Five Day Planners for Busy Moms

Five Day Planners for Busy Moms

byStephanie Elie

Posted 01/08/10 4:04 pm EST | Digital

Topicsbusiness, day planner, get organized

It’s that time of year again, where we scurry to the local stationary store and rummage through the aisles of calendars and organizers looking for the "perfect" one. I’ve tried them all, Day Runner, Day Timer, FranklinCovey, momAgenda, Truly Mom, and At-A-Glance. I compiled a list of some of the most popular planners for busy moms.

momAgenda Day Planner
www.momagenda.com


5 Ways to Attract Retailers to Your Brand

5 Ways to Attract Retailers to Your Brand

byStephanie Elie

Posted 09/23/09 5:06 pm EDT | Digital

Topicsbusiness, retail business

Last week I missed the ABC Kids show because we had to move out of our condo. If you make any kind of juvenile product, the ABC Kids show is a must! I have attended for the past 3 years and have found some great products. It takes place at the Las Vegas convention center and runs for 5 days (3 for online retailers).  And believe me, you need that amount of time to make it to all of the great vendors.


Is Multi-tasking a Talent or a Hindrance

Is Multi-tasking a Talent or a Hindrance

byStephanie Elie

Posted 09/10/09 12:55 pm EDT | Digital

Topicsbusiness, multitasking, time management

I have always considered myself great at multi-tasking. If you need someone to wash the clothes and feed a baby, all while typing up an email to her most important client, then I’m your girl. I used to think that being great at multi-tasking was a talent, but after reading Bruce Weinstein’s article in Business Week, "The Ethics of Multitasking," I’m beginning to think it’s more of a hindrance.

According to Weinstein’s research, multitasking reduces rather than enhances the quality of our work – and our lives.


Sparkplugging.com, a Work at Home Resource

Sparkplugging.com, a Work at Home Resource

byStephanie Elie

Posted 09/03/09 1:50 am EDT | Digital

Topicsbusiness, work at home resource

Do you want to start your own business? Have a question about affiliate marketing? Do you want to learn how to launch your own online retail store? If you are a work at home mom or interested in becoming one, Sparkplugging.com is a valuable resource and community that supports today’s home office worker.

Sparkplugging.com is one of the largest blog networks dedicated to solo business owners and work at home moms. It was developed by Wendy Piersall, a blogging and new media expert who has over 12 years of business and marketing experience.


Why Companies Should Embrace Social Media Now

FromShort Pump Preppy

Posted 09/03/09 5:14 pm EDT | Digital

Topicsbusiness, social networking

We see more and more companies, big box and small entrepreneur, taking a leap of faith and utilizing social media to promote their brand or product.  This becomes more and more important as the consumer ventures online to shop, looks for advice, and wants to engage.


6 Ways Google Can Help Your Business

6 Ways Google Can Help Your Business

byStephanie Elie

Posted 08/26/09 2:21 pm EDT | Digital

Topicsbusiness, google

Just like high speed internet, the smart phone (i.e. Iphone), twitter and facebook, I have become addicted to Google, not just for social value, but Google also helps me run my business as well. Here are some great Google tools you can also use to help run your business.

Google Docs


Break on Through to the Other Side

FromThe Diary of a Poshpreneur

Posted 08/26/09 2:37 pm EDT | Digital

Topicsbusiness, entrepreneurship, motivation

Success is buried on the other side of frustration; unfortunately some people don't do what it takes to get to the other side" Tony Robbins


Diving into Entrepreneurship

Diving into Entrepreneurship

byStephanie Elie

Posted 08/19/09 1:25 pm EDT | Digital

Topicsbusiness, entrepreneurship, exit strategy

What do you do when your heart and gut tell you to dive into entrepreneurship but your bank account is screaming no way! If you are making the transition from employee to entrepreneur, then you must develop an exit strategy.

Here are some tips on how to create your own employee to entrepreneur exit strategy.