Secrets of Successful Business Women

A New Spin on DIY: Do-It-Yourself Credit Repair!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:24:00 +0000

These days, we hear a lot about DIY. Everywhere you turn, it's DIY home repair, DIY interior design, DIY electronics repair (unless you're an electrician, I'm gonna advise you to stay away from that one!), and the list goes on and on. But what about that little four letter word that haunts most of us at one time or another?

D-E-B-T.

Yep, debt. If we don't handle our debts exactly the right way or run into some sort of financial troubles, our credit can suffer and then we'll have bad credit. So many people are suffering needlessly from the stigma of bad credit, and from all the other problems that go along with having bad credit. You can't buy a new car when you need one. You can't get a loan for a house when you find the perfect place. You can't get a credit card. Or how about this: You can't get a job! With many employers running credit checks as part of the pre-employment screening process, your bad credit could disqualify you completely from certain jobs and take points away from your otherwise good record. This is a good enough reason alone to take the bull by the horns and clean up that credit.

And you truly can do it yourself. Lynn Carnes and I have teamed up on this one and have several articles on the WomenCorp site to get you started. Check out our Squidoo lens, too.

If you're ready to get started right away, just go here, read the information, and you'll be on your way to a brand new life. The kind of good life that awaits you when you have good credit! Here's to your fabulous future!

Boost Your Energy Today!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:39:00 +0000

Check out the new post by women's fitness expert Heather Picken on the site today. If you're like most business women, you're always on the go, always busy, and very often exhausted. What to do?

No, lattes are not the answer...and not even one of those pricey energy drinks. Heather really knows her stuff when it comes to fat loss for women (and we all know that's a tricky one - especially when we pass 30!) and women's particular fitness challenges. We're happy to have her as one of our contributing authors and look forward to more of her helpful advice.

Enjoy!

Roxanne

What Do Your Clients Really Want?

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:27:00 +0000

We've made a few changes around here at WomenCorp - all to make things better for you!

One of our newer articles from Elinor Stutz will help you as your build your business. We all have to think about what our customers and clients need and how we can fill those needs. 'Cause if we can't, or we don't, somebody else can and will!

Check out the article and let us know what you think about the new site look. We're still working on it and love to hear from our readers.

Type to you again soon,

Roxanne

Women In Business Are ALWAYS Busy!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:41:00 +0000

Well, the third issue of 2008 is now live and you're sure to enjoy the new articles our busy partners have written for you. As promised, check out the latest magazine, hot off the Internet...

http://www.womencorp.org

One thing I always find, no matter where I go, is that women are busy. Too busy! Most of us have 10 or 15 different hats we wear and can change them, "at the drop of a hat", as needed to fit the situation. It's so hard to relax - if we ever have the time. But, relaxing is important. Perhaps it is the most important. So stop first, take a few minutes - just five little minutes - to relax, breathe deeply, and watch this video prepared by our very own career coach, Lynn Carnes. If you've seen it before, see it again. Then, check out the rest of the magazine. Studies show that regular relaxation actually boosts our productivity.

And there is so much more...so go take a peek now..

http://www.womencorp.org

Let us know what you like and what you'd like to see more of. It really helps us to help you! I hope you have a peaceful and very productive day!!

Type to you again soon,
Roxanne

Did You Hear the News???

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:31:00 +0000

Much of Alabama was covered with a blanket of snow this past weekend. Albeit, a mighty thin blanket, but a blanket nonetheless. Unfortunately, it didn't last the day. The ground was so relatively warm that the melt began almost immediately. And now, so many of us are stuck with extra bread and milk and the recipes for cornbread made with loaf bread, milk, and a dash of cornmeal are hitting the emails already.

Have you checked out the WomenCorp site lately? Hard to believe we've only been publishing this since last August. We've come a long ways since then! A lot of new friends, a few new partners on the site, and a lot of great new content.

