Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Want to Know a Secret to Success?
Want to Know a Secret to Success?
We all want to be successful at what we do. However, part of being successful is to celebrate the successes of others, even if they are our competition. When you acknowledge the strength and success of others, then you acknowledge the strength and success within you. Remember, this is YOUR business!
Only YOU can Grow it, but Wild WE can help!
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Big Things are A Comin'!
Wild WE President & Founder, Ja-Naé, Says . . .
Big Things are a Comin'!
Thank you for all your positive feedback on our new social network! Here is what one woman said about our social network:
Thank You! Thank You! I am so excited. I cannot wait to create my profile and put up pictures of my kids.
-Brenda Johnson
We have many more surprises coming up this fall, so stay tuned!
Have a great week and I look forward to connecting with you!
Ja-Naé
Your Fun, Fearless,and Fabulous LeaderLabels: social network
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
Share Your Wild WE Pixs
If you have pictures from a WildWE events and have a Flickr Account, please label them thewildwe as we are building our community photo database. Thanks.Labels: flickr, photos
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Friday, August 17, 2007
How to Think Outside of the Box
How to Think Outside of the Box
Whenever you find yourself stuck looking for a solution to a problem or a new tactic to obtaining your goal, start thinking outside of the box. Here are some things to achieve this:
Imagine
One of my favorite exercises (which I learned in an acting class) is to imagine that you are an object. In this case, imagine you are your product (which in my case isn't that hard, because I am my business). Visualization is a helpful tool in recognizing what needs improvement. What are your attributes? What do you need to look better? What do you need to work more efficiently? Is there something that just doesn't feel right? Make a list of these questions and similar ones, and then answer them. By answering these questions, you will begin to identify.
Idea Time
Writing down ideas is the best way to get started. I recommend that you try not to focus on the end result. In this way you'll be more open to whatever stems from your brainstorming. This is called "free association." Take a word that has to do with your business; it can be the name of your business, the market you are entering, anything, and put it at the top of a piece of paper. Then without thinking, start writing the words that pop into your mind. No matter how ridiculous they seem to you, write them down. It can be anything. There are no wrong answers to this exercise. This exercise can only be successful if you really write down everything you think of.Once you're done, take a look at what you've written. Can any of these abstract notions become part of your marketing strategy? Could they become a whole new angle?
Change
Change is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be a bad thing. Use change to your advantage and help make your marketing plan stronger. How is your demographic changing? Can you move with that change in order to continue to accommodate them? How is society changing? Are there changes that could expand your audience with just a slight tweak of your marketing angle?
Remember, this is YOUR business!
Only YOU can Grow it, but Wild WE can help! Labels: change, idea, imagine, time
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You asked for it! You got it!
Wild WE President & Founder, Ja-Naé, Says . . .
You asked for it! You got it!
Thank you for all your positive feedback on our new social network! I know it is only a week old and everyone is getting their feet wet with it, but it is a REALLY great way to get to know people and help your business!
I love when we can give our members what they want. A lot of people have asked us to start city eblasts. So, your wish is our command!
Along those lines, we thought it would be great to help our Gold and Platinum members out alittle more as well. So, starting next week, Gold and Platinum members will also have a special eblast to help support them and their businesses EVEN MORE! Read below to see what that will entail for our G & P members.
Wild WE also has a lot of GREAT events planned for the fall. To check them out, Click HERE!
Have a great week and I look forward to connecting with you!
Ja-Naé
Your Fun, Fearless, and Fabulous LeaderLabels: events, gold, platinum
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Local Publisher Joins the Wild Women Entrepreneurs' as Area City Leader
Pittsburgh-area resident selected to serve with organization dedicated to helping women personally & professionally
Los Angeles (August 17, 2007)- Wild Women Entrepreneurs (Wild WE) announced today that Beth Caldwell has been appointed Pittsburgh-area city leader.
"The mission of the Wild Women Entrepreneurs is to have women taking care of business on their own terms. These women are fearless, fun and fabulous. They are able to take the risks needed to be the Wild Women they are without compromise," says Ja-Naé Duane, president and founder of Wild Women Entrepreneurs. "Beth emulates that everyday in her personal and professional life and will be a great asset and role model in helping the Pittsburgh-area women of Wild WE to reach their fullest potential."
"I was drawn to the Wild WE because it is so different from the typical networking group and it offers practical tools to help women succeed," says Caldwell. "I was born an entrepreneur and as city leader, I plan to provide a networking and education opportunity for other young, energetic, forward-thinking entrepreneurs of this region."
Caldwell, a Pittsburgh resident, is the Publisher of PA Family Publishing and she is host to numerous websites such as www.positivemoms.com, a website that provides advice and inspiration to work-at-home mothers, and www.pittsburghprofessionalwomen.com. She is former publisher of The Pittsburgh Kids Directory and the Pittsburgh Wedding Directory. Previously, she has also worked for Mary Kay Cosmetics and as a social worker supporting families of children with disabilities.
