Diane’s passion for what she does translates into numerous rewards that motivate her every day. “The greatest reward is changing lives, one person at a time,” reflects Diane. She loves so many things about her business:

• Watching a woman find her passion and gather up the courage to take action on it.
• Being around other female entrepreneurs that share the same journey.
• Unfolding challenges and the variety that each day holds.
• Working hard and seeing results.
• Looking back and realizing how far she has come in the last 5 years.
• Appreciating that she has accomplished things that she never thought she could do.

After taking the free Which Jane Are You? assessment at www.JaneOutoftheBox.com, Diane discovered that her Jane type has changed over time. “I just took the assessment again and I am an Accidental Jane. I used to be a Tenacity Jane, but now that my business is five years old, I feel that I am turning a corner. Each year has had challenges and successes. As an Accidental Jane, I love the flexible schedule, control over how I spend my time, and the relationships and connections that my business provides. Watching my clients live their dreams is amazing and my dreams are bigger too. 2010 is my BE BRAVE year as I take on new and exciting projects, including writing a book and launching a national association, the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs. There is always more to learn! I was a Tenacity Jane for a long time and was shocked to find that I was no longer. I was used to being Tenacity.”

Diane’s Lessons Learned for Tenacity Janes and Accidental Janes:

Lesson #1: Get help!: I finally got a virtual assistant this year and what a difference that has made.
Lesson #2: Speak your Truth: Figure out your ideal client and stop trying to be everything to everyone.
Lesson #3: Be Brave: Step out and do things that scare you…you will never know until you try!

A recent study from Jane Out of the Box, an authority on female entrepreneurs, reveals there are five distinct types of women in business. Based on professional market research of more than 2,500 women in business, this study shows that each type of business owner has a unique approach to running a business and to handling the other details of her life – and therefore each one has a unique combination of needs. This article outlines two of the five types and provides tips for making the most of their relationships.

Tenacity Jane is an entrepreneur with an undeniable passion for her business, and one who tends to be struggling with cash flow. As a result, she’s working longer hours, and making less money than she’d like. Nevertheless, Tenacity Jane is bound and determined to make her business a success. At 31% of women in business, Tenacity Janes make up the largest group of female entrepreneurs.

While Tenacity Jane’s passion is what will lead to her business’ strength and growth over time, it also may get in the way of her forming healthy relationships while she is working so hard at the business.

• In business: Tenacity Jane wants so badly for her business to succeed that she sometimes ends up bending over backwards for difficult clients, putting her own needs on the backburner. Not only will this habit drain her business resources (as she pours time and therefore money into clients that will take as much as they can get), but it also will drain her emotional reserves as she struggles to satisfy clients who simply will not be satisfied – to the point of her own exhaustion. Therefore, Tenacity Jane must set limits for herself with her clients. If she feels like a relationship with a client or colleague is draining, and she cannot satisfy the client or colleague, she must consider ending that professional relationship. Ending a draining relationship will provide Tenacity Jane with more energy and time resources to seek new, healthy clients that are beneficial for both parties.
• At home: Again, because Tenacity Jane has so much passion for her business, she runs the risk of neglecting her personal relationships. In addition, because Tenacity Jane often lacks focus and is working on several ideas or projects at once, she may believe she doesn’t have time for rest or relaxation – and that can be frustrating for the people who love her. By finding focus in her business, Tenacity Jane can better manage her time – and she can then challenge herself to make more time for the important relationships in her life.

Go Jane Go is passionate about her work and provides excellent service, so she has plenty of clients – so much so, she’s struggling to keep up with demand. At 14% of women in business, she may be a classic overachiever, taking on volunteer opportunities as well, because she’s eager to make an impact on the world and she often struggles to say no. Because she wants to say yes to so many people, she may even be in denial about how many hours she actually works during the course of a week. As a result, she may be running herself ragged and feeling guilty about neglecting herself and others who are important to her.

Go Jane Go, the epitome of a people person, is as generous as anyone could possibly be – whether it’s by offering her time as a volunteer or running a business designed to help people. So while it may seem like relationships should come easily to this fantastically people-oriented entrepreneur, her generosity may cause a few challenges.

