September 13th, 2008
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All of the discussion about Oprah apparently refusing to have Republican Vice-Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin on her show got me thinking…does it matter?
Oprah can back whichever candidate she wishes and have whomever she wants on her show.
So why should it matter to Sarah Palin if she appears on Oprah’s show or not?
Oprah’s show, admittedly a very […]
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September 9th, 2008
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Author/illustrator, Tasha Tudor, was a very gracious lady who gave me, an aspiring children’s writer, (as well as parents and aunt) an afternoon of her busy life many years ago. I’m sure this wasn’t with the idea of promoting herself and her books when she invited us to tea at her farmhouse home. However, her kindness has […]
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September 7th, 2008
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With the choice of Sarah Palin, Alaska’s Governor, as the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, will more women be encouraged to seek more in their lives and businesses? Will they say, “I CAN achieve and attain my dreams!”
Will women decide to pursue home businesses and to higher levels?
Will they realize they can raise a family and pursue […]
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August 11th, 2008
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Networking has become the popular “buzz word” in the business and social arena today. “Making friends,” I like to call it. We see it discussed everywhere nowadays.
Elizabeth Gordon, author of The Chic Entrepreneur, who visited Home Biz Notes recently, has an interesting post at her blog, What Are the Best Ways to Network?. Some of […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
July 6th, 2008
Check Out Yvonne Russell’s Writing Blog For Great Writing Advice
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Since we’re discussing writing and publishing this month, I’d like to tell you about a writing resource…my co-blogger’s blog, Grow Your Writing Business. Yvonne Russell has a great deal of information there for writers.
Most weekends, Yvonne features the Writer’s Cafe where you’ll encounter lively discussions about various writing and blogging topics.
As well as being […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
July 5th, 2008
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When I mentioned, in a previous post, that I’ve been involved in self-publishing, Anne Wayman, of A Golden Pencil, asked me to share my experiences about MEA Productiions.
Here is a brief overview and I’ll go into detail about each in future posts.
Manuals – My first self-publishing venture consisted of manuals to accompany (or […]
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June 7th, 2008
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The Playing Field is Not Equal Between Men and Women in Business, Bridget Wright maintains at Biz Chicks Rule.
The business playing field is, unfortunately, not equal in business and probably never will be. Women have always been the primary caregivers in the family. Women have always been the ones expected to adjust to any situation […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
May 15th, 2008
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Work at home moms become involved in many types of businesses.There’s so much opportunity out there…on the Internet and offline in a traditional business, or combining the two. Some businesses may involve working entirely from one’s home; others include going to places outside the home, yet using your home as a base.
Here’s simply a […]
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May 11th, 2008
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Taking a Chance
When anyone decides to leave their current job and develop a home business or turn their hobby into a money making venture from their home, they’re taking a chance and jumping into the exciting entrepreneurial field.
Over the next few days, we’ll be learning from Debbie Yost about developing a daycare business in one’s […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments
April 17th, 2008
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What’s the future of self-publishing?
Many authors and small press are wondering now that Amazon appears to have altered its rules. (See Anne Wyman’s Amazon, BookSurge and the Future of POD and Yvonne Russell’s Is The Future of Self-Publishing In Doubt?)
I think self-published authors will need to become even more creative and not depend simply on one outlet…or […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments
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