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Starting an internet business is in my opinion, one of the fastest and smartest ways women today can make money. Here are 10 reasons for starting an internet business, and one reason why you shouldn’t!
1. Money. Pure and simple, we all could use a more of it. Whether it’s to get out of debt, ... Views:825
When looking forward to spending a fun-filled day at the beach, it could be so easy to forget how dangerous the sun can be for a person’s skin. Cases of skin cancer are steadily increasing because of too much skin exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. There are some parts of the Earth where the ... Views:645
Coco Chanel not only created the fashionable and immortal suit and “little black dress” but she made women believe that they can live their own lives, they can be independent and wear clothes according to their own preferences. So powerful was Coco Chanel’s influence that today, a bottle of ... Views:1951
Are you one of the many people wanting to start your own business, but concern over the economy has encouraged you to hold off for a while? If so, consider a turnkey business package to assist you.
So, exactly what is a turnkey business package? First, let's discuss what it is not. Similar to ... Views:1151
Here’s what is important for women in the workplace – build your brand – YOU. Use everything you know about branding to build YOUR personal brand. Make it strong.
What qualities do you possess to bring your feminine to the workplace or to your business?
Don’t underplay what you've done. ... Views:1004
A handbag is a lady’s best friend, as diamond a woman’s. It contains all the secret necessities of a young woman, from hygienic purposes to aesthetic ones. Women’s relationship with handbags goes back to a very long history. Women’s fashion is of never without a handbag, no matter how small or ... Views:1342
How quickly can your company get back to doing business after a tornado, fire, flood or computer crash? Every year, thousands of companies are unprepared. The US Department of Labor states that over 40% of small businesses that experience a disaster never reopen, and of the remaining companies, ... Views:1063
Handbags has always been a vital necessity in anyone’s life since time immemorial and it’s now an integral part of any woman’s personal image, as the saying goes, you can judge a lady’s taste on the handbag she’s carrying. And in some way or another, women are either so use to what they like ... Views:1508
We’ve had a couple of large forest fires in the canyons near our home and business in the past few months. Yes, forest fires even happen during the winter! In one fire over 3,000 people were given 30 minutes to pull together their personal and business belongings before they were required to ... Views:633
In one of the online discussion groups we follow, the topic “du jour” was bartering, or exchanging of goods and/or services between parties without the need for cash. Some of the group members were quite enthralled with the benefits of bartering, while others seemed less inclined to ... Views:957
There's a lot of talk nowadays on the ability to receive guidance from our intuition, our inner voice and some even call it our inner psychic. So how is one to discern what these all mean and which one would be best for their business?
My personal conviction is that you were born and equipped ... Views:895
My mom used to buy a new dress, hang it in the closet for 3 weeks. Wear it. And when dad asked, "Is that a new dress?" she replied, "No, I've had it for awhile" winking at me. Of course, this was the extent of my mother's manipulation of dad. She really didn't need his permission to purchase ... Views:2216
Today – more than ever in recent history – mothers are choosing to stay home with their kids rather than pursuing a career after childbirth. It just makes sense; employment prospects are few and the cost of childcare is prohibitive. But before you decide to become a stay-at-home mom and give up ... Views:3836
In our inaugural Leading Ladies International Top 20 list we issue the names of the women who we believe most positively impact our world both locally, nationally and globally.
Why women?
“In today’s changing world we believe there is an increasing need for greater focus on right brain ... Views:2135
You may feel like Penny Chenery Tweedy, the owner of Secretariat in this movie clip based upon the true story of Secretariat. The world is against you, the road feels so uphill. Looking back at history retrospectively, we know that Secretariat was the only horse in history to win the Triple ... Views:1110
Yikes, do you ever feel like this when you are face to face with a potential client? Gulliver brags about asking out a lady in his office, but when he is presented with the opportunity, and even gets some ‘interested’ clues from her, he chickens out.
