Category: business

Spend Your Coins with Women Owned Small Businesses

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I’m a woman’s woman and I just live to see another woman winning in business, family, love, parenting or whatever. So in celebration of just got paid Friday (I just made that up), here are my 5 favorite women owned small businesses this week. 
Let’s do our best to support these women in their goals of business growth. You never know you may be looking to them for mentorship, investment money or a career. #WomenSupportWomen


Sky Arts

Courtesy of Sky Arts Facebook Page

 One of my sister friends hosted a painting party for her daughter and Sky Arts was the coordinator. I’ve been a fan ever since. Sky Arts gives phenomenal instruction that allows everyone to become a visual artist, at least while Sky Arts is instructing.
You can attend a weekly community art event or book your own personal paint party. Visit them on Facebook. 




Dear’s Fashion Boutique

Courtesy of Dear’s Fashion Facebook Page

 Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Dear’s Fashion     Boutique carries men and women’s clothing, accessories and shoes. This is a great place to shop if you’re looking a stand out dress for a celebration, date night or drinks with co-workers.

Visit them at 1414 W Roosevelt Rd. Broadview, IL


Courtesy of Bombshell’s Facebook Page


BombShell Movement Studio

It’s not a gym, but you’ll definitely work up a sweat. Bombshell Movement Studio is a safe, nurturing sexy space where everyday women come to let loose. The classes are filled with slow, sexy and slinky movements designed to help you unleash your inner Bombshell. Perfect for a girls night out.
Visit the Bombshell website to book a session





Werk 101

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WERK 101: Get Your Life Together Guide, is a fresh literary gold mine making its debut. WERK 101, written by Koereyelle DuBose founder of The Single Wives Club, is proving to be a staple to distinctive women who have a desire to take their lives to the next level. Essence Relationship Editor Charreah Jackson, raves“Koereyelle is a visionary creating a life of passion and purpose. In WERK 101, she freely shares her incredible insight for women around the world to do the same.

Purchase the book at werk101.com




Empire Life

Empire Life Magazine is a digital magazine and blog curated by and for millennial entrepreneurial woman. Don’t let that scare you away. The website includes information on Beauty, Business and Health that can help us corporate hustlers too.

Read their latest posts at empirelifemag.com

Get That Money Girl: How to Create Powerful Client Presentations

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Hey ladies,

Passing on info from one of the many professional development email lists I’ve signed up for. 

Persuasive Presentations 
to Sell More Or Pitch For Funding 

Overview :

A presentation can be a powerful tool if you need to persuade prospects, clients or investors to consider your project positively.  With a persuasive presentation, you are clearly in charge.  You stand while they sit.  You control the sequence and flow of information.  However, if you are uptight, nervous or drench your slides with text/words, you will seriously undermine your message.

 

Workshop Description:

This one day workshop is limited to only 8 participants. and involves multiple exercises to help you stand before the group and practice new skills. The participant will learn the following:

 

Delivery skills–How to master physical delivery techniques, (like those in tennis or golf) and how to stand and speak persuasively, so that you project an image of sincerity, conviction and expertise. 

 

Staging techniques How to keep the focus on you and how to get and stay away from the lectern and work with your visuals to better connect with viewers. (However, you are the “show,” not the slides.)

 

Q&A tips-How to encourage questions, neutralize negative ones and involve the whole group.

 

Effective uses of visuals-How to create PowerPoint slides that reinforce your message, entertain and ensure retention. (Text/word slides fail on all three counts!)

 

Presenter:

Paul LeRoux started as a corporate speechwriter and then spent 25 years in his own business, coaching senior executives for important speeches and preparing startup companies for venture capital presentations.  He is a co-author of Visual Selling and creator of numerous training DVDs to help individuals enhance their written proposals and oral presentations                                     

 

Date: Wednesday September 16, 2015

Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm  (Light lunch provided)

Place:  South Suburban College, Oak Forest Campus, Room 5250

             16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest

                               

FREE EVENT  Registration required, Limited to 8 participants per class

 

To Register:  Call 708-596-2000 ext. 3258

        

Say Yes to New Friends: BossChicks.com Talks Mastering the Art of Mingling

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The Importance of Networking-AND Doing It Right! Part I

