SelfGrowth.com articles for Women In Business

Midlife Women: Are You Ready to Bloom?

Tami4TomarLevine@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

I speak to many women who sigh with recognition when I mention that my work is to help women bloom at midlife. “Oh, I could use that!” they’ll say wistfully. Usually they tell me a bit about their story. And it usually follows a familiar pattern, one of several scenarios that I realize ...

Smart Women Understand “Life is an Occasion”

Joy@SmartWomenSolutions.com — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

A few nights ago, we watched “Mr. Magorium’s Magical Emporium” with Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. It’s a fun and light family movie with a wonderful message. I won’t give away the plot or ending, however at one point in the movie, Dustin Hoffman (Mr. Magorium) smiled and said to Natalie ...

Smart Women Keep Showing Up

Joy@SmartWomenSolutions.com — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

My 7 year old daughter Jenna loves to play baseball. In fact, she loves it so much she’s willing to play in a league where over 90% of the players are boys. We are nearing the end of the season and playoffs begin in a few days. She’s struggled to keep up with the team, playing mostly in the ...

Smart Women and the Six Feminine Energies™

Joy@SmartWomenSolutions.com — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Are you a woman who wants to have it all? Do you have a desire to experience your life and business on your own terms? I've certainly felt that way in the past, however I've come to realize that I have to choose what's most important to me right now in my life. I know that over time, my ...

The Key to Becoming Unstuck: How to create healthy habits, and achieve great things

dynamique@mwebbiz.co.za — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

The Key to Becoming Unstuck: How to create healthy habits, and achieve great things Have you ever had times when it just felt like you are STUCK! No matter what you do to move forward, you can’t! No matter what we’d like to achieve, we just can’t get to a place of developing better habits. ...

***Sniff Opportunities like a Bloodhound

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

“You just have to be opportunistic, and try to figure out what creates value... Where the bottom is, what creates incremental value, and in what combinations.”~ John Malone. Did you know that bloodhounds are the animal kingdoms best detectives? They have a sense of smell that is 40 times more ...

10 Reasons Why YOU Want To Choose YOUR Clients

web2@elevatingyourbusiness.com — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 3:51:17 pm

It’s a costly and hard-learned lesson in business: saying “no” to an interested prospect that does NOT fit your ideal client profile. It’s counter intuitive, but taking just any client who responds to your advertising may cost you money, aggravation, and time. Remember, your ideal ...

Scholarships for Women

scholarships4women@gmail.com — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Apply for scholarship today to get the status you deserve Every woman wishes for higher paying career along with better advancement opportunity. The trick is to strike a balance between work, family and education. Education often gets neglected when there are many other responsibilities to take ...

***See it, and then Do it

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your Vision is the promise of what you shall one day be. Your Ideal (vision) is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.” -James Allen . We had a cool vision exercise as the final intervention of my masters program. Our ...

It’s Time to Design Your Company’s Annual Signature Event

jenniferrs03@gmail.com — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Oprah hosts an annual vacation for her employees. Martha Stewart hosts an Annual Wedding Event at the Plaza Hotel (New York). The Obama’s host a themed picnic every summer. What do you do? What’s your Signature event? You know that thing that you host and people simply can’t wait to run ...

Are You Charging What You Are Worth?

jenniferrs03@gmail.com — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

What do your prices say about your brand? Are you "competitive?" Less expensive? Do you change what you think you can get? Or, do you fully understand what you bring to the table and charge accordingly? After working with "tons of tons" of entrepreneurs, it wasn't surprising to learn that ...

Twelve Keys to Success for Every Entrepreneur

julie@theestatelady.com — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 3:15:29 pm

Nineteen years ago, I had this crazy idea sitting at my corporate desk that if I was going to work this hard for them, I might as well work that hard for myself. I kept thinking to myself, "Julie, how can you even think of this - you must be off your rocker to consider leaving the reliability of ...

