Office Depot Giveaway Winners!

By Crystal | Published March 18, 2010

We would like to thank all those who nominated and participated in this giveaway and to Office Depot for their support to women entrepreneurs. Office Depot knows small business owners need great tools to be successful.

We are pleased to honor the following women:

Laura Dahl, nominated by Rebecca Servoss, won the Canon SD780 camera & TurboTax grand prize!

The following received, TurboTax for Small Businesses:

Rachael Herrscher nominated by Jenny
Janis Phelan nominated by Aaron
Lauri Anderson and Marci Lloyd nominated by Parker
Debbie Savage nominated by Heather Ledeboer
Patsy Walker nominated by Christine King
Ginny Cardenas nominated by Bob
Tameka Preston nominated by Brenda Foster
Aubreigh Parks nominated by Kim Flynn
Alaina Frederick nominated by Elena Verlee

Congratulations to all!

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Introducing Ja-Naé Duane, Author of, “How to Start Your Business with $100″

By Crystal | Published March 18, 2010

We are pleased to introduce another mover and shaker, Ja-Naé Duane. Creating a business practically from scratch, she is now sharing her wisdom and tips in her new book, “How to Start Your Business with $100″. Multi-talented, perservering and defeating the odds, Ja-Naé has reached for the stars and has made her dreams a reality. Connect with Ja-Naé on twitter or on her site. Enjoy the interview!

Hometown: West Haven, CT

Current Residence: Boston, MA

Education: BA, Northeastern University and New England Conservatory; MA, Carnegie Mellon University; AD Boston University

Professional Background: Entrepreneurial and Social Media Strategist, Creative Economist, CEO of Wild Women Entrepreneurs; CEO of Ja-Nae Duane Ventures; Professor of Music at Northeastern University; Professional Opera Singer

What you wanted to be when you grew up: Actress

What you are: A Renaissance Woman. ;-)

Brief Summary of your Start Up: I noticed that men and women networked differently; That women needed to build trust before doing business with someone. I also noticed that women didn’t know where to find the resources that they need both professionally and personally. So, I approached three other women and asked them to help me. With that, Wild Women Entrepreneurs was started with $100. It is now the largest community of entrepreneurial women in the world with 55 chapters in 7 countries.

That is what my book, “How to Start Your Business with $100” is about. How to take a dream and turn it into a reality with little or no money.

Company Website? http://www.Ja-Nae.net

What inspired you? Creativity and Positivity

How long have you been in business? Which one? ;-)

How did you fund it? Less than $100

Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? I make it a point to learn something from everyone I meet on a daily basis.

Current Business Challenge? The same challenge I have always had and will always have: Finding more innovative ways to help people be free to live the life they’ve always wanted.

What are you doing about it? Thinking outside of the box and doing a ton of social advocacy (If you know of more partnering organizations and businesses, please let me know).

Favorite motivational quote: “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World”-Ghandi

Family? No. Not yet. Because of my mother’s alcoholism and drug abuse, I had to raise my siblings from the age of 13. So, for today, I am enjoying my childhood now.

Favorite book? The Alchemist.

What do you do to relax? Go into nature.

What do you want to change most about your world? My location. I feel a change coming on and am excited to see where life is about to take me.

What are you most proud of? The fact that people were afraid that I would never amount to anything because of my home life growing up. I’m now here to show people that you do not have to be trapped or be a product of your environment. You can overcome any obstacle that comes your way.

What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses? Stop trying to do everything yourself. Figure out what you do well and then delegate everything else out. Once I learned this lesson, I started making the money I deserved to make and had the freedom to do other things that I had been dying to spend time on.

Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)? My team.

If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use? Hmmm…..Too bad I couldn’t make a tiara of stars. Think of the amount I would save on my electricity bill.

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Maximize Your Travel Experiences by Connecting with People in Your Industry via Social Media

By startupprincess | Published March 15, 2010

This week I have the absolute pleasure of a work/vacation ‘down under’ in Australia and New Zealand. Since I’m an uber-connector, the first thing I wanted to do when the trip became a reality wasn’t to cuddle koalas (although that’s #2) was to meet lots of wonderful entrepreneurial women.

Thanks to Twitter, I’ve connected with about a dozen fabulous women and have some fun meetups planned during my trip. The easiest way for me to find the type of women I want to connect with who share my goals/intentions is to do a search via Twittergrader and search first for city and then scan the list for who looks like an interesting match for you based on bios/profiles and then simply send them a “@” message to get their attention and say something like this: @____ I’ll be in Auckland 3/26-27 and organizing a tweetup for women in biz, would love to connect, pls DM if interested. This is such a simple, easy tool for us to reach out to new people we’d like to connect with and just consider the possibilities for business and new friendships!

