Book Review - About Jenga, By Leslie Scott, Inventor

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Published Dec. 19, 2009 at 7:02 a.m.
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About Jenga, by Leslie Scott, is a great holiday gift book for game lovers and budding entrepreneurs ... Greenleaf Book Group, LLC ... Stumped for a Christmas gift your your boss or co-worker? About Jenga: The Remarkable Business of Creating a Game that Became a Household Name is a great and affordable gift idea ... Written by Leslie Scott, the woman who invented the game, About Jenga is an interesting memoir nestled in the story behind the creation of Jenga. But her book also offers

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Writing a Business Plan - Working Capital

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Published Dec. 18, 2009 at 8:06 a.m.

December is National Write a Business Plan Month - Part 3: Working Capital ... Three important questions to ask yourself when writing or updating a business plan include: ... How much working capital will I need to start and run my business? ... Where will I get working capital to start my business? ... Where can I cut costs to create more working capital to grow my business? ... How to Plan Your Cash Flow and Working Capital Needs asks you these questions (and provides resources) to help you

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How One Woman Turned an Idea Into a Successful Business

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Published Dec. 18, 2009 at 7:04 a.m.
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"Beloved," one of the many greeting cards offered by Blac Gurlz Ink ... Blac Gurlz Ink ... When Spring Opara was laid off in November 2008, she did not let life knock her down. Instead, she cashed in some of her retirement funds her and started a business of her own.  Today, barely one year after losing her job, Spring is the general partner of a successful start-up company, Blac Gurlz Ink ... Blac Gurlz Ink produces a line of quality greeting cards for the LGBT community, as well as

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Writing a Business Plan - Where to Start

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Published Dec. 18, 2009 at 5:00 a.m.

December is National Write a Business Plan Month - Part 2: Writing a Business Plan ... If you are starting a business or just need to determine new ways to be competitive, begin by writing an outline for where to start (new businesses), what you are doing now, and what you want to do in the future (existing businesses). If your business is struggling, you also need to outline problem areas.  If you are not sure where to start, I have written a series of questionnaires designed to help you

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What is a Business Plan?

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Published Dec. 18, 2009 at 4:02 a.m.

December is National Write a Business Plan Month - Part 1: What is a Business Plan? ... A business plan is a dynamic marketing tool that contains important information about your business. It should be updated as often as necessary to reflect the current focus and long-term plans or your business, and whenever your business experiences noteworthy growth.  A Brief Overview of Business Plans tells you what a business plan is, the purpose of a business plan (all businesses need one), key

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Interview With Spring Opara, Blac Gurlz Ink

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Published Dec. 17, 2009 at 5:16 p.m.
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Spring Opara, General Partner, Blac Gurlz Ink ... Blac Gurlz Ink ... When I first heard about Blac Gurlz Ink, a company that sells specialty greeting cards, they were still very young. My first thought, was what a tough industry to break into during a down economy. Unknown to the company, I checked their website about once a month to follow what they were doing ... I have been so impressed with their long list of accomplishments in such a short time, that I contacted Blac Gurlz and asked if they

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Interview With Sarah Lindholm – A 2009 Women in Business to Watch

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Published Dec. 17, 2009 at 9:55 a.m.
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Since my last interview in August 2009, Sarah Lindholm, founder of Cooper Martin, and one of Women in Business' 2009 Women to Watch, Cooper Martin has launched two new collections of adaptive apparel ... Sarah Lindholm continues to push ahead towards success even during an economy in which clothing sales have slumped. Her innovative designs, marketing approaches, and passion for business contribute towards her accomplishments which include a recent appearance on Good Morning America Health

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How to Plan an Office Party When You Are Not Giving Out Bonuses

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Published Dec. 15, 2009 at 6:37 a.m.
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If you have given out holiday bonuses in the past and your employees have come to expect them, do not make the mistake of overspending on a holiday party as a substitute for bonuses ... Even if your company can afford a fabulous Christmas party, if you are not giving out bonuses, your employees are likely to resent extravagant party expenses and see it as money coming out of their own (bonus) pockets ... I have written an article about How to Plan an Office Party When You Are Not Giving Out

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What Do You Think Kate Goselin Should Do Now?

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Published Dec. 14, 2009 at 6:31 a.m.
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According to the Chicago Sun Times, ... "Kate Gosselin's proposals to several toy manufacturers -- for a line of ''eco-friendly'' playthings -- have not been met with any enthusiasm. Ditto for her idea for a ''mom-friendly'' (whatever that means!) line of beauty products for busy mothers." ... So what should this single mom of eight do for a living?  Her husband cleaned out the marital bank account (and is being sued by TLC for breach of contract), and saw to it that the show "John and Kate

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Network Your Biz - Share Your Women-Owned Start-Up Story

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Published Dec. 14, 2009 at 6:15 a.m.

Everyone has to start somewhere.  Some entrepreneurs start with a bang, quitting their jobs and diving into business head first. For others, the loss of a job or a personal crisis or experience lead to an idea born from necessity (a need from income or solution to a problem) and entrepreneurship finds them ... Now you can share your woman-owned business start-up story to help encourage other aspiring entrepreneurs. You get to talk about your business, include a link to your business website

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