33rd Edition - Meaning of Entrepreneurship

29 - Seize Opportunities Archive

“IN HER SHOES” Women Business Leaders Reception

Written by: Elisa Balabram

Hosted by The New York Enterprise Report.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
La Pomme
37 West 26th Street, New York, NY
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Come join The New York Enterprise Report as we [...]

Use Joint Venture Opportunities to Prosper in Any Economy

Written by: Deborah Bailey

Instead of falling into negative thinking about the economy, think out of the box in order to create opportunities for growth. For instance, if you feel you can’t make large business investments at this time, consider doing joint ventures. If you’re not sure what to do or how to start one, here are some points [...]

Small Business Is Big News

Written by: Elisa Balabram

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A simple change to attract clients in this economy

Written by: Biba Pedron

Attracting new clients in this economy can be a challenge. You need to be creative and change or adapt the way you get those new clients.
You heard it before “if you always do the same things, you will always get the same results.”
I have a simple, easy to implement strategy you can use to see [...]

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Interview with Nelly Yusupova by Elisa Balabram

Written by: Elisa Balabram

Please tell us about yourself before becoming an entrepreneur.
I am originally from Tajikistan and moved, with my family, to the United States when I was 13. A war was breaking out in my country and we left to escape the invading Taliban. When we arrived in our “new country” I was filled with excitement and [...]

Seize Opportunities – editor’s letter

Written by: Elisa Balabram

In this month’s issue of WomenandBiz.com, our guest writers discuss how you can seize opportunities to grow your business.
Have you taken the time to consider new strategic alliances or joint ventures? How about new and creative ways to promote your business? Or have you thought of developing a new package, creating new combos, adding products [...]

The Trouble with the Social Media Opportunity

Written by: Lena West

For some reason, when business owners decide they want to start using social media, they just “have at it”. They spark up a Facebook or Twitter account or launch a blog and they’re off to the races.
They think that because social media and social networking tools are so easy to use AND because so many [...]

Seizing Opportunity Means Constantly Re-Inventing Yourself

Written by: JazzyJan

I’m someone who is constantly re-inventing myself and my company.  Just when my clients start to get used to the way things are, I create something new.  Art n Soul started out as just me marketing my art.  When I figured out that other artists wanted to learn how to obtain gallery shows and get [...]

Putting “Strategy” into Your Strategic Alliances

Written by: Nina Kaufman

Entrepreneurs are flocking to the “strategic alliance” bandwagon. Done well, It can help companies leverage their strengths without necessarily adding overhead.  But few comprehend what a strategic alliance really is, much less how to navigate their way through one successfully. A successful strategic alliance must have a sound foundation underpinning each of its four key [...]

The Power of Effective Communication

Written by: Terry Yoffe

Successful communication enables people to interact more effectively with others in all areas of their relationships, both professional and personal.
It is not a coincidence that coaching clients in communication techniques is one of the most passionate areas of my practice.  These techniques help them become fully aware of the power and impact of language and [...]

The Top 10 SIMPLE Ways To Use ONE Article To Get Yourself Known

Written by: Maria Marsala

I call it the “Power of Ten” [TM].  When you spend your time or money doing any sort of marketing, find 9 other ways to use what you’ve created in whole or in part.
If you don’t enjoy writing, this article may help you see “writing” in new and simpler light. And if you enjoy writing, [...]