Office Depot knows small business owners need great tools to be successful. We are pleased to present this exciting giveaway with Office Depot featuring 10 copies of Turbo Tax Small Business, plus one Lucky Grand Prize Winner will also receive a Canon SD780. We want to honor 10 Startup Princesses who deserve to be recognized and “get a break” with filing taxes this year. If you know a woman entrepreneur or woman business owner you’d like to help win one of these great prizes, please leave a comment and tell us why your nominee is so fabulous. Ten winners will be selected at random, including 1 grand prize winner who will receive both the Turbo Tax software and the Canon SD780 camera. The deadline for this contest is Saturday March 6th, midnight MST.
What is Turbo Tax for Small Business? TurboTax is a tax preparation software that asks easy questions about your personal and small business income, finds business write-offs, checks for errors and helps decrease the risk of an audit. Turbo Tax for Small Business is provided by Office Depot, and aimed to help individuals tackle their tax returns the smart way.
Thanks Office Depot for granting wishes for Startup Princesses! 
I think an amazing woman entrepreneur who deserves this award is Kelly Transfield. She works tirelessly on very little income to promote her husband’s sculpture work. She is the sole marketing arm, PR, business development, bookkeeper, and networker. Despite setbacks and hard times in the economy, she has made her company Transfield Sculptures shine. I believe that she deserves recognition for her efforts.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellytransfield
I want to nominate Heather Ledeboer of mom4life.com. I’ve never met her, but have enjoyed following her life and her business online. She’s unapologetic about who she is and I admire how real she is. A woman, a business owner, a mother. Like any successful person she’s no stranger to tragedy, and no stranger to coming out on top. When so many other online businesses are going under they are still going strong. I honor you today, Heather. Good luck in 2010 – hope it’s your best year!
Leah Barber deserves to win for her perseverence! Great friend, awesome mom. Domestica’s going to rock!
I nominate Juliana Crispo, founder and CEO of Crisp Enterprises and @tallsh0rtgirl on twitter. She’s building footwear for women that are fashionable, functional and sexy. And your feet will thank you too, truly solving women’s footwear’s biggest problems.
Ginny Cardenas, founder and CEO of Hopscotch Kids. A mother of three, she’s killing it with non-toxic, safe, natural nail polishes and cosmetics for kids. http://www.hopscotchkids.com, @HopscotchKids. They’re going to be in the Oscar bags this weekend too!
Joanna Lord of http://www.yourjobstop.com because she is making waves in social media marketing and helping people find jobs at the same time. She works tirelessly on her site and is an incredible friend, daughter, aunt and sister. She rocks!
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I want to nominate Aubreigh Parks of Fabulous Living. She runs the company flawlessly. Aubreigh is such a hard worker–she is pregnant & due next week, but she still spent all week hiring & training. She is the reason Tutoring Connection & Fabulous Living are the great companies they are. Go Aubreigh!
I’d love to nominate Rachael Herrsher of Todaysmama.com. She is an amazing woman who has created an amazing online community. And, she is one of the funniest people I know, she rocks!!
I would like to nominate Lisa Kwinter Rotenberg of Rocketfuelcoffee.com. Lisa has found a way to incorporate her talents and knowledge in many diverse areas, in to a very viable and exciting online venture. She is an inventive and acclaimed artist, with business knowledge, marketing know-how, /coffee/food/spirits/cigar expertise, as well as the savvy and sense of personal fun to pull all of that together in a great new onine venture. Perhaps most importanty, she does all of this, while managing to be a committed wife, mother, daughter, and friend…she never lets a ball drop. Lisa is an inspiration to all of us looking to meet our own maximum potential. Please check her out!
I’d like to nominate Alma Steger of Alma & Co. http://www.MyAlmaCo.com She’s a creative, reliable and very talented woman who is working really hard to create opportunities for other women to find financial freedom and a balanced lifestyle. She volunteers with many organizations supporting women, and minorities. It’s my pleasure to be her friend!
I’d like to nominate Alaina Frederick of http://www.dinkerandgiggles.com She is so gracious in her desire to help others live a more meaningful life as a mother and entrepreneur. Whether it is incorporating green living in your lifestyle, losing weight or not being judged, Alaina puts herself out there in situations where her vulnerability and authentic self serves as an inspiration for others.
.-= Elena Verlee´s last blog ..Getting PR and Investment on Dragon’s Den =-.
I think Laurie Anderson and Marci Lloyd, the creators of the nursing accessory called the LatchOn should win because they have a great product that is making a difference with mothers everywhere and is something every nursing mother should own.
I think Amanda Brezoff, a mother of two and makes such wonderful camera straps. Because she makes straps it would be a cool thing if she won the camera. Come on give her a break.
Also, she has a great blog and is a wonderful person too.
.-= Amanda Brezoff´s last blog ..camera strap – brown polka dot =-.
I want to nominate Hailey Sant who is a great designer and photographer. Her blog is simply amazing. She does photography and is a mother of 2 with one on the way. Her website is http://haileysantphotography.wordpress.com/
.-= Hailey Sant´s last blog ..the ‘w’ family =-.
I would like to nominate Debbie Savage of BabyEmi Jewelry http://www.babyemijewelry.com/. Her jingle bell anklets for babies & kids are beautiful and at the same time offering moms peace of mind knowing where their little ones are. She has built this business with her Cambodian heritage in mind. In addition, she donates a portion of her sales to Global Transitions, whose focus is to help the survivors of SexTrafficking in Cambodia. They offer hope, and support to these young girls. Debbie is an inspiring woman, mother & business woman.