• In business: Go Jane Go takes business very personally, which results in a double-sided relationship coin. The positive side: her employees and team members often feel valued, appreciated and listened to. The challenges: She may hire someone she really likes even if that individual is under qualified for the job. She also may work unceasingly to provide opportunities for an employee who always claims to be interested but never follows through. In cases such as these, Go Jane Go must work to think of business as business, so she doesn’t drain her own resources trying to help others.
• At home: Go Jane Go is committed to everything she does. She is committed to her business, her volunteer opportunities, and her friends and family. She undoubtedly will put others before herself, every time. Although this may work for a while, she eventually will end up feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Plus, if one person in a relationship is always giving, the relationship is not built on a strong, two-way foundation, and will eventually risk crumbling. To remedy this, Go Jane Go must carefully examine her own needs – and then make sure they are met. She should schedule time for herself into her calendar (and honor it), and she also should take turns with her spouse, children and friends when choosing restaurants, movies or other leisure-time activities – and when making more important decisions.

Each type of female entrepreneur exhibits her own natural tendencies as she participates in relationships, just as she does in running her business. While some of those tendencies may result in relationship challenges, the good news is that with a little extra work, every entrepreneur can learn to create a balance that leads to harmonious, healthy relationships.

Kevn started his company when, “Somewhere along the line it became clear that I could actually succeed at doing what I love for a living. That was a big deal…I felt like I’d shed the shackles for sure. My field lends itself to working for clients directly. Plus, I enjoy the autonomy; there are many great employers of course, but even in the best of circumstances, there’s a formal structure that caps ideas and salaries. There is no cap when you work for your own business.” Although rewards of owning his own business are numerous, Kevn finds the greatest satisfaction, “When a client is satisfied with an Idear Studios creation, the sun shines brighter on my bald noggin, no doubt.”

After taking the free Which Jane Are You? assessment at www.JaneOutoftheBox.com Kevn discovered that he (playing on Tenacity Jane) is a Tenacity ‘Joe.’ “Like anything worthwhile,” says Kevn, “becoming a successful commercial or fine artist requires a lot of work, and tenacity is a quality that will make sure that happens. In some respects I’ve probably been pursuing goals that were too small or misdirected, but in many other respects hard work and devotion has paid off for me…just not as big as I desire. My advice for other Tenacity Janes – or Joes – is to make sure you’re applying that tenacious aspect of your personality to the best objectives.”

A recent study from Jane Out of the Box, an authority on female entrepreneurs, reveals there are five distinct types of women in business. Based on professional market research of more than 2,500 women in business, this study shows that each type of business owner has a unique approach to running a business and to handling the other details of her life – and therefore each one has a unique combination of needs. This article outlines three of the five types and provides tips for making the most of their relationships.

Jane Dough is an entrepreneur who enjoys running her business and makes good money. She is comfortable and determined in buying and selling, which may be why she’s five times more likely than the average female business owner to hit the million dollar mark. Jane Dough is clear in her priorities and may be intentionally and actively growing an asset-based or legacy business. It is estimated that 18% of women fall in the category of Jane Dough.

While Jane Dough is arguably the most “traditionally” successful type of female entrepreneur, she faces certain unique challenges when it comes to relationships.

• In business: Jane Dough is a fast-paced entrepreneur who strives for aggressive growth. The speed with which she operates may keep her from effectively communicating her business vision to her team members – and it may make her come across as brusque and impatient. When communication fails and team members do not live up to Jane Dough’s expectations, she may react quickly by firing them. To improve her relationships with members of the team, Jane Dough can schedule regular planning retreats and performance reviews. The planning retreats will give her an opportunity to share her short- and long-term visions with her team members in a pre-planned format so everyone understands the direction she’s going with the company. The performance reviews will give team members an opportunity to hear feedback from their employer, and to share any ideas they have developed (and this fosters a feeling o f ownership in the company). Jane Dough should also keep in mind that while she is adept at keeping her business separate from her personal life, others are not – so she needs to work on communicating clearly yet kindly with team members and with colleagues, vendors and clients.
• At home: As previously mentioned, Jane Dough is skilled at keeping her business life separate from her personal life. Therefore, when she arrives home, she is fully present for her family members. While most Jane Dough business owners reported a high level of satisfaction with their work-life balance, they also reported working long hours. While this type of business owner may feel satisfied with her work-life balance, she must consider the opinions of her family members if her business demands large quantities of her time.

