Networking is one of the most important tools in a small business owner’s arsenal. By connecting with fellow business owners, entrepreneurs are given the chance to learn new things about running a business that they might have never heard before. It also offers the chance to pick up a few new contacts along the way.
Over at Today’s Mompreneur we share our own piece of networking advice: create mom-friendly networking parties. Not only will this offer entrepreneurial moms a chance to get out and meet new people but …

As I get back behind the keyboard to start writing again, I decided to kick things off with a new article at the American Chronicle. This time I take a look at the rise in popularity for direct sales (as employment opportunities continue to wane) and offer a few tips to those that might be considering that type of opportunity.
At a time when employment seems to be the unsecured option, some people have decided to take their income into their own hands. In business and, more specifically, in …

What was originally thought of as a mom and pop business with an employee or two is being redefined as the recession rages on.  That same business might simply be mom or pop now.  Also known as the single employee small business, it leaves you — the owner — as that employee.
According to news-press.com, business owners are piling on new titles.  They’re accountants, receptionists, marketing specialists, custodians, and at times they’re the only investor.
Contrary to this news the freelance industry proves otherwise.  As businesses try to save money where they …

While I was working on an article for the American Chronicle (not yet published) that talks about creating a business out of a hobby I came up with an interesting byproduct: potential hobby-to-business ideas.  Since I can’t use them in the article I decided to share them here.  Starting with…
Drawing/Art
The ability to draw is a talent.  Not everyone is that gifted.  Combine that with some pre-made blank note cards or postcards and you have a potential business!
Sewing
The ability to sew some cloth together and make something is a very …

You can’t really calculate the potential success of… oh wait, I guess you can.
A post on Entrepreneur Daily Dose brings to light a new calculator that may actually calculate the odds of whether your business will or will not succeed.
The Odds Of Success calculator, which was created by StartupNation.com, is said to be able to tell you how likely you are (or are not) to succeed by using 8 factors: the investment, difficulty obtaining funds, quality of the financial management, the degree of business planning used, the annual growth rate, …

Who would have thought a murder mystery party idea could turn into a possible business?  Apparently Rae Walaska of Port Orchard. She was right!
A recent article from the Kitsap Sun talks about Rae’s journey into mompreneurship, one gruesome party at a time.  With the mind of a writer and the heart of a horror fan, she is living proof that even the most unique ideas can easily become a profitable business.

How can you make that work for you?  Easy.
Put your own writing to the test.
Grab some paper and …