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BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Startup Queen" Aundrea Y. Wilcox

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AUNDREA Y. WILCOX , Brenau University MBA, is currently the Executive Director of the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship at the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, Tenn.   She is also the author of Startup Savvy: Strategies for Optimizing Small Business Survival and Success; and the upcoming book Superwoman Smarts: Activating Leadership and Substance.   The BOSS Network : What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?   Aundrea Wilcox: I have always had in interest in entrepreneurship.   My parents have owned multiple family businesses, so I was introduced to this industry as a child.   They both continue to motivate and inspire me, by always asking, “What’s new?”   When they ask this question of me, I know they are being genuine and they expect to hear something pretty exciting.   BN: What inspired you to break into your particular industry?   AW : I started at the Kingsport Chamber

Does Your Image affect your Career? By Lana Kerr

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Many people know that a well-received image is a prerequisite in the workplace. However, can it affect your career growth? I recently had a client who was referred to us by her mentor. As I sat with her in my office and asked her how I can help…I told her to think of me as her fairy tale godmother, who could give her anything she wanted regarding her health and image.  She sighed and said, "I would like to be a size 4.” I have coached thousands of clients to help them achieve their weight loss goals, I can usually tell what size a person is and by looking at her I could see that she was about a size 12. She went on to say that although she was very good at her job she didn't pay much attention to her weight and felt that it was because of this that she was constantly overlooked for women who were much thinner. As sad as that may be, statistics show this to be true, that being overweight does affect a person's perception of you. Looking back over 14 years as

Are You Under-Charging For Your Services? By Monique Caradine

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Under-charging is a big problem in the entrepreneurial community, especially among women.  It’s like a chronic illness that stops you from running your business at the highest levels.  It can also cause you to feel like an employee in your own company. So how do you stop the epidemic of under-charging and under-earning?  First, let’s acknowledge the most common myths that exist within the entrepreneurial community: Myth #1: You have to work from sun up until sun down to make your business grow.  This is such a lie.  Sure some sweat equity is required to get going, but if you’ve been in business for 3 years, you should have processes and systems in place that allow your business to operate smoothly even in your absence. Myth #2: If you’re a service professional, you have to charge by the hour or if you sell products, you have to have the lowest prices.  Another lie. If you are charging by the hour for your services, you are cheating yourself. If you feel your prices have to be

Join Us Thursday, 1/29/2015 at 7/8PM EST For A Live Twitter #BOSSChat with Angelia White!

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Angelia White’s axiom, “Live, Dream, Inspire,” is what motivated her in 2000 to embark on an extraordinary journey to create a lifestyle magazine for diverse women of faith — a magazine that speaks to all women from all walks of life. What began as a simple idea blossomed into an amazing, faith-defining endeavor.  Having connecting her God-given passion with a purpose, Angelia decided to step out on faith with her dream. She began her mission to present beauty, fashion, and lifestyle issues for today’s aspiring woman. Angelia envisioned a magazine synchronizing diverse women of faith, inspired by true-life stories, providing powerful lessons that inspire, provide hope, and encourage change.  In 2005, Angelia experienced the loss of her grandmother and father within a two-month time period. It was during these difficult times that she was able to discern how short and precious life truly is. Inspired by these revelations, she knew that it was time to take concrete steps toward ful

BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Unstuck Coach" Crystal Wright

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Crystal Wright is known for getting people UNSTUCK! She has dedicated her life to empowering and preparing freelance beauty, fashion and entertainment professionals to succeed as entrepreneurs in print, video, film and TV. Her books , workshops and coaching helps creative professionals take their careers to the next level. The BOSS Network: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Crystal Wright: As an agent, I experienced subtle dismissive behavior from creative decision-makers in the general market and from peer agencies in the makeup, hair and styling community. It wasn't like what was being experienced by other people of color in corporate America at that time. Luckily, I was an former Xerox rep and we didn't take no for an answer. I was able to obtain much more work, albeit no general market assignments for the first ten years. The world is so wonderfully different now. I like to say that these young