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Archive for April, 2010

Coaches Corner: Opportunities Are All Around. Do you see them?

Coaches Corner: Opportunities Are All Around. Do you see them?

Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by .

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Coaches Corner is brought to you every second Thursday by our resident business coach Felicia Lee who specializes in working with women entrepreneurs on business growth and development. An article I read noted that young successful CEOs have a common trait – they are ever optimistic about opportunities that surround them. Numerous studies have shown that [...]

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Five Tips to Help You Shine While Presenting

Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by .

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This is a guest post by entrepreneur Janice Tomich who coaches presenters to shine in the spotlight. I recently spoke at the first ever Ignite BC event – think Ted Talks on speed. She kindly stepped up to provide me with some last minute tips that helped me to speak with much more confidence on [...]

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The White Hot Truth Interview with Danielle LaPorte

Posted on 25. Apr, 2010 by .

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Danielle LaPorte is a bold statement of truth in everyway. When she enters a room she does so with intent and impact. You can expect complete honesty from this Fire Starter, which is a fantastic quality in anyone, and you’ll find it on her site White Hot Truth. Writer, Speaker, Designer, Strategic and Intuitive Business [...]

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Free eBook: The Entrepreneurs Social Media Workout

Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by .

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Finally, I hear you say,  the long awaited eBook based off the excellent series of blog posts has arrived. I’m excited to have produced my first ever eBook ‘The Entrepreneur’s Social Media Workout’  and to be able to offer it here for you for free. You’ll be treated to a series of beginner workouts with exercises [...]

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Feel the Fear. Follow Your Passion. Be a Linchpin

Posted on 18. Apr, 2010 by .

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It’s not every day that you make the gutsy move to take a leap of faith into the world of full entrepreneurship. But last week I decided to do just that and left the business I cofounded on an amicable note. I walked away from the blood, sweat and tears I’d invested into it to [...]

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The Art of Conference Networking

Coaches Corner: The First Step to Sales Success – Building Rapport

Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by .

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If you are in business, you probably already know a few things about sales. The sales process generally runs something like this: Build rapport, inform your customers about the product, deal with concerns or objections and try not to pressure them too much. Let them make the decision and if they walk away, leave them with your contact [...]

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Entrepreneurs Social Media Workout 8: Build a Better Blog

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by .

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When I started Womanzworld back in late August 2009 I had no plan whatsoever. I just knew I loved to write and that I wanted share my thoughts on business and my experiences in the startup world. It was a passion and a hobby. It was a way for me to connect with other women [...]

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Entrepreneurs Social Media Workout 7: Website Weightlifting

Posted on 10. Apr, 2010 by .

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In this day and age it seems almost everyone and anyone can have a website. It can cost you next to nothing to have a basic website set up within hours. This is great news for small business owners and the time strapped entrepreneur who needs an online presence now. In fact there’s no excuse [...]

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Malcolm Gladwell On Why Social Media Won’t Cause Revolutions

Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 by .

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There were 3 key things I learned at the F5 Expo held in Vancouver yesterday Always charge your iPhone and camera. Not having an iPhone to multi-task on while watching speakers is saving me from brain damage Malcolm Gladwell is a passionate intellectual who knows that online communities will not cause offline revolutions. F5 Expo [...]

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Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Good For Business

Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by .

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I love the energy and enthusiasm of young entrepreneurs. I’ve been privileged to meet several dynamos recently that make me wish I’d delved into the world of entrepreneurship earlier. Winnie Lai is one of these people. I met her over coffee last week and figured she was the last person in the world who needed [...]

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