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[21 Dec 2011 | No Comment | ]
I Love Saving Money

"In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes"  – Benjamin Franklin
I LOVE SAVING MONEY don't you??  I am always looking for new tax tips and any new loop hole I can poke my head into. 
Ok, so as I see it, we are divided into two main groups.  Those who are super organized and sort their receipts and kinda do "tax-prep" all year long, and those who show up with a shoe box and shopping bag at their CPA every year.  Well which ever one you are…..no matter.  It …

Accounting, Bootstrapping, Business, Corporations & LLC's, Innovative ideas, Nuts & Bolts, Tax Tips, Time Managment, Tips From The Entreprenette Handbook »

[13 Dec 2011 | 4 Comments | ]
Best Ice Breakers

Ok so who doesn't get a bit nervous walking into a room when you don't know very many people, or even worse, not a soul?  I know I do!  Networking events can get a bad wrap just thinking about them right?  I love meeting new people, but do admit that I find it a lot easier (and less nerve wracking) at a dinner party when a seasoned host is a master at mixing and mingling the right guests.  And of course, a cocktail usually helps loosen up the crowd!  I …

Branding, Business, Entreprenette, Innovative ideas, Marketing, Masterminding, Networking, Public Relations, Sales »

[6 Dec 2011 | 3 Comments | ]
How to get a blog review

Who wants more media coverage, more website page views, bigger mailing list, more Facebook Fans and more Twitter followers?  I know I do and assume you do too!  If you had a chance to listen to my interview a few weeks ago with Megan from Blogger Black Book, you might already be on the blog review bandwagon….. looking for those lucky reviewers who get to sample your products and write a review for you.   Finding the "right" reviewers for your line can be a tedious job but if you google …

Blogging, Branding, Business, Facebook, Giveaways, Innovative ideas, Marketing, Nuts & Bolts, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media, Websites »

[29 Nov 2011 | 4 Comments | ]
Pushy PR?

Dear Sarah,
If you've had a placement in a magazine, how long should you wait until you approach the magazine again?  Should you continue to pitch them as long as you have noteworthy news or product updates?
Thanks in advance,
Erika Deady-Wohlers    Tutu Pour Mon Deux
 
 
 
Erika,
 
I say the squeaky wheel gets the grease. I’d never stop contacting the media if you have new products or some fabulous news about your company.   But, that said, fabulous news can vary so it also depends on which media outlets you are contacting with certain news items. If …

Ask The Entreprenette, Celebrities, Innovative ideas, Marketing, Networking, Partnerships, Public Relations, Sales, Tradeshows »

[17 Nov 2011 | 8 Comments | ]
Bootstrap or Bust

I saw a video the other day with my good friend and mentor Mike Michalowcz and it got me thinking…….
How can bootstrapping really make you a better business woman?
A lot of us dream of a big investor coming in (our knight in shinning gold coins) and solving all our problems, bringing a lot of savvy to the table, helping the business run more smoothly, and giving us that long awaited salary……right? Hey, I have been there with you……several times……in fact, I did bring on investors, and did hope they'd do …

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