Accidental Jane is a successful, confident business owner who never actually set out to start a business. Instead, she may have decided to start a business due to frustration with her job or a layoff and then she decided to use her business and personal contacts to strike out on her own. Or, she may have started making something that served her own unmet needs and found other customers with the same need, giving birth to a business. Although Accidental Jane may sometimes struggle with prioritizing what she needs to do next in her business, she enjoys what she does and is making good money. About 18% of all women business owners fit the Accidental Jane profile.

Accidental Jane enjoys the freedom of running her own business outside of corporate restraints. On the other hand, she sometimes finds herself tied down by influxes of work that follow her dry spells. During these times, she may feel like she isn’t experiencing the freedom she craves. Ebbs and flows will smooth out over time, and a low-maintenance, constant marketing system will help, too. In the meantime, Accidental Jane will continue to balance her business and her relationships. Here are some tips for how to manage that balance:

• In business: Because Accidental Jane business owners often started their businesses to escape corporate politics, they usually do not want to hire employees, or to be tied to regular office hours. Therefore, if they do need help they end up hiring contract workers who can meet their needs without requiring the same attention as traditional employees do. Accidental Jane must work to ensure that she is available to answer her helpers’ questions, though, so they know exactly how to meet her needs. Also, making the most of her business relationships by networking and maintaining regular contact with past and current clients will help Accidental Jane to maintain a more even workload. She values receiving positive feedback and repeat business, so that maintenance will increase her personal satisfaction, too.
• At home: Although Accidental Jane business owners reported high levels of satisfaction with their work-life balances, they also wished for a more even workload. Because her workload varies so much from day to day, Accidental Jane may feel one day like she can’t stop working early to attend a child’s T-ball game; while the following week she may wish there were 3 T-ball games with which she could occupy her time. The unpredictability of her workload can wreak havoc on her ability or desire to create personal plans. As her workload evens out, plans will become easier to make. In the meantime, she can make a point of rescheduling, rather than canceling, any plans that must make way for a big project or new client. Accidental Jane values being a positive role model for others, and will encourage her children to find career paths they love and enjoy.

Merry Jane is an entrepreneur who usually is building a part-time or “flexible time” business that gives her a creative outlet that she can manage within specific constraints around her schedule (whether she’s an ad agency consultant or she makes beautiful artwork). She may have a day-job, or need to be fully present for family or other pursuits. She realizes she could make more money by working longer hours, but she’s happy with the trade-off she has made because her business gives her tremendous freedom to work how and when she wants, around her other commitments.

Merry Jane’s myriad responsibilities demand that she manage her time – and her relationships – well. She has more freedom than any of the other types of business owners have, and she enjoys that. When it comes to her relationships, then, she can learn to manage them so she gets the maximum value.

• In business: Merry Jane business owners often would like to earn more money. To do so, a Merry Jane entrepreneur must utilize her existing business relationships. By surveying her customers or clients, she can get a clearer picture of exactly what they most enjoy about her services or products, and she can then market to an audience most like the one with which she currently finds success. One thing to keep in mind: because Merry Jane is so busy, it is imperative that she find a way to remain available for contact if team members have any questions when she is not in the office. This does not mean being available all day, every day; rather, it means being specific with team members about how and when to contact her for important questions.
• At home: Merry Jane is determined to make a contribution to her household, whether it’s financially or otherwise. Therefore, she is exceptional at being fully present when she is home. From taking care of her children to working a full-time job in addition to her business to helping her parents, Merry Jane is dependable, and she and her friends and family members value that gift.

It may be difficult for female entrepreneurs to switch gears between their business and home lives; however, each one can employ specif

After starting her own business with an underwhelming amount of support from those around her, Tricia began her business to empower others by sharing her gifts and experiences and living life to the fullest. “People set goals around what society expects or what friends and family believe should be done versus what they really want,” asserts Tricia. “When entrepreneurs, especially women, decide to go create their dream business, all of a sudden there is contention in the relationships closest to them. The status quo has changed. Instead of the support they expected, there is a lack of communication and understanding. I love working with women entrepreneurs, helping them to create a supportive environment while pursuing their dreams and increasing productivity in their business.”