Today, why don't you go check out one of our newer partners, Jennifer Siebel, founder of Women’s Independent Cinema. Jennifer's just starting to produce content for us and the first piece is a movie trailer from "Amuse Bouche: A Chef's Tale". Watch it and let us know what you think. All the movies are produced by independent women filmmakers from around the world - most you've never even heard of before. This is a fantastic way to discover new films and talented new filmmakers and to explore topics of interest to women. Okay, go on, check it out!

Talk to you again soon,

Roxanne

Snow in Alabama: Winter Weather

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:19:00 +0000

It's been so long since Alabama got real winter weather, we just don't know what to do! The weather guys are predicting snow tonight and tomorrow for Alabama and now there's no bread or milk at the supermarket. What's with that?!?

Now, if you don't know much about Alabama, you've got to understand that most people here (unless they've done time above the Mason Dixon line) can't drive in the snow. So when it snows, because we don't have sanding trucks and shovel trucks to clean the roads, everything closes. Pretty much everything. Wherever you are, you're stranded. Most people just "hunker down" and plan to spend the days (that's how long it takes to melt) at home. We're counting on having electricity...

Well, if it actually does snow, we all have bread and milk and that sure sounds tasty, huh? And, if it snows, I'll be sitting here in front of my computer (provided there is electricity) and maybe I'll post something over the weekend - a picture of Alabama snow maybe?

Have a super weekend and check out a new article on the WomenCorp site from Kimberly Lainson and get some great ideas on what you can do to liven those boring days!

13 Tips for Using Photos & Graphics in Your Publicity Campaign

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:30:00 +0000

Joan Stewart, AKA the Publicity Hound, has done it again! She is one of WomenCorp's most prolific writers and has another new article to help you get publicity for your business. Even if you're working for somebody else, you can still use this information and score big points on the job!

Check out the article titled, 13 Tips for Using Photos & Graphics in Your Publicity Campaign. Let us know what you think.

Another New WomenCorp Issue Goes Live!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:21:00 +0000

Second issue of 2008 and we've got more interesting articles for you. As promised, check out the latest magazine, hot off the Internet...

http://www.womencorp.org

As usual, we have a little something for everyone. If you're an entrepreneur you want to check out the article by Elinor Stutz on How To Establish Your Value & Price Yourself Right. There's more solid advice on How To Stay Safe in 2008 by Cynthia Bazin.

Kent and Laura Irwin of eFinPlan.com have posted a shocking piece on Women and Retirement Finances and another article even tells you How to Create an Infomercial with Free Software by Jody Colvard.

MyBeautyMatch.com founder Krizia has an excellent thought-provoking article on Vanity and the Anti-Aging Industry.

And there is so much more...so go take a peek now..

http://www.womencorp.org

Let us know what you like and what you'd like to see more of. It really helps us to help you! I hope you are having a fabulous NEW YEAR!!

Do You Know What You're Worth?

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:51:00 +0000

Priceless, right? Yeah, me too!

Seriously, though, this is one of our favorite subjects here at WomenCorp and surely its one of yours, too, we'd bet. One of the issues is that we, as women, may have a distorted view of our monetary value due to background and social conditioning.

Here's an excerpt from Elinor Stutz's latest article on the WomenCorp site:

Most female entrepreneurs beginning their own business seem to suffer from their own perceived “lack of worth” syndrome. They are so accustomed taking a back seat as housewives and mothers or volunteering for the community greater good, that their inherent skill set has been greatly diminished in terms of monetary value.

Check out the entire article and make one of your resolutions to first, get clear on your true value, and second, to start earning it!

Have a great weekend!

What's Your Dream?

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:39:00 +0000

Today, I'm profiling one of our newest articles and hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did. Join Pat Lynch, WomensRadio Editor-In-Chief and Host of “Speak Up!” as she meets with the Executive Director of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Leigh Wintz. Leigh shares with us what it takes to become empowered and to begin living your dreams through Soroptimist’s campaign entitled “Live Your Dream.”

