Archive for November, 2008

International Women Entrepreneurs in the News

November 28th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

Here are some of the latest cool stories about women entrepreneurs all over the world. Enjoy!
Can the S&M Chicks pitch way to finals with sales-marketing savvy?
Edmonton Journal – Edmonton,Alberta,Canada
“Basically, the entire S&M Chicks show would be focusing on doing mini-makeovers for women entrepreneurs throughout Canada,” …

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

I wish I had something brilliant to say, but I just hate it when business people use holidays as some lame excuse to forward their own agendas. So, I am going to keep it short, sweet, and real.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. May love, peace, and …

Meet Victoria Pynchon: Negotiation Tips for Women

November 26th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

Victoria Pynchon is an amazing woman. After being top of her law class, with 25 years experience as an accomplished corporate litigator managing complex cases, she decided to make a change. Instead of continuing to play the role of trained assassin, always fighting for the …

Resources for Mastermind Groups

November 25th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

I have had the pleasure recently to join a mastermind group and intend to join another. It has been a great experience so far and has already helped my focus, determination, and work output. I thought you might appreciate some resources to review this idea, …

SmartWoman In The News

November 18th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

I got word today that one of my blog posts is being featured on Blog Nosh. I’m so excited and wanted to let you know about it. The article is about the importance of a great online profile and how it helps you build your …

The Power of Quitting

November 15th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

Seth Godin’s book, The Dip, talks about the power of quitting. He discusses the need to identify when to quit and when to stick when you are doing things that seem to not work. It’s a power packed 80  page book and I would highly …

Top 10 Reasons Your Mom Should Twitter

November 11th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

I am a Twitter freak – I simply love it. I threw out a question to my network of friends there to try to convince my mother to join Twitter. And, the following are the reasons they gave.If you’ve ever wondered if social media online …

Meet Michael Martine, Mr. Remarkablogger

November 11th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

I meet some remarkable people as I network for SmartWoman Guides. Although I enjoy nearly every one of them, once in awhile I get to know someone that really sticks out, that really shines in quality. Michael Martine is one of those types.
Michael Martine offers …

Highlighting Others – Sharing the Spotlight

November 5th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

I am part of a blogging experiment of sorts, Bloggers Helping Bloggers, initiated by Chuck Westbrook. He started a campaign to get high quality, but less famous bloggers noticed and, being that it’s a SmartWoman article of faith that together we are stronger, I bought …

What is Your Compelling Entrepreneur Story?

November 4th, 2008 Vicki Flaugher

We learn by story. Marketing is most effectively done with stories. Stories form the basis of many of our life lessons and we all love a great story.
We all know a compelling story when we hear it but it’s more often a visceral reaction rather …