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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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How to Give Feedback |
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By Michelle Girasole on
9/6/2008 11:56 AM
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Giving Feedback
A big challenge in business and sometimes in our personal life is being able to give people feedback and make our needs known. As an entrepreneur, it may be feedback to a client, vendor or partner. The end result in either case is to produce an improved result or performance.
 According to wikipedia.org, feedback is “a process of sharing observations, concerns and suggestions between persons…with an intention of improving both personal and organizational performance. Negative and positive feedback…imply criticism and praise, respectively.”
While no one likes to be criticized, here are some guidelines to giving feedback which is effective and can be heard and “digested” by the other person.
1. Before you give feedback, ask the person to give feedback on their own performance, their own skills etc. ie “How do you think you did?” or “How do you think that went?”
2. Ask permission to give feedback. If you want to tell someone feedback about their performance or about something they did, say, “May I have your permission to give you some feedback on …” or “Do you mind if I give you some feedback on that?”. This gives them the opportunity to be more open and receptive to what you have to say.
3. Personal and specific feedback is much more effective than general feedback. When you are giving someone constructive feedback, ...
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Meet the Sassy Ladies at the 2nd Annual We Mean Business Expo |
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By Michelle Girasole on
9/3/2008 1:39 PM
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The Sassy Ladies are happy to return for a second year of exhibiting and podcasting at the We Mean Business Expo, on September 22, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick RI.
For information on this event or to pre-register, visit: http://www.wemeanbusinessri.com/
Last year, we were among the first business experts to exhibit at this successful event, co-hosted by the State of Rhode Island Secretary of State’s Office and the RI Economic Development Corporation. Many new business owners and dreamers came by our booth to ask great questions about what they needed to do to be successful. We also recorded a bunch of podcasts with other exhibitors at the event. Listen to these interviews.
If you live nearby, and are thinking of starting a business, it is a great place to come to get answers to a lot of your startup questions! We hope to see you there!
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Sassy Chic: Fundraiser T-Shirts, now available online! |
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By Michelle Girasole on
7/11/2008 10:41 AM
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Sassy Chic: Fundraiser T-Shirts, now available online!
While we won't reveal "the story behind the saying" until next week's fundraiser party, you can now support the cause with these inspirational, quality t-shirts.
Available in men's and women's sizes, the shirts read,
"Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Live it!"
If love the t-shirts, or can't get to the party, but would like to support the cause, you can buy one today, and we'll ship them right out. Enjoy!
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Save The Date: July 16th for a Fundraiser Party at Hi Hat, Providence |
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By Michelle Girasole on
6/10/2008 4:11 PM
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Do a Good Deed, Have a Good Time
Join us at the Hi-Hat
3 Davol Square
Providence, RI 02903
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Admission: $15 donation
(Cash menu & cash bar)
Impact: Priceless
DONATE/PRE-REGISTER NOWSometimes in life, things happen beyond our control. It seems everyday in the news we hear about another crisis that's unfolded onto our world, and most situations seem too big and terrible for us to make an impact on. But sometimes, in the midst of all the natural disasters and worldwide hea ...
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Denise Barge, Emerging Women in Business Conference, June 12, 2008 |
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By Michelle Girasole on
6/10/2008 3:22 PM
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Denise Barge, Giving All Women a Chance to Have Their Own Business
Denise Barge is the Executive Director for the Minority Investment Development Corporation and the Rhode Island Coalition for Minority Investment. Denise works to establish and develop partnerships within the Rhode Island community to help serve disadvantaged urban small businesses by providing alternative financing in promoting economic development.
Listen to Denise's interview now
Emerging Women in Business Conference
Transcript from Wendy's Interview with Denise Barge
Tell us a little bit about the Emerging Women in Business Event.
Well the conference basically was started as a spin-off from the Women’s Summit that’s held annually at Bryant University. It’s held under the direction of Kati Machtley. I’d been to that for a few years. And I sat down with Carol Malysz from the Center of Women and Enterprise as well and Kati and we said we really have to bring this info ...
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Michelle's Review of the RI Nexus Open Coffee Event |
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By Michelle Girasole on
5/30/2008 12:18 PM
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Michelle's Review of the RI Nexus Open Coffee Event
Wednesday, I went to my first RI Nexus event, The Open Coffee (mistakenly referred to as the Providence Geeks breakfast). Let me tell you something about these people—they are some of the coolest folks I've met in this state.
I have to admit I hesitated to attend a Geek Dinner event in the past year, not because of the name, but since I had the kids, I have had little time for after-hours business events.
Then, my friend Pam O’Hara from Batch Blue Software invited me to an Open Coffee, held every other Wednesday at 729 Hope. She told me she usually goes with Anisa Raoof from kidoinfo.com, whom I just adore. If they can hang with the geeky group, so can I. And I admire Providence Geeks founder Jack Templin for pulling everyone together on a regular basis. So on my calendar it went.
The first person I see at the café counter is tall Paul Lavallee, who has returned from the North to his home-state to, shall I say, “dabble and play”. Paul and I joked that we see each other everywhere—in the last month we ...
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Interview with Helene Gerstle |
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By Michelle Girasole on
5/29/2008 9:30 AM
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Helene Gerstle, an Attorney You Can Trust
Yes, we know it's an oxymoron, but when The Sassy Ladies interviewed attorney Helene Gerstle, she taught us how building trust and nurturing relationships is the most important part of her business.
Listen to Helen's interview now.
Helene Gerstle has been an attorney since 1978 and has had her own practice for the past twenty-five years. Her focus is in real estate, and her litigation background helps settle land battles and contractor disputes. With all the day to day specifics she sorts out in her line of work, Helene knows that trust must be the foundation of her business relationships. Listen to her interview to hear how she balances her personal life and her law practice without compromising any integrity along the way.
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Interview with Pam Christy |
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By Michelle Girasole on
5/29/2008 9:04 AM
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Pam Christy Makes a Difference in a Rough Real Estate Market
With twenty-two years in the real estate business, Pam Christy has had her fair share of experience in the ever-fluctuating market. She sat down with The Sassy Ladies to share how her genuine concern for her clients' happiness and continuous love for education has helped her business grow.
Listen to Pam's interview now.
Pam Christy is an independent contractor for RE/MAX with a broad knowlege in sales and appraisals. In an industry that depends heavily on the economy, Pam knows the need to regularly educate herself and explore different avenues to sustain her business. Through appraisals, she develops values in communities, and also helps her clients make some of life's biggest transitions. Whether working with a first-time buyer or empty-nester, Pam has a sincere interest in helping people find their dream home.
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How is your service making a positive impact in your clients' lives?
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Interview with Megan Graham |
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By Michelle Girasole on
5/22/2008 2:08 PM
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Into the Wardrobe with Megan Graham
Megan Graham is the owner of the contemporary consignment boutique, Into the Wardrobe, located on Brook Street off of Wickenden Street on the East Side of Providence. Wendy recently interviewed her on her experiences in business.
Listen to interview with Megan now.
Here are some of the lessons Megan shared with The Sassy Ladies:
Megan Graham's business focus isn't on clothing, it's on recycling. She takes in gently worn men's and women's clothing and when the styles resell, it's like recycling energy back into the community. In an eclectic corner of the city surrounded by the hip students from the Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University, she understands the importance of knowing her neighbors and connecting with the locals. Above all, Megan knows the value of being present in her business and giving back to her community.
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How have you used your skills or business to give back to your community?
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