A Little Business Know-How from the Chick in the Skirt…
Posted in Business Extras on Jul 29th, 2010
Go ahead and take a look around you. Tell me, what do you see? Chances are you’ll find people with their heads down. On the street. In the elevator. At a stoplight. Texting. Updating their Facebook status. Tweeting about what they just had for lunch. Recommending a friend on LinkedIn.
Now don’t get me wrong. [...]
Posted in Start-Up of the Week on Jul 10th, 2010
There are some young guns on the prowl – the “hawt”, “bright” and “fly” team known appropriately as FireFly Productions. Armed with a ton of creativity and stocked up on wit and talent, FireFly is all about fun and entertaining films and videos that can help your business or persona stand out from the crowd. [...]
Posted in Business Extras, What's Hot in Business on Jun 2nd, 2009
I’m a BIG believer in social media and outreach via social networking sites – which is why I’m constantly taking about Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg and Facebook and the value they hold for entrepreneurs. But something I haven’t covered is how to know whether or not your efforts are truly beneficial – measuring the ROI. [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Apr 12th, 2009
I came across a question on LinkedIn yesterday that I thought would make a perfect piece here on Babeofbusiness.com. Someone asked what books folks recommended on writing business plans, evaluating the viability of ideas, coming up with market strategies, etc. – the technicalities of starting a small business. Below is a list compiled [...]
Posted in Start-Up of the Week on Mar 31st, 2009
With the economic stimulus passed, there’s never been a better time to take advantage of government-funded projects. That’s why our featured start-up is not only an awesome business concept, but also a great outlet for those looking to do business with federal contractors or the federal government itself. Check out The Federal Contractor [...]
Posted in Business Basics on Mar 29th, 2009
What? That’s what you’re thinking right now. I can almost see the look on your face. Why is Babeofbusiness.com – a blog about small business and entrepreneurship – writing about chocolate chip cookies? Shouldn’t you really be asking yourself, why would Babeofbusiness give away her secret recipe? This is the question [...]
Posted in Start-Up of the Week on Mar 24th, 2009
There are significant benefits to real-time messaging and collaboration via the Internet. Streamlined, in-the-moment communication, the ability to work with distributed teams all over the world and keeping up with the latest (and I mean latest) trends, among others. One unique company – our featured start-up – has discovered a new way to [...]
Posted in Expert Q&A on Mar 23rd, 2009
I’ve always been fascinated at the way some small businesses are able to tap into the large business marketplace while others fail time and time again. No doubt an understanding of this market and what their needs are play a vital role. But what else? What does it take to win the interest [...]
Posted in Business Extras on Mar 14th, 2009
A common complaint I hear among entrepreneurs and small business owners is that they are not able to wind down; that their brains won’t shut off at night when they are trying to sleep. The Busy Entrepreneur Syndrome or BES is no laughing matter. Sleep is essential to a strong body and mind. [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas on Mar 9th, 2009
A great question was posted on LinkedIn the other day. Someone asked, “What business would you start if you were bold enough?” The responses were as varied as night and day. Below is a partial list of the business ideas that emerged. Maybe one will spark your creative genius and light [...]