My Biggest Challenges and How I Overcame Them

info@homebizchicks.com — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

I’m often asked about my biggest challenges when I started out with Home Biz Chicks and working from home. So, for the first time, I’m revealing all – and you’ll probably find we share a common story. Here are my top 5 biggest challenges and what I did to overcome them: Taking that first ...

***Real Estate of a Dream

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

It's tangible, it's solid, it's beautiful. It's artistic, from my standpoint, and I just love real estate.- Every day, you'll have opportunities to take chances and to work outside your safety net. Sure, it's a lot easier to stay in your comfort zone.. in my case, business suits and real ...

***The 3 Factors That Influence the Sound of Your Speaking Voice

daniels@voicedynamic.com — Thu, 3 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Through my many years in the voice business, I have learned more from my clients than any book or theory on voice. What has been extremely fascinating is what I have discovered as to why we sound the way we sound. It didn't start out as study, rather it is the years I spent listening to my ...

10 Reasons to be Optimistic Right Now!

megan.blanchard@alibrown.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:32:10 pm

Let’s face it— the world is not a perfect place. The economy is still in intensive care, crime rates are high, the health care reform bill is worrying millions, and we live on a planet that is heating up. But hang on a minute, the world has always been plagued by worries, woes, and doom and ...

Why Do Women EntrepreneursThink They Are Underrepresented in Start-ups?

ckocialski@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 1:30:36 pm

There are many meetings in Silicon Valley about innovation, technology, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. If one of the panelists or speakers is a woman, inevitably someone asks the question why there aren’t more women founders or more start-up women in technology and science. While the number of ...

How To Succeed In Affiliate Marketing and What the Steps Are

jsurenjav@gmail.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Before you start with affiliate marketing, you need to know that most of those who start with this business will not be able to create a full income and quit your day job. This is the reality. I'm telling you this because the faster you understand that it is a real business, the faster you ...

***Strategic Listening

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:00:00 am

“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force...When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand. Ideas actually begin to grow within us and come to life...When we listen to people there is an alternating current, and this recharges us so that we never get tired ...

Establish Your Priority Compass and Live In Balance

kim_fulcher@mylifecompass.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:10:50 pm

Time is finite. You get twenty-four hours per day, 365 days per year. Once a minute or an hour has passed, it’s gone forever. Establishing a sense of richness in your life requires that you acknowledge this limitation, and that you begin to consciously decide how you’re going to invest each ...

Working Moms: Say Yes to Saying No!

articles@successfulworkingmoms.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 am

I've found that one of the biggest causes of stress is our inability to say no. Whether it is out of guilt, a sense of obligation, or the desire to avoid hurt feelings, we say yes when we really shouldn't. Are you a "yes" person? If you are you overwhelmed, overscheduled and frustrated, you ...

Take Your Best to the Next Level

jenniferrs03@gmail.com — Sat, 22 May 2010 12:00:00 am

I'm going to let you in on a little secret: your best is no longer good enough. I know...I know...it sucks, but it's the truth and what this means is "you don't get brownie points for doing something you're supposed to be doing," to paraphrase a Chris Rock routine! If someone hires you, they ...

Be Google-able!

jenniferrs03@gmail.com — Sat, 22 May 2010 12:00:00 am

I know it's a tongue twister. Forget trying to say it three times. I want to know what happens when you do it one time. What comes up? What's the 411 on you? If someone were to type your name in the world's most famous search engine, would they be blown away by the results? Ten years ago ...

Ten Twitter Tips For Work-at-Home Moms

jill@cwahm.com — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Social Media is quickly growing into one of the most-used marketing tools for work-at-home moms. One of the largest social media websites, Twitter.com, can be an effective way to spread the word about your business and learn from other top representatives in your business niche. However, it can ...

THE POWER OF BEING

dynamique@mwebbiz.co.za — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 am

From the time that we are born, we are taught to DO things! Every time we accomplish something we are rewarded, which gives us such accomplishment that we choose to pursue more opportunities to DO things so that we can be rewarded again! Education and work is also designed to further entrench ...

***Contagious Enthusiasm

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:00:00 am

“Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait: The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas. : Henry Ford. Last week, I visited my mom in a rehab nursing facility. ...

