Managing your Business

Working ON Your Business, and Not IN Your Business!

by: Pat Mussieux

I have met a lot of women entrepreneurs who feel like they are 'drowning' because of all that they are doing, each and every day! They are spending so much time on the nitty-gritty details and so much energy working 'in' their business, that they...

The Critical Need for Self-Care

by: Pat Mussieux

As women entrepreneurs, I know that we give our 'all' to our business! I do that – and I know I'm not alone. When I was going through my separation and divorce (and the many other 'life challenges' that happened at the same time), I was so...

I Refuse to Participate in this (or any) Recession

by: Christel Wintels

Over the past few months, we’ve been surrounded by negative reporting about our economic situation. And not only our own economy, but the economic crises that seem to be facing almost every country around the world. Job layoffs, bailout packages,...

A Reality Check for the Top 3 Referral Delusions

by: Christel Wintels

“Give your head a shake!” is a common retort to some of the less-than-brilliant things we’ve all been known to think and say (out loud) from time to time, especially when it comes to business referrals and where they come from. No, it’s not time...

"Tell Us a Bit About Your Business"

by: Christel Wintels

As a business person you are given many opportunities to speak about your business. It might be a formal opportunity at a networking event, or a less formal social gathering where you’re asked to “tell us a bit more about your business.” With a...