February 14, 2012 – 6:00 am
With the recent buzz in the New York Times surrounding internships, I wanted to bring back my favorite expert on the subject, Dreama Lee, Co-Founder of Efficient Enterprises Inc., to share more facts on how beneficial developing internship programs can be for your business. Hiring and mentoring interns is just another way to hone your leadership skills, while growing your business at the same time. Show some intern love — after all, it’s Valentine’s Day. 🙂 Thanks Dreama!
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As a female entrepreneur you probably wear many different hats – running your business while balancing your responsibilities in your personal life. The good news is that there is a way to get help. The answer that many women-owned businesses are turning to is to hire an intern. Interns are smart, present an opportunity for mentorship, and they are often willing to trade on the job experience and training for little to no pay.
Internships are real solutions to helping women small business owners grow by bringing on educated individuals, who can bring value to their organization, while also providing a potential pool of new employees.
More importantly, during these trying economic times, recent college graduates entering the workforce face an uphill battle in finding a job in their chosen field, given the high rate of unemployment, likewise, employers are finding it difficult to grow. Continue reading →
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February 13, 2012 – 6:00 am
Are people born leaders, or do you become one with hard work, by experience, or chance?
I believe that there are effective arguments to the validity of both questions. There are many examples of uninspiring people doing extraordinary things. And as entrepreneurs, we are all called to be leaders in our niches if we desire to stay at the front of the pack, so I wanted to know –
What do you believe is the most important quality an entrepreneur must possess or develop to be a powerful leader?
Our panel of entrepreneurs stepped up to the challenge to share their thoughts on the most important qualities a solid leader should possess or develop in business. Have a read through the list, vote for or add your favorites in the comments area below, and then ask yourself, what are you doing each day to become a strong leader in your niche? Enjoy! Continue reading →
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February 9, 2012 – 6:00 am
Spotlight on Success Show – Episode #17
Today on my show I had the pleasure of a speaking with Dreama Lee, Co-Founder of Intern-Profits, who shared her best strategies for how entrepreneurs can grow their businesses and give back to their community by developing internship programs.
Regularly mentoring interns in her own company, as well as teaching others how to successfully get interns on board, Dreama brings her passion and the myriad of benefits businesses can achieve in these win-win arrangements. In this interview I ask Dreama –
- What is the first step a business owner needs to take in order to get interns working for her company?
- What can interns do for you?
- Where is the best place to find an intern?
- And, how can a business owner best manage an intern?
If you would like more information on Dreama’s intern training programs and resources, please visit her website. Check out the New York Times article that was referenced, Dreama’s Open Letter to the NYT, and I invite you to share your internship success story in the comments below, or on YouTube.
As a special bonus for my audience, Dreama has generously invited you to become a member of InternProfits.com, where you will receive free video training on how to set up your own internship program. Enjoy! Continue reading →
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February 8, 2012 – 6:00 am
Part One of Four
Have you ever really thought about what it means to lead?
I’ve been a follower and a leader. The leadership roles I filled as a young manager for a handful of companies are, in so many ways, different from the role I am now called to play in my own business.
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, leadership is…
- the office or position of the leader
- capacity to lead
- the act or an instance of leading
But leadership is more than what you do on the outside — true leadership starts from within. Continue reading →
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February 7, 2012 – 6:00 am
Even solo entrepreneurs find themselves in positions where they are called to lead. And as business owners, we must prepare for, and know how to effectively cope with the changing landscape of business. Here to lead us in the right direction is guest expert, Dr. Marlene Caroselli, who presents the argument for preparation, and discussion questions you can use with a colleague or your team to stay ahead of the curve. Thank you, Marlene!
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Jack Welch, dubbed the Manager of the Century, echoes this need with his assertion that “if the rate of change outside the organization is greater than the rate of change inside the organization, we are looking at the beginning of the end.”
We find another echo in the words of Dartmouth’s president Jim Yong Kim. In an interview for “The Dartmouth” (Katie Gonzalez, July 30, 2010, online edition), he discusses his use of science in various problem-solving situations. The ability to change and adapt doesn’t belong to the animal world alone. If we humans are determined to prepare for future challenges, Continue reading →
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February 6, 2012 – 6:00 am
My focus for the New Year is to increase my visibility, both online and locally with my businesses. Both arenas have their challenges when it comes to standing out in the crowd. So I am developing plans to not only be noticed, but to be memorable.
There are amazing entrepreneurs, who are every day thinking outside the box to get more than noticed in business too. So I sought out the very best information for you from my panel and asked –
What is your single best INNOVATIVE strategy for being MEMORABLE in your business arena, and how is it creating big buzz about you, either online or in your local community?
As you will discover in the responses below, this group of entrepreneurs is not afraid to push the envelope, stand tall, think big, and leverage their best assets. What will you do to be memorable in 2012? Continue reading →
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February 2, 2012 – 6:00 am
Spotlight on Success Show – Episode #16
Today on my show I had the pleasure of a speaking with Rachel Blaufeld, Founder of BacknGrooveMom.com, who shared her best strategies for how busy mom bloggers and entrepreneurs can stay fit and healthy despite their work load.
Rachel shares her personal challenges and success strategies that have enabled her to become a powerful mom blogger, while also creating healthy habits. In this interview I ask Rachel –
- How should women incorporate exercise into a busy blogging schedule?
- What are some strategies to maintain Normal Dining Options at home while working a full day and avoid eating out?
- And, how does healthy eating convert to travel?
If you would like more information on Rachel’s amazing tips and strategies, please visit her website. Enjoy the show and be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see my special announcement and your chance to win! Continue reading →
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As a female entrepreneur you probably wear many different hats – running your business while balancing your responsibilities in your personal life. The good news is that there is a way to get help. The answer that many women-owned businesses are turning to is to hire an intern. Interns are smart, present an opportunity for mentorship, and they are often willing to trade on the job experience and training for little to no pay.
Strategies and Tactics for Women by Dr. Shannon Reece 