The Truth about Being an Entrepreneur

tricia@triciadycka.com — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:14:23 am

What exactly is the truth about being an entrepreneur? It boils down to your own perception of what you feel it should mean to you. To me, being an entrepreneur means empowering others by sharing my gifts and experiences and living my life to the fullest. When I decided to travel the path of the ...

Set the intention that your brand will be a success...no matter what!

jenniferrs03@gmail.com — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:38:51 am

"You have one or two choices when someone throws a rock at you. You can pick it up and throw it back, or you can pick it up and build a castle." Terrance Howard. It’s time to raise your game. From now on, you aren't allowed to play half-court. You're not allowed to be a bench warmer. In ...

***The Power of Incubation

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Wed, 5 May 2010 12:00:00 am

“Learn to pause, or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” -Doug King. Have you ever worked so hard on something or thought so much about it that you felt nearly paralyzed? I have. It can feel like the momentum is sucked right out of you. In cases like that, I know it’s time to step ...

Shhh! Sara Blakely's Business Secrets

megan.blanchard@alibrown.com — Tue, 4 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Sara Blakely, founder of the super-slimming undergarment giant Spanx, might never have created a multi-million dollar global empire if it had not been for her butt. Frustrated by nature’s imperfections, visible panty lines, and uncomfortable thongs, she set about creating a revolutionary brand ...

Working Moms: How are you Encouraging your Heart?

articles@successfulworkingmoms.com — Tue, 4 May 2010 12:00:00 am

There is a leadership book by Kouzes and Posner, entitled "Encouraging the Heart" and in it, the authors talk about how small, simple acts of kindness and appreciation can go a long way in enabling people to feel motivated at work. It's a subject matter after my own heart, and I often speak to ...

Working Moms: Are you suffering from Action Illusion?

articles@successfulworkingmoms.com — Tue, 4 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Action Illusion can happen to the best of us. It's when you fill your time and space with busyness - lots of different things that fill your entire day - but how much of it is just an illusion of action? How much of it is actually moving you forward in a positive, meaningful way? Good grief, ...

An unconsidered (unexamined) life is not worth living- Socrates

dynamique@mwebbiz.co.za — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:10:07 am

An unconsidered (unexamined) life is not worth living- Socrates Have you ever gotten into your car or an airplane, without knowing where you are going? Yet, we often do that with our lives; we start a career, relationship, business, etc and then forget to check where we are going, and what we ...

***Fail Fabulously

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

“Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” C. S. Lewis. Did you make any mistakes today? Who doesn’t? We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world. Do you realize that failure is really only failure if you don’t learn something from it? With the right mindset, you can ...

Work At Home Mums: Less Multi-Tasking, Increased Productivity, More Love?

justinesimard@optusnet.com.au — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:19:53 am

Mums are widely recognised as efficient multi-taskers. Work at home mums are unquestionably one amongst the groups of women who need this aptitude the most. I've written quite a number of times about schedules and distinguishing 'work time' and 'mum time'. Nevertheless, it is from time to time ...

Working Moms: Combat Stress With Your Stress-Busting TREE!

articles@successfulworkingmoms.com — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

Your TREE consists of 4 things: Talking Relaxing Exercising Eating well Talking "A problem shared is a problem halved". You don't need to do this alone. Whether it's with your partner, a family member, a trusted friend, a work counsellor or a member of a supportive online community, one ...

Smart Women Have a Good Eye

Joy@SmartWomenSolutions.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

This past weekend, I was sitting in the bleachers at our local park watching my children play little league baseball when I heard the weekly mantra from their coach as each child took their position at bat: “Wait for the one that’s right for you!” “Don’t swing at every pitch!” “Good ...

Top 5 Tips for Spring Closet Cleaning

sarah@illustraimageconsulting.com — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 9:47:28 am

As a professional image consultant one of the things that always amazes me is how many clothes professionals own that they never wear. Women tend to wear only 25 percent of their wardrobes, and men wear 85 percent of the clothes in their closets. That statistic indicates that women like to go ...

