Guilt, Be Gone! Try These 3 Ideas to Involve Family in Your Work
➽ I’d feel less guilty about all the hours I devote to my work if I incorporated my family more into my business. How can I do that? I started my first business in 1999 in my bedroom with an AOL email address, dial-up Internet, and my twin babies Emma and Jake at my feet. My kids […]
Make the M Word Less Scary
➽ How do I overcome my fear of losing the sale and instead firmly set prices in line with the value of my products and services? —Mary T., Chicago ➽ A: I often see businesswomen cringe from talking about money and ask for far less than they’re worth, while men tend to be hardwired to ask for what […]
A No-Nonsense Checklist for Setting Up Shop
➽ I’ve spent a year creating a budget and forecasting sales for a retail shop. Now I’m ready to make it a reality. What should I know about determining my location and launching my dream? ➽ Start by talking to people who have successfully done what you want to do. Chances are that you have a favorite store or […]
Doubtbusters: Erase Self-Limiting Beliefs
Let’s say your child comes to you and explains that he or she wants to run for class president. Would you look your little pride and joy in the eyes and say, “Don’t bother. You’re not that popular, and there are some really cool kids going for that job. There’s no chance you’ll win”? Of […]
