Real You Incorporated

It’s the ability to do what you love, when you want, with whom you want. It’s the new American dream. Women everywhere are making it happen, and you can, too!

Here are my top five reasons you should take the leap.

1. Independence. I love this quote from an anonymous high school student: “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.” I couldn’t have said it better.

2. Creative Re… Continue

Survival of the smartest! Office Depot is awarding more than $1,000,000 in prizes in the Office Depot—Adopt a Small Business Contest. 500 small businesses will win more than $2,000 in prizes!

Want to enter? Upload a two-minute video about what your business is doing to survive during these hard times and how Office Depot can help you get through the challenges. The entry deadline is 11:59 PM EDT on July 31, 2009.

By entering the contest, you have a chance to win $1,300 Office Depot gift card,… Continue

As I began packing my suitcase for summer vacation, I realized it was time to pick out my summer reading. This is usually a big decision for me, as I am sure it is for many of you too. So I thought I would share a few great books (or magazines) to take along on vacations…to help your business.
Here are a few recommendations:
• Marketing to Women:… Continue

Many entrepreneurial businesses start in the proprietor’s home. For some, this is exciting; while others miss the personal connection and water cooler conversation of the office. If you are an entrepreneur that misses having a co-worker to shoot the breeze with, coworking might just be for you.

Coworking is where independent professionals elect to work in a shared space. This type of workspace allows you to get out of the house and socialize… Continue

Imagine you're out with a group of co-workers for Happy Hour. A heated debate over office politics ensues, and individuals from the group begin to voice their opinions. You become agitated by a comment one of your colleagues makes and lash out at him—allowing your raw emotions to take over. Your comments deeply offend your team member and ruffle the rest of the party, diminishing their respect for you. What do you do?

Sometimes when these types of situations arise, my first inclination is to cr… Continue