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 business. Read the article here and feel free to leave a comment on Blog Nosh:
You’re Never Too Big To Introduce Yourself

SmartWomanGuides.com is one of the sponsors of an upcoming event here in Austin, TX, called Rebuild Your Virtual Business. It’s being held January 16-18 and is being given by Ann Collins and Michelle Castro, two very capable and wonderful women. I feel honored to be able to sponsor this event and intend to attend myself. They are offering 3 free 30 minute coaching sessions and will also be hosting free teleseminars leading up to the event. Check it out and see what you think!

I have other projects in the works, so will keep you up to date as I am able to release information. I’m working on several joint ventures and….dare I say it….a book! The remainder of 2008 and into 2009 is going to be a gold medal time for SmartWomanGuides and I am glad you come to visit me. Please contact me if I can assist you in any way, ok?

Together, we are stronger!
Vicki Flaugher, the original SmartWoman

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Lynn Pierce, creator of the Women’s Business Empowerment Summit, has generously provided SmartWomanGuides.com free scholarships to attend this awesome event.

Update 6/27: THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AND THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. If you would still like to attend the event at a discounted price, see below.

As a member of SmartWomanGuides.com, you can attend this event at a deeply discounted tuition of $497 for all 3 days.That’s a 50% savings off the publically advertised lowest price. SmartWomanGuides.com was one of only five websites authorized to make this offer, so if you don’t win the free tickets, you will still have the opportunity to take part in this at a great price.

For more information about the event, go to

Do you like to watch? I do!

If you want to watch over the shoulder of two great marketers who make money online from blogging, here’s your chance.

Monday May 19th launches a cool blog contest between John Cow and Garry Conn and you can take part in it for free.

It’s a great promotional stunt and the proceeds for the winner (at least on John Cow’s side–not sure about Garry Conn) have been pledged to charity. These two guys probably drink beer together as friends, so I can’t tell you they are mortal enemies competing. Truth is, they might be, but I can’t say. Does it really matter? Personally I signed up for both of their information so I could learn from both teams.

It costs you nothing to watch over their shoulders as they launch new blogs and build them into revenue streams. You can emulate what they do for your blog and enjoy the fruits for yourself. They are also offering free prizes (lots of cool software, promo sponsor spots, etc.) for you helping them promote it.

If you have an interest in doing this, go for it.  I am! I think it will be fun. We can discuss the things we learn here as they go along.

Just in case you are not ready to pick sides yet, here are both of their websites. Both are offering phenomenal classroom training for free showing you what they are doing. Enjoy!

John Cow’s website: http://www.johncow.com/competition

Garry Conn’s website: http://www.garryconn.com/cowpetition

Together, we are stronger.
Vicki Flaugher, the original SmartWoman

p.s. YES, I am trying to get SmartWoman more exposure by posting this contest info. I firmly believe more women need to learn about our community here, so I am not ashamed. It seems a harmless thing to promote a contest that I am participating in if it means more women come visit here. Are you ok with that? I hope so. If not, let me know and I will delete this post. This is your community and your opinion and vote counts.