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Women Business Owners Decidedly Optimistic

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Friday, March 8th, 2013

A national survey of women business owners (WBOs) conducted by Web.com Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWWW) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) found a pervasive sense of economic optimism, including a prediction by most WBOs (85 percent) that more women will become entrepreneurs in 2013 than in past years. WBOs also plan to invest more (38 percent) or the same (54 percent) in hiring this year than they did in 2012 – a positive sign for the economy.

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Categories : Entrepreneurial Lifestyle, Entrepreneurial News/Stories, Women Entrepreneurs
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Early Bird Routines

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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

A morning routine is something that we should maintain for improved productivity and a way to keep our sanity LOL – whether its getting the kids off to school or working early before the day really kicks off – a routine will guide us toward success!

The early hours of each day can be leveraged to accomplish more. If you need that time to review emails – do it; if you need that time to plan the day or prepare dinner in the crock pot – do it; or a chance for some ME time – do it ….. make the most of that time of day when you are refreshed, ready to take on the day and all it brings!

I know for myself, the early morning hours are when my brain is at its best so I can pump out blog posts, proposals, or responses to emails. I am a very early bird so my morning routine might be finishing up when others are just getting started – they key is not what time of morning, just sticking to a routine when your morning begins!

You can allow for variety within your routine as well. I work out a few mornings each week which really pumps me up so those daily routines are slightly different then when I am starting with time for a tea and reading, and sometimes a little housework.

Research shows that “early birds really do get the worm” – it was this article that inspired me enough to write this post!

Whatever your morning routine looks like – embrace it and be grateful for it! If you don’t have a morning routine, now is the perfect time to start one!!

By Pamela Christie, DemGen’s Head Cheerleader, Mother of Four, and Lover of Early Mornings :-)

Categories : Entrepreneurial Lifestyle, Productivity, Women Entrepreneurs
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Women Entrepreneurs Are Changing the Business World

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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

We noticed an emerging trend in the business world quite some time ago and it does not appear to be slowing down…  Women Entrepreneurs!

They come from many different walks of life.  Some decided to start their own business to spend more time with their families.  Others were sick of the corporate world and ready to make a change.  Many are wife and husband teams.  All have great businesses!

(Men, we’re definitely not trying to downplay any of your efforts.  We’re simply commenting on a very prevalent trend that keeps continuing to grow.)

We’re always monitoring what’s going on in the current business place to ensure we serve our clients best and this is a trend that evidently can’t be ignored!

A lot of our content already speaks to Women Entrepreneurs based on what we’ve heard from our clients, readers and team. (Our expert team includes a number of women entrepreneurs and mompreneurs).

We also know that women entrepreneurs and mompreneurs face unique issues…

What additional valuable information can we provide to women like you, either through our services, blog or ebooks?  What unique business problems do you regularly experience?

Share your unique voice either by commenting on this post or via email to info@demgen.com.  We may include you in our upcoming content!

We’ve made amazing transformations for our clients and want to do the same for you (even if you aren’t a client yet).

 

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Women Owned Businesses on the Rise

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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

With the quickly changing economy, we are also seeing a change in who owns a large percentage of  new businesses. It comes as no surprise to many that these are owned by women. The infographic below charts the business growth of women in several sectors. You can read the article on Mashable and for the complete report, visit openforum.com/women.

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10 Tips for Women Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, August 16th, 2012

With the death of Helen Gurley Brown on Monday at the age of 90, the world lost one of its most recognized and influential female business icons as well as a role model for women everywhere. Editor of Cosmopolitan for over 30 years and with a background in business, she and her husband, David, went on to establish The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute for Media Innovation.

While Helen’s ideas and business savvy led the way for generations of women entrepreneurs, her thoughts on what was most important when running a  business are still true today.

Trust yourself. Don’t let someone else’s attitude make you second guess your ideas and your way of implementing them.

Focus on the important things. Do one thing at a time and do it to the best of your ability. That’s all you can ask of yourself and at the end of each day, you’ll know when the job has been well done.

