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Have you ever heard the saying, “two is better than one?” Of course you have and it is the truth. When it comes to business people are always looking for ways to market their concepts, products, and services. Sometimes we spend so much time thinking about how to market these ideas that we never start marketing them at all. Technology is our friend. In today’s world it has never been easier to get your name out there and summon the assistance of complete strangers to assist you in building your dream. You can cross promote. Cross promotion is basically the mindset of, “if you scratch my back I’ll scratch yours.” This can easily be used in business. If you are ready to take your business to the next level without putting up any money, then utilize these steps to begin launching immediately. #1. Blog the Check! Never underestimate the power of an email or blog. One email to the right person can change your life. First you have to know that there is value in what you offer. I do this...

Nakita Whittaker,  S ince being diagnosed with Lupus in 2003, this busy career mom has mastered the art of balancing a personal life, career as a Sr. Mortgage Processor for PNC Bank and maintaining good healthwhile managing to provide daily savvy business tips for career focused women. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?  Nakita Whittaker: Having Lupus; a few symptoms I suffer with are fatigue, hair loss and pain. Some days, I have had trouble literally getting out of bed; not to mention my self-esteem of “feeling ugly”.Refusing to allow this illness to defeat me - I had to mentally & physically motivate myself every day to do the things I love; so I chose a career that challenged me to be creative and hold myself accountable for my own successes - this way I had to contribute 100% effort excellence. Blogging daily helped me see my growth. BN: What inspired you to break into your p...

  Tamika Maria Price is an award-winning fashion entrepreneur based in Chicago. She began her career in wardrobe styling and personal shopping in 2008 and has since authentically built her brand by helping everyday women achieve Standout Style - literally. Price authored the book, “Standout Style: The Shopping + Style Guide for Real Women” released in 2010. Tamika has been seen working her style magic on the national TV show, “The Rachael Ray Show”, NBC 5 News, WGN News, WCIU’s “You & Me This Morning”, and named one of the “Top 40 Under 40 Game Changers” by Black Enterprise Magazine. Price opened Standout Style Boutique in March 2014, which was named one of “This Year’s Best 10 Boutiques” by Chicago Sun-Times Splash soon thereafter. BN:What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Tamika Maria Price: When I first started wardrobe styling, I struggled with finding my niche in the industry. As a stylist or any other ...

Andrea Mosley is a wife and a stay-at-home mom of two amazing children. Andrea and her family reside in Hickory Hills, Illinois. Andrea has a passion for the positive development of people. When Andrea is not writing books, she is actively developing ideas for new products and mentoring youth/young adults. The BOSS Network: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of  starting your business or career?   Andrea Mosley: When I started my business, my greatest challenge was marshaling resources and    support.  I did not have the financial resources, but I decided that I wouldn't let these challenges intimidate me or stop me from pursuing my goals.  I viewed the possible returns on my ideas as greater than the risks. BN: What inspired you to break into your particular industry?   AM :  I’ve always liked the idea of making my own schedule, so I opted to study   business. I wasn't inspired by one particular t...

Technology expert, speaker, media personality, and entrepreneur, Angela Benton, is the founder and CEO of NewME , a social enterprise that accelerates entrepreneurs with non-traditional backgrounds. Since launching in 2011, NewME has accelerated hundreds of entrepreneurs in changing their lives through entrepreneurship including helping them raise over $17 million in venture capital funding. The company focuses on helping entrepreneurs identify strengths from their non-traditional backgrounds and leverage them in business.  Born in Chicago, IL, Benton spent most of her childhood just outside Washington DC in Northern Virginia. Having her first child at 16 and determined not to become a statistic, Benton graduated high school in just three years and went on to attend several colleges, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications with a specialization in Digital Design. As a young, single mother, Benton armed with resilience and det...

We keep track of what matters to us the most.  Real talk…..do you consistently find the time to make sure your business finances are in the “black” while you’re “too busy” to keep your mental, physical and spiritual well being out of the “red”?  The irony is that most BOSS ladies juggle a non-negotiable “to-do” list larger than most and yet when it comes to doing the things to maintain a high level of energy, mental clarity, and long term health we make those choices optional.  What is it that makes us think it’s ok to be financially prosperous and physically bankrupt?   The great news is that you know how to get on your grind and push through tough times. You know how to dig in and climb some really steep hills.  Being an entrepreneur isn’t for the soft, the easily discouraged, or the complainers.   Now how can you use all of those amazing skills when it comes to taking care of your mental, physical and spiritual well being? I’m glad you asked! ...

Have you ever struggled with a sense of worthlessness? If so, you are not alone. The one thing that I have learned in life is that many people struggle with feeling unworthy of great things. This struggle of worth may be personal, in the marketplace, as an entrepreneur and even in knowing our place in the world. The reality is that I have struggled with a feeling unworthy too –personally, in ministry, and professionally. These thoughts of worthlessness will keep us from moving forward. For this reason, it is important to know that others do not determine our self-worth. We must be the one to determine that we are worth seeing the world! In 2001, I took my first trip abroad to study law in Beijing China. At that time I had a two year old daughter, I was on the brink of breaking my engagement and I had very little money. However, I was determined to step outside of my comfort zone even though I felt like a fish out of water. Eventually, I earned a Certification in Chinese Law and inte...