Does that happen with you and your ... Views:1063
Achieving success comes from within. We read books and listen to CDs which give us the opportunity to motivate ourselves. These ideas from others encourage us to create our successful universe - both personal and professional. I believe in creating our own destiny, of visualization, of ‘seeing’ ... Views:1235
Fires in homes, businesses and churches are in the newspaper headlines on a daily basis. Wildfires are lead-in stories on the evening news. And just a short time ago, hurricanes were the main topic of discussion. Disasters don't stop because of a slow economy!
And now, you’re most likely ... Views:1073
Catastrophes happen on a daily basis, and all companies must have a plan in place to stay in business. You might be a new company, with just a few months under your belt, and having invested your life savings to pursue your entrepreneurial dream. Or possibly you are a well-established, extremely ... Views:1060
To truly influence and maximize the power within your grasp, you need to become "one with it." Huh? Let me tell you a story.
A few years ago, I took an off ramp, circling around to a huge overpass when I hit black ice. Now, most of you reading who live where there's snow understand what ... Views:1026
Dynamic speakers move and audiences do not. Less than dynamic speakers tend to stand, riveted to one spot which means that their audiences are moving. When that happens, you have lost them.
We tend to think of public speaking as something in which we must stand behind a lectern. If you are ... Views:2648
A few days ago, I was visiting my daughter’s second grade class and the teacher started a discussion about Martin Luther King and the importance of having dreams. The children’s ideas about dreams were interesting, “Being able to make your own decisions,” “Peace in the world, no war,” “Stop ... Views:1073
Part 3 of 3 part series: Living Creative Results
Part 1 of this series helped get you started – discovering that you do have a creative side and how to access it. Part 2 focused on dealing with the gremlins. You know - the self-limiting beliefs that invade your mind.
Now, it’s time to ... Views:1037
We come into this world so innocent and trusting. As a baby we know only how to be. In each moment we express what we are feeling. We do not question it or wonder if it is right. As we begin this journey we express our natural gifts and talents from our innocence.
All too soon the outside ... Views:940
Part 1 of a 3 part series: Finding Your Creativity
Spring is here. It’s time to clean out the cobwebs in your brain. Open your mind to all ideas you ignore, argue with or push to the backburner for later. Well, later is here.
Women have the capacity to take the unknown and give it a ... Views:1043
I remember when I started my practice as a business coach, I didn't have a clear idea who I wanted to serve. "Come one, come all" was my motto. I was open to helping anyone with their business as long as they were willing to pay me. Sound familiar?
However, what I found over time is that I ... Views:838
Part 2 of a 3 part series: Conquering Creativity Challenges
In my last article I revealed the 4 secrets to finding your creativity – the first stage of three in actualizing your creative process. Creative thought is the essence of every woman.
Every woman has the capacity or dare I say ... Views:960
Before the invention of equipment that could capture the sound of the speaking voice, people really had no way of telling how their voice sounded to others. When I first heard my voice, back in the '70's, I was horrified. What I could not understand was why my friends' voices on the tape sounded ... Views:2546
There are promising signs that the economy is beginning to turn. There are also some indications that we have another tough year ahead. Either way, there is something you can do about your own economic situation. You can take control by owning your own business.
Many say this isn’t a good ... Views:1024
The Clock is ticking! As business owner, if you hire people, you need to furnish each employee a completed Form W-2 by Jan 31. You also need file Copy A of all paper Forms W-2 with Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the Social Security Administration (SSA)
If you are ... Views:2475
In Shakespeare’s King Lear, Lear is carrying the dead Cordelia and says, “her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman.” Those words epitomized the image of how a woman handled herself in society and is in direct contrast to the loud, outspoken and sharp-tongued Kate, ... Views:3044
Recently down-sized, company closing, early retirement, tired of making other people rich. Whatever the scenario, those with an entrepreneur mind-set eventually make the decision to start their own business. Some people are young, while others don’t make the transition until their late 50s or ... Views:1075
According to the SBA, fifty percent of all small businesses fail within the first five years. Wow! That’s scary! Think about it this way – you’re standing in a room with another small business owner, and most likely one of you will close your doors. Who will it be? There’s a fifty percent chance ... Views:1275
Supporting another woman? Are you kidding? I can't support someone who could take my job, steal my thunder, or finish my story behind my back?