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. Almost 40,000 Soroptimists in about 20 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects benefiting women and girls. The name, Soroptimist, means “best for women,” and that’s what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best.

I'll have to admit, until I read this article and listened to the interview myself, I didn't know much about the organization. But wow, I am sold on it now and this campaign is just super. So, go on now, check it out, go to the Soroptimist site, explore, and think about how you can get involved.

Enjoy, and have a great day!

Start Your New Year Right

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:27:00 +0000

Yea! It's a whole new year and we've got a lot of great articles and programs in store for you. As promised, check out the latest magazine, hot off the internet...

http://www.womencorp.org

Did I mention we have a little something for everyone? For entrepreneurs you want to check out the article by Elinor Stutz on How To Establish Your Value & Price Yourself Right. There's another great one on How To Host Your Own Cable TV Show too.

There's a great article on Personal Tax Planning & Accounting and one article even covers how you can use a free credit report to save money by Lynn Carnes.

You'll find Yummy Mummy's article there as well as one by our own Pat Lynch of Audio Acrobat and Womens Radio about Empowering Yourself To Live Your Dream.

And of course Krizia has a great article on timely beauty tips.

Oh, so much...so take a peek now..

http://www.womencorp.org

Let us know what you like and what you'd like to see more of. It really helps us to help you!

Meantime, have a fabulous NEW YEAR!!

Warm Regards & talk to you again soon,

Roxanne

Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy New Year!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:54:00 +0000

Happy New Year everyone!

If you haven't checked out the WomenCorp site lately, please take a look at us now. We've been making more changes, all with the intent of helping you, our readers, achieve your dreams and desires for an abundant life.

For instance, Joan Stewart, the Publicity Hound, shares her tips and tricks on how to get publicity for your product or service on radio or TV shows.

And, Pat Lynch of Women's Radio, in an audio interview, talks with Michelle Armstrong about her latest book entitled, Manage Your Mind, Master Your Life. It's inspiring, enlightening, and entertaining. Check it out!

We're releasing a brand new issue tomorrow, 1/3/2008, and it's full of terrific new articles from WomenCorp partners and authors who truly know their businesses. You'll be hearing from me again with more details tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day!

Another Year Older...

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:00:00 +0000

Well, Christmas has passed and we're close to another New Year.

This is a great time to start thinking about plans and goals for the New Year (some people call them "resolutions") and one of those for a lot of us is to take better care of ourselves - our health as well as our outward appearance.

One of the WomenCorp authors, Krizia of MyBeautyMatch.com, has written another awesome article to help us truly look 10 years younger - naturally. She knows what she's talking about!

Check out her new article and look for lots more in the new year.

Celebrate the New Year safely and plan for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Thinking About New Year's Resolutions?

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:01:00 +0000

If you're already thinking about the New Year, and what you're going to achieve next year, you're in good company!

Credit worries, past financial foibles still haunting you and holding you back? Millions of people are struggling with this very issue right now. That's one of the reasons Lynn Carnes and I put together the credit repair toolkit. It's chock full of all the information you need to get your finances on track and that will make all the difference in the world. The first thing that will happen is you'll feel great about yourself for taking this action. So, what are you waiting on? Take a look at the blog, take a look at the toolkit, and add "clean up my credit" to your New Year's resolutions!

Let's all make 2008 a personal great!

How's Your Credit?

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:56:00 +0000

Lynn Carnes and I have teamed up to put together a credit repair toolkit and if your credit is less than perfect, you're not alone. And, you can actually do something about it. You must take action though.

Take a look at our new blog on the WomenCorp site and if you'd like a better credit score, then resolve to make 2008 your big year. Make it the year you finally clean up your credit and change your life!

Have a great weekend!

