+ Computer, answering machine, fax, separate phone line, billing software, scheduling and management software, filing system. Best customers: Business executives, working couples, business offices and just about anyone who’s busy. Other reminder services: Wake up calls, medical appointments, motivational reminders

Reunion planning: In this business you’ll plan get-togethers for high schools, colleges, families or any of countless groups, the sky’s the limit. Most people don’t have time to plan these events themselves anymore, so planning services have sprung up to fill this need; you’ll plan all the events leading up to the day of the reunion, including finding classmates, mailing invitations, hiring entertainment, setting up a location and making the necessary reservations. Use your organizational and research skills to make a go of this business.

+ Computer, answering machine, event planning software, filing system. Best Customers: Large families, military units, high school and college class members

Business writing :This is a business whose markets are endless. Wherever you look, you’ll find people who need your services. Just think about it-corporations need manuals written, they need annual reports, newsletters, press releases, sales letters, to name a few. Non-profit companies and organizations need things like promotional and fund-raising articles and literature of all kinds. The list of businesses that need your help is endless; the key is finding your niche.

+ Computer, printer, separate business phone line, fax, business cards, suitable place to meet with clients unless you travel to them, portfolio of your work.

Tips: Network, network, network. Give your business cards out to as many people as you can when you’re first getting started. Take on volunteer projects to get your name out there. Books you should get: Writer’s Market

Plant maintenance service: This business is important because plants help us all breathe better because they filter out pollutants, plants also beautify the spaces where we live. Business offices of all kinds invest lots of money in plants and they’ll pay you to maintain them.

+ Watering devices, ladders of various heights, pruning equipment, fertilizer, billing and filing systems, maintenance contracts, business telephone, answering machine.

Furniture art: This business is not one you might think of right off the bat, but it is a recycling job. You decorate old or used furniture with original art. To find the furniture to decorate, either use your own or visit garage sales, flea markets, or your own garage. Even if you aren’t an artist you can use stencils that make you look like you are, and you’ll be reviving stuff that would end up in the land fill, thus helping save our planet.

+ Refinishing supplies, paints, brushes, rags, good well-ventilated work space. Develop your eye for good used furniture when you visit yard sales, bargain down the price if you think it’s too high, once you get it home give it a good cleaning and start to work on it.

* National WBENC Certification assures potential clients of your WBE status.
* National WBENC Internet Database Listing provides contact information about your company that can be accessed by potential clients nationwide.
* Procurement Events such as the Round-Up trade fair, allow opportunities to make business contacts and gather information.
* Access to Corporate WBE Programs encourages WBEs to compete for contracts.
* Networking Events throughout the year provide additional opportunities to develop business relationships.
* Individual Appointments with Sustaining Members whose procurement needs are specifically matched with your capabilities.
* Educational Programs conducted in collaboration with nationally recognized experts in small business management keep you informed.
* A Mentoring Program matches WBEs with other WBEs for short-term, goal-specific mentoring.
* A bi-monthly Table Topics Luncheon Series gives WBEs a forum to share information and gain advice from peers about all aspects of running and growing a successful business.
* Parade of Stars Awards Gala recognizes outstanding WBE and Sustaining Members.
* Regional Directory of Certified WBEs and Sustaining Members throughout the four-state region lists important contact information.
* Done Deals™ program advertises the business conducted between WBE and Sustaining Members and tracks the total dollar amount.
* Opportunity to participate in national WBENC conferences and recognition events.
* Educational and networking events in cities throughout our four-state region.

Today is the greatest day in the history of the world! This is not just a positive statement. This is a Declaration of Truth! Power is not something someone hands to you; power is something you must take and make your own stamp on this earth. So why is “Today” so great? Because if you’re a woman in business you are making history today!

“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.”

As in the movie Erin Brockovich “is like a modern day David vs. Goliath. Directed by Steven Soderbergh and stared Julia Roberts is based on a true story about a large corporation deliberately poisoning an entire town with the chemical Hexavalent Chromium 6. Erin, a single mother of three, does a lot of investigating and almost single-handedly exposes the company.”

OK, so in this story Erin was a very strong woman who really made a difference for the people being poisoned by the negligence of a large corporation.

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Dressing for success is very important for a woman in today’s business world. A woman that dresses the part creates a business atmosphere where she appears to be intelligent, competent, and a valuable asset to the company she works for. Dressing in business attire and creating the correct personal grooming can be the difference between being taken seriously and rising to the top of the career ladder or being looked at like a woman who doesn’t take her career seriously.

Just because you are a no-nonsense business woman doesn’t mean you have to leave your personal style behind during the business week. Depending upon the culture of your organization, there is definitely room for you to express yourself while still remaining aligned with the corporate norm. The objective for business dress is to display the appropriate level of professionalism and allow enough of your own style to come through in order for you to be the best YOU that you can be at work. There are three personal grooming areas that require attention for business women: Hair, nails, and skin.

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Times have changed and women are much more educated than they were many years ago. They have just as much chance to learn as do men. They can attend college and choose what career they want. Since more women are educated today they make great franchisees. With all their knowledge they are capable of running a franchise on their own. Also with being better educated they become bored with the routines of the past. So for women who need and want a challenge a franchise may be a great fit.

Since most women deal better in social situations they have an opportunity to be more successful with employee dealings. They will fare well with making decisions about and with employees. It is important to keep your employees happy since they will play a part in your success as a franchise.

Many women also enjoy being a part of something and working toward a common goal. With a franchise you are not on your own, you will have a whole family of franchise brothers and sister to help your through. You will be on a team so to say after you sign your franchise agreement.

Women are great candidates for franchisees! Many women feel that starting their own business could actually be more work than just working for someone else. Even though many women enjoy working and providing financially for their families, they also make it a priority to spend time with their family. If you start a business from scratch it takes much more work than buying a franchise. When you buy a franchise all the ground work is done and they already have a working system in place. There is also less risk involved with a franchise. It is proven that franchises are more successful than independent businesses.

Being a woman franchisee can be very fulfilling as you care for your family and become successful in something that you enjoy! Start looking for a franchise that meets your needs and will lead you to the path of success!