This is the message we hear especially in the work place. We live in a time where women are desperate for each other's wisdom and guidance. And ... Views:958
What is Overwhelm and How to Deal With It
The rising intensity of life can swallow up our time and attention. Urgent events, activities, tasks and demands can drag us along until we lose sight of what matters most. Many of us take on too much, try to keep up, slip behind and as a result, ... Views:1764
In my last article, I discussed what you should be seeking if you are interested in improving your presentation skills. In this article, I have added 5 more tips if you are planning to attend a workshop that covers both voice improvement and public speaking skills.
1. Make sure the company ... Views:2916
If you are interested in improving your presentation skills, one route is the workshop. You would be amazed at the transformation possible; however, it is important to understand that not all workshops are alike. In this article, I list the 5 things you should look for if you are serious about ... Views:3574
Remember, cosmetics do not cause acne. But improper application and poor hygiene on your hands and face before applying them can. Be conscientious when purchasing makeup and be diligent in following directions. If this is done properly, you will find that your acne will look as if it was never ... Views:2143
If your answer is ‘yes’ to that question, then the chances are good that you are female and that you are juggling family, career and everything else that is being thrown at you. At least 95% of the women with whom I work complain of tension in their shoulder and neck regions on a daily basis. ... Views:3081
Women are connection. They connect with their friends, their children, and their spouse. Women connect others. We are the bridges that build relationships and foster communication. Basically, women are the directors of the future.
Women are wonderful sources of inspiration and support ... Views:1012
Returning to work after having a baby is a time of mixed emotions, whether you are going back after a few months, a year, or longer. Guilt plays a big factor for many mums, but you need to put it in perspective and remember that happy mums mean happy babies. Going back to work has many ... Views:945
Today, I wanted to give you something special, yet practical that you could use right away to create momentum and positive energy in your life as you step into 2011.
In my work with women, one of the essential exercises we do together is peel back the layers of their lives both personally and ... Views:854
Recently, I made a trip to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) here in Los Angeles to renew my driver’s license. I made a smart choice by scheduling an appointment for my renewal rather than “winging it” as a “walk in.” As I approached the DMV in my car, I saw scores of people forming a ... Views:970
1. Study best practices. What are the best practices in your industry or field especially as it pertains to customer service, marketing and operations. Also study other fields.
2. Create a marketing strategy. What tactics will you use to achieve those strategies?
3. Create a Marketing Plan. ... Views:2685
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EFT for Success- byMichelle Lee, CH of Set Free...Transformational Healing
EFT for Success
Goals become a hot topic this time of year as we look back taking stock of the previous year and as we look forward to the New Year and what it is that we want to accomplish and how we want to improve our lives. I know many people have given up all hope when it comes to ... Views:1428
The working women, whether she is a woman business owner or a woman who is employed, face certain obstacles and challenges that men do not. There is a great demand of time and energy on working women who have children. Many women live with guilt feelings of leaving their children with someone ... Views:589
Why should a young person consider becoming a nurse today? Is it the same type of job as it was 30 years ago?
Today nurses can get their degrees online and they have more options to get advances degrees than ever before.They can specialize in various nursing programs rather than just ... Views:1137
Is ANGER steering you or someone you care about off course? Maybe the ANGER is set on Autopilot!
Have you ever noticed there is really little one can control except how we choose to react?
While winging my way back from LA the other day I noticed mass anger, upset and frustration. There ... Views:2547
You, among a vast majority of women, must have heard about an ovulation calendar. Now, with the internet, a lot of information is available for women trying to conceive. This is an effective software aid for any woman trying or preventing a pregnancy. The calendar is used to track your ... Views:1368
Love the holidays, but hate those family gatherings? Do you find yourself praying for a “new” family member just so your family might be on best behavior that day? (You know it won’t last, but you can dream.) Are there family members that always seem to want to start a fight, or can’t let that ... Views:2742