Inspired Birth Professionals

Why You’re Not Getting New Doula Clients

ibpsitedev — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 23:39:34 +0000

If you're not getting doula clients, it's likely because of one or more actions that you're not taking in your birth business to attract clients.

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5 Tips for Choosing an Online Doula Training Program (Plus a Few Favorites)

Darlene MacAuley — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 02:50:05 +0000

After coming down from the high of attending a your training workshop to be a doula or childbirth educator, or finishing your schooling and getting your degree, license or certification, are you asking yourself what to do next? If you have not owned a business before, navigating these uncharted waters can be overwhelming.

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Life After Doula Training – Learn about Business Ownership

Darlene MacAuley — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:30:57 +0000

In Part 2, I shared some resources to help you determine the state and federal requirements necessary to start your birth business in your area. In Part 3, I will take a look at business classes for small business owners.

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Life After Doula Training – Research Requirements to Start Your Business

Darlene MacAuley — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:40:53 +0000

In Part 1, I discussed ways to build your business support team as a means to move you forward in creating your birth business. Today, I will provide a few resources to help you determine what you need to know about in order to start your business in your particular state.

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Life After Training – Part 1: Build Your Support System

Darlene MacAuley — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:29:00 +0000

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Create Your Doula Biz Success Plan For The New Year

Darlene MacAuley — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:09:00 +0000

For those of you who already have birth businesses, I hope you took some time to do a year-end review. Your review will point out areas for you to focus on as you create your business building plan for next year’s (or this year, if you're doing this in after the new year) success. If this is your first year in business, it is the perfect time to do some planning for the new year. When mapping out your plan for the year, here are some points to think about: Let’s Look at the Money What is your revenue

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How Did Your Birth Doula Business Do? The Year-End Review

Darlene MacAuley — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:33:00 +0000

It's not just the end of a new year… it's also the end of a decade! How did your doula business do? Do you take time each year to reflect upon your business and take stock of what worked and what didn't? Do you compare your earnings from last year with previous years to assess how much you've grown? Do you take the information you've gathered to help you create a game plan for the new year? If you do all these things, that's fantastic! If you don't know where to start, read on. I'll give you a nudge

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Give Thanks To Those Who Have Helped Your Birth Business

Darlene MacAuley — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:02:01 +0000

Let your clients and colleagues know how much you appreciate them during this Thanksgiving season!

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5-Step Brand Strategy Guide for Birth Professionals

Darlene MacAuley — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:31:08 +0000

I've wanted to have a website designer and brand expert on IBP for a long time, and I'm so happy I get to introduce you to Cassie Gudmundson of Reux Design Co. today.

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Life Balance + Your Doula Business – Can You Have Both?

Darlene MacAuley — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:32:41 +0000

My son is not a doula, but the struggles he's facing are similar to those that doulas, other birth professionals, and small business owners in general commonly experience at one time or another, so… here's our little story. My son is a sophomore in college now. I've written about him before and his ability to manifest almost everything he sets his mind to do. Well, he's gone and done it again. During winter break, he decided to start a new business, and, not surprisingly, it's taken off. He's now back at school with a full load of classes, and early this

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