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Entrepreneurial Endeavors

Mom 2.0 Summit

Just over a week ago I attended the www.mom2summit.com in Houston, Texas. The summit was intended to foster conversation between bloggers and companies as well as provide learning for all attendees.

In the Community

Same Sky Bracelets: Empowering Women through Fashion

Same Sky’s “women-helping-women” mission teaches the Rwandan artisans to be self-sufficient, giving them full-time employment, and the chance to become economically independent.

Non-traditional Work Options

Is Flying the New Driving? How Extreme Commuter Moms Make It Work

According to the Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships, commuter marriages have jumped 30 percent since 2000 to 3.6 million couples. Here, those who have chosen to commute across the state or even country offer their tips for keeping everything in check.

Entrepreneurial Endeavors

Market Your Book Like a Pro

Nicole Donnelly, Founder of BabyLegs: Created a new niche in the market for her original line of children's leg and arm warmers and most recently voted "Best Shower Gift" by readers of Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine.

Entrepreneurial Endeavors

3 Essential Tips to Running Your Business from Home (Without Losing Your Mind)

Here are the facts: 10.1 million firms in the United States are owned by women, and 13.8 million are based out of someone’s home. Those who find themselves in both categories are part of a growing breed of “mompreneurs” who enjoy the flexibility of being their own boss.

Entrepreneurial Endeavors

Are Your Employees Putting you at Risk?

Growing your business and your staff might sound like a great sign for your business. But with each new employee comes a multitude of responsibilities that put you and your business at risk. Suddenly you have to learn about and deal with FICA, FUTA, SUTA, Worker’s Compensation, employee handbooks, Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, and employee benefits, just to name a few.

Entrepreneurial Endeavors

The Hybrid Roundtable: Marketing Your Product

My business is set up and I need to start marketing my product and getting it out to different stores and into the hands of people. I know there is a niche for my product as it has been popular locally. Any advise you would have I would truly appreciate. Thank you!