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Networking events are great venues to advertise yourself and your business. I enjoy attending these events because not only does it give me an opportunity to get the word out about my business but it allows me to step out of my comfort zone! 🙂 I am forced to polish up on my business “spiel” and work on my firm hand shake and eye contact. At past events I’ve attended, I have given out a lot ofbusiness cards and met a lot of people. However, there are things I’ve noticed at networking events that are not exactly Networking Event Etiquette.
Here are a few networking event tips to keep in mind:
1) Make sure you take plenty of business cards and information!
PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED at that. I have received pieces of computer paper with information on it and once someone ran out of cards so they wrote info on a napkin. That is not professional and not a good way to give a “first impression”. You should also have your “spiel” down pat so you’re not struggling to find words when explaining yourself. At networking events you will be getting a lot ofbusiness cards so it is a good idea to write notes to yourself on the back of the cards.

Support Greatness – 5 Tips for Helping Others Pursue Dreams & Goals

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If you’re not interested in being the greatest, support those that aspire to be great. Great coaches nurture great players, Amazing teachers nurture amazing professionals, Great parents nurture great children. Your words and actions can inspire others to push for excellence even if you dont want to rule the world yourself. We all can play an important role in the life of a champion.

Here are 5 Tips for you to contribute to the success of another.
 
1.) Understand their product, business or talent. Ask questions about what they’re doing now to work towards their goals and how they plan to get there.
 
2.) Spread the word about their gifts, talents, events and products. You don’t have to wear a shirt that says “Marketing Manager” but you can utilize your social media, professional and person connections to spread the word about your friends budding business.
 
3.) Patronize their products and services. Put your money where your mouth is. You can’t tell others to believe in something you won’t buy yourself.
 
4.) Encourage them – look out for helpful resources, grants and possible business opportunities. They can use all the help they can get.
 
5.) Be consistent – Many people are excited at the beginning of careers and ventures but when the going gets tough people stop supporting. Show that you’re interested in their success. Ask how things are going weekly and if you can lend a hand.
 
These tips can be applied to college students, business owners, volunteer work, magicians, comedians and even preschoolers. The underline rule here is to support progression at any stage.
 
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What to do with non friends

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Happy Friday Goal Getters! Everyone isn’t your friend and in the same instance not everyone is your enemy. There are a lot of people in that grey area. Find out what to do with those people. Lets call those people “opportunities”.

Be open to learn something from those people. Co-workers, business partners, customers etc. have something that belongs to you. Knowledge!

Go get it

Package Your Professionalism with LinkedIn

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Not all social media is created equal. LinkedIn has been an amazing opportunity seeking vehicle. It’s one of the few places on the web where business minded people offer their authentic business credentials. (No “I’m getting money” posts on LinkedIn )

It’s the perfect place to package your professional accomplishments for companies and business partners. Don’t miss a chance to increase your credibility and your profits.

Register for the Female Entrepreneur free LinkedIn webinar to learn how to use the massive social site for profit.
http://igotowebinar.com/register/582247514/

See you at the webinar

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Happy Move Makin Monday: Fuel Your Aspirations with This Boss Story

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Karine Méhu is proof that sometimes you really can have it all. As the Director of Digital Marketing at ESPN, Ms. Méhu oversees the creation and implementation of ideas that must be as practical as they are creative. ESPN’s advertisers depend on her to execute campaigns that capture consumers’ attention and spending money.
This dedicated young professional gets up at 4 am everyday and is somehow finding the time to plan her wedding even as she racks up professional accolades and puts in long hours at a job she loves. Soak up some of her career wisdom and find out why she’s the boss!

Read more at http://madamenoire.com/70914/episode-5-karine-mehu/#Kz6hA0ZeCZPug3vV.99

What Does Beyonce, Oprah & Michelle Obama have in common: POWER

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Did your favorite Move Maker Make the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list 




This is like the powerful woman’s Christmas. Maybe not, but I love reading the stories, triumphs, failures and happenings of the worlds most influential women. Not just black women (Although I love to see a powerful sister) but all women banning together to make this world fly and progressing.

Would you like to make this list 1 day? Share your story of why you are a powerful woman.
email stories to mommymakinmoves@gmail.com

Check out who made the list.
http://www.forbes.com/power-women/gallery