Women (and men) are, thankfully, no longer tied to the traditional 9 to 5 grind of working for someone else, while sacrificing time with loved ones, or forgoing the activities they love. Given the option to telecommute or start a business from home, women are continuing to change the way they do business, so that work time fits around their life, and not vice versa.
Whether you are an ex-exec, expatriate, single mom, or stay-at-home mom, you now have the flexibility to be “virtually” amazing in business. The options are endless and the overhead can be kept to a minimum, which is great news for those who need to start-up on a small budget.
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February 28, 2011 – 10:00 am
This week’s question is –
In a tough economy, when customers don’t easily part with their hard-earned money, entrepreneurs must go that extra mile to keep their customers happy. What is your best strategy to build customer loyalty in your business?
Why should I join the discussion?
Because this online forum is a great place for us to exchange ideas, learn from each other and network. My goal is to unite successful women entrepreneurs to share our insights and solutions to the challenges we most commonly face in our businesses.
How do I get involved?
Every Monday I will post a new Question of the Week. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your expertise to the table. Using the link below, please submit a one paragraph response before the deadline, and the following week I will share our community responses on my blog.
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I look forward to your response to this week’s question! If you have any questions you know where to find me. Have a great week!
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February 28, 2011 – 6:00 am
Being a solopreneur can be a tough road, especially when you are responsible for running an entire business. Managing all the roles by yourself can be overwhelming. But there are solo business owners everywhere making it work. So last week I asked –
As a solopreneur, you are required to wear all the hats in your business, and that can be challenging. What is your best strategy for running a one-person-show without getting overwhelmed in the process?
We received 56 amazing responses to this query! There is definitely some consensus below regarding the need to outsource, and be incredibly organized when running your business. Mixed in are some very interesting tips, when put together should help any aspiring or struggling solopreneur get a much better handle on his/her work load. I hope you find the tips as enlightening as we did, and if you have something unique to add that really works for you, please leave a comment below and let us all in on your secret to success. Enjoy!
NOTE: If you are interested in being part of next week’s Question of the Week post, please scroll to the bottom of this post where you will find the new question and all the information you need to share your expertise.
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February 26, 2011 – 9:30 am
This week I wrote about Embracing a Mindset of Possibility for 365 Days of Startups.
I really encourage you to take the time to read this post. Getting more out of your life and business is not about working harder and creating more action. It’s about wholeheartedly believing in your potential and leveraging that potential to get the results you believe you are capable of achieving.
So read this guest post, and ask yourself…
“What possibilities am I creating to achieve the life and business I dream about?”
Take some time, and think about your answer.
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February 24, 2011 – 6:00 am
In last week’s Wrap Up post I mentioned one of my favorite theme songs – Just The Way You Are. I have always found music and lyrics to be incredibly inspiring, and outlets for expression of my feelings at certain points in my life.
When I think about what being an entrepreneur means to me, I find encouragement from songs that challenge me to let my light shine, push beyond any barriers, and simply celebrate who I am.
Realizing how important music is in my life, I guessed that it is important in the lives of others too. So I asked my subscribers to share their theme songs with you. My sincere gratitude to each of my friends, who contributed the music that resonates deeply in their lives.
Enjoy!
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Posted in Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Just for Fun
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Tagged businesswoman, Christina Aguilera, Chumbawamba, entrepreneur, JJ Heller, Katie Perry, Miley Cyrus, startups, strategies for women, The Beatles, theme song
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February 23, 2011 – 6:00 am
Welcome to the Tip of the Week!
For my final tip, during this month of LOVE, I wanted to address the person to which you should show the most care — YOU. This is not carte blanche to be selfish, narcissistic or egotistical, rather direction to avoid regularly neglecting yourself. You will find that I talk about self-care a lot, because so many business owners don’t understand the inherent danger in forgetting oneself in pursuit of success.
As an entrepreneur, it is easy to always fall to the bottom of your “to-do” list, but that doesn’t make it the wise choice. Whenever I am entrenched in a project, I struggle with choosing self-care over pushing my business ahead. But the truth is that the more you sacrifice yourself, the less success you will be capable of manifesting. Continue reading →
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February 22, 2011 – 10:00 am
If you would like to read more about what I do, and how I got started in my business, don’t miss my interview with Larry Keltto at TheSolopreneurLife.com
My thanks to Larry for featuring me on his site! It was a great opportunity to share a bit about my journey, and my passion to help women in business. I hope you will take a look.
Before you jump over to the interview, please leave me a comment below telling me what your single greatest challenge in business is right now. I will respond to each comment and give you an effective strategy to move forward.
To your business success!
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Women (and men) are, thankfully, no longer tied to the traditional 9 to 5 grind of working for someone else, while sacrificing time with loved ones, or forgoing the activities they love. Given the option to telecommute or start a business from home, women are continuing to change the way they do business, so that work time fits around their life, and not vice versa.
Strategies and Tactics for Women by Dr. Shannon Reece 