tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776387010055018406Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:41:06 +0000entrepreneurshipfemale business ownersmall business successbusinesscopywritingcredit servicesdebt servicesfailure and successfear of failurefemale business ownersfind your passionhobbyimprove productivityinspirational quotesmarketingpersonal developmentpersonal financepersonal growthpositive thinkingsmall business ideastalentstime managementDEFINE YOUR TALENT. CREATE A CAREER. LIVE YOUR PASSION.http://lattesandlaptops.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Lattes and Laptops)Blogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776387010055018406.post-8938364312920441911Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:15:00 +00002010-08-25T10:38:04.225-04:00female business ownersinspirational quotespersonal developmentpersonal growthpositive thinkingInspiration can manifest itself anytime, anywhere.  Inspiration came to me yesterday by way of a delightful, Hispanic woman I met named “Chelsea” (a pseudonym, of course). I shared a table with Chelsea at Au Bon Pain and we cordially struck up a conversation about family, life and our pursuit of happiness.  She courageously spoke of painful difficulties she faced in childhood and how http://lattesandlaptops.blogspot.com/2010/08/power-of-words-in-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lattes and Laptops)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776387010055018406.post-7274861734485159806Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:56:00 +00002010-06-11T15:18:28.168-04:00failure and successfear of failuresmall business successHave you ever wondered why the fear of failure is often worse than failure itself?  Well, I’ve pondered over this fact numerous times and have determined that this statement is true and relevant in life and business. After talking to numerous female entrepreneurs about their journey to success, I realize that the main ingredient in their recipe to success is failure.  That’s right – http://lattesandlaptops.blogspot.com/2010/06/overcome-your-fear-of-failure-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lattes and Laptops)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776387010055018406.post-7244100613131864290Wed, 26 May 2010 01:47:00 +00002010-06-06T18:38:15.422-04:00credit servicesdebt servicesentrepreneurshipfemale business ownerpersonal financeToday, I welcome Harrine Freeman, CEO/owner of H. E. Freeman Enterprises Credit Repair Counseling and Personal Financial Services.  Harrine has over thirteen years personal finance counseling experience and has helped thousands of customers develop good money management skills and increase their credit scores. Why did you decide to go into business for yourself?Even though I comehttp://lattesandlaptops.blogspot.com/2010/05/shes-living-her-passion-interview-with_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lattes and Laptops)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776387010055018406.post-48422557146933518Tue, 04 May 2010 19:20:00 +00002010-05-25T09:35:06.643-04:00entrepreneurshipfemale business ownersmall business successJoining me today is Dawn Fitch, founder of Pooka Pure and Simple, an all-natural, hand-made bath and body products company based in New Jersey.  I first came across Pooka in a Black Enterprise article when I was writing for the magazine’s “Making It” column.  And, it wasn’t long before I discovered the wholesome goodness of Pooka’s oils, lotions and bath salts. After becoming http://lattesandlaptops.blogspot.com/2010/05/shes-living-her-passion-interview-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lattes and Laptops)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776387010055018406.post-657011893197530624Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:01:00 +00002010-04-07T23:07:09.099-04:00improve productivitytime management Despite trying, I have finally come to accept the fact that although I may never be "SuperWoman", I am a super woman.   Juggling between marketing, copywriting and other responsibilities as a small business owner can be overwhelming, but doable when I organize my time.  To make my life easier, I follow a few simple steps to ease tension and make my week more productive:&http://lattesandlaptops.blogspot.com/2010/04/5-easy-steps-to-productive-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lattes and Laptops)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776387010055018406.post-5066042170155807636Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:22:00 +00002010-04-01T13:40:05.366-04:00find your passionhobbysmall business ideastalentsPassion: An intense portion of enthusiasm, mixed with a delicate blend of affection and desire. Sure to be a favorite and “must have” for small business owners.  When I decided to take a break from corporate America to start my own small business, one of the first questions that came to mind was, “What am I getting myself into?”  Sure, I was excited about venturing into the world of http://lattesandlaptops.blogspot.com/2010/03/do-what-you-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lattes and Laptops)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776387010055018406.post-843790971430249453Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:23:00 +00002010-04-07T16:07:58.085-04:00businesscopywritingmarketing Welcome to Lattes and Laptops, a business and lifestyle blog dedicated to entrepreneur-minded women who balance family, life and career with style.  Hi, my name is Zakiyyah.  I am a wife, mother, cook, chauffeur, homework checker, and a freelance copywriter.  I know many of you can relate with my first few roles, but in case you’re not familiar with the latter - let me explain.&http://lattesandlaptops.blogspot.com/2010/03/lets-meet-for-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lattes and Laptops)5