When you start a new business or take action on a big idea that you’ve had brewing for a while, it can be a very exciting time. You begin to get a taste of what entrepreneurship can feel like; you’re in control of your own schedule, maybe you worked for someone else and you’ve escaped the rigid 9-5 routine and you’ve become your own boss – life feels good.
I remember when I started my first business. Initially, my goal was to earn an extra $500 per month so I could afford my own apartment and eliminate the need for a roommate.
Over time, my vision for that part-time local business began to grow and ultimately it became an international business that had revenues of just under 2 million.
Along my entrepreneurial journey and working with 1000′s of women, I’ve discovered that there are 4 phases to entrepreneurship and each phase plays a key role in your success. Each phase requires a different skill or way of thinking and one is not more important than the other. You may find that you are a “natural” in one or more of the phases and possibly “challenged” in other phases. If so, you will want to think about getting support in the areas where you’re less comfortable.
While vacationing in Park City this summer, I was enjoying my morning coffee on the deck overlooking the majestic mountains when all of a sudden, several hot air balloons “popped” into my view. The colors of each balloon were bright, vivid, and unique. Some were like rainbows; others were bright red, yellow and gold. They rose to varying heights in the sky, each one navigating their own unique path around the valley. This got me thinking about how Smart Women’s Big Ideas, Dreams and Goals are a lot like hot air balloons.
When Cathy Alessandra called to ask if I would speak at her 3rd Annual Success Summit on September 16th for women entrepreneurs, I jumped on board! September is a wonderful time to renew your business spirit and reconnect with your business vision and goals. This event is going to offer amazing, timely tools that you need to get your business recharged and ready to go.
When Cathy Alessandra called to ask if I would speak at her 3rd Annual Success Summit on September 16th for women entrepreneurs, I jumped on board! September is a wonderful time to renew your business spirit and reconnect with your business vision and goals. This event is going to offer amazing, timely tools that you need to get your business recharged and ready to go.
Last night, I had dinner with the board members of the Broads Circle, www.BroadsCircle.com, where we mapped out the vision for 2012. Have you given any thought to your business vision for 2012? If not, I invite you to think about how you want your business to “show up” in the coming year.
Did you hear about “Carmageddon?” Several weeks ago, the 405 freeway (noted to be one of the busiest freeways in the nation) that runs through Los Angeles closed for a weekend period of 53 hours for repairs. This created a frenzy here in Los Angeles called “Carmageddon” which forced residents to think creatively about their weekend travel plans. Many people (including yours truly) decided to stay home and avoid any hassles. 
South Padre Island, Texas – Creating The Spark Women’s Success Circle Live Retreat.
In my work with women, a frequent question is, “How important is it for me to finely niche my marketing message?” My answer is always, “Extremely important.” The reason is 3-fold:
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