After taking the free Which Jane Are You? assessment at www.JaneOutoftheBox.com, Tricia discovered that she is a Tenacity Jane. “Even before taking the assessment I realized that was my profile,” says Tricia. “As a Tenacity Jane, I have stumbled more times than I care to admit between sales, marketing, creating a web site, and oh yes, auto responders. The assessment resonated as I have the ability to see the big picture, yet I’m missing a few of the details. I have since put steps into place so that I see the big picture broken up into smaller bits so I do not get overwhelmed. I am determined to empower as many people as possible so they do not give up on themselves or their business.”

Tricia’s tips for other Tenacity Jane’s are:

1. Do not lose hope or lose sight of your goals
2. Challenge yourself every day
3. Push past your boundaries
4. Persevere in the face of fear
5. Believe in yourself and that you can do it
6. Give everything except up

1. Consider personal strengths and challenges, and think about how they apply to the ideal type. While Jane Out of the Box research revealed five distinct types of women in business, each with its own set of strengths and challenges, individual business owners may find that they can relate to specific strengths and challenges from more than one type. For example, a female entrepreneur may describe herself as a Go Jane Go with a Tenacity Jane-like tendency to procrastinate when she is stressed or exhausted. Let’s say this Go Jane Go believes Jane Dough is her ideal type. If she is serious about transitioning to Jane Dough, she absolutely must learn to set concrete goals and then take the steps to achieve them, one by one.
2. Consider current life circumstances, and think about whether they are compatible with the ideal type. Some of the entrepreneurial types demand more time, energy and effort than others. On average, Jane Dough and Go Jane Go business owners work longer hours than Merry Jane and Accidental Jane business owners do. As an example, let’s consider a Merry Jane business owner who wants to transition to a Go Jane Go or a Jane Dough type. Most Merry Jane business owners have a significant number of priorities in addition to running their companies. So before a Merry Jane starts making the transition to a demanding Jane Dough or Go Jane Go type, she must determine whether her other roles and responsibilities allow for her to spend more time with her business. Similarly, if an Accidental Jane business owner wants to transition to a Jane Dough type, she must remember that Jane Dough often manages a team of people. Accidental Jane business owners often enjoy freedom from the more traditional employment systems – so if this particular business owner does not want to be responsible for a team, maybe Jane Dough isn’t for her.
3. Consider creating short- and long-term plans for the business, and determine how the ideal type fits in. An entrepreneur’s ideal may change over time, depending on her plans for the business and for herself. For example, to get her business on solid financial footing, a Tenacity Jane business owner may develop a short-term plan in which she transitions to a Merry Jane business owner who works a full-time job in addition to running the business. She may also create a long-term plan in which she transitions from Merry Jane to Jane Dough – bringing in more clients and more money, and hiring a team of helpers. In this Tenacity Jane’s case, it would not be feasible to transition straight to Jane Dough – so a mid-step (to Merry Jane) in the middle works better.
4. Stay true to self. Business owners start their businesses for different reasons. Some wanted to escape the day-to-day corporate politics. Others wanted to get paid for doing what they love. Still others wanted to create a means to support the lifestyle they wanted to live. When considering a transition from one entrepreneurial type to another, it is essential for the entrepreneur to be sure that living as the new, or “ideal,” type will allow her the freedom to stay true to herself. If she wants to continue the hands-on work of creating her product, then Jane Dough, who focuses more on strategy and planning, may not be for her. If she wants to plan and strategize for growth, and is willing to delegate the rest of the work to team members, Jane Dough may be a go. Whatever she decides, the female business owner must remember that “ideal” is only ideal if it allows her to remain true t o her heart.

Whether a business owner has long dreamed of changing her entrepreneurial type, or it is a change she approaches with some trepidation, careful consideration and planning will ensure the transition is smooth, resulting in a happier, more satisfied business owner.

