Biz Chicks Rule

Here I am, sitting in the car dealership’s office working (happily) along while my car is being serviced. I almost walked out of the house this morning without my laptop. I didn’t think I’d be away from my (home) office that long and I could do some work when I got back home. I’m glad I re-thought that idea and grabbed all of my work stuff before I left home. It turns out that the service department is slammed today and there’s about a three to four hour wait per person. I’m also glad that I’ve learned the …read more

Biz Chicks Rule
In this YouTube video from an interview with Sarah Palin when she was being considered as a candidate for the position of Vice-President, she sprinkles her interview with a few “ya know’s” and “kewl”, much to the amusement of the interviewer. I’m sooo disappointed, needless to say, in Mrs. Palin’s presentation. I’ve been somewhat brewing since the announcement on Thursday and have had to re-work my post on it several times, which is why it STILL hasn’t been posted. You know the old adage, “if you don’t have something nice to say…”
Kewl.

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Copyright 2008 – Bridget Wright

Biz Chicks Rule
I work from home as a freelancer, and have been trying to get to the four-day work week for about a year now. No dice.
In order for me to get to that coveted four-day work week, I’d have to go up on my rates and work more hours of course during the other four days. With kids in school, activities and other outside family interests, it may not be possible to slide in extended days for the enjoyment of one extra day. But for the trade-off, I’m willing to give it a shot.
I figured I could work four …read more

Biz Chicks Rule
The mean girl’s post that Kristen made the other week got quite a few folks buzzing. Of course, they were already buzzing before that post, but the topic is what got everything sparking. What’s interesting is the number of people who “agreed” and those who felt like “they shouldn’t have acted like that.” Hmmm. Interesting. Now while I don’t know any of these commenters personally, I have to really wonder if they’re all genuine, you know, if they REALLY mean what they say. I’ll tell you why.

Yes, it’s true. I get my business tips from a 3-year old.
He stayed home today with a little cough (he has asthma) and the first thing he wanted to do when he found out that he didn’t have to go to school today was, “Can I play the Wii game Mommy, pllleeeeaaaassseee?” So, I said yes. I had/have a lot of work today and figured that would occupy him until I’m done. But before I got started on my work, I wanted to sit there and watch him play. He’s only three. It’s amazing what those darn kids can …read more

The Mitchell Report analysis of Major League’s Baseball’s behavior which names names of more than 50 baseball players who participated in the use of performance-enhancing drugs, was released today along with a host of business owners who possibly became nervous over the future of their businesses. Why? When the public, including fans and advertisers, learn that their favorite players participated in the use of steroids, their support will not only wan but maybe even cease. You see, people just don’t respond well to unethical behavior in all-time favorite sports like baseball. Like Hal said over at leadernotes.com,
“Sadly, MLB Commissioner Bud …read more

Working from home is a dream that many would-be entrepreneurs envision every day of their work lives. Being able to have a flexible, varying schedule making your own money your way is something that seems elusive to most but accomplishable to others. I have been working from home now for over 10 years. I have found it to be hard, demanding work but quite rewarding when weighed against the   –could have been –   scenario. Everyday, hundreds, if not thousands of people go online to see what they can do to make money AND stay at home. While these folks are …read more

Yesterday, I wasted my time.
I had been in meetings the entire day, not able to make any phone calls, send any emails and do anything that was conducive to my business. I got quite frustrated with my day and was annoyed at how everyone else was absorbing my time. I had a conference call to particpate in late that afternoon, after the kids were home from school, and before I had to pick up my son from daycare. Things were looking bleak for me.
I got the kids situated, made the daycare run and was back at my computer just in …read more

If you are serious about marketing and networking in your business, you might want to consider checking out this women’s business site that will offer you tons of information on how to grow your business. Although this is not the typical website “collecting” email addresses, this is definitely for those who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. By that I mean you are ready to begin some serious networking, linking and client-building for your business service or product.
I signed up to receive more information about the business-to-business offer that JerriLynn made so that I could see …read more

Women, and in some cases in particular, moms are fed up with corporate America and have been for quite some time. Why? Not that corporate America is evil or bad, but because working the 9-to5 grind doesn’t offer the flexibility and convenience that is necessary for a growing, busy family. It’s sort of difficult to be at your son’s ball game AND at the Saturday office staff meeting at the same time. I happened upon this blog that talked in detail about women and corporate America’s culture. When I worked in an office setting, I loved it! I enjoyed the …read more