Designed specifically for women who own their own businesses, Wild Women Entrepreneurs (www.TheWildWE.com) 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.Labels: city leader, moms, pittsburgh
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Monday, August 6, 2007
Wild WE Now Has a NEW Social Network!
Wild WE is sooooo excited about its NEW Social Network. Through the Network, you can:
Create a Profile
Post Pictures
Join Groups
Connect with People
Add Video
Add Music
Add Text and Hyperlinks
Post Comments on Other People's Profiles
.................and MUCH More!
To join the fun, you must be a Gold or Platinum community member.
To Upgrade Your Membership: Click HERE!Labels: gold, members, platinum, social network
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Wild WE Events for the Fall
Wild WE is gearing up for the Fall. Here are some fun networking opportunities that we have coming up:
Wild 100 Networking Extravaganza
Wild WE New Haven Area's Stride towards Success!
Wild WE NYC: Stride towards Success!
Wild WE Manchester, NH: Stride towards Success!
Wild WE Providence: Stride towards Success!
Wild WE Hartford, CT: Stride towards Success!
Wild WE Boston: Stride towards Success!
Wild WE Atlantic City: Stride towards Success!
Wild WE Philly: Stride towards Success!
Wild South Florida Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild New York Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild Montreal Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild Dallas Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild Chicago Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild Washington D.C. Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild San Francisco Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild Seattle Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild Denver Referral: Connecting through referrals
Wild WE D.C.: Stride towards Success!
Wild WE Baltimore: Stride towards Success!Labels: baltimore, Boston, chicago, dallas, events, hartford, manchester, new haven, nyc, philly, providence, san francisco, seattle, south florida, washington d.c.
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Sunday, August 5, 2007
Wild WE's Tipping Point
Wild WE's Tipping Point
Tipping is an essential part of life. It rewards those who have provided a service to you. Here is a list of just how much to tip those special people:
Bellhop: $1-$2 per bag
Maid: $1-$2 a night
Room Delivery: $2
Room Service: 15-20% (may be included)
Valet: $2-$3 when your car is brought
Limo and Taxi Drivers: 10%
Waiter: 15-20%
Coat Check: $1 per coat
Hairdresser: 15%
Hairwasher: $2-$3
Flowers: $2-$5
If you tip well, you will be remembered and people will look forward to helping you again.
Remember, this is YOUR business!
Only YOU can Grow it, but Wild WE can help!Labels: flowers, hairdresser, limo, room service, tipping, waiter
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Top Business Thank You Gifts
Top Business Thank You Gifts
It is important to say thank you. Whether it is a business partner, client, or colleague who has done something nice for you, a small token of your appreciation will go a long way.
Recently, I decided to do a survey of the best business "thank you" gifts. After surveying over 100 people, here are the results:
Women:
Flowers (My personal fav, anyway!)
Chocolate
Spa Gift Certificate
Men:
Picture Frame
Wine
Tickets to a Sporting Event
If it is a gesture gift, then go with the flowers or picture frame. The more expensive gifts should be given during the holidays or an appropriate time. It is the thought that is important, not the dent you put into your wallet.
Remember, this is YOUR business!
Only YOU can Grow it, but Wild WE can help! Labels: client, colleague, gifts, people, thank you
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Opportunity for Your City
Starting in August, Wild WE will have City Feeds and Blogs. This will include:
*Opportunities for Guest Bloggers (must be a Gold or Platinum Member)
* City Discounts
* Listing of City Events/Classifieds
To join the exclusive Wild WE Gold and Platinum community and become a Wild WE Guest Blogger, click HERE.
For advertising rates and assistance in crafting the ad (if you need it) just let us know by emailing ads@thewildwe.com.
Trust YOUR COMMUNITY to Help you Grow your Business!Labels: advertising, bloggers, classifieds, events, gold, platinum, your city
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New: City Business Directories
Wild WE is creating nicely bound business directories for each city. Your submission would include:
* A Description of YOUR Business
* A Picture of YOU
* A Profile of YOU as a person
This is a great way to get personal and get to know the other business owners in YOUR Community!
If you're interested in learning more, contact Cynthia at
wildwe-losangeles/at/TheWildWE.comLabels: business, city directories, los angeles
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Looking to be on TV?
Do you live in the New York City or Los Angeles areas?
A TV show is looking for female entrepreneurs to interview.
This opportunity is open to Wild WE Gold and Platinum community members.
I have posted all the information on the Wild WE listserv for those Gold and Platinum members who are interested.
Would you like to be Featured on TV?:
Upgrade Your Wild WE Membership
Labels: community, featured, tv
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