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- The Secret to True Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Marcy StahlI hear a lot of entrepreneurs complain that they're not being productive. They have a lot they want to accomplish, yet they feel that they're not getting enough done. They're mentally assessing their productivity and giving themselves a failing grade. They ask me: "How can I manage my time ...
Views: 1011 - The Small Business Administration and Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonWhat would you do if the SBA was no more? The Wall Street Journal article headline read: “Should the Small Business Administration Be Abolished?” The internet buzz is swirling with conjecture. There is, of course, no concrete evidence to this and organizations such as WIPP (Women Impacting ...
Views: 1023 - The Small Business Grant Misnomer - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonBusiness owners seeking grants for their businesses must understand the process. Grants, just like other methods of financing, have their unique qualities. Knowing how and when to access grant funding is important in not wasting time and money, then not winning the grant. Start ups and small ...
Views: 788 - The Tone of Your Voice Tells a Story - What Is Yours Saying? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to the speaking voice, tone deals with the expression of a mood or emotion. In relationship to your delivery, your tone can have a surprising influence on how your topic or subject is perceived. Were you to give a motivational speech, your tone would be different than if you were ...
Views: 1917 - THE TOP THREE REASONS WHY WOMEN DON’T GET PROMOTED - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Beate CheletteAnd the top strategies to change that and get ahead. [Part One] By Beate Chelette As a career coach and longtime entrepreneur I have been able to watch how men and women work and advance (or not) in their careers. Here are some of the top reasons why women don’t get promoted at a higher ...
Views: 1688 - 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 - 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 - The World Needs You! - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Marcy StahlI have spent the last couple weeks speaking in-depth with women entrepreneurs about their goals and what’s holding them back. Here’s what I see happening over and over again: women who are playing small. Super-duper, tiny small! Here are some of the ways this can show up in your sales and ...
Views: 1337 - Thing that a Business Woman Can Find out From Susan Spencer - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Gerald LaneThere could be no doubt that as larger companies struggle to adapt in this tough economy, it truly is smaller companies which are shining as successes in the enterprise landscape.Some of this obviously reflects the entrepreneurial spirit with the American people, but it is important to note that ...
Views: 676 - Thinking Positive- Hey Crazy... Do You Need Your Head Examined? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Cori Padgett-BukowskiWhat do your mother, New Age “gurus” and pop psychologists all have in common? Just one thing actually! (I hope.) They all encourage you to go ahead and go for broke on anything that’s near and dear to your heart… all those things that you desperately want to achieve. Think about ...
Views: 1117 - This Is Guaranteed To Raise Your Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Kate BeedersTry this experiment. Open up your wallet. What do you see inside? Money? Credit cards? Is there a lot there? Or just a little? Isn’t it amazing that the money you have or the lack of money you have effects how you feel about yourself, your business and life? Did you ever notice that ...
Views: 1417 - Three Successful Strategies Work-At-Home-Moms Use To Keep Balance - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Sue HenryHave you heard the expression, “If things aren’t right at home, they aren’t right anywhere?” This is so true! I’m a mother of six kids and we are organic dairy farmers. And if that’s not enough, I am a professional speaker and writer with my own company. When things weren’t right at home – ...
Views: 1362 - Tips for Rooting Out Hidden Bias - by Everyone harbors unconscious prejudice. The trick is gaining enough insight to prevent it from affecting who you hire and how you treat people. Skin color, gender and age are generally what people think of when they consider biases, but individuals can harbor unconscious prejudice about ...
Views: 648 - To Hire Or Not to Hire - Why You Need a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersIn the business world, a virtual assistant may sound rather trendy and just something businessmen may consider as a phase or just something that will get them into the chic bandwagon. On the contrary, there are a number of valid reasons why you need a virtual assistant. These reasons have been ...
Views: 858 - Top 10 Best Cities For Working Women - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Mehar AliThere are several cities where women get the best opportunities. However just like everything else that needs to be measured as ‘the best’ there are several different criteria that should be defined to at least neutralize subjective opinion and personal biases. What are the criteria for ...
Views: 778 - Top 10 Laptops for Remote Work: Which One Suits Your Needs? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2023 from Zafar YaqoobIn this latest blog post, we present to you the top 10 laptops for remote work, as an increasing number of individuals are now working from home. Welcome, having a reliable laptop has never been more critical. Since there are numerous options available in the market, identifying the one that ...
Views: 447 - Top 10 Tips to Align Your Authentic Business With Your Passion And Purpose - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Olivia LobellThis week’s article is about how to align your authentic business with your passion and purpose. The truth is one of the biggest questions most enlightened entrepreneurs (Coaches, Authors, Speakers, Trainers, Leaders, and Experts) what I love to call, Enlightened C.A.S.T.L.E., have is whether or ...
Views: 1541 - Top 3 Marketing Traps Spiritual Practitioners Fall Into - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Michele McGrewAre you a rock star spiritual practitioner who gets stellar results for you clients... but you're still struggling with a feast or famine business model? If so, I'm willing to bet that more than once you've asked yourself, "Can I really make a living doing what I love?" Well the answer is ...