My nominee is none other than my wife, Erin Shell Anthony! She works tirelessly in the community with her company http://www.anthonygroupconsulting.com, educating high school and college students on “how to successfully navigate the business world, from getting the perfect internship to becoming a leader in business.” Her programs are truly dynamic and results-producing and the students adore her. She always stays after the program for hours, talking to the students and giving away free copies of her books, and her free programs are popular in our local community. She is truly my “Startup Princess”!
I second the nomination of Kelly Transfield. Her marketing efforts have greatly increased the public’s awareness of her husband’s fabulous artistic ability. Kelly’s unique and innovative ideas keep Transfield Studios in the public eye. She definitely deserves to win!
I want to nominate my mother who owns Jewelry By Design. She beads stones linked with sterling silver bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. She is talented and creative! She is a dedicated entrepreneur that travels regularly to sell her product.
I want to nominate Rachael Russell. She has been a master esthetician for 10 years. She serves her clients faithfully with great skill. Many clients have been with her for these 10 years!
My Nomination for Startup Princess is Ms Tameka Preston, of Orlando Florida. Tameka is a Professor at a community college in Orlando, Florida. Tameka is also CEO & Owner of “Always Truth Incorporated”. Tameka presents seminars & workshops to help the very young & old alike, to improve their Writing & Reading Skills. She has helped so many students to achieve in school & work because of the dynamics that she applies on her CDs. The lyrics are so interesting & yet very educational, She uses Rap Formats to communicate on a level, that is appreciative to all age groups. Tameka, is definitely a woman that wears many hats! I do trust & pray that Ms Tameka Preston, will be chosen as Startup Princess.
I would nominate my wife- Becky. She is a quilt designer and started a new concept of a sewing group online this year. http://patchworkposse.com She homeschools the 4 kids, keeps the house sort of clean, and makes dinner for us. She needs some help with keeping track of the money.
I’d like to nominate Maria D’Anza and Deborah Munies, owners of Vivique! I love their fabulous clothing line for pregnant women and I think they deserve to win!
Cristina Del Bueno at http://www.sassymonsters.com and http://www.napmatsandmore.com is the bomb! Running two online businesses, a consulting company AND raising two small girls beautifully. Oh, and did I mention she has a kickbutt blog at http://www.delbueno.net? She sooooooo deserves this!
Wow. What a wonderful list of nominations! Many of them so well written – I’m honored to be on the list! I’ve heard of a few of the other nominees like Heather of Mom4Life. I’d actually like to submit a nomination as well.
Stephanie Piche of Mingle Media TV Network. Stephanie has a passion to take television and make it a social event. Through Mingle Media TV (http://minglemediatv.com) we can now ask TV hosts and professionals questions and have them answered live. Without her network and friendly persuasion many would be afraid of seeing their own greatness and possibilities.
.-= Alaina Frederick´s last blog ..It’s Your Turn To Ask The Questions: Bree Walker =-.
I would like to nominate my friend, colleague, and mentor, Laura Dahl (http://www.busymomdahl.org/) for this fabulous giveaway. Laura has been there to help me grow my business by mentoring me as I entered the world of web development. During this time Laura has started her own business (http://www.nightwatchdesign.com/) and is still juggling a teaching job, while parenting her 3 teenagers, and last, but not least, working toward her PHD. I may be a little biased, but if you ask me, Laura is fabulous and she deserves a little bit of winning right now!
I nominate Jamiee Roark – A clothing fashion consultant and Aesthetician. She loves social networking and working from home. http://www.theheartlinknetwork.com/user_info.php?ID=2210
I nominate Patsy Walker because she is a great listener—which is the key to communication. Has a passion for art and bringing it to the public and loves health and wellness.
I nominate – She is a great team player and always uplifting. She has a passion for her business and health.
.-= Christine King´s last blog ..christineaking: RT @startupprincess: My favorite issue of @wasatchwoman http://bit.ly/99R6JP featuring my best friend Deborah in the cover story, you’ll … =-.
The above comment was for Kathy Woodward.
.-= Christine King´s last blog ..christineaking: RT @startupprincess: My favorite issue of @wasatchwoman http://bit.ly/99R6JP featuring my best friend Deborah in the cover story, you’ll … =-.
I’d like to nominate my sister, Janis Phelan, owner and artist for My Checkered Past a cute scrapbooking company. She’s super creative and could use help with her taxes!
Thank you everyone who nominated and participated in this fun giveaway! I selected the winners at random using random.org
Congratulations to #26 nominee Laura Dahl (thanks Rebecca Servoss for nominating her!) won the Canon camera & Turbo Tax grand prize
Other winners include:
#9 Rachael Herrscher nominated by Jenny
#31 Janis Phelan nominated by Aaron
#13 Lauri Anderson and Marci Lloyd nominated by Parker
#16 Debbie Savage nominated by Heather Ledeboer
#28 Patsy Walker nominated by Christine King
#5 Ginny Cardenas nominated by Bob
#21 Tameka Preston nominated by Brenda Foster
#7 Aubreigh Parks nominated by Kim Flynn
#12 Alaina Frederick nominated by Elena Verlee
Congratulations to all these amazing nominations! A BIG congrats to Debbie
and Michelle, wow, I am so honored for your nomination and really kind words for me, thank you deeply!
Woo! I never win anything! Thanks Jenny for nominating me and thanks Kelly for an awesome contest!
Thank you Start Up Princess and thank you Bob for nominating me! How exciting!