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How Women in Business Thrive

Alison Stripling • Jun 24, 2014

How Women in Business Thrive Many stay-at-home moms are dusting off their resumes. