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- Support to Build Business: Guidance for Three Types of Female Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithMost women business owners are on their own as they create, grow and run their companies – but by finding expert and community support, they can accelerate their business growth process and shorten their learning curves, reaching their greatest potential more easily in less time. Research by ...
Views: 429 - Receiving Support: Expert Advice for Two Types of Female Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithA vast majority of female entrepreneurs go it alone as they launch, build and maintain their businesses – but they don’t have to. By seeking and accepting support from experts and from community members, businesswomen can shorten their learning curves and reach potential they didn’t even know ...
Views: 483 - Bringing In the Experts: Saving Time and Money, and Reaching Goals Faster - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithBecause many women business owners are solopreneurs, they often learn the ins and outs of business ownership on their own. They may not recognize what is possible for themselves or for their businesses because they haven’t had the experience or exposure. The good news is that it is possible for ...
Views: 407 - How to Give More Than Ever Before - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithFemale entrepreneurs may be surprised when they discover what they must do in order to give more. For businesswomen who are passionate about giving, it is possible to do so without draining their own reserves, as long as they follow some simple – yet effective – rules. Professional market ...
Views: 511(2 votes) - Giving Dangerously – Advice for Three Types of Female Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithMany female entrepreneurs want to give. They strive to find new, positive ways to do so, all the time. An unintended – and unfortunate – byproduct of this spirit is that these women end up feeling exhausted and drained. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. By implementing ...
Views: 550(2 votes) - Best of the Janes: Gaining a Deeper Understanding of Your Ideal Customer - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen a female entrepreneur sets out to get to know her ideal customer – and therefore increase her business and customer loyalty – she will achieve greater success if she follows several specific guidelines: 1. Get to know “the” ideal customer, as well as what he or she needs and wants – and ...
Views: 463 - Market Research: Increasing Your Selling Power - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen a female entrepreneur has defined her ideal customers and her ideal customers’ desires and needs, and she’s brought them to her web site or store, it’s time for her to find out even more – specifically, what leads to them buying from her, and what leads to them walking away. By completing ...
Views: 490 - Understanding Customers’ Wants and Needs – and How To Deliver Both - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithAfter a female business owner has defined precisely who her ideal target customer is, she must understand what that customer wants and needs. Typically, customers buy what they want, so the most successful business owners create products or services that fulfill those desires – and provide a ...
Views: 575 - Knowing Your Ideal Customer – The Key To Developing Products and Services - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithWomen entrepreneurs care about their customers, and want, more than anything, to provide them with solutions or to help them take advantage of opportunities in their lives. The best way for a woman business owner to serve her customers from a place of true caring and compassion is for her to ...
Views: 501(1 vote) - Best of the Janes: Getting the Most Out of Masterminding - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithAlthough each type of female entrepreneur will find a masterminding group and situation that meets her unique needs and desires, every entrepreneur should carefully consider several topics when creating or joining a mastermind group, to ensure she receives the maximum benefit. 1. Create ...
Views: 476(1 vote) - Masterminding: Two Types of Female Entrepreneurs Reap the Rewards - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithStarting or joining a mastermind group can provide female entrepreneurs with support, resources and accountability. It’s important for business owners to find a mastermind group that meets their specific needs and desires. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, first defined the ...
Views: 528(4 votes) - Improving a Business Through Masterminding - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen a female entrepreneur is ready to take her business to the next level, getting there may be as simple as creating or joining a mastermind group. Originally defined by businessman Napoleon Hill as a “coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, ...
Views: 514(4 votes) - Cultural and Religious Differences in a Business Partnership - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithCulture and Religion can be deeply rooted in an entrepreneur – and because of the potential significance of these two aspects of a person’s being, prospective partners should discuss whether their cultural and/or religious differences can make working together a difficult – or maybe even an ...
Views: 573(3 votes) - A Prospective Partner: Skills and History - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen two business owners form a partnership, each one brings strengths, skills, and enthusiasm to the table. It’s important for the strengths and skills of one partner to complement those of the other so that the new partnership offers a broader range of skill sets. In some cases, one or both ...
Views: 672(3 votes) - Characteristics to Evaluate in a Prospective Partner - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen a female business owner is considering a business partnership, evaluating her prospective partner based on several criteria increases the likelihood that the match will yield positive results for both parties. While gut instinct and good chemistry may make the partnership friendly and ...
Views: 822(3 votes) - Women In Partnerships – The Importance of Due Diligence - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithBusiness partnerships provide a variety of benefits to women entrepreneurs. For example, women with complementary skill sets or ways of thinking can partner to offer their customers a more well-rounded offering or experience. Women with similar interests and business styles can partner to offer ...
Views: 585(4 votes) - Best of the Janes: Hiring an Assistant - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithNo single formula exists for hiring an assistant. Each female entrepreneur is unique and therefore must hire an assistant who meets her unique needs and those of her business. However, all woman business owners must consider these several important topics during the hiring process to ensure an ...
Views: 544(2 votes) - Hiring an Assistant: Three Female Entrepreneurs, Three Sets of Needs - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen a female entrepreneur is ready to hire help, delegating to an assistant may seem more cost-effective and less complicated than hiring an entire team. While working with a team yields great results for most entrepreneurs who choose to do so, an assistant can provide an extra set of hands ...
Views: 591(4 votes) - Why Plan? The Top 5 Reasons Female Entrepreneurs Must Plan - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithWhen a business owner creates a plan for her business, she is creating a road map she can follow to get to her ultimate destination: success on her own terms. Such a road map does not have to be concrete -- it can include detours at unexpected obstructions, as well as pit stops to refuel and ...
Views: 610(4 votes) - Women Entrepreneurs Getting Back on Track, Part 3: Making the Change - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithOnce a female entrepreneur has determined what caused her to stop living her ideal entrepreneurial type, and what she can do about it, she may feel ready to begin the transition to her new ideal type. At first, the transition may seem daunting – but with the right tools, strategies and ...
Views: 686(4 votes) - Women Entrepreneurs Getting Back on Track, Part 2: Determining the Future - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Michele DeKinder Smith“When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” But what if a female entrepreneur doesn’t want lemonade? When changing circumstances take a woman business owner out of her ideal entrepreneurial type, she may determine that rather than going back to her previous type, she wants to move on to a new ...
Views: 611(3 votes) - Best of the Janes: Making the Most of Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithBusiness ownership comes with its own set of demands – and meeting those while also striving to build and maintain healthy relationships can prove challenging for even the most energetic female entrepreneur. While every woman business owner is unique, certain considerations apply to all business ...
Views: 620(3 votes) - Two Types of Women Entrepreneurs at Their Best in Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Michele DeKinder SmithOften switching instantly from one role to another to yet another throughout the day, female entrepreneurs must become adept at managing their distinctly separate relationships – from one moment to the next, sometimes instantaneously. While this ongoing Clark-Kent-becomes-Superman evolution may ...
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