Finding the Mompreneur Balance
We all know that there are a lot of things that moms just do better, and this can apply to running a business as well. All the rushing around meeting appointments, play dates, and t-ball [...]
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07, 2014
Interview Questions: What California Employers Should Know
This in important article was contributed by Kristin Pagano, founder of Law Office of Kristin Pagano. To learn more about Kristin scroll to the bottom of this article. Employers have legitimate and appropriate reasons for inquiring [...]
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07, 2014
Supporting Businesses and Communities: Independent Retailer Month
July is Independent Retailer Month, which celebrates small businesses throughout the country. The prevalence of “big box” stores such as Target and Wal-Mart often hurt “mom and pop” stores, frequently putting them out of business. [...]
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07, 2014
Sell is NOT a Dirty 4-letter Word! 4 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Must Never Stop Selling
My fave four letter words are “free,” “sale” and “wine,” but I’m ready to add another one: “sell.” Why? Because if entrepreneurs stop selling, they revert to being employees! To paraphrase Oprah, these are 4 [...]
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07, 2014
Are You Financially Prepared To Be An Entrepreneur?
This in important article was contributed by Laurie Itkin, founder of the Options Lady. To learn more about Laurie scroll to the bottom of this article. Between 1997 and 2014, the number of women-owned businesses [...]
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07, 2014
Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
July marks Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking Month, we know first hand just how scary public speaking can be... let’s be honest, how terrifying it can be but it’s an inevitable part of [...]
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07, 2014
Top 3 Social Media Platforms for Designers
This article was contributed by Kerrie Kelly, who writes about lighting décor for Home Depot. Find Kerrie's bio below. For entrepreneurs, social media is a big part of every day. We post, respond, keep up with [...]
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06, 2014
Fingers, Fork or Chopsticks?
Dining out overseas with professional colleagues can be a test of your little-used etiquette knowledge, if you are not familiar with various customs. Table manners are especially important in how well you will be received [...]
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06, 2014
Maximize Your Entrepreneurial Potential
I’ve spent the last 25 years working with senior executives and other organizational leaders across industries. During that time, I’ve seen widely differing models of success. Some great leaders were quiet and reserved, while others [...]
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06, 2014
How to Make your Workshops Sell Out (AND write your book!)
This article is guest-written by Marketing Strategist Rebecca Tall Brown. Her home location is Mission Valley and she’s been a member since May, 2012. June is the perfect month to dust off your cowgirl boots [...]