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Valerie Norman Gammon Presents Women With Purpose Global Summit

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Please Plan to Join Us  June 18th-22nd in the French Caribbean  Only 300 women will be in attendance for this exclusive only event.  If you would like to register  please use this link to do so ( REGISTER ).

Your Network Determines your NetWORTH By Brittany Applegate

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The secret of a successful individual can be discovered in the strength of their network. We’ve all heard the saying “Your network measures your net worth”…well, there’s a lot of truth in that phrase.  I've  learned from reading Catherina Kaputa’s AMAZING book “You Are a Brand!” that four key networks play a significant role is your professional success.  Check ‘em out: Network 1-   Strategic network: Your strategic network consists of mentors, sponsors, allies, and connectors. Understand that this is your most important network because these people can determine the success and direction of your career and professional development. These people offer access, connections, advice, and opportunity. These people advocate for your success, help you get through rough patches, and bring you to “the party”. (The party is that one event with the who’s who of your city that you wish you had access to.) Identify this network and build on it. Key people in this network includes (but

Go Where the Joy Is By Dorothy Enriquez

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Franklin Covey suggests we begin with the end in mind. Will you ‘C’ your way through school or ace your way out? Will wrong relationships lead to a forgotten purpose? Will dreams be abandoned because life got in the way? Is the goal to simply get through life or to leave a legacy? The Pursuit of Happiness We spend the majority of our early adult years looking for happiness. Sometimes, our search begins with innocent and healthy intentions; other times our quest takes unexpected turns toward corks, pills, lighters and maybe even needles. Regardless, we always find ourselves back on the crooked path because happiness is fleeting. We’re happy for a day, a week…a month and then BOOM! Just like that we’re robbed and left for dead on the corner of happiness and sorta kinda. We’re on an endless Odyssey and reaching Homer status because the pursuit of happiness, on some level, is ridiculous. We’re challenged to turn the frown upside down, and so often, we inherently rely upon o

Three Ways to Share Your Story on Social Media By Ruby Veridiano

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A status update is more than a mere 150 characters, it’s a bold statement, if you choose it to be. Every tweet, facebook update, and blog post is a chapter in the book you are writing about you and/or your company’s story, so it’s crucial to view social media as a craft. So what should you post on Facebook? Here are three different ideas that you can use to innovate the way you post: 1.  PHOTOS - Pictures are indeed worth a thousand words, but only if the picture is purposeful to your brand’s story. Share photos of you at work, in action, or your product. They don’t have to be pictures of yourself, but rather, photos that demonstrate your services/product and the value it offers. Photos also tend to get more “likes” and views on social media. 2.  RELATED ARTICLES - The articles you read show where your interests are. Sharing these with your audience further reinforces the lane you’re creating for yourself and your business, all the while educating yourself further

5 Steps To A Financially Rock Solid Business By Shontaye Hawkins

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A financial management system is a critical component to building a profitable business yet many entrepreneurs start businesses without putting one in place. Let’s be honest, you’re in business to make money, right? Then why neglect creating and implementing a system that will help ensure you achieve the results you desire? Putting key foundational systems in place is a proactive approach to building a successful business that I believe begins with having a vision for your business. Your business vision should be so big that it excites and scares you at the same time. That vision should drive your actions which should be driven by the goals  you've  created. So, why is it so important to have a financial management system? Well, it helps you make better informed decisions about which strategies will grow and boost the bottom line. It will reveal the real cost of doing business and whether or not you’re charging enough for your products and services. Below are 5 key steps