Simple Truths

For interactive and dynamic small business dialogue, join Simplicity Mastered™ Founder and CEO, A.Michelle Blakeley and her co-host panel of 4 intriguing women entrepeneurs (Barbara Lopez, Deena Pierott, Sylvia Browder and Pat Weber) as they become the ultimate source for small business information AND inspiration for women entrepreneurs.

What is the real power behind women entrepreneurs? A study by the Center for Women’s Business Research shows that women now own 40 percent of private firms, women-owned businesses generate about $3 trillion in revenue and employ 16 percent of the workforce; making them significant players in the national economy. In addition, the study found that 85 percent of women surveyed do not believe being a woman is detrimental to their business success, and 32 percent believe being a woman is beneficial.

There is power in being a woman entrepreneur. There is even more power in the collaborations that are formed among women business owners. Whether your product or service is exclusively for women or not, you simply cannot deny the intrinsic inclination to support each other and champion each other’s cause.  Why not use that to our advantage? The real power in women entrepreneurs lies in our ability to connect, support and encourage each other straight to the top!

The show airs the 3rd Monday of each month at 3 pm(PST).  MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Listen to A.Michelle Blakeley and her co-hosts on Blog Talk Radio.

 

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Friday
Oct292010

Being connected can get you CONNECTED!

Mark your calendar! If you haven’t heard, Simple Truths for Women Entrepreneurs will host the phenomenal Adrienne Graham of EmpowerMe! on the MONDAY October 18th, at 3:00 p.m. (PST). DON’T MISS this month’s topic: How being connected can get you connected! Learn how to use your network to get you where you want to go. Who do you need to know to get further faster? How can networking grow your business? Join us LIVE for interactive and dynamic small business dialogue as my POWERFUL and DYNAMIC panel of co-hosts and I share our insight, knowledge and experiences – after all, it’s a show FOR women just like you!  Here’s where you can learn more about the panelists and get info on how to listen in: http://ht.ly/2Un7f
Along with four intriguing, insightful and well-informed women entrepreneur panelists from all across the country, we’ll discuss all things small business related.  (Think Oprah’s XM satellite radio show “Oprah & Friends” – only we’ll be talking about women-in-business stuff!) It’s the ultimate source for information AND inspiration for women entrepreneurs! Call-in Number: (347) 884-9802 Hope to hear you on the call!

 

Tuesday
Aug032010

Exploring government-contract opportunities for women business owners

Mark your calendar! If you haven’t heard, Simple Truths for Women Entrepreneurs will host the remarkable Julie Sue Auslander on the MONDAY August 16th at 3:00 p.m. (PST). Along with four intriguing, insightful and well-informed women entrepreneur panelists from all across the country, we’ll discuss all things small business related.  It’s the ultimate source for valuable information AND true inspiration for women entrepreneurs!

DON’T MISS this month’s topic: Exploring government-contract opportunities for women business owners with Julie Sue Auslander. With 40% of the nation’s businesses owned by women, representing 16% of jobs in the U.S. is there a need to certify your business as a woman business owner? What current opportunities are available? The U.S. awards approximately $500 billion in annual contracts, and 5% of those contracts are required to go to women-owned businesses. What is the difference between WBE and MBE and is the new certification for LBGTBE real? We’ll sort it all out with Julie Sue Auslander!

Join us LIVE for interactive and dynamic small business dialogue as my POWERFUL and DYNAMIC panel of co-hosts and I share our insight, knowledge and experiences – after all, it’s a show FOR women just like you!  Here’s where you can learn more about the panelists and get info on how to listen in: http://ht.ly/2kxxS Call-in Number: (347) 884-9802

Hope to hear you on the call!

p.s.  You can listen to all of our show archives here: http://ht.ly/2kxAX

Thursday
Jul152010

Marketing for Women by Women with Yvonne DiVita of The Lip-Sticking Society

Mark your calendar! If you haven’t heard, Simple Truths for Women Entrepreneurs will host the fabulous Yvonne DiVita of Lip-sticking Society on the MONDAY July 19th at 3:00 p.m. (PST). Along with four intriguing, insightful and well-informed women entrepreneur panelists from all across the country, we’ll discuss all things small business related.  (Think Oprah’s XM satellite radio show “Oprah & Friends” – only we’ll be talking about women-in-business stuff!) It’s the ultimate source for information AND inspiration for women entrepreneurs!

DON’T MISS this month’s topic: Marketing for Women by Women. Whether you market your product or services exclusively to women or you want to gain more insight on how to engage women consumers, you don’t want to miss Yvonne’s insight. The Lip-sticking brand, created in 2004 by Yvonne DiVita, originally existed to promote "smart marketing to women online." Today, the Lip-sticking brand stands for that and much more: supporting and promoting women's issues, supporting and promoting women in business, supporting all small businesses via education and innovative ideas and sharing new technologies and tools. If your target market is women consumers, don’t miss this show! We’ll discuss the power behind marketing and networking with women entrepreneurs!

