Homemade, Self Made
Sylvie Rochette personifies the Canadian dream.
From her humble beginnings selling spices at farmers’ markets to overseeing a multi-million dollar company today, she’s the kind of woman many Canadian women want to – and do – emulate.
Saskatoon's 2011 Finest Mompreneur Contest!
Congrats to Celeste Bodnaryk!
SPHERE-LICIOUS' creator, CELESTE BODNARYK, has been chosen Saskatoon's Finest Mompreneur for 2011
Visit Celeste in Saskatoon's busiest mall - The Centre - from March 30-June 1st.
Good luck, Celeste! Keep balling!
For further information, www.thecentre.com
Direct Selling - When Business Knocks
If you decide to go into direct sales...
Direct selling has come a long way since the first industry pioneers blazed a trail from door to door. Those pioneers - many of whom are still household names today - ignited a dynamic and important segment of our economy.
Canadian Women for Women Afghanistan
Carolyn Reicher & Janice Eisenhauer raise millions
Through their long-term commitment and effective education projects, CW4WAfghan has been helping to improve the lives of tens of thousands of women and girls in Afghanistan since 1996...
Britain’s Carry Somers:
Fair Trade Fashion from Ecuador to the World
After reading Anita Roddick’s autobiography in 1992, Britain’s Carry Somers decided that, if one woman could have such a positive impact on the beauty industry, nothing could stop her from doing the same for the fashion industry.
Getting Smart with Small Business Technology
by Jenn Markey
The trusty to-do list. With school back in session, what would we do without it? It can be a lifesaver when it comes to keeping track of all those appointments, activities, pick-up/drop-off times – not to mention parties, play dates and sports games on the weekends
Surviving Life, Family and Self-Employment
How does Tracey Singleton do it?!
Motherhood times three and finding a work/life balance.
Tracy Stretch profiles this remarkable PEI mompreneur.
Building Healthier Family Meals
By Andrea Ferguson
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to prepare a simple, healthy meal and have all members of the family come willingly to the table, sit still, eat, enjoy the meal and then appreciate your effort?
Having a Baby While Building a Business
Dr. Laura Bennion, MD, CCFP, Dip Sport Med
The baby has arrived. Months of anticipation for the birth have passed. What lies ahead?
First of two parts to help you enjoy being a mompreneur!
Your Target Market
What you really need to know
It’s easy to focus on only a few elements that describe your target market but you would be surprised how much more effective you can be when you know them intimately.
Cidnee Stephen provides expert advice...
Selling Up or Selling Out?
4 Tips from serial entrepreneur, Jennifer McNeill
Selling companies is not for the faint of heart. It takes an enormous amount of energy and preparation as well as nerves of steel.
Dress for Success… And Create Your Personal Brand!
By Janise Flinkman
Your outward appearance comprised of your grooming, clothing and body language is already speaking loudly for you before you ever utter a single word.
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Health... Your Children's Health & BullyingChildren who are bullied are under incredible stress and therefore more likely to acquire infections and experience damage to their bodies. As well, the mental stress usually decreases their ability to succeed at school - both socially an academically.Some tips to decrease bullying in your child's life:1. Teach your children to tell you ASAP when they have been bullied. 2. Teach your child to be more assertive - both physically and verbally. 3. Teach your children to not be bystanders because bullies rarely work without an approving audience, be they verbally encouraging to the bully or silent. 4. Develop effective learning consequences for the bully. Excellent websites: stopbullying.ca; deal.org/the-knowzone/violence/bully; Read More Health Articles..... |
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So you can grow...The Girl I Used To Know: How to Find Yourself Again & Put Personal Priority Back on Your To-Do List by Marla Majewski; www.inspireempire.com/scripts/prodlist.asp?idcategory=21; www.indigo.ca Recommended Reading: More... |
Resources...Although business principles are classics, we in Canada have a plethora of government-sponsored and independent groups eager to help Mompreneurs. Success may be a click away! More... |
We're re-launching MOMpreneur® magazine this summer!
MOMpreneur® News!
MOMpreneur®'s Top 10 Business Books: (In no particular order...)
1. MOM Inc.: How to Raise Your Family & Your Business Without Losing Your Mind or Your Shirt.; Amy Ballon & Danielle Boterell; www.mominc.ca SUPERB! A MUST READ!
2. Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Others to Take Action; Simon Senick; www.startwithwhy.com/What/TheBook.aspx
3. Awakening the Entrepreneur Within You; Michael Gerber; www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD9xjTUcdJM
4. The New Small: How a Breed of Small Business is Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies; Phil Simon; www.thenewsmall.com
5. The Referral Engine; Teaching Your Business to Market Itself; John Jantsch; www.referralenginebook.com
6. Emotional Branding; The New Paradigm of Connecting Brands to People; Marc Gobe; www.emotionalbranding.com
7. The Power of Pull: How Small Moves, Smartly Made, Can Set Big Things in Motion; John Hagel III, John Seeley Brown & Lang Davison; www.facebook.com/powerofpull
8. The Business of Marriage and Medals; Jeff & Aly Pain; www.marriageandmedals.com
9. Make Sure It's Deductible; Evelyn Jacks; www.evelynjacks.com
10. A Purse of Your Own; Deborah Owens; www.apurseofyourown.ning.com
11. Wiki-Brands; Sean Moffit & Mike Dover; www.wiki-brands.com
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