After taking the free Which Jane Are You? assessment at www.JaneOutoftheBox.com, Morgan describes her entrepreneurial journey through a “Jane’s” eyes. “Passionate about my career and financially challenged,” reflects Morgan. “That describes both my Jane type as a small jewelry business owner and the reason for starting my own business. As an elementary school teacher, my passion for teaching children and desire to contribute positively to the world around me was all-consuming. My Go Jane Go spirit began to evolve into a need for more balance in my life outside of school, as well as the need for supplemental income.” Morgan began making jewelry as a creative and therapeutic outlet. “Making jewelry gave me the gift of peace,” breathes Morgan. “I didn’t want a second job, I wanted to make jewelry! Go Jane Go kept going as I turned my hobby into a business, and became a Tenacity Jane. I used to believe I had to choose: teach or become a successful businesswoman. I discovered that I didn’t have to. I also discovered that my particular passions and 24 hour time constraints made me the quintessential Tenacity Jane; passionate about my career(s), financially challenged, but moving forwards and hopeful!”

Morgan finds that the rewards of owning her own business are intrinsically entwined with the creative aspect of her vocation. “Jewelry becomes sentimental when attached to special people and memories. It brings me peace personally to create something that can capture and hold those memories in a way that can be enjoyed every day; celebrating, commemorating, and recognizing the big, important moments and the simple, everyday joys of life. It makes me smile to see a bride wearing her wedding jewelry to work! While the beautiful gown of her bridesmaids may still hang in the depths of their closet, she can rest assured knowing that her gift of jewelry really can be worn again!”

What is Morgan’s advice for other Janes? “I am fortunate to have found a couple of fellow businesswomen who have become my mentors,” says Morgan. “They not only give me sound advice, but talking with them inspires me and motivates me when I need it most. It is important to surround yourself with people that believe you can succeed and share your enthusiasm of the small steps along the way. It’s a journey all right! A wonderful, scary and rewarding journey! While jewelry is an accessory that pulls together an outfit and coordinates all the individual pieces, Peace of Jewelry is MY accessory. It pulls me together and helps me to coordinate all my Janes. (Still working on the Dough, though!) My vision of what Peace of Jewelry CAN be keeps me going. That gives me Peace.”

A recent study from Jane Out of the Box, an authority on female entrepreneurs, reveals there are five distinct types of women in business. Based on professional market research of more than 2,500 women in business, this study shows that each type of business owner has a unique approach to running a business and therefore each one has a unique combination of needs. This article outlines two of the five types and provides ideas they may consider before changing their entrepreneurial type.

Merry Jane is a woman business owner who is building a part-time or “flexible time” business that gives her a creative outlet that she can manage within specific constraints around her schedule (whether she’s an ad agency consultant or she makes beautiful artwork). She may have a day-job, or need to be fully present for family or other pursuits. Representing about 19% of women in business, she realizes she could make more money by working longer hours, but she’s happy with the tradeoff she has made because her business gives her tremendous freedom to work how and when she wants, around her other commitments.

Because time freedom and creative stretch are so important to Merry Jane, she must make thorough examinations of other potential entrepreneurial types before making a change. Most Merry Jane business owners reported high levels of satisfaction with their companies, although most also said they would like to attract new clients and increase their income.

Considerations for Merry Jane:

• Time freedom versus growth: It is possible for Merry Jane to start work with more clients and make more money while maintaining her time freedom – it just may require some juggling. For example, Merry Jane could continue working a desirable number of hours performing the creative tasks she loves, but hire someone to help her with business-related tasks, such as taking information for proposals, sending invoices, and answering e-mails. Once she starts hiring team members, she may shift into the Jane Dough group. If she doesn’t hire team members but still wants to grow her business, she may find herself working longer hours than she wants to, possibly feeling overcommitted – a Go Jane Go.
• Creativity versus growth: Because Merry Jane business owners often started their companies as creative outlets, they may be disappointed if business growth affects their ability to flex their creative muscles. Again, hiring someone to handle non-creative tasks could lessen the impact, but any growth will require additional time from Merry Jane. Whether she tries to do it all, like Go Jane Go, or learns to delegate, like Jane Dough, is completely up to her.
• Timing: Merry Jane business owners often have myriad responsibilities in addition to running their businesses. They may take care of their children or aging parents, or they may have full-time jobs in addition to running their companies. Therefore, Merry Jane must consider the timing of any entrepreneurial type change. For example, if becoming a Go Jane Go or a Jane Dough means spending more time working on her business, maybe the transition can wait until her young children enter school, or until the business can support her not having another full-time job.

