - Can An Entrepreneur Have a Balanced Life? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Milissa HardingDo you ever wonder if you can achieve a "balanced life" as an entrepreneur? Do you struggle to give attention to your business, your family, your social life and to yourself, but wind up feeling let down and frustrated at how difficult it can be? Entrepreneurs need to begin seeing the concept of ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adrienne MarksIf you’re American – and even if you’re not – Happy Independence Day I like the idea of Independence ; Freedom - from tyranny not only in the global sense but also on a personal level. Doesn’t it make you think ? All those years ago when America declared itself independent from the ...
Views: 1092 - Olympic Leadership for 21st Century Clarity and Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership is evolving, and it needs to. A one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach is no longer working, and for good reason. The immense change we are facing is requiring leaders to be authentic and vulnerable, which means “less fear,” not weak, and in touch with their own individual ...
Views: 1092 - The Evolution of a Woman Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffMy son came home from his first week of middle school with a lot of excitement about his new history class. Turns out they are studying “early man,” the evolution of life and its many changes. This got me thinking about the evolution of women entrepreneurs and the different phases we go through ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - Leadership: Inspiring Others is Only the First Step - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Valencia RayOur leadership “true potential” is not realized simply by inspiring others or feeling inspired or just having more information. Knowledge is not really power until it is applied. Recognition or an “aha” are only nice, interesting tidbits until you muster up the courage to make the change. ...
Views: 1091 - Innovation: The Power of “How” - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Valencia RayInnovation can happen in a “Two-Degree Shift,” meaning the answer you seek could be right in your face… if you could only perceive it! Have you ever heard the old adage, “If it was a snake it would have bit me?” (meaning what you were looking for was right in front of you, but you did not see ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - What's Your Most Important 20%? (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Marcy StahlMany businesses have an easy access to dramatic improvements in profitability by focusing on the most effective areas and eliminating, ignoring, automating, delegating or re-training the rest, as appropriate. The Pareto Principle states that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. The ...
Views: 1090(2 votes) - Why Optimally Operating Your Brain Matters So Much - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Valencia RayProductivity and performance matter, and underneath this is how we think. We load up on ‘what to do?’ but the deeper question is ‘how do we think about it?’. If we think that work and life are hard and that to be successful we have to feel pressure or stress, we are likely to dampen our level of ...
Views: 1088 - 2 Quick Tips for Turning Consults Into Clients - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Michele McGrewTo the big-hearted healer, there's nothing sweeter than the sound of the telephone ringing. That's the gift you get when you've written your website so wisely that potential clients feel compelled to call YOU. Your job on the phone then is simply to confirm their hunch that you're the right ...
Views: 1087 - How To Design a Marketing Plan that Works for YOU - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from ling wongA coaching client was nearing the end of her intensive program. We were at the stage to design a marketing plan for the next 6 months so she can cut the busywork and do what truly matters. She is an experienced coach using a particular method. However, she has been “selling” the method in a ...
Views: 1087 - Smart Women Make a Great First Impression - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, our family made a trip to the local bank here in our community so that our children could open their first savings account. The piggy banks were overflowing with money due to various visits from the tooth fairy, as well as rewards for all of their good deeds around the house. ...
Views: 1087(6 votes) - Never Underestimate the Persuasive Power of a Woman! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.The influential woman consists of an array of qualities that are not mistaken for anything other than influential. She is strong. She is confident. People take notice when she walks into the room. She commands the respect that she has earned. Every woman can be an influential woman. But it ...
Views: 1084 - Smart Women Plan Ahead - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I made a trip to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) here in Los Angeles to renew my driver’s license. I made a smart choice by scheduling an appointment for my renewal rather than “winging it” as a “walk in.” As I approached the DMV in my car, I saw scores of people forming a ...
Views: 1084(2 votes) - Work-Life Integration: Do Long Hours Equal Productivity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Valencia RayIt seems to me that many people are short on time and long on things to do. This certainly was an issue of mine also at one time. What I learned during those years was that time wasn’t the issue as much as was energy and focus. Lack of clarity and reflection time often drain the brain. When ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Are You A "Selfless "Purpose Driven Rock Star? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeA few days ago, I watched the movie "Here comes the boom" starring Kevin James. That was one of the most inspiring movies I have ever seen. Kevin James displayed incredible courage and determination while fighting for a selfless cause to save someone's job and the schools 'music programs. He did ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Clarity Takes Courage - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Valencia RayClarity is powerful and is a primary ingredient to performing at your best. It is poorly understood and generally not a feature of most people's strategies. Why? Because we are too busy being busy. We take pride in taking "massive action." Yet, if you are not clear about where you want to go ...
Views: 1081 - Starting Your Own Business – When You Get the Ah-Ha Moment - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cindy HartmanEach day when you drive to work, do you have a feeling of restlessness? Or maybe it’s just feeling unsettled or uncomfortable. And while at work, does every little thing frustrate you? Sometimes these feelings are mental, sometimes physical and sometimes both. When you feel this way, it’s ...
Views: 1081 - Are You Making These Selling Mistakes? - Part I - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Marcy StahlIf you're in business for yourself, you're selling something. You may want customers to buy your product, or new people to join your team, or other companies to join you in a strategic alliance. Are you making any of the top 3 mistakes I see in selling? Try this true/false quiz. 1) Anyone ...
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