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 the mom of a young child, even though she’s not exactly in the “board book” stages anymore, it was not all that long ago that they were what I specifically looked for while shopping for new books for her.  While they’re great at withstanding the wear and tear a child can put on it, they’re not very personal.
Now imagine placing photos of items or people in a book that is just as tough as any board book but adds a little something extra, the ability to use your …

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, rain storms pop up, and it only means one thing: May is here.  We’re that much closer to summer, and we’re that much closer to summer vacation.  Our kids are thrilled but that leaves us mompreneurs feeling a bit stuck.  All that time we had, the quiet because they were at school, the overall peacefulness will be nothing but a memory.  How do I know?  This year was my daughters first year in school and this will be my first summer vacation.
In less …

As parents, we care about what goes into our child’s body.  It’s only natural to question how pure that jarred food really is.  Agatha, the founder and CEO of Yummy Spoonfuls, is helping new parents take the question out that jarred stuff with her line of organic baby food.
The Yummy Spoonfuls baby food brand is made without pesticides, nitrates, growth hormones, artificial additives or processing chemicals.  What goes from them to your baby is 100% USDA Certified Organic and 100% food.
Every parent should feel comfortable with that they’re feeding …

I didn’t see nearly as much about entrepreneurs as I usually do, but I did find a few interesting individuals to mention this week:
Marilyn Johnson | Digital Worxx Design | Source
Any time I hear a single mom turned entrepreneur story, I am once again reassured that I’m not alone. If other single parents can do it, why can’t I? Well, Marilyn not only took that approached but decided that if she can do it, why not show others how to as well. Without any knowledge …

Here are some more entrepreneurs to admire, be inspired by, or simply learn more about:

Renee Williams | Sipatiniz | Source
There is a classic look about the martini glass that everyone seems to love, and hate. If you’ve ever drank from a martini glass then you’re probably aware of how easy it is to spill your drink. While we might be crying over spilled martini, Renee spotted an opportunity. The Sipatiniz glass offers a spill resistant style. Using the traditional glass shape, she added …

As more women look for a way to work out of their home, opportunities are trying to find new and inventive ways to target them. What are they looking for?
Without getting into the age old question, “What are women thinking”, I can tell you a few aspects that would make your business opportunity just a little more mom-friendly.
1. How flexible is your opportunity as a business?
Let’s face it, mom’s spend a lot of time working around our children and their schedule. Unless your opportunity is just as …

When you consider all the different direct sales opportunities available, how many of those have you imagined with stationery as the product? How about a stationery home party? They not only exist but many women have been able to turn their passion for stationery into a profitable business this way.
Cindy Rudman, the founder of Paperly, has grown an amazing network of consultants which stretches across 19 states – all of which was done in just over a year. With room left to grow, it’s obvious that her …

Some of the best advice I have seen for those starting or looking to start a business has come from the people who have been there and done that. Since I have decided to absorb Today’s Momprenuer into its own category on this website, it has given me the chance to open up AngelaShupe.com for interviews.
If you are a business owner, direct sales rep, or franchise owner, we are looking for you.
Those of you that don’t mind sharing a little information on how you got started, what inspired you …

Even though direct sales is a popular option for many who are hoping to start up a business, not all opportunities are created equal. Although one opportunity might be great for one person, that same opportunity might not mesh well into the life of a mom. Just ask Annette Yen, today’s Inspiring Mompreneur.
What is Noah’s Ark? It is basically what would happen if Build A Bear Workshop was combined with direct sales, just more fun! What most people don’t realize is that Build A Bear does …