The spirit of entrepreneurship

Making your clients feel valued is invaluable!

Solo - entrepreneurs: Ask for help!

As a entrepreneur it's easy to get caught up in wanting to do everything yourself.
But in order to achieve success you have to let some things go and hire an
expert. Math is not my thing, so I hired an accountant:) HOWEVER, I do make
sure I understand the basics and how my profits and expenses are allocated.
Become a master of your strengths and delegate the rest.

Armed Forces Day - May 18, 2013

Special THANK YOU to all my military families and spouses.

Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Love that Shark Tank not only invests in businesses but in #entrepreneurs!

Create your own opportunities

Don't wait on opportunities to happen, MAKE IT HAPPEN for YOURSELF!

You'll be surprised what's behind the door(s).

Simple SEO tips!

Below are some basic SEO tips to implement immediately and start increasing visibility of your brand! All these resources are FREE!

• Use content in your website that pertains to your business ( keywords)
• Name your images keywords that relate to your business; don't use caps
• Link to other websites and social media pages
• Update your website at least once a week
• Start a blog with unique content to use about your business and brand
• Sign up for Google Analytics 
• Sign up for Google Webmaster Tools 
• Use web safe fonts 
• Check how your website looks in other browsers

Home-based businesses

Working from home allows you the freedom and flexibility to set your own schedule! 

Need to take a nap...go ahead rest, refuel. Even large corporations are getting in on the fun!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all my MOMpreneurs and Military Spouses making it happen at home and in the office! I hope you have a blessed day with your family!

Blogging 101 best practices to get started

I wanted to share my notes from today's - SBA's Blogging 101 Webinar.

• 60% of businesses have blogs.
• Most bloggers post once a month.
• Blogging helps increase SEO (Search engine optimization). Keep your content fresh.
• Can't think of a topic, invite guest bloggers.
• Find an editor to help proofread before you post (this could simply be someone you know who is good at writing and editing).
• Before you post 3rd party content, thoroughly read and research
• Before you decide on your blog make sure you set a goal: Increase readership, awareness, sales?
• Provide valuable content and not hard sales
• Decide who your reader is and write in a way that is relatable.
• How will you mange your time? Third parties like Hootsuite help you manage your social media pages. Schedule certain days and times to post.
• Provide updated information on the industry you are interested in.
• Write posts using 300-500 words. 
• You can also post fillers: links, Youtube videos, inspirational quotes, resources, etc in between your main posts.
• Can't think of anything to write about, invite a guest blogger.
• Post how to's or tutorials.
• Get permission before you post information or pictures about someone.
• Create attractive headlines. Think about what people would type in the search engine.
• Be yourself! Drop the corporate language and speak in your readers' terms.
• Use links, videos, images, white space. Make sure images and videos are copyright free.

Special thanks to Aaron Strout, Caron Beesley and Simon Salt for providing this valuable blogging webinar!

Click here for the full presentation.

Mom+Social: A global movement of mothers

I just wanted to share an event that will be held virtually tomorrow.

The United Nations Foundation is hosting a Mom+Social event - a special, a one-day global conversation on motherhood, the role of social media, technology, and philanthropy to improve the health of moms and children everywhere. Let's continue to connect and support one another! #globalmom 

http://www.unfoundation.org/momplussocial/

Tall wo(men) make more MONEY!

I saw this in one my business books and had to post.Tall people because they are seen as more leader-like—actually earn higher performance evaluations and also earn more money. In fact, each inch in height amounted to $789 more a year in pay. So, someone who is 7 inches taller—say, 6 feet versus 5 feet 5 inches—would be expected to earn $5,525 more annually. - I guess I need to wear heels more often! Read more

Organizational Behavior. Author: 

Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge

copyright © 2007 Prentice Hall, Inc. 

A Pearson Education Company

Move FORWARD - create your OWN path!

Sometimes you have to get out of YOUR own way to move FORWARD!

FREE webinar on Blogging 101- Hosted by SBA

Are you a business owner interested in blogging and sharing your experiences? This Wednesday at 1pm(EST) SBA is hosting a FREE webinar on blogging Click here to register!

Are you looking for a #career mentor?

Are you looking for a career mentor?  Need help figuring out what to do next with your career and life? Maybe you are considering entrepreneurship? Goodwill has launched an online forum, Goodprospects, to help individuals find the roadmap that's best for them. You get one-on-one assistance from a mentor, access to resources, plus the opportunity to communicate with others who are in similar situations. Click here to register.  It's FREE!

Goodwill is also offering a virtual career fair May 6-8. Register Today!

Dressing the part beyond the uniform

My favorite store #NY&C is honoring nurses and teachers! Get 30% OFF any in-store purchases (you have to show a valid ID) May 2-8! And military spouses or veterans get 15% off everyday!  #NY&C

Look here to see what's in the store!

How to build a valuable #BRAND

Building a valuable #BRAND is essential ... even if you're a solo #entrepreneur!
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Does your company support maternity leave?

Two months ago Yahoo's CEO Marissa Mayer banned telecommuting and created quite the uproar, especially for working mothers with young children. She recently implemented a new maternity policy, for both mommies and daddies to take up to eight weeks of paid child leave, with benefits, each time they have a new child. New mommies are also entitled to an additional eight weeks of paid leave after pregnancy. Having a new baby is stressful enough, not having the added stress of financial burden helps so many families, physically and mentally. Does your company support new mommies and expanding families?