Now, one thing I’d definitely remind you that if you’re going to approach complete strangers and invite them to meet with you, always meet in a public place during daylight hours is best and meet in small groups if possible. Also, I’d recommend that you have a good look at your Twitter profile and link before you send out requests because no doubt people will be checking out your sanity and background before they accept your invite (at least I always do!!)

Enjoy meeting new people IRL (in real life) in foreign cities when you have the chance, your trip will certainly be more rewarding if you do. Connect with me on Twitter, I’d love to meet up on your next trip to Utah, I’m @startupprincess

Kelly King Anderson is the Founder and Managing Director of Startup Princess. She loves to connect, say hello!

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Introducing Ros Guerrero, Owner and Founder of Ficklets

By Crystal | Published March 11, 2010

We are pleased to introduce Ros Guerrero, owner and founder of Ficklets, an interchangable eyewear charm hugger! Ros created her adorable company through the inspiration of her special needs daughter who has worn glasses since the age of six. Ficklets (which is derived from the word, Fickle- to change frequently) is making it fun and fashionable for kids to wear glasses. One mother wrote to Ros saying, “My daughter has matched her entire outfit to her ficklets today. She can’t wait to show them off to all the girls at school!”

We hope you enjoy the interview! Browse online at Ficklets.com or stay updated with Ficklet news on Twitter!


Hometown: Originally from Guam.

Current Residence (City, State): Gilbert, AZ

Education: Attended college for two years, then decided to go full-time with sales/marketing career to pursue advancement opportunity.

Professional Background: I worked in both the retail and wholesale industry for a total of ten years, marketing high-end European luxury products as a brand manager.

What you wanted to be when you grew up: I dreamed of traveling the world, so I wanted to become a flight attendant. I actually completed in-flight training, but decided to pursue my career in sales and marketing, which provided opportunities to travel.

What you are: First, I am mom to Gem, a mentally handicapped 14 year old, wife of 16 and half years to Roy, and owner/inventor of Ficklets, LLC.

Brief Summary of your Start Up: Inspired by my daughter Gem, I created Ficklets – a patented interchangeable charm hugger for eyeglass frames, the first of its kind in the marketplace. Ficklets are designed to adorn kid’s eyeglasses in a fresh, fun way to help them feel more comfortable in their glasses. It’s also a great way to jazz up tired, old frames by giving them a quick, affordable update.

Company Website? http://Ficklets.com

What inspired you? My daughter Gem was the direct inspiration for creating Ficklets. She’s worn eyeglasses since she the age of six. Gem, mentally handicapped, is also the reason for my entrepreneurial spirit. My mission is to build a business that will provide her to live a quality life long after I’m gone.  It’s fulfilling to live a life where I am creative and productive with a purpose, and I’m grateful to Gem for inspiring me to grow as a mom and entrepreneur.

How long have you been in business? I’ve been actively building Ficklets now for 2 years. I say actively because I took hiatus for the most part of 2008 to care for my sister who had terminal cancer.

How did you fund it? Personal savings.

Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? I have both online and offline mentors and each have specific gifts and talents. I’m especially drawn to women who “serve” and “support” with deep passion, ego-free.

Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups? I am a member of a local networking group – Mompreneurs’ Live AZ.

Current Business Challenge? Capital to expand.

What are you doing about it?

• Increase wholesale accounts

• Develop formal business plan

• Ramp up brand awareness/exposure via social media

Favorite motivational quote:

• You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want. ~Zig Ziglar

• Dream, Believe, Discover ~unknown

Family? Married for 16 and half years to Roy and we have one child, Gem, 14 years old with special needs.

If so, how do you balance family and business? I focus more on how I can juggle both the best way I can. My husband and I understood early on that for the first several years of business that it was going to be intensely intertwined in every aspect of our lives. With that said, my husband has been instrumental in helping create a healthy environment so I can do both. He picks up where I leave off in both our home life and in business. We each draw from our strengths and work as a team to keep both entities moving forward.

Favorite book? The Five People You Meet In Heaven ~Mitch Albom

What do you do to relax? My daughter enjoys going to the movies, so we try to take her once a week. It’s also important we keep her physically active and go for walks in the park. For “me” time, I’m involved in my local networking group and volunteer actively in many of the planned events.