Do your research. The best business strategies involve knowing everything you can about upcoming events and applying new ideas to your business. Don’t be afraid to take risks.

Hire quality help. As your business expands and you have less time for administrative duties, hire a top rate virtual team to take over additional tasks. Outsourcing has helped many small businesses grow into much larger companies.

Have confidence in your abilities. You’ll be meeting many people as your business grows and speaking with even more. Hold your head up high and don’t be afraid to look people in the eye when discussing your business ideas.

Never stop learning. Business practises are always changing. Keep up on the latest. Take classes and also look to a mentor to help you stay on track.

Be innovative. Improve on what you already provide. Make things happen by changing your attitude toward your business and your customers. Get to know and understand your customers by putting yourself in their place.

Combine your life with your job or vice versa. If at all possible, run your business from your home. Creating a routine that works for you will help with this. Stay flexible and organized while keeping things as simplified as possible.

Benefit from technology. Since your small business will be competing with those which are much larger, keep up on the newest tech news. Your response time will be much quicker than a business with many employees and you can use this to your advantage.

Look after yourself. Pay attention to areas where you feel there is something missing. Focus on your life as a whole and try not to let work time overcome play time.

“What you have to do is work with the raw material you have, namely you, and never let up.” ~ Helen Gurley Brown

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Categories : Entrepreneurial News/Stories, Women Entrepreneurs
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Women Entrepreneurs: The 3 Qualities you MUST Have to Succeed

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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

While all successful business people have qualities in common, the female entrepreneur needs to focus on several of those qualities more than the others.

An attitude

Becoming an entrepreneur will cause you to realize that you can’t just quit when things get tough. Having a tenacious attitude and welcoming challenges while knowing you can overcome them will be necessary in any venture you undertake. While we all fear failure, knowing that if you fall down you can always pick yourself up and start again means you believe in yourself and it will show in your business. Being optimistic is the best attitude when it comes to any business dealings you have with others. After all, how could you possibly fail?!

Personality

Don’t take everything personally. In order to run a successful business, flexibility is key and women who are in business realize they will need to grow a thicker skin. Accept criticism graciously and listen to other’s ideas and opinions. You don’t have to act on those ideas but sometimes they can be incorporated into your business plan.

A streak of independence is the most common personality trait of all entrepreneurs, whether female or male. Without it, they wouldn’t be able to come up with the original ideas that get their businesses noticed. A widespread knowledge of many issues is a large help in selling your products and services to an array of customers. Narrow mindedness won’t work when it comes to understanding just what others need or want from your company.

Networking ability

If you aren’t comfortable speaking with others or advertising yourself, you’ll definitely need someone else to work with you or on your behalf, otherwise your business will not grow. The best entrepreneurs love to speak with others, especially about their business! They are naturals when it comes to selling themselves and their ideas and while this doesn’t have to be in person, great conversational and writing skills will be necessary no matter which way you choose to build your network.

Promoting your business and advertising are at the top of the list for all entrepreneurs in order to attract the right customers. If you need help and find this challenging, ask other women entrepreneurs how they got started.

While there are other qualities needed if you want to succeed on your own, these top three will ensure that you are on your way to the business you dreamed of. Make your own rules, take your own risks and learn from your experience!

Chris Draper

© 2012 DemGen All Rights Reserved.

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Women in Business: Solutions to Your Top 5 Challenges

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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Choosing to be responsible for yourself and for a new or growing business, brings challenges to many women that are frustrating, time consuming and often not fully understood. Overcoming these challenges and the obstacles they put in your path can make or break your business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance your work with your life.

Especially where there are children involved, women entrepreneurs who have their own business can find it especially difficult when starting out. Finding the time for family as well as the demands of a start-up can put pressure on everyone. Women’s natural ability to mulit-task steps in here and can be a huge help, however, knowing when to focus on just one task at a time is just as important when running your own business.

