What freedom means to me

In last week’s newsletter, I challenged our readers to think about the freedoms they enjoy as a result of their decision to start their own business. Cheryl Smeed of SmallBusinessCreation.com wrote such an eloquent reply, I had to share it with you all in it’s entirety. Cheryl, thank you so much for sharing [...]

Posted on August 31, 2009 Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Women Entrepreneurs and Their Greatest Starting Lineups: How to Hire a Champion Team, Part 2

There comes a point in the life of a successful female entrepreneur where she is ready to take the plunge. Her sales are up, her workload has increased, and she needs help. Enter the team. Hiring the right team is a process that strikes fear in the hearts of some business owners and excitement in [...]

Posted on August 27, 2009 Filed Under Jane Thoughts, Success Tips for Jane | Leave a Comment

Meet a Jane: Sue Urda

Sue Urda is the Co-Founder & CEO of Powerful You! Women’s Network, a two-time honoree on the Inc. Magazine list of the 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, and Co-Creator of the inspirational movie, Stepping Stones.  Her newly released book, Powerful Intentions ~ Everyday Gratitude: 100 Transformational Days To Create a Life of Joy, Grace and Ease, [...]

Posted on August 26, 2009 Filed Under Jane Dough, Meet a Jane | Leave a Comment

Women Entrepreneurs and Their Greatest Starting Lineups: How to Hire a Champion Team, Part 1

As a business becomes increasingly successful, an entrepreneur must examine her business’ changing needs and implement a system for meeting them. Booming success often means hiring a team of people to see to the details so the entrepreneur has time to run the business. Creating a winning team is a bit more complicated than just [...]

Posted on August 20, 2009 Filed Under Jane Thoughts, Success Tips for Jane | Leave a Comment

Meet a Jane: Susan Filesi

Susan Filesi is a real estate investor, Mary Kay Consultant, and an independent contractor with ArdyssInternational. Before Susan owned her own businesses, she was employed in the financial services and weight loss industries for companies such as Citigroup, Bank of America, OrigenFinancial, NutriSystem and Jenny Craig. Giving credit to these companies for her success, she [...]

Posted on August 19, 2009 Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

The Best of Jane – Three Essential Questions Before Launch

Over the past two issues, we’ve explored specific considerations for each of the five types of female entrepreneurs when they are thinking of launching a new product or service. This article examines the five critical questions all Janes must answer to ensure they are launching new products and services successfully.
1. What’s your [...]

Posted on August 13, 2009 Filed Under Jane Thoughts, Success Tips for Jane | Leave a Comment

Meet a Jane: Kristina Hahn Eleniak

Kristina Hahn Eleniak is the owner of two home-based businesses. The first, Peacock & Lime, sells lampwork bead bracelets. Lampwork is a term used to describe glass beads made by melting glass with a torch and wrapping it around a metal rod. Her second business is Kristina Hahn Eleniak Photography, offering professional services for weddings, [...]

Posted on August 12, 2009 Filed Under Jane Thoughts, Meet a Jane, Merry Jane, Success Tips for Jane | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Chicago home!

Thought you all might like a sneak peak into our temporary condo in Chicago. If you’re in town or visiting, let me know!

Posted on August 11, 2009 Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Launching a New Product or Service – Things Each Jane Should Consider, Part 2

Launching a product is an important step in growing a business. If you’re already in the business of selling products, it’s an opportunity to expand into a new market. If your primary business is in services, offering a product is an opportunity to get beyond the “dollars for hours” trap and begin creating residual income. [...]

Posted on August 6, 2009 Filed Under Jane Thoughts, Success Tips for Jane, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Meet a Jane: Courtney Parks

Courtney Parks, MA, CPCC is a professional coach, speaker and owner of Courtney Parks Coaching. Dedicated to helping female professionals and entrepreneurs create passion, success and balance in their careers, Courtney helps women find their passion and translate it into a successful job or business.
As a coach, Courtney had two goals for her business, “I [...]

Posted on August 5, 2009 Filed Under Jane Thoughts, Meet a Jane, Merry Jane | Leave a Comment