What do you want to change most about your world? I would like to see more social acceptance for the mentally handicapped and the disabled.

What are you most proud of? My daughter’s ability to formulate words, thus able to speak in sentences.

What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses?

• DREAM then take ACTION!! The first step is always the hardest.

• Believe & stay focus.

• Be a perpetual inspirational seeker to keep you in forward movement – Tenacity is key!

• Be a student of life – continue to learn, grow, & evolve. Reach out to other women entrepreneurs.

• Have an attitude of gratitude – always be grateful & humble for your blessings.

Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)? Social media – blogs & twitter.

If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use? Diamonds – birthstone for the month of April, when my daughter was born.


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Fear Management vs. Fear Leadership

By Crystal | Published March 8, 2010

Fairy Godmother, Danielle LaPorte writes:

The song of an entrepreneur…

Secretly, I’m afraid we won’t raise the money. But it’s okay. I can plow through that fear. We’ll raise the money, and everything will be okay. We’ll raise the money and stand the business up. We’ll have to hit our targets, get the customers in the door, run hard with the marketing plan. Yeah, it’s scary. What if they don’t come? What if they come but don’t buy? What if they buy, but not enough? It’s okay, I can manage that fear. It’ll work. I’ll make it work and everything will be okay. We’ll do this.

What if you don’t do it? What if you, say, “fail”? Does that mean that fear wins? How much do you need to be more than “okay”?

While we’re busy managing fear, fear can be managing us. It’s still creeping in, grabbing at our pant leg, begging to be paid attention to. And fear can always find a reason to get your attention – that’s it’s job – to get you to feed it. But what about the flu? (feed me!) But what about the market? (feed me!) But what about ten years from now? (feed me!) But what will they think? (feed me!)

Beyond coping with fear there is fearlessness. Because, here’s the white hot truth: if you go bankrupt, you’ll still be okay. If you lose the gig, the lover, the house, you’ll still be okay. If you sing off key, get beat by the competition, have to hand in the keys, you will still be okay. Ask anyone who’s been through it. They’re more than okay. People survive and they learn to thrive. It’s life. It’s business.

Don’t manage your fear. Lead your fear. Take charge. When fear climbs on your shoulder and starts nattering in your ear, here’s what you do: You stand as a master. You tell Scaredy Cat where you’re going, risks and all, and you convert Scaredy into a champion to help you get there. You say, lovingly but firmly (because ultimately the Scaredy Cat in you just wants some love and you’ve got plenty of it to give,) “Yep, we may fail, it’s possible. This is risky. But we’ll still be okay. Because that’s who we are. We’re the kind of people that are okay, no matter what. So remember that invincibility and let’s get to work. There’s a new land to discover and the only way to find it is to keep going – cliffs, cash flow, agony, adulation and all. If you keep your mouth shut and your eyes wide open, we’ll get there sooner. We’re doing this. We’re doing this because we want to. Because this is what it means to do life.”

And then watch what Scaredy Cat does. She’ll look perplexed for a minute. She’ll nuzzle up, as if to say thank you. And then she’ll strut down the street to help you recruit some new business.

Danielle is the creator of WhiteHotTruth.com, a motivational speaker, CBC TV commentator, and lead author of Style Statement. She helps entrepreneurs rock their career with her signature Fire Starter Sessions.You can find her on Twitter @daniellelaporte.

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Introducing Maria D’Anza and Deborah Munies of Vivique

By Crystal | Published March 4, 2010

We are pleased to introduce Maria D’Anza and Deborah Munies of Vivique! These ladies have combined their talents in creating a clothing line especially for pregnant women. Their aim: To help the soon-to-be-mother feel as beautiful as she is by offering comfortable, classy and stylish fashions. Shop at their website or connect with them on Twitter. We hope you enjoy the interview!

Name:

Maria D’Anza (right) – CEO/Co-Founder

Deborah Munies (left) – COO/Co-Founder

Hometown:

Maria D’Anza – Rahway, New Jersey

Deborah Munies – Bridgewater, New Jersey


Current Residence:

Maria D’Anza – Chester, New Jersey

Deborah Munies – New Providence, New Jersey

Education:

Maria D’Anza – Seton Hall University

Deborah Munies – Ithaca College

Professional Background:

Maria D’Anza – has a successful track record of identifying new product niches, positioning them in the market place and driving sales through aggressive and detailed planning. Maria has spent the last 15+ years fine tuning her product development and implementation, sales leadership, and operations skills in the finance industry, with the most recent part of her career at Lehman Brothers.

