The Mom Entrepreneur Blog

5 Tips for Balancing the Supermom Act - part 1

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:29:30 PST

This post is part one in a series of three posts about Balancing the Supermom Act. I know that this is a topic all mom entrepreneurs can relate to.Lucinda Cross is a speaker, mom and the founder of Corporate Mom Dropouts. She also runs a blog, hosts a radio show and is the author of the book Corporate Mom Dropouts, which was released in August. TME: What is the concept behind Corporate Mom

5 More Thrifty Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:24:11 PST

Two weeks ago, we shared five thrifty skin care tips with you from skin care guru Celeste Hilling, CEO of Skin Authority.By popular demand, Celeste is back this week with five additional thrifty and simple tips for achieving radiant skin. This is especially important for busy moms who very rarely take time for themselves.The Mom Entrepreneur will be hosting a teleseminar on November 17th with

Congratulations to the winners of tickets to the Beauty Workout Holiday Boot Camp Tour

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:34:26 PST

The following mom entrepreneurs are winners of a ticket to Skin Authority's Beauty Workout Holiday Boot Camp Tour this November.Congratulations to:Rebecca BuscemiWendy Miller Lisa AdamsJenn MitchellThese ladies will meet with top beauty and lifestyle experts at the Boot Camp who will be working with them to design a beauty plan to go from drab to glam in 30 days.Skin Authority's licensed and

Join our Twitter Party - Thursday, Nov. 5th for a chance to win great prizes from Skin Authority!

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:26:18 PST

In celebration of Skin Authority's Beauty Workout Holiday Boot Camp Tour, which started yesterday and runs until November 30, we are hosting a Twitter party with some amazing giveaways.Join us on Thursday, November 5th from 9:00pm - 10:00pm EST on Twitter. We will be chatting with the CEO of Skin Authority, Celeste Hilling, who is also the host of “Skin Health TODAY”. She will be sharing skin

What does your fortune say?

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:45 PDT

Taped to the front of my computer screen are two fortunes...one from several years ago and one from my Chinese meal last week.Some mom entrepreneurs write business plans (OK, I have one too), but have you ever let a message found inside a fortune cookie guide your business decisions? Here are my fortunes:Many years ago - "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go where there is no path ...and

Win Tickets to Skin Authority's Beauty Workout Holiday Boot Camp Tour in November!

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:33:18 PDT

From November 1 - 30, Skin Authority, the leading skin care lifestyle company, will host a Beauty Workout Holiday Boot Camp Tour.Top beauty and lifestyle experts will be working with participants to design a beauty plan to help them go from drab to glam in 30 days.Their licensed and trained professionals will guide you through a personalized Beauty Workout circuit, which will include:Beauty

Test your knowledge about some major child dangers

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:56:59 PDT

The November 2009 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, asks you to test your knowledge about some major dangers.I got a few of these wrong so I felt it would be very helpful to pass this info along to other moms. This helped to better educate me so I can make some adjustments to ensure the safety of my children. Especially #1 since my older son loves to sit in the front of

5 Thrifty Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:56:57 PDT

Have you heard about the upcoming Beauty Workout Holiday Boot Camp Tour happening in November? It is being held in 12 states across the U.S. by Skin Authority, the leading skin care lifestyle company. Top beauty and lifestyle experts will be working with participants to design a beauty plan to help them go from drab to glam in 30 days. I love it!Celeste Hilling who is the host of “Skin Health

New special offers available for mom entrepreneurs

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:03 PDT

Over the past few months, subscribers of this blog and members of our Online Support Group have been asking how they can get better exposure for their message, product or service to our community of 15,000+ moms, mom entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs.Just this past weekend, I posted a new listing of opportunities available for the end of 2009 and 2010. This pricing will change at the

Check out our events happening this month

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:03 PDT

How to be the Ultimate Bargain Shopper! Tips, Techniques and Strategies for Effective Coupon Shopping with Amy Bergin of The Couponizer Company.Wednesday, October 21st at 1:00pm ETCost: $25In this tough economy everyone is feeling the pinch. So now is the time for YOU to learn and grow into new spending routines that align with your families financial goals. This is an opportunity to adjust to

Why does every LLC need an Operating Agreement?

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:34:14 PDT

In celebration of Women’s Small Business Month, we are continuing our series on Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and how to protect yourself in business. If you missed part 1, click here…>, and for part 2, click here…>Protecting yourself and your business is very important and should not be taken for granted. Members of The Mom Entrepreneur Online Support Group share their stories about running

Win an LLC formation, an LLC Operating Agreement and $500 for your business!

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 PDT

In celebration of Women's Small Business Month, The Mom Entrepreneur has partnered with myLLCagreement.com to sponsor an exciting new Contest.Here are the details...MyLLCagreement.com is giving away the formation of a Limited Liability Company in any U.S. state. In addition, they will create an LLC Operating Agreement and pay your state fee. The winner will also receive a check for $500 from

How do I form an LLC?