Views: 3401 - Top 5 Misconceptions About the Successful Working Woman - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Successful working women have many things to overcome. 1. She doesn’t need love and attention. Not true! Successful working women thrive on love and attention. They value positive recognition, honest feedback, and respect. There’s a picture of a woman moving fast, climbing, and earning in a ...
Views: 886 - Top 6 LinkedIn Changes In the Content Marketing’s Industry In 2017 - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2017 from akhilash PHow To Win Friends And Influence People with Top 6 LinkedIn Changes In The Content Marketing’s Industry In 2017 Microsoft had made its boldest move by purchasing LinkedIn in the past year, and as an outcome, 2017 is the important year for the business-oriented social network. A lot of ...
Views: 1320 - Top 6 Reasons You Need to Schedule Me-Time And No Arguing! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Cori Padgett-BukowskiWhen you’re starting out on your own and establishing yourself as an entrepreneur, the hours can be very long. And when you’re a one-woman team, juggling between being the CEO, the marketing guy (um, girl…), the secretary, the accountant, the tech administrator, and even the janitor (!) it’s ...
Views: 975 - Top 8 Reasons why you should have a (professional) website! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Norja Vanderelst* It’s the new cost-effective, flexible, full colour brochure * It’s proven that 80% of the people near a computer will look up contact information online, instead of searching for a hard-copy phone book * Potential clients can research your company within the convenience of their home ...
Views: 1046 - Top Tips for returning to work after maternity leave - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Emma WhitneyReturning to work after having a baby is a time of mixed emotions, whether you are going back after a few months, a year, or longer. Guilt plays a big factor for many mums, but you need to put it in perspective and remember that happy mums mean happy babies. Going back to work has many ...
Views: 1030 - Turn Excitement into Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteRemember when you had a brilliant idea for your business? The initial excitement spilled over into everything. You couldn't stop thinking about it or talking about it with your partner or colleague. It gave you bursts of energy that carried over into your attitude, your response to others and ...
Views: 1338 - Turn Your Book into a Powerhouse List Builder - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Kathleen GageWriters like to write. That’s a given. When you’re an engaging writer you do tend to build a following. One of the main reasons to have a loyal fan base is to generate a sustainable revenue stream. The more of a following you have, the more likely it is every book you put to market will make ...
Views: 1311 - Various grants for women determined to fulfill their dreams - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from John WalburgerUS federal government is serious in its efforts to help female population become educated and earn their living. It is learnt that more girls complete high school education than boys but when it comes to higher studies, girls disregard their own dreams for strange reasons. Ideally a girl student ...
Views: 836 - Virtual Assistant’s are a great resource for WAHM’s - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyAs a working mum of two very young (10 months and 23 months) children, I understand how hard it can be to manage everything and yes, we do try to do everything. However as business owners, it simply isn’t possible to manage everything in our business, be there for our family and have that much ...
Views: 1274 - Virtual Business Assistance - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersAre you a small business owner? Are you overwhelmed by your never ending to-do list? Are you weighed down by time-consuming busywork? Then a Virtual Assistant may be just what the doctor ordered! Simply put, a Virtual Assistant is an off-site employee or independent contractor that provides ...
Views: 1393 - Visualize Your Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cindy HartmanAchieving success comes from within. We read books and listen to CDs which give us the opportunity to motivate ourselves. These ideas from others encourage us to create our successful universe - both personal and professional. I believe in creating our own destiny, of visualization, of ‘seeing’ ...
Views: 1378 - Voice Training Not Only Improves Your Voice But Your Diction As Well - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most fascinating things I find on television or in the movies is that everyone’s speech is clear and understandable. Whether the actors are playing hoodlums or heroes, whether the characters are from Harlem or Park Avenue, they all speak distinctly. This particular characteristic is ...
Views: 1663 - Warning!!! DO NOT Work with them! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Kate BeedersSound familiar? I was just at a networking event and was speaking to an acquaintance of mine who was telling me her most recent sad story of a resource she hired going “haywire”. She hired a copywriter and was very disappointed with the results. Every time I talk to her, she has another ...
Views: 2021 - Webinar: How to Improve your Self-Image and Increase Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from Rita MartellImagine how your life could be different if you had more confidence. What changes would you make in your career, relationships, and lifestyle? Low self-confidence creates a barrier between you and the life you want. You can break through this barrier. Invest 45 minutes and $35 to attend this ...
Views: 983 - Website Spring Cleaning: 6 Tips to Update Your Online Presence - by Submitted on May 13, 2021 from Susan FriesenSee Why Now’s A Great Time To Update Your Website - And How Be honest: how much Spring cleaning did you get to this year? Did you clean out your gutters, sweep out the pantry, organize your closets? What about your business website? Doesn’t it deserve a fresh start too? The truth is ...
Views: 591 - Wellness Pro, Ask Yourself: Are You a Blogger or a Business-Builder? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Heather CottrellAre you a blogger or a business builder? There is a difference. The blogosphere has too many blog writers and readers to count. But not all blogs and bloggers are created equal. If you're a coach and business owner, like me and my clients, you have to learn what kind of blogger to ...