Deborah Munies – Deborah has 20 years of experience in marketing, promotions and sales for a broad array of companies spanning commercial, entertainment and financial industries. Deborah has worked at companies such as CBS-TV, New World Entertainment, Nickelodeon, American Institute of CPAs. (Deborah did her college internship with “Live! With Regis & Kathie Lee.”)

What you wanted to be when you grew up:

Maria D’Anza – Veterinarian

Deborah Munies – Entertainment Reporter, lawyer or Philanthropy Volunteer

What you are:

Maria D’Anza – Product Development and Sales Executive and new business owner!

Deborah Munies – Marketing and Promotion Executive and new business owner!

Brief Summary of your Start Up:

• We met 7 years ago while working together.

• We bonded further in 2005 when we ran into each other at 5:30am pursing our quest to become pregnant at our fertility doctor’s office. (We subsequently had our daughters via IVF).

• In the Spring 2008 Maria was pregnant with her second daughter. She was riding home on the bus from her job at Lehman Brothers and the 5’9” slim mom-to-be sat uncomfortably in her standard, expensive maternity clothes. If she was uncomfortable, other women were too!

• Maria, with her product development and finance background, and Deborah, with her marketing and promotions background, joined forces in July 2008.

• While we started out developing a better maternity clothing line, along the way we developed our patent pending waistband technology that allows women to wear our bottom garments before, during and after pregnancy.

• Vivique is the first maternity clothing line dedicated to providing clothes that fit women before, during and after pregnancy, resulting in a long term fit and investment.

• Vivique is comprised of wardrobe basics in classic styles – pants, suit jackets, suits, dresses, skirts, jeans, chinos, shorts, cargos, shirts and sweaters.

• The signature bottom garments feature a patent pending waistband technology, allowing women to wear them comfortably throughout their entire pregnancy – and after.

• Vivique is focused on making the pregnant woman look and feel like her non-pregnant selves – or better!

Example of “standard maternity clothing” purchasing process when pregnant:

  • Months 1-3 – Can’t fit in your clothes comfortably, buy bigger size regular clothes (also buy maternity clothes because so excited even though they are too big – you figure they will last through entire pregnancy)
  • Months 4-7 – Wearing maternity clothes. Starting to get tight around month 7.
  • Months 8-10 – Standard maternity clothes don’t fit. Need to buy new ones but don’t because you have already spent your “budget”– just wear uncomfortable clothes or sweat pants and feel gross.

Clothing cycle with Vivique:

  • Purchase Vivique clothing in your non-pregnant size
  • Wear months 1-10 comfortably with average recommended pregnancy weight gain.
  • Haven’t lost the weight post baby? Wear clothes back to work and they shrink as you do.

Company Website?

www.ViviqueApparel.com

What inspired you?

• In the Spring 2008 Maria was pregnant with her second daughter. She was riding home on the bus from her job at Lehman Brothers and the 5’9” slim mom-to-be sat uncomfortably in her standard, expensive maternity clothes. If she was uncomfortable, other women were too!

• Maria, with her product development and finance background, and Deborah, with her marketing and promotions background, joined forces in July 2008.

Why?

  • Maria and Deborah were the unsatisfied customer
  • They knew there was a better way
  • Market need (of course!)
  • They had the passion and commitment to change their lives and do something they believed in.

How long have you been in business?

We started in July 2008 with the idea but the clothing started to be sold via wholesale in September 2009.

We debuted the line to our family and friends at a fashion show/focus group in mid June 2009. We videotaped a 3rd party moderator asking the women what they thought of the line and the concept. Rave reviews resulted!

How did you fund it?

We have a couple of investors who provided a formal first round of funding. We have also personally invested in the business and its day-to-day operations.

Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)?

We don’t have one Fairy Godmother. We are so fortunate to have many people who have mentored us and we are incredibly grateful for them. We wouldn’t be where we are without them. There are days when we just look at each other speechless as we think about the generosity and support we have had.

Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups?

Not formally. We attended a great entrepreneur workshop in the fall – Entrepreneural Expose. It was for just women and from that event we made a number of relationships that have helped us move forward in many ways. It also was a great day with women supporting each other with immense encouragement. Women have such power, compassion, strength and willpower. We really are sisters that can help each other no matter how small or large the task. When women put their mind to something, they are a strong force!

Current Business Challenge?

Financing – this affects everything

Second to that would be marketing and branding our waistband technology

What are you doing about it?

Pitching, pitching, pitching ! Trying to grow the business on what we have now so we are more appealing to investors.