***Testimonials as a Powerful Promotional Strategy

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

“Testimonials represent the most powerful, productive and profitable promotional strategy I have ever encountered. Stop looking for a magic bullet recipe that will attract clients or advance your career. "Instead, hone your craft, develop your expertise or build your skills to such an extent ...

Maintaining a Professional Image While Working at Home

megan.blanchard@alibrown.com — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

One of the benefits of a home office is never having to wear a scratchy wool suit or pantyhose (unless you want to). The danger is that it’s easy to let that professional image slide if you spend the workday sitting on your couch wearing yoga pants and channel surfing in between conference ...

***It’s a Wonderful Dream

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 3:03:03 pm

Have you seen that classical Christmas time film it’s a Wonderful Life? George Bailey has the seemingly perfect life: a loving wife, Mary, four beautiful children, and his own business. However, on Christmas Eve, George has serious business difficulties at the Bailey Building and Loan. George ...

Hiring to Sustain Growth in Your Women-Owned Business – 2 Things to Look for When Hiring

kubica.mgmt@gmail.com — Wed, 5 May 2010 5:02:27 pm

Women today continue to push to the forefront of small business. In fact, according to an article shown on AllBusiness.com, women-owned businesses make up one of the most dynamic sectors of the new national economy, with the majority of them growing at nearly twice the rate as other companies. ...

Stop Self-Sabotage in 3 Steps

ileana@ileanakane.com — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

If you desire to get more clients and make more sales (and break into your 6-figures) and you're frustrated and struggling, you might be challenged with fear and self-sabotage that keeps you from propelling yourself into the success you crave. The good new is once you become aware of the top ...

7+1 Tips for Working Moms

erikakalmar@gmail.com — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 7:29:03 am

Tip #1 – Accept the imperfect! Many Moms (especially after the first child) want to do everything perfect. They want to do a perfect job at work, with the child, at home and with their husband. They just want to be perfect everywhere and with everyone. But what happens is that once they take ...

Smart Women Serve It Up The Right Way

Joy@SmartWomenSolutions.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 3:47:28 pm

Have you ever heard the phrase opposites attract? This can be true of my husband Greg and I when we go out for dinner together. I like fine dining with beautiful menus, fine wine and those heavy linen napkins. Greg prefers more casual dining where someone takes your order or you place your ...

Breast Cancer: How My Fear Became My Inspiration

info@tlturbans.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 3:38:53 pm

When I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in June, 2008, I focused on the high chances of recovery. I imagined myself a warrior in a dark adventure, full of unknown challenges that would force me to find solutions to help all of us that face this journey. As both a patient and a ...

The Case for the Self-Directed IRA

wisewomeninvestor@yahoo.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 2:51:12 pm

Emily is a professional woman with an active business and is a very busy person. So busy in fact, she depends on her financial advisor to invest her hard-earned retirement savings with the hopes of compound wealth with safe, secure investments. Emily is lucky. So far, she has not lost a dime ...

***Paradigms and Reinvention: The times they are a changin’

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 2:00:00 pm

“When a paradigm shifts, everything goes back to zero. “ Joel Barker. In his now famous video from 1988 called Discovering the Future: The Business of Paradigms, Joel Barker introduced the concept of paradigm shifts into the business vocabulary. A paradigm is a set of rules and boundaries ...

***Work your Pareto Principle to find more ‘Celebrators’

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:25:00 pm

I have a theory that we all can be a bit smarter about working our Pareto Principle. Remember that one? Vilfredo Pareto observed that 20% of the people in Italy in the 1904 had 80% of the wealth. Then, famed Total Quality Management Guru Joseph Juran took it one step further in the 1930’s ...

***The Wisdom of Improv for Business Success

psadallah@redwoodsisterhood.com — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:24:00 pm

On three occasions in the last month I have met people who have referenced stuff they learned from the rules and structure of improvisational comedy. Once is rare, twice, is an interesting coincidence, but, three times is a pattern that is worth looking into. So, I researched the rules of ...