Calling All Tenacity Janes!

Jane Out Of The Box is proud to announce a special Coffee with Jane event called Tenacity Tuesday.
This chat, hosted by Coffee With Jane, is designed for women that fall into the Tenacity Jane type, who have the passion and drive to build their business, but are still struggling with cash flow issues. As our largest group [...]

Posted on January 30, 2010 Filed Under Events, Success Tips for Jane, Tenacity Jane | Leave a Comment

Three Marketing Methods for Three Types of Businesswomen – Part 1

Traditionally, business owners may think of marketing as printing glossy brochures, placing advertising in print media, filming television commercials or recording radio ads. With the advent of the Internet and its continued ascent as a popular way to communicate, marketing has entered a whole new atmosphere. Whether a female business owner craves fast growth or [...]

Posted on January 28, 2010 Filed Under Accidental Jane, Jane Dough, Merry Jane, Success Tips for Jane | Leave a Comment

Meet a Jane: Liz Nonnemacher

Liz Nonnemacher is the owner and editor of www.WickedlyChic.com, a destination for shoppers seeking advice and product recommendations from the world of Indie design and fashion. Liz’s experience as trend-spotter for her two daughters led her to take the reigns of Wickedly Chic in 2006. Liz is passionate about independent business and works hard to [...]

Posted on January 26, 2010 Filed Under Jane Dough, Meet a Jane, Success Tips for Jane | 1 Comment

Opportunity for Janes! NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award

As an advocate for women entrepreneurs, Jane Out of the Box continues to share opportunities to help women shine & thrive. Here is a great opportunity to apply or nominate a woman trailblazer!
Apply to be a NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer – Wells Fargo and NAWBO want to recognize the extraordinary talent, drive and innovation of women business [...]

Posted on January 26, 2010 Filed Under Contests for Women Entrepreneurs, Events | Leave a Comment

Learn how the FTC’s new regs can help you market smarter and better

If you use marketing in your business, you’re probably aware that the FTC’s new regulations went into effect this past December. Are you one of the many business owners who is afraid to use results-based testimonials for marketing purposes? Wait! Before you pull all your results-based testimonials from all your marketing materials, make sure you’re [...]

Posted on January 23, 2010 Filed Under Events, Trends Impacting Entrepreneurs | Leave a Comment

The Best of the Janes: Resolutions for Success in 2010

Every female business owner works tirelessly throughout the year toward continued success for her company. Even so, the approach of a new calendar year is an ideal time to slow down and take a thorough look at the company’s systems, to ensure they’re as streamlined and efficient as possible. Whether a female entrepreneur wants to [...]

Posted on January 21, 2010 Filed Under Jane Thoughts, Success Tips for Jane | Leave a Comment

Meet a Jane: Mary McDonald

Mary is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technical Officer of the McDonald Consulting Group, Inc. , a boutique management consulting firm specializing in helping business owners become more efficient and streamlined in their businesses. Mary started her business in 1995 and it has grown steadily since then.
Mary had always wanted to be an entrepreneur, [...]

Posted on January 19, 2010 Filed Under Jane Dough, Jane Thoughts, Meet a Jane, Success Tips for Jane | Leave a Comment

The Best of the Janes: Success in the New Year – Part 2

Most female entrepreneurs probably strive throughout the year to improve their business’ efficiency, strategize for growth and meet market needs. However, the New Year provides women business owners with an opportunity to slow down and really examine the structures on which they’ve built their companies, and to work strategically to better those structures for long-term [...]

Posted on January 14, 2010 Filed Under Accidental Jane, Merry Jane, Success Tips for Jane | Leave a Comment

Your First Answers

“Should I just remove all my testimonials? I’m seeing more sales pages without them.”

Since I’ve started asking people to respond to my FTC survey question (regarding your questions about how to remain in compliance with the FTC’s new guidelines), I’ve heard this question frequently. Just seeing new rules applied to the use of testimonials is [...]

Posted on January 12, 2010 Filed Under Surveys, Trends Impacting Entrepreneurs | Leave a Comment

Meet a Jane: Arlene Rich

Arlene Rich is a Spiritual Medium, Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Spiritual Counselor, and Interfaith Minister. Through her company www.ArleneRich.com, Arlene gives those in Spirit a voice to connect with loved ones here, to bring the client messages or sometimes a “hello from heaven.” Arlene believes that knowing that loved ones continue to have a presence in [...]

Posted on January 12, 2010 Filed Under Meet a Jane, Success Tips for Jane, Tenacity Jane | Leave a Comment