Pump Up Your Personal Finances!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:19:00 +0000

Another one of our newer WomenCorp partners, Kent Irwin, has published a great article on how to prevent personal financial disasters and how to rescue them if you've already had problems. This is a must-do, a first priority, if you're an entrepreneur or an entrepreneur wannabe. After all, if you can't manage personal finances, how can you manage a business? Real food for thought.

Take a look at Kent's article and then take a look at your personal financial world to see where you stack up.

Have a great day!

Keeping Teens Safe: MySpace in the News Again!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:20:00 +0000

One of WomenCorp's newer partners, Cynthia Bazin, has done it again!

She's got a timely and informative article to help keep kids safe online. Every day lately, we're hearing news about something bad happening to somebody because of Internet activities - MySpace, Facebook, chat, and more. The fact is that a lot of wonderful things happen on the Internet but that's not the focus of national news. It's the bad news we hear first. Let's all work together to eliminate the bad news and start making only good news. Where else but - on the Internet?!

Take a look at Cynthia's article, get started, spread the word, and have a fantastic (and safe) day!

Shhhhh...I've Got a Secret!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 02:19:00 +0000

WANNA KNOW MORE???

For those of you who wonder what people really do at all those trade shows, I'm gonna tell you their secrets!

I've learned a lot through the years attending trade shows and you can maximize your time and money by learning some of my tricks of the trade (no pun intended there).

Trade shows, targeted properly, can be a great way to market your products or services. But, you've got to do it right. Take a look at my new video and you'll get the idea.

Have a great weekend!

Thinking of Cosmetic Surgery? Join the Club!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:28:00 +0000

Krizia, CEO of Beauty Match Network, is the WomenCorp Beauty expert and has a fabulous new article in our latest issue on what has been a hot topic lately. With so many celebrities "coming out of the closet" about their cosmetic surgery procedures, and so many non-celebrities taking a pragmatic look at growing older, more and more people are looking to cosmetic surgery to turn back the hands of time. No longer the panacea for the puff and pudge of the super-rich, everyday folks are visiting cosmetic surgeons for affordable, subtle or drastic, yet always life-changing procedures.

If you're one of the many who are thinking "maybe" or "maybe someday", take a look at Krizia's newest article and educate yourself before you make any calls, visits, or decisions.

Is It Time To Change Jobs?

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:59:00 +0000

Lynn Carnes, the Womencorp career advice expert, has some great advice for anyone thinking about making a career change. A lot of us think about these things at the end of a year. Sometimes a new year is a good time to start a new job - or a new business.

Here's one of Lynn's latest videos here for you to help you to decide if you need to simply change jobs or make the "other career choice". Take a look and find out!

Have a great weekend!

Holiday Shopping: Spending Too Much? Get Fiscally Fit!

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:21:00 +0000

Cyber Monday proved to be a big winner for the online retailers. Some reports show that sales were up 21% from last year!

Here's a tidbit from the Associated Press:

"ComScore Inc. reported on Tuesday that consumers spent $733 million online on Monday, a 21% gain from the same day a year ago. ComScore had expected that sales would exceed the $700 million figure."

And who says our economy is not looking up? People are still shopping. That means we're hopeful. We are believing for good things, for money in the bank, for giving to friends and family, and for a great future.

If you're not one of those big spenders because you simply don't have the money, or you were one of the big spenders and know you'll regret it in January, take a look at this video. It's time to get fiscally fit. Make that your New Years Resolution. Instead of losing 10 pounds, add 10 points to your credit score. Add $10K to your retirement account. You get the picture. Subscribe to WomenCorp online magazine and get educated, inspired, and connected. Are You Fiscally Fit? Go here and find out!

Cyber Monday: Focus on Safety

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:29:00 +0000

Cyber Monday is here! This is the day when so many online retailers, large and small, offer fantastic discounts, free shipping, and incentives galore to buy your Christmas presents from them.

Since I already did my Christmas shopping (I just couldn't resist bringing that up again!) I didn't do Cyber Monday. But I did think a lot about all those people buying gifts online and hope that they are practicing safe shopping. Sad to say, but there are a lot of scam artists out there now looking to make a quick buck and this is busy season for them, too.