Favorite motivational quote:

Everything happens for a reason.

Family?

Maria D’Anza – husband, 2 daughters, 2 dogs, 2 horses

Deborah Munies – husband and 1 daughter

If so, how do you balance family and business?

No matter how well you think you are balancing, something is losing out. We are our own worst critics, and perfectionists as well, so we want to do everything well all at once, which is impossible. We remember a speech Andrea Jung (CEO/Chairman Avon) gave. She said you can’t be all things at all times to your company and your children, but choose at that time and be there 100%. We remember that and it helps.

We have become great time managers and ubber-multitaskers and just take one day at a time. We also carve out our work time and family time and try not to overlap the two because both deserve our undivided attention. Additionally, we support each other so if one of us needs a weekday with our kids, the other one picks up and runs with anything that is urgent that day. We divide and conquer and support each other so we can attempt to do it all!

Favorite book?

Maria D’Anza – The Burning Within the story of RaNelle Wallace’s near death experience

Deborah Munies – Anything by Martha Beck and Laura Day

What do you do to relax?

Maria D’Anza – Ride horses – ride and ride and ride

Deborah Munies – Yoga, Bar Method, turn on some music and dance it out, freestyle shopping (when no lists are involved and you can just roam!)

What do you want to change most about your world?

Maria D’Anza – My world has changed dramatically over the last 2 years and I am learning to embrace the unknown and be thankful for the really important things in life. So I don’t really have anything that I want to change other than I want to continue to work on my skills of only focusing on the things that are within my control.

Deborah Munies – I would like to change the number of hours my husband and I work in order to make a living. He works a lot of hours and so do I. Right now we are in this mode where we know there has to be a light at the end of the tunnel so we just keep working, hoping to see that light soon.

What are you most proud of?

Our daughters – they are miracles and blessings for which we are grateful every day. We are especially proud on the days where we know we were exceptional moms, moms making a difference in the lives of our children, shaping them into little people we can be proud of. Remembering those days or moments is what gets you through all of the times you might fall short.

What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses?

Trust your instincts. If it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it, even if others are pushing.

Also, no matter how long you think it is going to take to see light at the end of the tunnel, double it maybe even triple it!

Lastly, it is harder than you can ever, ever imagine.

Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)?

Maria D’Anza – My laptop, blackberry and Quickbooks

Deborah Munies – My laptop (blackberry a close second!)

If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use?

Maria D’Anza – I am leaving the tiaras to Deb; I would settle for a clean baseball hat!

Deborah Munies – Diamonds (my birthstone), Sapphires (love blue!) and Perodots (my daughter’s birthstone)

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Is Dropshipping the Best Option for a Stay-at-Home Mom?

By Crystal | Published March 3, 2010

If you are a stay-at-home mom thinking of starting an online business, you may have wondered if dropshipping is a good option for you.

Dropshipping allows you to sell products online without carrying an inventory.  You set up an account with a dropshipper, post the products online, and when a customer purchases from you, pass the order along to the dropshipper.  The dropshipper processes the order and ships the item directly to your customer.

How does dropshipping help stay-at-home moms?

1.You won’t need much space

When operating out of your home, space is often a concern.  If you purchase your products in bulk, you’ll have to store the products and packing materials in your basement, garage, spare room, or storage facility. Dropshipping allows you to sell products without ever actually handling them.

2.You won’t have to leave your home

Dropshipping allows you to sell products online without packaging them up and driving to the post office.

Granted, many postal services like UPS offer pick-up, so depending on your shipping method this might not be a problem either way, but with dropshipping you are guaranteed not to have to leave your couch (whether your kids will allow you that same luxury is debatable).

3.You won’t need much capital

Setting up an online business has costs, including your Seller’s Permit and Tax ID Number, access to supplier databases, website design and hosting, and Pay-Per-Click advertising to drive business to your site.  However, when using a dropshipper you do not have to make a large initial order as you do with most wholesalers.

This means you do not need an additional $100-3000 in capital to set up your product line.  Instead, you pay nothing for products until you make a sale.  It is usually free to set up an account with a dropshipper, and the price of your product and dropship fees will come out of the money you make on the sale.

4.You’ll have more spare time

It takes time to print shipping labels, wrap products in bubble tape, stick them in boxes, tape and address those boxes, and have them shipped out. Dropshipping saves you the hassle of processing your own orders.

Negatives of Dropshipping for the SAHM

Most of the negatives of dropshipping for a stay-at-home mom are the same negatives of operating any online business:

1. Running a successful online business takes a lot of time and effort.

If you’re planning to do it in one or two spare hours a day, you’ll probably have a hard time getting your business off the ground. Especially the initial set up and planning time.