Join us LIVE for interactive and dynamic small business dialogue as my POWERFUL and DYNAMIC panel of co-hosts and I share our insight, knowledge and experiences – after all, it’s a show FOR women just like you!  Here’s where you can learn more about the panelists and get info on how to listen in: http://ht.ly/2bZpe Call-in Number: (347) 884-9802

Hope to hear you on the call!

Thursday
Jun102010

What's the Worst That Could Happen? Bad Business Advice

Mark your calendar! If you haven’t heard, Simple Truths for Women Entrepreneurs will host their 1st Annual Townhall Show on the MONDAY June 21st at 3:00 p.m. (PST). I have four intriguing, insightful and well-informed women entrepreneur panelists from all across the country to talk about all things small business related.  (Think Oprah’s XM satellite radio show “Oprah & Friends” – only we’ll be talking about women-in-business stuff!) It’s the ultimate source for information AND inspiration for women entrepreneurs!

Don’t miss this month’s topic: What’s the Worst That Could Happen? Some of the worst business advice you could get and how to avoid costly and timely mistakes. We always hear about “how to” do business and what’s the best way to grow our business, but what about what NOT to do? What about the traps that are set for small business owners and the myths that can easily snare new  experienced, and unsuspecting small business owners? During our 1st Annual Townhall Show, we will talk about some of the worst business advice you’ve ever heard, clarify business myths and share with you some damaging business traps to watch out for.

Join us LIVE for interactive and dynamic small business dialogue as my POWERFUL and DYNAMIC panel of co-hosts and I share our insight, knowledge and experiences – after all, it’s a show FOR women just like you!  

Hope to hear you on the call! 

Monday
May172010

She takes on the world: 20 questions with Natalie MacNeil

She Takes On The World is an award-winning business and lifestyle blog for women entrepreneurs and women in business. It was a finalist for Blog of the Year at the Stevie Awards, dubbed “the Oscars of business” and was named by Forbes.com as one of the Twenty Best Marketing and Social Media Blogs by Women. Women are starting small businesses and taking the self-employment route at twice the rate of our male counterparts. More and more women are embracing entrepreneurship as a lifestyle and She Takes On The World aims to support and inspire women entrepreneurs. Here, you will find articles on a variety of subjects related to entrepreneurship, interviews with fabulous women entrepreneurs, business resources, and a free directory for women-owned businesses. For more information, please visit Natalie 

Monday
Apr192010

What's yours is yours... Protecting your intellectual property with Leslie Thompson

Join us as we speak with special guest Patent/Copyright Attorney, Leslie Thompson as we discuss how to protect our business name, concepts, products and services with copyrights, trademarks and servicemarks. Leslie A. Thompson is the Managing Attorney at Leslie A. Thompson & Associates. His legal experience has been primarily immersed in the practice of intellectual property law. He brings specific knowledge and skill sets in prosecution matters before the USPTO, strategic marketing development, invention disclosure management, patent and technology research/analysis, and other related areas. Mr. Thompson successfully passed the USPTO registration examination on his first sitting. He is also licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and is a member of the State Bar of Alabama. Since the inception of the firm, Leslie A. Thompson & Associates has skillfully prepared and filed several patent and trademark applications for our very diverse and satisfied clientele. Mr. Thompson places a premium on providing expert counsel at an affordable rate. For more information, please visit Leslie
Monday
Mar152010

Who are you? How branding can make or break your business w/Ayesha Mathews Wadhwa

Originally from Bangalore, India, Ayesha Mathews-Wadhwa is the Principal of PixInk , a boutique design studio in San Francisco. She is a Brand Ambassador for MicroCredit Enterprises, heads the San Francisco Bay area chapter of Savor the Success, and serves on the Board of Indus Women Leaders. PixInk is a boutique design studio. We collaborate with clients and other agencies to nurture brands and create rich, insightful and emotionally resonant visual communication. Our strategy and creative work has led to successful interactive and marketing implementations for clients ranging from Fortune 500s to start ups, including Apple, Oracle, CAT Footwear, Harley-Davidson, Skin by Alison Raffaele, Camel, Savor the Success and Picaboo. Branding & Visual Identity, Digital Media and Marketing Communication are our areas of expertise. As a boutique studio we provide excellent personalized service to all of our clients with focus on responsiveness, detail and quality. We’re visual choreographers. We conceptualize, develop, implement and maintain the project’s visual and messaging integrity, in line with the client’s brand identity, through all phases of the project’s life cycle. PixInk takes a hands-on creative approach, working closely with key executives, copywriters, producers and strategists. PixInk is recognized by our peers in the profession and by our clients for our ability to craft compelling visual stories. For additional information, please visit Ayesha @ PixInk