101 Things Women Entrepreneurs Wish For

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As we approach our first birthday (July 13th) we have taken time to reflect on hundreds of interviews, hundreds of informal emails, and hundreds of posts from the past year to consider what women entrepreneurs really want. What do they WISH for? Are we answering their questions? What can we do better?

In analyzing the needs of women entrepreneurs, we created this list for us…but also for you…we list 101 wishes and we “grant them too” by linking to *wonderful posts* written by Fairy Godmothers, references, and even companies from Start Up Princesses in the “Kingdom.” We hope you will enjoy it! Please tell us what we may have forgotten!

101 Things Women Entrepreneurs Wish For 2007:

Personal Development

1. Live Her Dreams
2. Supportive Family/Spouse/Friend/Partner
3. Serve Her Community/Give Back to Her Community
4. Make a Difference in the World, Be a Role Model, Example to Others
5. Personal-Achievement, Life Goals
6. Transform an Idea into a Product/Communicate a Message
7. Encouragement, Confidence, Faith
8. Daily Inspiration
9. Success Stories of Women Entrepreneurs
10. Flexibility to Work When and Where She Wants; Be Her Own Boss
11. Life Coach
    
12. Provide Financially for Family
13. Save for Future/Unforeseen/College Funds/Retirement
14. Style Statement
15. Professional, Savvy Wardrobe
16. A Great Consignment Shop
17. Comfy Clothes for Working at Home
18. Naps! Ability to Get More Done on Less Sleep!
19. Vacations, Weekend Getaways, Dates
20. Spa Products
21. Spa Treatments

Managing Home and Family

1. Mom Entrepreneur Articles
2. Child Care (at home or on-site)
3. Life-Work-Family Balance
4. Food Storage
5. Real Simple Magazine
   
6. House Cleaning; Professional Organizer
7. Chore Charts (That actually get Done by Kids)
8. Help with Yard Work, Home Improvements
9. Personal Chef!
10. Pre-made Meals in the Freezer
11. Grocery Delivery
12. Play Dates with Mom Entrepreneurs; Cute Gear from Mom4Life;
13. *FREE* Printables 4 Kids (perfect for when you’re checking email)

Business Development/Start Up Resources

1. Steps to Success, Solid How To Advice
2. 250 *FREE* Business Cards
3. Office Organization
4. eCommerce Web Design and Development
   
5. Web Hosting ($6.95/mo)
6. Online Blogs/Sites that Give Free Help to Women Entrepreneurs
7. Center for Women Business Research
8. *FREE* Press Release Distribution
9. One on One Business Mentoring
10. Community/Network
11. Incentives for Customers
12. Featured Press Coverage in High Level Media Channels
13. TV Ad Campaign
14. Strategic Partnerships
15. Advisory Board
16. Business Plan Writing Help
17. SBA Loans
18. Micro-enterprise loans
19. Angel Investment
20. Venture Funding
21. Marketing Strategy
22. Marketing Trends/Research
23. SEO/Internet Marketing
24. Brand Recognition
25. Financial Projections Assistance
26. Podcasts about Entrepreneurship
27. Podcast of Start Up Princess January Conference
28. Learning from Successes and Failures of Companies
29. Successful Website Tips
30. Great Customer Service
31. Industry-specific Advice (sources for vendors, manufacturers, etc)
32. 140 *FREE* Business Address Labels
33. Business Systems
34. A GREAT Elevator Pitch
35. Business Book Reviews
36. *FREE* Blogging BluePrints eBook
37. Co-Marketing Opportunities with a Business with Compatible Services or Products
38. Attend Trade Shows/Exhibit at Trade Shows
39. Business Awards and Recognitions
40. Use Good Search for Charity
41. Referrals to Attorneys, Accountants, etc.
42. Features in Seasonal Gift Guides
43. Blog Readers
44. Google Alerts
45. Email Newsletters/Templates
46. Business Plan Competitions for Women Entrepreneurs
47. Bootstrapping Resources/Tips
48. Graphic Designer, Illustrator
49. New Laptops WHOLESALE
    
50. iPods for podcasts, listening to ebooks, video business lectures
51. iPhones or Blackberry phones
52. Palm Pilot/Professional Organizers
53. Increased Sales!
54. Technology Tips
55. Social Bookmarking e-mail Groups (Contact us to Join our Start Up Princess Stumble Upon.com group)
56. Filing Systems
57. Virtual Assistant
58. *FREE* College Interns (contact your local University or College to find one!)
59. Get a Big Client/Big Account
60. *FREE* Business Rubber Stamp
61. Trade Services with other Businesses/In Kind
62. Trade Show Strategy
63. Trademark
64. Expand/Franchise their Business
65. READ Start Up Princess every day!
66. Featured on Start Up Princess!
67. Fairy Godmother!

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