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Inspiration for launching or advancing your business (and staying sane doing it, too!)

February 17, 2012, No comments

We got the chance to check out some seriously inspiring female-run start-ups at the Women 2.0 PITCH Conference this week. Check out the very cool companies and women who are shaping today’s tech scene.

Power Blogging: 8 Steps to Boosting Your Business With Your Blog

February 16, 2012, 1 Comment

Everyone with internet access and a keyboard can blog, but not everyone understands how to create a great blog. So here are the secrets and strategies to doing it well.

9 Ways to Get Inspired from Your Desk

February 7, 2012, 1 Comment

Ever sit down at your desk in the morning struggling to find motivation for the day? Yeah, who hasn’t? But, turns out that a few small actions and habits can make all the difference in keeping your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm up.

What You Need to Know about SEO

February 6, 2012, No comments

There’s a perception out there that search engine optimization is complex—so many companies choose to ignore it. But, while this is somewhat true, the building blocks of SEO are actually pretty simple. Here are five basic steps to get you started.

Sh#t VCs Say: “Have You Ever Tried Kiteboarding?”
February 5, 2012, No comments
Ever since the Twitter-inspired Sh#t Girls Say video kicked off a wave of copycats, we’ve heard everything from Sh#t Hipsters Say to Sh#t Siri Says. The latest addition? A look at the lives of venture capitalists.

Trade Show Secrets from 6 Gourmet Food Companies
January 31, 2012, 2 Comments
If you’ve ever gone to a trade show, you know how tough it can be to make your booth stand out. So, we hit up the San Francisco Fancy Food Show (purely selfless reasons, of course), and asked a few of the yummiest vendors their secrets for getting noticed.

Start-up Inspiration from Ladies Who Launch
January 23, 2012, 2 Comments
Women have been starting companies at an ever-increasing rate, and Ladies Who Launch might just top the list of those we can thank for the trend. We sat down with some of the brains behind the operation to get their advice for young female entrepreneurs.

Side Hustle: 5 Ways to Score Freelance Gigs
January 18, 2012, 2 Comments
Breaking in to a creative field isn’t always easy. But if you want to make it happen, freelance work is a great way to get your foot in the door. Whether you’re trying to make freelancing your full-time gig or just looking for some extra dough on the side, here are five ways to land new projects.

Let Them Down Easy: 4 Ways to (Nicely) Say No
January 17, 2012, No comments
As an entrepreneur, there’s no way you can say yes to everything, but that doesn’t make saying no any easier. But, we’ve got you covered! Next time you need to turn down a request, just try one of these four (non-cringe-inducing!) strategies.

4 Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs—from the Women Who’ve Been There
January 16, 2012, 3 Comments
Jean Brittingham, founder of SmartGirls Way, has worked with hundreds of female entrepreneurs to grow and sustain their businesses. Check out the most important lessons she’s learned from them, as well as from her own experience.