by theEmother | Jun 12, 2014 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, Finish Unfinished Business, MEinc, single parent l single mother, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind, the business model
When I first meet Business Owners who want to talk shop, I eventually ask them 3 basic questions:
- is your Business making money?
- is your Business making a profit?
- are you paying yourself?
In 90% of cases, I do not get a resounding YES to all of these.
What I usually get is a “oh yes” to #1, “sometimes” to #2, and “not really” to #3.
If the answer to all 3 questions is not a big, fat, hearty YES, then what are you really investing your time, energy and money in?
“We are all investors. We invest our time, our energy, our money. We invest every single day, as citizens, as consumers, as businesspeople. At its core, done well, investing is aligned with the same principles that govern natural systems. It involves connection, exchange, and mutual benefit: we humans invented this activity, to serve our own needs, our communities, and our planet. For any business endeavour, wise investing—of human capital, social capital, physical capital, and financial capital—is at the heart of success. […]
We need to reengage with investing in its essential, connected form—to reintegrate our professions with the real world, instead of the world on the screen. But how?”
The Nature of Investing By Katherine Collins for ChangeThis.com
by theEmother | Apr 14, 2014 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, inspiring women, MEinc, single parent l single mother
imperfection…
“How To Be An Imperfectionist”, an article worth reading…
“It’s worth it to get scratched in the face if you reach the treasure chest. You can’t reach your proverbial treasure chest without having a problem on the way there. The world has too many variables that can mess you up. You are imperfect, and will create your own problems too.
Imperfection isn’t glorious and I’m not glorifying it—it’s just the way forward. There isn’t another way, and when you refuse to believe it, you’ll be the person who turns away from opportunity, looking for an alternate trail that has no thorns.”
by theEmother | Feb 17, 2014 | business book club, business ideas & thinking, entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women, MEinc, single parent l single mother, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind
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“Inspiration is the most used and abused word in our daily existence. Whether it is business, politics, sports, or any other endeavor of life, inspiration is considered to be the panacea or silver bullet which can transform personal lives and propel organizations to unbelievable heights.
No wonder, everyone (individuals and organizations alike) is constantly seeking this transformational wonder and are expending an enormous amount of money and time in this search. It has come to such frenzy that a large number of experts have surfaced as inspirational gurus and are having a brisk commercial business by offering their expertise to inspire individuals and organizations.
However, despite this obsession to master the art of inspiration, most individuals and organizations do not achieve their desired goals and keep on guessing what went wrong.”
By Baldev Seekri for ChangeThis.com
by theEmother | Feb 10, 2014 | business book club, business ideas & thinking, entrepreneurial mothers, Finish Unfinished Business, MEinc, single parent l single mother, so you think you're in business, the business model
for ChangeThis.com
“What if launching and leading an xceptional business was simpler than you’ve ever imagined? Not easier. Not less time consuming. Not less gut wrenching. But, simpler. Guess what: It is. What if I told you many successful entrepreneurs didn’t start with a compelling vision or indeed a workable business plan? Guess what: That’s true.
What if it was possible to dominate a market without any previous background in it? Well: It is.
Xceptional execution is about taking a relatively simple idea from brainstorm to breakout hit.”
By Kevin Kelly for ChangeThis.com
by theEmother | Feb 3, 2014 | business book club, business ideas & thinking, Consultant EXIT Options, entrepreneurial mothers, MEinc, single parent l single mother, so you think you're in business
for ChangeThis.com
“No one is looking out for your career anymore. You must find meaning, locate opportunities, sell yourself, and plan for failure, calamity, and unexpected disasters. You must develop a set of skills that makes you able to earn an income in as many ways as possible.”)
The new world of work requires a new lens and skill set to ensure career success. You must create your own body of work as you operate in different organizational systems and structures.”
By Pamela Slim for ChangeThis.com
by theEmother | Jan 22, 2014 | adventures with daughter, business ideas & thinking, entrepreneurial mothers, MEinc, Online Strategy incl. www, single parent l single mother, the business model
The school Daughter attends (pictured) has long recognised the need for an Online Strategy and like most businesses (of which a school is 0ne), the expertise to deliver it is not inhouse.
So last week I arranged one of my colleagues to sit down with the Sophia Mundi Steiner School Principal, the Parent Committee representative and Marketing Coordinator, the Chairman of the Board, the Registrar and myself to share and nut out what we proposed (based on previous conversations) and how to roll it out… a most productive meeting I must say.
The Online Strategy is now full steam ahead, with rollout commencing before school even goes back.
I’m very excited about this one as it has a direct bearing on not only the continued success of the school itself but also on a personal level. Daughter and I have invested time, effort and money into this fine establishment and we want more to know about it, we want to share the love! What better way than to ramp up the Online presence so others can find out more.
The other option is to call me and I’ll give my glowing testimonial!
If you want to follow its transition, keep your eye on http://www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au/
If you want to explore more about what a Steiner education, an alternative education, can do for you and/or your child, feel free to download “Swimming Against the Current”, an expose I put together from students, parents and teachers alike sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of their experiences.
A most enlightening read, even if I say so myself!
