As an ambitious junior in college I had heard the stories about how networking and creating personal relationships could make or break my future career. However, I also knew how intimidating it could be to ask a professional to spend some of their precious time to just sit and chat with you. But, I had an opportunity thrown into my lap and decided to put my bravery and this … [Read more...] about How your lunch break can change your life
Women in Business
Keeping Confidence in Your Business
Starting your own business is exciting but stressful. The first couple years can be especially rocky as you refine your product and learn about your customer, but it is important to not let your business failures affect your confidence as you get your business going. As a fellow small business owner, here are some ways I found to keep my confidence up. 1.Remember why you … [Read more...] about Keeping Confidence in Your Business
Kill the clutter: Organizing a home-based business
Running your home business will be much easier if you're not overwhelmed with a mountain of clutter. Maintaining an organized work space can appear to be a daunting task if you have stacks of papers threatening to avalanche down your desk along with the extraneous buildup of supplies. Follow these tips to see how simple it can be to get your home office organized so you can … [Read more...] about Kill the clutter: Organizing a home-based business
Working from Home: How to Avoid ‘Cabin-Fever’
For many women who are writers, editors, coaches and multi-passion entrepreneurs, the core element of their work is to be writing content, planning systems and organising services that start out by sitting at home in front of a laptop. The dream of working from the comfort of your own home comes alive as you sip a cup of tea while sitting on a comfy cushion or even while … [Read more...] about Working from Home: How to Avoid ‘Cabin-Fever’
Feature Interview: One Good Thing by Jillee
This past month I had the privilege of interviewing Jill Nystul, a prominent blogger and pinner for all things Do it yourself. Jill has a background in broadcast television, working in different cities around the country. She also holds the title of professional mom and most recently, professional blogger. She has discovered huge success with her blog, "One Good Thing by … [Read more...] about Feature Interview: One Good Thing by Jillee