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Give Your Business The Gift Of Technology This Season

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Avoiding The Top 5 Entrepreneurial Mistakes Of 2012

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2011 came and went, and now we have a chance to do it all over again. I was taught to learn from others’ mistakes so you don’t have to repeat them. Whether you’re pursing entrepreneurship for the first time or are a seasoned veteran, I’m sure you can identify with these misjudgments that none of us wants to make: 1. Overcommitting:  Yes, the new year is a perfect time to plan to do all the things you didn’t accomplish in 2011. Saying no can often be a very difficult thing. It can cause an extensive amount of anger, damage to relationships and an overwhelming feeling of guilt. But overcommitting can overwhelm you and, in return, slow the progress of growing your business. Take time out to make an action plan for the year and take strategic steps to make them happen while celebrating each achievement. For more great tips on how to stop overcommitting, click  here ,  here  and  here . 2. Avoiding Technology:  We are in the technology age, when everything happens via the Internet. Not

A Day In Her Life Interview With Dr. Tomekia Strickland

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Dr. Tomekia Strickland A Day In Her Life: Dr. Tomekia Strickland, Obstetrician and Women’s Health/Maternal Child Health Advocate at Tucson Medical Center in Arizona. Her Day Begins… Early with a simple tweet quoting the legendary journalist Belva Davis that reads, “Don’t be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. If you dream it, you can make it so.” The inspirational quote could just as easily summarize Dr. Tomekia Strickland’s spirit and life mantra as a compassionate physician on a never-ending quest to help heal the human spirit, using medicine as her medium. Her main goal, as she will tell you, is to “help, heal, love, inspire” each and every day. The minute the hospital doors swing open that morning, she’s on.  More than likely the day will be intense and rushed, and it could easily proceed well into the next day depending on what awaits her when she arrives. The days for an obstetrician can be a rapid sequence of rewarding, sometimes heart wrenching moments o

Managing Holiday Stress Tips For The Female BOSS

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The end of the year and holiday season typically mark a festive time with an abundance of invitations to holiday parties and social gatherings. For entrepreneurs, the end of the year is also the time for fourth quarter financial and business reporting, end of year employee evaluations, company goals review, contract re-negotiations and so much more.  As women entrepreneurs with multiple obligations and demanding personal and professional roles, we often find ourselves dealing with excessive stress during this time of year.  Stress can take a heavy toll on our mental health and overall well-being.  Fortunately, there are some effective ways to manage stress.  Five strategies are outlined below: 1) Find a Support System Seek professional help from a licensed therapist or life coach; join a support network or organization, such as the BOSS Network or talk to a friend or family member who is a non-judgmental good listener. 2) Take Care of the Physical You Eat healthy, exercise and get a

MY FAIR WEDDING Private Dinner with DAVID TUTERA

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David Tutera and Lucky Bride Thursday evening, a few BOSS ladies had the opportunity to attend David Tutera -- celebrity wedding planner and star of WE tv’s  MY FAIR WEDDING  –  intimate dinner with local Chicago press at  Devon Seafood Grill . Tutera was in town promoting the fifth season of his popular show, in which he gives everyday brides the wedding makeover of their dreams. Guests dined on scallops and salmon, while previewing an upcoming episode. Attendees were given a DVD copy of the best of MFW --  Weddings WE Love: My Fair Wedding with David Tutera  – and a rhinestone pin from Bridal Collection by David Tutera. To cap off the night, one lucky guest – NBC Chicago’s  Pam Oliver  – walked away with a diamond watch from David’s jewelry line at Sears. “I have the greatest job in the world,” said Tutera during the post-screening Q&A. “I get to be a part of the happiest day of people’s lives.” MY FAIR WEDDING with DAVID TUTERA  airs  Sunday  nights  at 9/8c  on WE tv! Visi

How To Become A Successful Woman In The Boardroom

Are you a woman who wants to know how to become more successful in the boardroom?  I’m not speaking of just any boardroom.  I’m speaking of a boardroom where your presence actually counts. If you answered “yes”, grab you paper and pen and take notes because this has all you need to greet success at the boardroom door. On Tuesday, November 1, 2011, I had the distinct pleasure of representing The BOSS Network at the 2011 Women In The Boardroom Conference. The event was held in Atlanta, GA, and the theme for this year was: “Learn. Advance. Lead.” Sheila Ronning, the President and CEO of Women In The Boardroom, says “Our organization is on a mission to help women figure out if corporate board service is the right path for them.  If it is, we help with the road map to getting them on the right board.”  The event’s panel facilitator was award-winning journalist and business owner, Cynthia Good. Have you ever heard of the Little PINK Book ?  Well, Cynthia Good launched it in 2005 as a websi

Starting a Jewelry Line With Basketball Wives LA, Malaysia Pargo

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Every now and then we like to bring the best in conversations from Entrepreneurs and Corporate Professionals who are making a difference, starting a new venture, or who simply have an amazing story to share on The BOSSNetwork Twitter Channel; #BOSSChat. This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Mom, Wife, Fashion Executive, Business Owner, Malaysia Pargo  @styleingrace of Basketball Wives LA, who is launching her first Jewerly line titled Three Beats @Three_Beats .  The Jewelry line is set to launch 11.11.2011 and you can learn more at http://www.threebeatsjewelry.com .  We decided to bring you an excerpt of the interview for your reading enjoyment. Until next time, know that you have the power and ability to achieve your heart’s desire. The BOSS Network: Malaysia Pargo  @ styleingrace  Walk us through your career path. How did you get to this point? #BOSSChat Malaysia Pargo  @ styleingrace  : I did some modeling, videos and styled athletes and wives. I’ve always been

7 Ways to Build Your Entrepreneur Support Network

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Tina C. Wells Everyone needs a network of people they can count on, in both in their personal lives, and in business. For entrepreneurs especially, these support networks can make the difference between feeling like you’re out there on your own, to being deeply connected to other entrepreneurs and having a team of friends, advisers or partners to turn to when you’re not sure which direction to go.  Here are seven tips for building the ultimate network to support your entrepreneurial goals. CREATE A SMALL GROUP OF FIVE LIKE-MINDED ENTREPRENEURS.  You may have already heard of these “mastermind” groups. But what do you call a group for those who haven’t yet mastered something? Call it whatever you like, but build one — quickly. Make sure that the four other people you engage don’t have competing businesses, and think of ways you can help each other. I know of groups that meet monthly and each member has to come to the meeting with at least one lead for another member of the group.

No Money No Business by BOSS Member Aundrea Y. Wilcox

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If you are thinking of starting a business with no money, THINK again.  Why would you do something so stupid?! It’s like going to a bar without your wallet or purse. You can’t buy. When you go into business without money, you can’t serve—not well anyway. If you want your customer’s first experience with you to be pleasant, you’re going to have to spend some money, whether for packaging, a well-done and presentable menu, bagging and labeling, or a professional-looking invoice or receipt as a minimum. And why is it that you don’t have any money anyway? If and when you decide to go into business, it’s going to take real discipline to stay within your budget and spend according to a plan. You will also need to continue (not start) to save money for a rainy day. If you’re not saving any money now, how can you expect to start a business and do any better? Don’t start a business thinking that you’re going to solve your money woes in a hurry. Trust me, if you have no money now, cash flow will