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Where else can you find such day-to-day Sassiness?
From business issues to spa nights, from rubbing elbows with politicians and business leaders to sharing poetry, wine, and chocolate... it is all covered here in our blog.
Blog from the authors of the upcoming book The Sassy Ladies' eGuide: How to be Successful in Your First Year of Business. In this blog for women entrepreneurs, you will:
- Get a sneak preview of some of the concepts in the eGuide
- See interviews with other women business owners
- Read our sassy perspective on everyday business situations
- Learn which products and resources we recommend.
Join our conversations about the challenges and victories of having your own business. We want to hear your point of view—and your questions. Click on any title, and add your comments at the bottom of the page.
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SBA and RISBDC host first Rhode Island Economic Summit |
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By Michelle Girasole on
1/6/2007 12:28 PM
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On January 5, 2007, an Economic Summit was held to engage business and civic leaders in clarifying issues and recommending solutions regarding taxes and budget, health care, regulations, and education and workforce development.
RI Governor Carcieri spoke as well as the new Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts. Ms. Roberts has a great history of working with women in small business. She is a former member of the Board of the Providence Center for Women and Enterprise.
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The Sassy Ladies spread love, light and laughter |
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By Michelle Girasole on
12/16/2006 7:57 AM
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The Sassy Ladies are honored to be named "Passionate Partners" of the upcoming "Love Light and Laughter event put on by Aspire Magazine. We will be speaking on the subject of successfully building the business of your dreams (what else?!).
We'd like to personally invite you to attend this premiere event -a day of Inspiration, Exploration and Pampering for your Body, Mind and Spirit. On April 28-29, 2007, join over five hundred women as they come together throughout the weekend to be a part of this enchanted event- to laugh, to dance, to learn, to be inspired, to find balance, to explore, to share stories, and to have a day to themselves to discover their passions and gifts.
Learn more about this exciting event.
View the other Passionate Partners.
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Poem: The Invitation |
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By Michelle Girasole on
11/9/2006 6:12 AM
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The following poem came to us on two separate occasions in the same month (Soul at Work Cafe and Nature's Elements Retreat). We just loved it, and had to post it here for you. Enjoy!
The Invitation
by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living...
I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.
It doesn’t interest me how old you are...
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon...
I want to know if you have touched the centre of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life’s betrayals, or have become shrivelled and closed from fear of further pain. I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it, or fade it, or fix it. I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own ...
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Steps to Starting a Business: Business Basics |
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By Michelle Girasole on
10/25/2006 7:25 AM
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Susan and Eileen from Direct Associates regarding their business wisdom around partnerships. You will see some of their interview in the eGuide. Please check out their seminar at CWE in Worcester!
Steps to Starting a Business:Business Basics
Instructor: Susan Feeney and Semina Carew from Direct Associates
www.directassociates.com
October 25th , 2006, 6-8pm
Center for Women & Enterprise
50 Elm Street, 2nd floor
Worcester, MA 01609
Tel: 508-453-9206
Fax: 508-363-2323
For those just starting out or thinking about owning a business, this workshop discusses commitment, risks and rewards, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship. Also covered are trends, marketing, research, operational issues, advisors, and much more. You will leave this session with an A to Z overview, tools and tips to get started. One 2-hour class, $35, with scholarships available.
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Work and Play Don't Mix...Right? |
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By Michelle Girasole on
10/11/2006 5:55 AM
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"Mommy, how come work and play don't mix?"
The deep question came from my 4-year-old, Jessie Kate, as we drove home from our weekend in New Hampshire. She was listening to a CD of Disney songs, including "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf". She was carefully considering the advice the 3rd little pig was imparting to his recklessly playful brothers.
My response? "Uh...."
I quickly pondered the words of this hard working little pig, the builder of the brick house, the one who saved his brothers' lives from the evil clutches of the Big Bad Wolf. But, play = fun, and if you can't have fun in your work, why do it? Because it always pays off in the end? I've seen too many examples to the contrary. No, life is too damned short to not enjoy your work. You've got to live each day to the fullest! Yes! Work and play DO mix!
"Um, well, Jess... I don't agree. I think you HAVE to mix work and play. That little pig was wrong." I paused, to see if it registered with her before continuing on.
"Oh, okay Mommy. Hey! Look at the scarecrow!"
So, how do YOU mix work and play? The best examples will be showcased in our upcoming email newsletter.
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Yes. No. Maybe. Turning Down Work. |
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By Michelle Girasole on
10/2/2006 10:43 PM
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Sassy Miriam writes: "I am about to turn down ANOTHER project, this one a long-time client. I want to say “yes” but I know if I do I will be thoroughly overwhelmed and unbalanced and unhappy. I will, of course, refer another writer, but it feels awful to say “no.” I can barely bring myself to type it. No. (Eewww). No. (Ack!) No. (Sigh.)
The Spock in me says this: You’re turning down this work because you have so much other work. And the work you’re doing is as satisfying (if not more so) and as lucrative as what you’re losing. And by saying “no” you’re giving another writer work that he or she may really need. And it’s time for change: I’m getting new experiences and my (former) client will get a writer with a fresh perspective.
The human in me responds: You’re crazy to pass up work. What if you’re looking for work next year but they don’t need you because they have a new writer (who you recommended)?
I hate arguing. Especially with myself.
Here’s to such a good problem to have ..."
Question of the day: Have you ever said "NO!" to client work before? Post your response below.
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