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New Urbanism and Working at Home

I remember back when my two kids were toddlers. I wanted to work from home…so I did. But I was an “early adapter” for my “working mom” group back then. I nabbed onto the idea that I could keep my professional ambitions alive and be home with my kids. I used our computer to connect

Getting Back to Business

Even though it is still “technically” summer so many of us are focused on the busy fall season. After all, in some communities kids are back in school already and in others school begins after Labour Day on September 8. Summer hopefully provided you with some much needed R&R and if you’re like me that

A Video Shout out to Nicole Dean and Lynn Terry

This week’s post is a video inspired by two business owners who both foster a strong sense of community and are the best at what they do professionally. It’s great to be a successful business owner but even better when you love what you do and share your strengths with others so that they might

When the Virtual Connection Goes Local

Well I am pumped in a big way! I just met some wonderful new/old friends and my business focus just got a little sharper. Let me explain… For about 2 years I’ve belonged to a pretty active and engaged women’s small business networking group that has among its membership some of the most successful and

Business Advice: The ONE Thing You Should Focus On

By Lynn Terry The question is: What are you going to do? You could: Write a book or an ebook; promote affiliate programs via PPC; sell products on eBay; create & optimize content-rich sites in niche markets; build an empire of mini-sites; become a public speaker; be a web designer, copywriter or VA. That list

Freelancing a Proactive Move in this Tough Economy

As the media continues to profile people across the country affected by layoffs, the housing slump and overall financial strain, there is something you can do to feel other than helpless. If you’ve got a business skill that is in demand in this market, think about offering your services as a freelancer. Graphic designers, blog/website

Show #17 – Testosterone Free Marketing

When it comes to assigning a price to the services or products you offer through your home-business, do you undercharge? Do you worry about relationships in business to the detriment of your own business success? If you’re nodding in agreement you are definitely not alone…according to marketing expert Denise Michaels this is in many cases

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Grant Program Awards Ingenuity in Fastest Growing Sector

A few months back we announced on the site a national grant program for women entrepreneurs that Carolyn Kepcher (remember Donald Trump’s right hand woman in “The Apprentice”) and Yahoo were sponsoring for women entrepreneurs. I recently received a press release announcing the winners. Here it is. SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov 25, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) —

Starting and Minding a Business in a Tough Economy

One of the things I have always done, whether I was at home raising kids, or at a company working 9-5 ( really 8-7) is mind my “own business.” Running a business at night and in the wee morning hours has served me well in recent years. Given discussions I’ve had about the economy and

Through this Door a Community of Opportunity

You know that saying when the going gets tough the tough get going? Well that’s an appropriate term for the small business sector during these tough economic times. A recent “60-minutes” television show reported that people are continuing to search out and secure loans and support for their entrepreneurial dreams even as the nation watches