Jane Dough is an entrepreneur who enjoys running her business and generally, she makes a nice living. She is comfortable and determined in buying and selling, which may be why she’s five times more likely than the average female business owner to hit the million dollar mark. Jane Dough is clear in her priorities and may be intentionally and actively growing an asset-based or legacy business. It is estimated that 18% of women entrepreneurs fall in the category of Jane Dough.

Because most Jane Dough business owners report a high level of satisfaction with their businesses and with business ownership, it is unlikely that they would want to change to another entrepreneurial type. Jane Dough often already is living her ideal type. She brings home a high personal income, enjoys the strategizing on which she spends her time, and manages to fit in time for rest and relaxation. However, Jane Dough business owners can still benefit from the strengths of some of the other types.

Considerations for Jane Dough:

• Communicate like Go Jane Go: Go Jane Go takes business personally, and values her relationships with her clients as well as with her employees. On the other hand, Jane Dough believes business is business – and therefore, in her fast-moving style, she can sometimes communicate abruptly with team members who were inspired by her passion. Even if Jane Dough does not want to change her type, she may consider improving her communication skills so her team members feel valued and appreciated.
• Create like Merry Jane: Jane Dough absolutely loves planning and strategizing for the growth of her business. However, sometimes she is so visionary that she may not be as aware as she should be of what is happening on the front lines of her business. Jane Dough, her team members, and her business may benefit from her periodic “days in the field,” when she could stay abreast of the company’s daily workings, through time spent with the people and processes.
• Be a role model like Accidental Jane: Accidental Jane business owners define success, in part, by their ability to live life on their own terms – and to encourage others to do the same. Jane Dough, a successful businesswoman by anyone’s standards, could adopt a similar mindset and create a mentoring program in her business. Not only could she be a role model to a would-be entrepreneur, but she’d be giving back, like Go Jane Go.
• Stay passionate like Tenacity Jane: Jane Dough is undoubtedly passionate – she could not have attained her level of success without that passion. Sometimes, in the day-to-day operations of any business, though, things become routine, and the passion that drove entrepreneurs to succeed fades. Tenacity Jane business owners show courage, passion and determination every day – and all business owners should strive to do the same, no matter what their level of success.

From deciding whether it is time to make a change, or deciding that she’s already living her ideal type, every business owner must periodically consider where she is, and how that compares with where she wants to be. When the two align, she’s living her ideal type – and that is pure enjoyment.

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YanCetta grew up in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, where she explored the countryside and its colors with her pet dogs. Her first experience in art was finger painting and getting messy in elementary school. She moved to Delaware at age fifteen, where she visited museums, learned about art, and became fascinated by the impressionist movement. “I fell in love with Van Gogh; the swirls, the colors, they are so alive,” remembers YanCetta. “I painted my first canvas in oil when I was 16. I had no idea what I was doing. It was a present. I loved painting. The experience inspired me to buy a book on painting. I taught myself how to paint and build stretchers for canvas.” YanCetta later committed to a formal art education and was professionally-trained at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. “I am a renaissance woman,” says YanCetta. “I love to create in whatever I see: woodwork, fabric, glass, food, whatever I can find or dream up. I have no limits. Today I am working in glass. On buying trips, I pick up every piece, feel every curve, and get to know the glass. I travel all over to be inspired by wonderful people and beautiful landscapes.”

YanCetta started her business to be able to provide a better life for herself and her family. “I love what I do,” says YanCetta. “I could not think of a better way to make a living. I reside in Colorado, but my dream is to buy my family’s farm in Virginia and to create a full-scale dyeing business to rejuvenate the farm and to bring jobs to the area. The greatest rewards I have achieved so far are the satisfaction of my customers and being able to take charge and control of my life.”

After taking the free Which Jane Are You? assessment at www.JaneOutoftheBox.com, YanCetta discovered that she is a Jane Dough. “It fits me because I am growing my business to become bigger and better,” says YanCetta. “One day I’d love to see my children take over. My biggest challenge is to get traffic to my Esty site, but I am working and learning as I go. The greatest lesson I have learned to share with other Jane Doughs is to be patient. Good things will come as long as you are working towards your goal. Be your own cheerleader! I used to be a Tenacity Jane due to struggles with money in my personal and business life. I’m getting better at finances as time goes on.”