The Wild WE: Business Gone Wild: July 2007, Wild Women Entrepreneurs

Business Gone Wild: Wild Women Entrepreneurs

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Hi Wild Women Entrepreneurs,
Just saying hello from the Windy City at Blogher. Event though I spoke yesterday, I have learned so much from fellow attendees as well as speakers.
Stay tuned for a summary and tips about blogging.

Stephanie

Labels: blogging, blogher07

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Want to go for a Walk?

Wild WE President & Founder, Ja-Nae, Says . . .
Want to go for a Walk?

First off, I would like to thank the ladies who shared their sexual harassment stories on our listserv. Sharing such experiences shows your inner strength, as well as, how much you trust Wild WE as a community. Thank you for letting us in.

On a happier note, Wild WE is looking to have Saturday Networking/Mentoring Walks in the Fall. Though we LOVE the idea, we want to hear from you. Tell us:

* Do you like the idea?
* Does Saturday morning work for you?
* Where do you live?

For everyone who responds, we will enter you into a raffle and pick a winner!

Look forward to connecting with you!

Ja-Nae
Your Fun, Fearless, and Fabulous Leader

Labels: experiences, love, mentoring, networking, sexual harassment, strength, walk, winner

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How to Wildly Blog Your Way to Success!

There are many reasons to blog. Here are a few:

* They help solidify you as an expert in your industry

* They can create buzz: If you are a catchy or thought-provoking writer, then your blog will catch on

* Instant Gratification: With most blogs, people can respond to your posts. Their responses will allow you to gauge if your topics strike a chord

Though blogging isn't for everyone, it is a great way to build your business while speaking your mind.

Remember, this is YOUR business! Only YOU can Grow it, but Wild WE can help!

Labels: blogging, business, expert, industry, wild we, writer

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How can I help YOU!

I am known for that phrase. It's one of the reasons why people like to work with me. I like to think of the other person first.

However, I have never had anyone say to me, "Well, that's a dangerous thing to say to a man" until this week. When he put out the offer for me to become his personal travelling masseuse, I knew the conversation was over.

If a man is having a business conversation with another man, it is just that: strictly business. How is the same type of phone call with a woman different?

Anyone who knows me knows that this is not a bash against men. I was just shocked because I have never had a businessman talk to me in such a manner. As you can guess, I will not be HELPING him anytime now or in the future.

I would love to hear from you women (and men). Post your experiences on the Gold/Platinum member listserv and let me know your story.

Look forward to connecting with you!

Ja-Nae
Your Fun, Fearless, and Fabulous Leader

Labels: business, dangerous, man, professional, woman, women, work

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Monday, July 16, 2007

These Mommy Wars Push My Buttons

Good Morning,

So I was just watching NBC's morning show when the "Mommy Wars" topic
came on. I just don't understand why we are beating around the bush.
The real issue is how and when will Corporate America catch up to the
needs of the modern family. More and more families are trying to make
it work (men and women), but the corporate structure is still set up
for the traditional family unit and functions, which for the most
part, no longer exist. Here is what I feel we should be focusing on:

-Flexible Hours when Possible
-Childcare Opportunities at the workplace location
-Maternity for Both Men and Women

I feel very strongly that when we as a business culture step up to
the plate with these items that we will find stronger, happier,
healthier families, which will then directly effect people's communal
environments, as well as, their working environments in a positive way.

Wow! All of that before coffee??? Thank God it's brewing.

Wildly Yours,

Ja-Naé
Wild Women Entrepreneurs President/Founder
http://www.TheWildWE.com

Labels: business, childcare, mommy wars

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Boston: Save Funding For the Center for Women & Enterprise!

This week, Governor Deval Patrick vetoed the Workforce Training Fund from the Massachusetts budget, after the state legislature had overwhelmingly approved the fund, which contained $250,000 for the Center for Women & Enterprise, an amount we have received from the state for the last five years.

This fund was created to encourage job growth in the Commonwealth, and to provide training to those who need it most--displaced workers, parents re-entering the workforce, and entrepreneurs adding strength to the Massachusetts economy by driving new business. The Center for Women & Enterprise does just that, providing education, training, technical assistance, counseling and access to capital to every woman (and man) who walks through our doors, regardless of economic circumstance.

You can make a great difference for the 2,800 clients CWE will serve this year by contacting House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi (617.722.2500) , Senate President Therese Murray (617.722.1500) ,and your state senator and representative, and asking them to override the veto of line item 7003-0702. Emphasize how vital this money is to the premier women's organization that helps Massachusetts' workers become self-sufficient and prosperous. Because the funding process begins in the House, please start with Speaker DiMasi, and let us know when you've made contact.

