Why the HP Folio 13 Ultrabook is Perfect for Mompreneurs {and a giveaway}

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About three weeks ago as I was planning for the Mom Biz Retreat Denver, and I was struggling to choose which of my four computers to take with me to the Retreat. The choice was really between my 17 inch laptop, my netbook, and my iPad. I needed portability, great battery life, and a powerful … [Read more...]

Ask: What else can I offer you?

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There’s a well-known rule of thumb in business that says 20% of your customers will generate 80% of your income. The idea is that once they buy from you and have a great experience, they’ll return to buy from you again and again, and will prove to be your best customers. That was great. What … [Read more...]

Ask These Questions

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Every year when Spring rolls around, I get a burst of energy. It often brings with it new ideas and a different perspective, giving me the chance to see things that I might not be able to see about myself and my business at other times of the year. I always ask the mom entrepreneurs I coach to do … [Read more...]

Top 10 Signs You Need a Mompreneur Getaway

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Sometimes busy mompreneurs can miss the signs that we need a break from all the chaos. Managing the homework and after-school events of our children, keeping up with the cooking and the laundry, connecting with our spouse or partner, meeting deadlines we have for client work and coming up with … [Read more...]

How do you spend your down time?

I focus a lot of my coaching and training on how to spend your time effectively as a mompreneur. Mostly, I teach you the ways to spend less time working and be more productive when you do work. A great Time Map is key for any mompreneur to manage her time, so she knows when she can work as well as … [Read more...]

Get organized–Go paperless

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Take a look around my office or my house, and you'll find quickly that organizing isn't my strong suit. I excel at planning, strategy, and systems that support the goals I have. But organizing? I'd rather throw stuff away than figure out ways to sort, label and store it. Such activities hold no … [Read more...]

What’s Your Purpose for Being a Mompreneur?

What's your purpose in being a mompreneur? It's important to take a step back and remember what's driving you to do what you do, what gives meaning to how you spend your time. With a clear sense of purpose, you're much more likely to enjoy your work and build a business that thrives. But do you … [Read more...]

Featured Mobile Mompreneur: Dixie Lee

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It's my pleasure to announce the winner of the HP ProBook 4425s that I partnered with HP to give away last week. Congratulations goes to Dixie Lee of BackroadsSolutions.com! I asked Dixie to tell us a little bit about herself and the difference the HP ProBook will make for her and her … [Read more...]

Working From Home Ain’t Easy!

I have laughed so hard watching this webisode that honestly and accurately captures one of the truths of being a mompreneur. Many thanks to Stephanie Elie of www.bizziemommy.com who posted this on her blog recently. I'm glad I found it and wanted to share it with my readers, too. Happy Friday, … [Read more...]

Does Your Website Speak to Your Readers?

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Many of us mompreneurs try to protect or hide the fact that we're also solopreneurs, a company of one. Why? For most, we're concerned that we won't be seen as credible, professional, established, or simply "big enough" as compared to our competitors who have whole departments working for … [Read more...]