Stop trying to help your customers
As women, we are sometimes programmed to help others. We see problems, we know exactly what needs to be done to solve them, we run in to fix them, and…
E-Myth Scholar Reveals How to Survive the Rollercoaster ride of a Start-Up
Like many entrepreneurs, Beverlee Rasmussen had outgrown her place of employment and decided to venture out on her own to start, what would become a multi-million dollar award winning travel…
Why The Time of Women in Technology is Now
Last night I attended Connect ‘09, British Columbia Innovation Council’s Premier Event for Technology Start-ups and Innovators. In the space of five hours my experience ranged from frustration through to…
Happy`Women in Small Business’ Month Everyone
Female entrepreneurs are taking the economy by storm and that’s why October is Women in Small Business Month. Women In Small Business Month “unites the tens of thousands of women…
Forum For Women Entrepreneurs is on a Mission
As Executive Director of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE), Jill Earthy is responsible for overseeing the strategic growth of the organization. From what I’ve experienced in the last few…
The Inherent Advantages of Female Entrepreneurs
Rachel Garrett recently completed the MSc in Management at Imperial College Business School, England, where her dissertation focused on female entrepreneurship. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Rachel moved to London just…
6th Annual Women of Worth (WOW) Event Hits Vancouver in May 2010
Our social networks were all a twitter with chatter about the 6th annual Women of Worth (WOW) Conference, that was taking place on October 24th in Vancouver. It’s now happening…
Big Bash for Vancouver Entrepreneurs in Celebration of Canadian Small Business Week
Connect, Share Ideas & Get Inspired by Like-Minded Entrepreneurs on October 21st – Open Bar, Great Food & Live Entertainment 2009 was a tough year. A lot of businesses folded…
Why Persistence Pays Off And You Should Never Give In
One of my favourite Eminem songs is `Lose yourself’ because the lyrics always pump me up, especially the line “Success is your only mother f#cking option, failure’s not!” It’s straight…
Cracking the Boys Club code
Although biologically wired to think like a man, raising two daughters has forced Michael Johnson to see the world through the eyes of women, which fostered his interest in gender…
5 Facts About Entrepreneurs That Will Surprise You
Think you need to be young, brilliant and loaded with start-up cash to be successful? Think again. I meet a lot of women who tell me they’ve often thought about…
Become a Social Network Guru And Grow Your Business
There’s no need to be overwhelmed by the Social Networking phenomenon. Instead get excited about the possibilities. If you’re feeling this whole social networking shebang is too much to handle,…
Why Women Are a Powerful Force In Social Networks
So how important are social networks to women? ShesConnected has the latest scoop. As a cofounder of two businesses completely immersed in and dependent upon the power of social networks,…
Fashion Entrepreneur Takes a Bite Of The Big Apple
In less than one year Malene Grotrian Design has developed a reputation as Vancouver`s premier haute couture designer and a talented young entrepreneur. After debuting at Vancouver Fashion Week in…
Audiobooks May Just Be an Entrepreneur’s Best Friend
I have a reading list a mile long of business books that I’ve heard are good that I’ve been meaning to get to. I also have quite a large pile…
Keeping It Real with Your Own Unique Online Brand
Many of us don’t think of ourselves as a brand, but that’s exactly what we are. Every day the way you present yourself, how you look, what you say in…
Invest In You and You Will Make a Fortune
I’ve met several amazing people over the past year since becoming an entrepreneur – people who have accelerated my thinking and caused me to take action in many areas of…
Squidoo is Hiring… and They’re Paying a $5,000 Bounty
Do you know of anyone interested in adding clients like Starbucks, Schick and Dupont to their portfolio? Squidoo is looking for a Promotions & Advertising Sales Rep, and they’re offering…
One Smart Cookie’s Guide To Making More Dough
A talented, driven yet humble entrepreneur, Andrea Baxter is living proof of what can be accomplished both personally and financially in just two years. Along with her fellow Smart Cookies…
Eliminate Overload and Clutter with a “Low Information Diet”
I’m a firm believer in Tim Ferris’ “Low Information Diet” philosophy. In fact, I’d say it’s downright essential if you want to succeed. And by succeed, I mean see real,…
The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essentials in Work and in Life
If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible for maximum productivity and peacefulness to co-exist, I highly recommend you check out a blog called ZenHabits.net. Zen Habits is written by Leo…
Entrepreneurship 101: The Art Of Storytelling
Think back to the last time you were compelled to take action. What was it that made you purchase that product or service, sign up for a program, donate to…
Get a Global Perspective As a Female Entrepreneur
The biggest mistake I’ve made is believing I’m the only one riding the roller coaster of emotions and experiences you encounter as an Entrepreneur. Then you speak to others and…
The Business Of Fashion Is Always In Style
From September 14th – 18 the award winning Nolcha Fashion Week will take place simultaneously with New York Fashion Week . For the third year running this event will include…