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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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Happy Halloween to all you sassy ladies out there! |
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By Michelle Girasole on
10/30/2006 11:00 PM
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 Some photos of us at the Beaux Arts Ball - a costume party/fundraiser event for the West Broadway Neighborhood Association.
The Sassies cozy up to a Jack Nicholson look-alike
"Miss" Kitty Litter, with Michelle and Miriam
 The Birds!
 The Phantom!
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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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Oceans of Opportunity |
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By Michelle Girasole on
8/21/2006 5:46 AM
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For the 3rd year in a row, the Center for Women & Enterprise - Rhode Island annual "Oceans of Opportunity" fundraiser event was a warm, inspiring event. Held at the beautiful Squantum Club on the Providence waterfront, the event drew support from banks, law & accounting firms, politicians, and scores of women who have started or want to start their own businesses.
Wendy, who coordinated the Center's Client Expo was delightful in her skit with Bethany Mascena Tracy, owner of Potential Invitations & Greeting Cards. The two demonstrated the value of CWE-assigned coaching on a woman's business. With Wendy's help, Bethany has grown her business by connecting with wholesale markets and outsourcing operations and sales.
I was invited to participate in the client Expo, as I was a client of CWE in the start-up phase of my business. We displayed the woman-owned client websites that Precision has helped to market online. We shared a table with the charming and talented Jen Bostick from Watermark Designs, who donated her graphic design services to produce the look-and-feel for the event materi ...
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A Brand Is Born |
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By Michelle Girasole on
8/2/2006 7:08 AM
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After four months, two brainstorm sessions, lots of wine and so many great ideas, we have finally birthed our brand, The Sassy Ladies' eGuide: How to Be Successful in your First Year of Business! (Learn more.)
Wendy, Miriam and I - with help from our friends Donna Mac and Maureen Maloney, and feedback from many others - have found the perfect name. A name for the brand. For the book. For the website. For this blog. We wanted a name that captured the essence of it all. Feminine. Fun. Smart. Daring. Entrepreneurial. Sassy!
Maybe someday, we'll add another post listing all the runners up - some were brilliant, some sophisticated, some... well, some might just be unmentionable.
Nonetheless, we're all very happy with the brand name and with the progress on the ebook that we are in the process of writing. We look forward to getting together tomorrow to finalize the promotional basket and Business Makeover event material that we are usi ...
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