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:01 PDT

In celebration of Women’s Small Business Month, we are continuing our series on Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and how to protect yourself in business. If you missed part 1, click here…>I chose to form an LLC in order to have better protection. As a business owner, you hope you never need to worry about being sued, but it is smart to have as much legal protection as possible. I had a client

Work-at-home moms do you feel isolated?

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:40:24 PDT

My mom recently asked me if I would ever consider going back to work for someone else once my boys were grown and off to high school.The answer....a resounding NEVER!She was worried that I was too isolated working at home, by myself with no adult interaction. I attempted to explain that I have lots of adult interaction online and offline. I love it this way!When I started my business in 2000, I

The facts about forming a Limited Liability Company - 1 of a 3 part series

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:10:59 PDT

Recently, members of The Mom Entrepreneur Online Support Group were discussing forming a Limited Liability Company or LLC. The women in our group wanted to know why they should form an LLC, and can it be done at an affordable price?Members all agreed the process was easy, yet most hired a lawyer to file theirs or completed it themselves.I hired a lawyer to form both of mine because I was not

Of all the things I've lost...I miss my mind the most

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:26:03 PDT

I have lost many things over the past few years, including clients, money, my cat, a favorite sweater, etc. But of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.I miss the ability to remember my kid's proper names. Instead I switch their names or call them by the dog's name. When I go into our cellar to get something, I forget why I am there...stop and think...give up and go back upstairs.

Join us Wednesday for our Facebook for Business Webinar

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:52:08 PDT

On Wednesday, September 16th at 1:00pm EST, The Mom Entrepreneur will host Christine Gallagher of Communicate Value who will present Learn How Facebook Can Help You Reach Potential Customers and Rapidly Grow Your Business.This Webinar will teach you how to apply advanced Facebook marketing techniques to your small business. Learn how to use Facebook for lead generation, getting website traffic,

Is this a typical day for a mom entrepreneur?

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:07:37 PDT

What my husband did today:woke uptook the dog outfed the dogwent to workcame homeatefed the dogwent to dog training class (dog did not go due to recent surgery)picked up a few grocery items - including beerwatched TVwent to bedWhat I did today:woke upgot kids upchecked emailfed kids breakfast (I did not have time to eat)fed catstook dog out (she is recuperating from her spay surgery)dropped off

In the presence of greatness

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:57:00 PDT

There are moments in our lives that we can remember meeting special teachers, mentors and leaders who have inspired us, made us cry, taught us a powerful lesson and most of all...helped shape who we are today.Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and other successful books, defines leadership as "communicating to people their worth and potential so clearly that they are

The Mom Entrepreneur named top blog

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:35:37 PDT

Recently The Mom Entrepreneur blog was named to the list of 100 Best Blogs to Hone Your Entrepreneurial Instinct as well as one of the best entrepreneur blogs on the Lovable Links – 50 Best Blogs By Women list.We are honored to be recognized. Many thanks for including us amongst other top bloggers!

A stylish and comfortable alternative to swimwear - Trunkettes

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:23:16 PDT

I recently discovered a company that offers a nice alternative to uncomfortable and revealing bathing suits. I am a mom of two children and proud of my stretch marks, but I don't necessarily want everyone to see them.The days of worrying about revealing cottage cheese thighs and too much cleavage are over! Introducing Trunkettes, a new bathing suit concept created by Hilary Genga who was tired of

Have you registered for The Wisdom of Wellness teleseries?

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:54:20 PDT

The Wisdom of Wellness, a free 8-week teleseries featuring some of the top doctors, health practioners, spiritual teachers in the industry, continues this week with more amazing presentersThis complimentary teleseries takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM EDT thru September 29, 2009. To register, click here...>UPCOMING PRESENTERS:Jennifer McLeanTuesday, August 18Jennifer McLean has

Shop The Back-to-School Mom Entrepreneur Co-op Shop and party with us on Twitter to celebrate!

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:12:47 PDT

The Mom Entrepreneur Co-op Shop is celebrating back-to-school with special deals on items for the season.Our Shop has something for everyone, including moms, kids, dads, and business professionals. To celebrate, we are holding our fifth Twitter party on Wednesday, August 19th from 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm EST.We will be giving away some amazing prizes as well as sharing tips for balancing motherhood

Mom entrepreneurs are only human

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:17:31 PDT

I received a call from a woman today who saw our ad in the HARO. She wanted more information about our Holiday Co-op Shop program and our Online Support Group. I was not at my desk so she left a message.I returned her call a few hours later...she was not there...I left a message.She returned my call shortly after that. I have caller ID so I knew it was the same person. I answered...the connection

Tune into the WoMEN Teleseminar Series on Thursday, August 6th @ noon

traci@themomentrepreneur.com (The Mom Entrepreneur) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Running a business while raising a family can be an extremely rewarding path for many moms. To do so successfully is a reality for some, and a challenging goal for many of us.With this in mind, Lara Galloway of the Mom Biz Coach has put together the WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Teleseminar Series. Her purpose is to get you the expert advice of moms in business who've "been there, done that.