Asking for testimonials can be one of the most awkward, uncomfortable things for people, especially solo entrepreneurs, to do. It’s especially challenging for women, who often have a hard time promoting ourselves. So many times, we tend to wait for people to offer to recommend us, which in most cases, never happens. Other times, we [...]
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Governor Perry, Please Exit Stage Left
I cannot watch Texas Governor and Republican presidential contender Rick Perry debate anymore. His temporary memory losses and gaffes might have been funny in the beginning, but now, watching him is not just painful; it’s uncomfortable and embarrassing. Last night during the debate, Perry said that if elected president, he would cut three federal agencies. [...]
Toot Your Own Horn, or Get Comfortable Staying Stuck
As a twenty-something trying to feel my way through the muck of corporate America, I didn’t see the need to promote myself. Newly armed with a degree from an expensive, prestigious school, and gifted in the areas of writing and speaking, I thought the people writing my yearly performance reviews would just “get” that I [...]
The Lost Art of Being Direct
It seems in the world of business, there are two camps of people: those who push their goods and services down your throat, oblivious to whether you actually need or want them, and those who sheepishly suggest that you might potentially, possibly, someday find value in their goods and services, if only you would eventually [...]
Why I Will Likely Opt Out of Your Webinar
Because even though it promises to be all about me, it’s probably going to be all about you. At least, that’s what I’ve experienced in the dozens of webinars I’ve registered for, dialed in to, and jumped out of over the past few months. We both know why I signed up for your webinar in [...]
Social Media Outreach: Ever Been Dissed?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about connecting via social media. I explained that in order to establish online relationships that can translate into productive or mutually beneficial relationships offline, you have to be willing to show who you really are and stand up for what you believe. I know this works, because not only [...]
Confidence v. Arrogance: Which Do You Convey?
When it comes to how people talk about themselves and their gifts, talents, or accomplishments, I find that most fall into one of two camps: 1) they don’t, because they feel like they’re showing off or bragging if they acknowledge their excellence in any area, or 2) they shout it from the rooftops and all [...]
Keeping Your Cool When You Really Want to ‘Go There’
Sometimes, people just make you want to go there. Yeah, they do. Maybe it’s a nightmare boss who seems hell-bent on setting you up to fail by giving you more work than any human can handle. Maybe it’s that nagging co-worker, the one who, it appears, had her lunch money stolen every day from sixth [...]
Why I’m Done With Women-Only Networking Events
Okay, so “done” may be a bit of an overstatement. Perhaps “backing off” is a more appropriate phrase. The invitation to this latest such event sat in my inbox for a week. It was for a “BIG” networking function, one which would feature workshops with top women small business owners and speakers. It would be [...]
You've got my attention, now tell me the truth
A few weeks ago, I wrote about business in the summertime, the expected lulls, and my fear that at some point between Memorial Day and Labor Day, my son and I might, um, starve. But through this blog and social networking sites like LinkedIn, I received wonderful feedback and encouragement from other, more experienced soloentrepreneurs [...]
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