Tell the leadership and your legislators that this investment by the Commonwealth provides an incredibly strong return in terms of job and revenue creation. In Massachusetts alone over the last 12 years, CWE has:

Served 12,000 clients
Created almost 14,000 jobs
Generated over $400 million in taxable wages

CWE believes that every person, regardless of economic status, should have the opportunity to become economically self-sufficient and prosperous. Although CWE has the financial support of the business community, foundations and individual donors, we are dependent on this allocation from the Commonwealth to meet the needs of our clients. It is imperative that CWE continues to receive support from Massachusetts. Without this money, what we can accomplish over the next year may be severely limited. Please contact your representatives as soon as possible and explain to them the value of CWE to the economic vitality of the women of Massachusetts.

Labels: Boston, cwe, deval patrick, massachusetts

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Saturday, July 14, 2007

'Wild' Sponsorship to Promote Women in Entrepreneurship

Wild Sponsorship to Promote Women in EntrepreneurshipThe Wild Women Entrepreneurs and Wild Apricot Announce Sponsorship

Boston (July 14, 2007) Wild Women Entrepreneurs (Wild WE), the leading online networking community for women entrepreneurs, has announced their newest sponsor—Wild Apricot.

"Wild WE is excited about having Wild Apricot as a sponsor. Wild Apricot is an amazing solution for non-profit and membership organizations," saying Ja-Nae Duane, President/Founder of Wild Women Entrepreneurs.

Wild Apricot, a division of Bonasource, Inc., provides web-based software and support to non-profit organizations. From web design to membership databases to event registration and online membership payments, Wild Apricot enables organizations to easily create and maintain their entire online presence.
"We are thrilled to team up with Wild WE and to help women promote their businesses and expand their networks," says Dmitry Buterin, Chief Apricot and President of Bonasource, Inc., "Our goal is to provide Wild WE and their members with access to easy to use web tools that they need to be successful".

The sponsorship will allow for The Wild WE to provide better services for its members while offering extensive exposure to Wild Apricot and Bonasource, Inc.
For more information on the services and software made available by Wild Apricot, please visit http://www.thewildapricot.com.

Designed specifically women who own their own businesses, Wild Women Entrepreneurs is an international community that helps women achieve their full potential in business and in life by providing insights through mentoring, networking, and new learning in a fun way.For more information about the organization or to become a member of Wild WE, go to http://www.TheWildWE.com.

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Contact:

Shannon Cherry, APR

Board Member & PR for Wild WE

shannon@theWildWE.com

518.248.6592

Labels: community, entrepreneurs, members, networking, press release, sponsorship, wild apricot, women

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Proud to be an American!

This past 4th of July held special meaning to the Wild WE team. Kate and I spent Sunday at a deployment ceremony for 100 soldiers headed to Iraq. One of them was Kate's husband, Andy.

As I stood there throughout that ceremony, I realized how grateful I was to be an American. To live in my neighborhood, have the great job I have, and the freedom to be a strong independent woman. These are liberties that not every human has, but should have. So, though I may not always agree with the decisions made by the leaders of this country, I am grateful that this is the place I call home and that those 100 soldiers are my countrymen (and women).

Look forward to connecting with you!

Ja-Nae
Your Fun, Fearless, and Fabulous Leader

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Me! Me! Me!

I have to laugh anytime I read an email or a post that states what a person needs or wants me to do for them, but yet doesn't ask me what I would like in return. In order to get someone to help you, you MUST create a WIN/WIN.

Here are 3 easy ways to create a WIN/WIN:

1) Turn Me! Me! Me! into You! You! You! Ask, "How can I help you?" and come to a mutual agreement.

2) Listen: Really find out whether or not the person is in a place to help you out. Also, read between the lines to see if there are any needs that haven't been verbalized.

3) Send a thank you. This will keep you in the forefront of that person's mind.

Remember, this is YOUR business! Only YOU can Grow it to Success!

Labels: business, growing your business, listen, success, thank you, win/win

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Friday, July 13, 2007

Business Gone Wild Blog On the Move Again

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Business Gone Wild Blog is on the move once again.
The new address is
http://www.thewildwe.com/businessgonewild.

Looking for past Business Gone Wild posts? They will be available in the Business Gone Wild Blog Archive at http://www.thewildwe.com/bizgonewild/blog.html.

Labels: archives, business

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