Views: 1128 - What are the Benefits of receiving a Natural Lift Facial Massage? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sue BaileyWhat are the Benefits of receiving a Natural Lift Facial Massage? The benefits are many and all without surgery! The results that can be noticed are impressive. Facial Rejuvenation incorporates a unique blend of highly effective techniques from Indian Face Massage (also known as Facial ...
Views: 1139 - What Are You Doing To Get Noticed? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karen KellerTired of being a face in the crowd? Done with the "You’re-a-wall-flower" treatment? Before you consciously make efforts to get noticed, the first thing you need to do is figure out who should be noticing you. Who REALLY matters? Who do you want (or need) to impress? Knowing this ...
Views: 938 - What Defensive Reactions Cost to your Success - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Maria MarThe line between assertiveness and defensiveness is usually blur to us when we respond during a stressful moment. But crossing that line can be the difference between success and missed ~or even blown~ opportunity. After more than 20 years working with spiritual, creative women in the areas ...
Views: 957 - What Do I Say to Parents? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from lizzie milanTalking With Parents the manner in which the “informing” process with parents is handled is a vital test of the honesty of the educational program or center. Preferably, staff is prepared and trained procedures are in place before anyone has to talk to parents. Four stakeholders are included: ...
Views: 951 - What Does A WAHM Need From Their Family To Make Home Based Business Succeed? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Leon EdwardMany moms are discovering the advantage of working at home, especially when their children are young. It gives them the opportunity to be available to their children while still building a business and bringing in extra needed income. A home based business is most successful when family members ...
Views: 1239 - What ever happened to being authentic? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2016 from Donna NelsonAre you still trying to connect to your authentic self? Let's face it, we're in a world that is constantly telling us ideas of who we should be, how we should be, and what we should have. It can be challenging to just 'be yourself' without fear of judgment and rejection. You take the brave ...
Views: 1079 - What Happens to Me When I'm Not Perfect? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonDo you struggle with trying to be the perfect woman? I do. Like most that struggle with perfectionism, I know it’s wrapped into my ego and insecurities. I consciously know that I need to lighten up on my expectations of myself, but in execution it can be difficult. This morning as I ...
Views: 1472 - What Is Overwhelm and How to Deal With It - 6 Essential Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tina ElliotWhat is Overwhelm and How to Deal With It The rising intensity of life can swallow up our time and attention. Urgent events, activities, tasks and demands can drag us along until we lose sight of what matters most. Many of us take on too much, try to keep up, slip behind and as a result, ...
Views: 1897 - What Is The Most Popular Store For Summer Fashion Bags. - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Terry LuckyA handbag is a lady’s best friend, as diamond a woman’s. It contains all the secret necessities of a young woman, from hygienic purposes to aesthetic ones. Women’s relationship with handbags goes back to a very long history. Women’s fashion is of never without a handbag, no matter how small or ...
Views: 1417 - What is The Vinyl Printer Cutter? - by Submitted on May 03, 2020 from Jerry PhillipsSoftware and computers-vinyl cutter Computers-vinyl printer wires besides computer USBs are accustomed to making an association by the vinyl printer cutter & the symbol making software in exceptional data formatting are required set up in the personal computer. This implicit software is ...
Views: 1224 - What Keeps Women Business Owners Up at Night? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartA national survey of women business owners (WBOs) conducted by Web.com Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWWW) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) found a pervasive sense of economic optimism, including a prediction by most WBOs (85 percent) that more women will become entrepreneurs ...
Views: 1071 - What To Do When Life Throws a Curve Ball - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Aprille JanesI just returned from a lovely vacation that included palm trees and sunshine. Just what this cold Canadian needed in February. Before I left I put everything in place so I could take a real break. That break included a light touch with email and social media and letting others manage things in ...
Views: 925 - What to Wear to a Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Peggy McKeeWhat does your interviewer really think about what you wear to the interview? Not dressing appropriately for your interview is high on the list of top 10 interview mistakes. I did my own survey of hiring managers to find out what they expect you to wear in a job interview. Do they expect to ...
Views: 3185 - What's Your Most Important 20%? (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Marcy StahlIn my last ezine article, Whats Your Most Important 20 Percent, the article was based on where your 20 Percent effort was most effective. Now we are focusing on whether 80% of your sales come from 20% of your clients or does 20% of your team members produce 80% of your team's sales and/or ...
Views: 1048 - What's Your Relationship with Money? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from eWomenNetwork MarketingMoney - Every business owner wants it, BUT not every business owner wants to work for it, ask for it or even acknowledge it. There are times I get pushback for bringing up this topic. “LoriAnne, money isn’t everything!” Of course, it’s not, but money is in every aspect of your business and ...
Views: 645 - What’s on Your Walls? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingArt is so personal. I found this great print in a decorating warehouse here in BC, already framed and ready to go! I identified with this immediately so, I pulled out my credit card! What is it about choosing images and art that seems so difficult? When someone finally finds a great piece ...
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