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Do Women Entrepreneurs Write Business Plans?

caseydawes — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:45:00 +0000

According to a recent article in Bloomberg Businessweek, women entrepreneurs are sadly lacking from business plan contests. The article goes on to say that “women represent at most 20 percent of entrants.”

Throughout my eight years of working with women entrepreneurs, I’ve been amazed at how few entrepreneurs, not only solo-preneurs but women with million-dollar [...]

Are You Creating Someone Else’s Business?

caseydawes — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:47:00 +0000

I’ve watched a few of my clients struggle trying to create the business that they think they should have…not the one they want. They may be thinking too small because they’ve been convinced their dreams aren’t realistic. Or they may think too big, and would be happier with a smaller business.

One of the duties [...]

Does Social Networking Belong in Your Business Plan?

caseydawes — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:05:01 +0000

Over the past month, I’ve noticed that many women entrepreneurs are writing about doing their business plans. Bravo! If you want a strong, successful business, having a living business plan is very important!

Living Business Plan

What’s a living business plan? It’s a plan that you actually, use, update, get coffee on, thumb through and [...]

The Business Budget for Women Entrepreneurs

caseydawes — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:32:17 +0000

Starting off the new year means creating a foundation of reality and adding dollop of good intentions!

One of the pieces of the foundation is your business budget. Most women business owners hate making a budget! They automatically think in terms of restrictions…a budget is your money on a diet. And whatever we’ve learned in the [...]

Women Entrepreneurs, What’s Your Dream?

caseydawes — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:28:55 +0000

It still moves me to tears. I watched Susan Boyle’s original audition on YouTube again this morning, inspired by the show last night about her. She is an inspiration to everyone, I believe, because she is clear, authentic and oh, so very human. When asked about what she wanted, she said, “I’m trying to be [...]

Pruning and Weeding Your Small Business

caseydawes — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:27:13 +0000

There’s a sign in my garden that says, “If you give a weed an inch, it will take a yard.”

I need one of those signs for my business, too. How often do I get caught up in a new, bright shiny object? I drop everything else to pursue, and then don’t pay attention to something [...]

Focus on Business During the Recession

caseydawes — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:02:25 +0000

One of the things that I admire about the way that President Obama does things is the way that he thinks. Now, put aside your partisan hat for a moment and think about this and how it applies to your business…please.

Small Business Goals

One of the things that is very difficult for new business [...]

How this Recession Can Lead to a Better Business

caseydawes — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:49:41 +0000

Many of you know that I am an avid quilter, so when Mark Lipinski’s new issue of Quilter’s Home came out, I quickly snapped up a copy. I enjoy Mark’s light-hearted, a little-in-your-face style and always learn something new. What more could you want from a magazine? (This one had a little scandal, too, as the [...]

Business Planning

caseydawes — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:15:33 +0000

It’s Sunday. I’m working…something I said I would avoid. However, here I am. And yet, it’s o.k. Sometimes, in some economies, you need to work a little harder. At harvest time, the winegrowers, like other farmers, work until the harvest is in. It might rain or the sugar in the grapes might get too high. [...]

Are You a Woman Entrepreneur Who Would Like More Money in 2009?

caseydawes — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:23:47 +0000

The recession word can bring up a great deal of fear for small business owners. As a small business coach, I am seeing some concern with my clients and colleagues. But I have to tell you, I’m also seeing a lot of energy.

Business Plans

A lot of the energy is coming from women entrepreneurs [...]