Being able to share the chores at home and diplomacy when discussing your new venture is very important when dealing with all of the members of your family. Explaining, especially to younger children, just how important this is to you will help. Trying to involve everyone in things such as advertising and networking ideas can help them feel that your time with them is more important than ever.

Funding:  Get over your fear of debt.

One thing most women fear when running a business is how much debt they will need to take on. Balancing good and bad debt is an important factor that you need to consider. Bad debt includes purchases which are spur of the moment or unnecessary. Good debt is something that will improve your future and that of your family. It builds your credit rating and should be an amount that you know you will be able to repay.

Think big and pay yourself well.

This  includes charging an appropriate amount for your products and/or services. Women have been well trained in the art of feeling that their contribution is not worth as much as something a man contributes. Assert yourself, compare what others are charging for similar services and charge accordingly. You deserve it!

Have a destination in mind at all times. It’s easier to work backward from where you want to be than to move forward without specific goals in mind. One step at a time will get you there.

Know yourself.

While you wouldn’t think this would be a challenge that is especially targeted at women, most women really don’t know themselves well and if you ask them what they want to do, many times they aren’t sure or have no idea at all.

Each of us knows our own personal strengths and unique abilities. Build on those and don’t listen to what others tell you. You should be doing what works for you, not for someone else! On the flip side, we also know our weaknesses. When needing help in your business, hire an assistant or outsource to a team that specializes in what you need. It will help grow your business! Remember, you don’t have to do it all yourself.

Have confidence and believe in yourself.

Leading the way in the corporate world is totally different than leading the way! Being an independent thinker and stepping outside of the usual role model can be scary. Carrying it off with confidence and knowing you can do this is a challenge that must be overcome in order to run a profitable and successful business. Don’t doubt YOUR talents or your ability to provide what others need and want. Negotiate the best deal for yourself and do it in such a way that your business grows. If you do have doubts, look to a mentor for advice and to help you with difficult decisions. Don’t let others belittle your efforts or think of your business as “just a hobby.”It’s your livelihood and your future you are building.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that you can meet your challenges head on, overcome them and be successful!

Chris Draper

© 2012 DemGen All Rights Reserved.

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Categories : Entrepreneurial Lifestyle, Women Entrepreneurs, Work/Life Balance
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Babes with Brains

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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Continuing on with my journey as DemGen’s June expert of the month; let’s talk chicks!

You know: Women, the ladies, mothers, daughters, aunts, wives etc.  We are a wonderful, intelligent, get-things -done, empowered bunch and are making a huge impact in the small business world these days.  My inspiration for this blog came after a chat on this subject with a woman who seems to fit into all those categories; Barb Stuhlemmer with Blitz Business Success.  Both of our companies help entrepreneurs and we love to share and learn from each other.

I am fortunate to speak with many savvy women in business, as DemGen attracts a number of these ladies.  Visionaries that have great ideas and usually an already thriving business, but lack the time to implement ALL that needs to be done on a daily basis to run a business.  Many of these women are young mothers juggling their entrepreneurship with raising a family or another career.

How do we do it you ask?  Well, we get help.  We are pretty good at asking for help (nudge, nudge, wink, wink – yes, we all know who I am nudging) and enjoy the benefits from that help.  Our business grows, we have some more time to focus on the part of the business we love that keeps us stimulated and motivated to do what we do.  We have some free time; we meet for non-fat lattes and glasses of wine to solve the world’s problems.

Life is good my friends, when we partner to grow our empires.  Some join a Mastermind, others belong to small groups (my colleague Susan belongs to an amazing group of women called: Women on Top that keeps her smiling and motivated), others hire companies like Barb’s and DemGen to move the needle forward on their entrepreneurial journey to success.

Calling on all those wonderful women entrepreneurs out there; what kind of assistance have you enlisted that has helped you grow your business?  We would love to share your story and feature your ideas!!

Share your ideas here!

Kristen Babrociak

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Categories : Entrepreneurial Lifestyle, Women Entrepreneurs
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