2. There can be a lot of expenses associated with starting a business.

Your online business is an investment which might take a while to start paying off, so if you’re desperately trying to make the rent this month, setting up a business may not your best bet.

Dropshipper vs. Wholesale Supplier

1. Less profit margin using a dropshipper vs. a wholesaler

Purchasing wholesale is not invariably cheaper than purchasing from a dropshipper, but it generally provides about 10-15% greater profit.

2. Less control over product supply and returns.

Your dropshipper can run out of or cancel products at any time with very little notice.

3. Not all products are available through dropshippers.

Dropshipping is still a fairly new supply-chain management system, and it is not convenient for manufacturers or distributors of all types of products.  However, more and more businesses are joining the dropshipping ranks every day.

Which option should you choose?

Dropshipping is a great option for stay-at-home moms who want to run an online business with the least amount of risk and hassle. It still requires an investment of time and money and some strong planning and execution just like any business.

I often recommend that people start their online business using a dropshipper.  That way you can experiment with a few different products and venues without the risk of carrying an inventory.  Once you have a product line that you know works, you can purchase wholesale to get a better deal.

Leah is a freelance blog writer and article writer, preparing to become a SAHM. She blogs for http://www.wholesalematch.com a company in Utah. Leah and her husband Ryan were married in December 2008, and they currently live in Provo, UT.

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You’re Invited! Startup Princess Salt Lake City Chapter “Ask a Lawyer” – March 25, 2010

By Sarah W | Published March 2, 2010

We’re excited to announce our next event in 2010 for the Startup Princess Salt Lake City, Utah Chapter! Please join us  Thursday, March 25th at 7pm at BetaLoft (357 W 200 S SLC), for an evening of inspiration, networking, and fun featuring local attorneys Len Carson and Gregory Steed.  Len and Greg will be presenting “Ask A Lawyer” and answering your small business legal questions!  Learn more about Len and Gregory and their practices at www.carsonlaw.net and www.rbmn.com.

The cost of the event is $15 for pre-paid attendees (by March 24th) or $20 at the door.  First time guests are free!  To pre-pay please use the Paypal button below. Thank you!

Special Thanks to 2010 SLC Chapter Sponsor:

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You’re Invited! Startup Princess UT County “Dress Your Body Type and Clothing Swap” – April 8, 2010

By Sarah W | Published March 2, 2010

We’re thrilled to announce our first event in 2010 for the Startup Princess Utah County Chapter! Please join us  Thursday, April 8th from 7pm-9pm at the Tahitian Noni (333 West River Park Drive, Provo, Utah), for an evening of inspiration, networking, and fun for Dress Your Body Type and Clothing Swap!  This exciting event will feature clothing designer and personal stylist Mindy Batt of Fabulous Living.  With more than 10 years in the fashion industry, Mindy will teach Startup Princesses how to dress their body and lead an exciting clothing swap!  For more information on  Fabulous Living, visit them online at www.fabulousliving.net.

To participate in the Clothing Swap, please bring clean items of clothing to exchange for another fabulous clothing find.  If you bring three pieces, you’re entitled to swap for three pieces.  Any leftover clothing will be donated to charity.

The cost of the event is $15 for pre-paid attendees (by April 7th) or $20 at the door.  First time guests are free!  To pre-pay please use the Paypal button below. Thank you!

Special Thanks to our Utah County Chapter Sponsor:

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Startup Princess discount for Utah Conference on “How to Move Your Business Forward in Turbulent Economic Times”

By Crystal | Published March 1, 2010

Bank of Utah is sponsoring a seminar, “Moving Your Business Forward in Turbulent Economic Times,  March 9-10 at the Salt Lake Community College Larry Miller Campus. The two-day course provides tools to help business owners and operators survive the current recession and then to continue to grow.

Participants will:

  • Have a better understanding of the financial crisis
  • Learn to finance a business during tough times
  • Properly forecast
  • Learn cost cutting while sustaining morale and focus
  • Use financial statements effectively
  • Build transferable value during a recession

For Registration please visit: www.bankofutah.com/seminar

Regular Price = $350 for the first attendee, $250 for each additional attendee.  Use the promo code “Startup Princess” to receive 1/2 off of the $350 making the registration cost $175.

Location:

Salt Lake Community College,

Larry Miller Campus

9750 South 300 West, Sandy

March 9-10

8am – 5pm


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