One of our newer partners at WomenCorp, Cynthia Bazin, owner of a security and investigations company, wrote an article in the last issue on Personal Safety and Security Tips. She makes some great points and offers suggestions all of us can use. Check it out!

Christmas Shopping and Black Friday

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:13:00 +0000

Did you do it?

Did you get up at 3 a.m. and hit the 4 a.m. sales at Best Buy? Did you sleep off yesterday's turkey and get up with the chickens?

Judging from the early word from the retail world, if you did, you were one of many. Now I don't really need a lot of that stuff right now, and already have some of my Christmas shopping done (or planned), so I didn't hit the sales. Yes, I have already started my shopping! Please, though, don't hate me because I'm practical. You can do it too! Seriously, we had a great Thanksgiving dinner and gathering and there is truly so much to be thankful for. Sometimes, spending that precious little extra time with family on Black Friday is the best way to spend the day.

We here at WomenCorp are busy behind the scenes (since we've already got our shopping done...) planning some fun and profit-focused stuff for the magazine. You have been great to let us know how much you're enjoying the magazine. We have an awesome group of partners and must admit, the content is superb. Next year is already gearing up to be a record-breaker for many of us and we're planning to share our secrets with YOU! That's what it's all about, right? Helping you, our readers, to enjoy the fantastic and profitable life you deserve.

Closing out for today, take a look at one of our newer partners, Kent Irwin and his (yes sir, we now have two men on our partner team!) latest article. At this time of year when we all tend to spend way too much money and then worry ourselves sick in January about how we're gonna recover financially (and lose those 10 holiday pounds), thinking about personal finances in advance sounds like a smart thing to do. Check it out!

Gratitude: The Meaning Of Thanksgiving

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:27:00 +0000

If you're reading this, you're probably a lot like me. We've got a lot to be grateful for. Even the ability to read is so easy to take for granted but there are still so many people in the world who can't read. And some who can't see.

When we sit down to list all the seemingly little things - you know, those things we take for granted - it can be overwhelming. With all the depressing things going on in the world, it's truly nice to take a step away from the 24-hour news channel and pay a visit to nature.

I'm grateful for the ability to take a walk in nature, enjoying the fresh air, the beautiful flowers, and at this time of year, the gorgeous fall colors of the trees while they are still dense with leaves. For my family and good health, I'm grateful.

Let's all remember to give thanks this year for all the big blessings and the little blessings and to share some of our blessings with somebody who is struggling right now. This world is full of beauty. Relax and take a look at this video.

You'll love it! Every time I watch it I feel inspired and full of gratitude.

I hope you'll all have a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving holiday!

We've Got Issues! Six of them now - Come See...

lynn@womencorp.org (Roxanne Batson and WomenCorp partners) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:56:00 +0000

Time sure does pass fast when you're having fun! It seems like yesterday that we launched WomenCorp magazine. That was three months ago! We just published issue #6 this week and it's chock full of even more over-the-top, you've just gotta have this information. One of our newer partners, Cynthia Bazin, founder of Private Investigation & Security Consulting Agency, The Bazin Group, LLC, shares a few critical safety and security tips.

Joan Stewart, AKA The Publicity Hound, tips us off to a superb idea for publicity using holiday gift guides. Check out her article and you'll get some great ideas.

Pat Lynch of Women's Radio profiles The Breast Cancer Fund and its focus on the environment. Although we hear more and more about men who develop breast cancer, it's still typically women, and we need to stay as educated as possible about the disease, and offer support whenever we can to other women who are struggling with it.

Jody DeVere of AskPatty.com, asks us, "Teen Drivers: Track Them or Trust Them?" You'll find some intriguing information and stats that will get you thinking in this article.

We're planning a couple of surprises during the next several weeks. Be sure to check back regularly and see what we're up to!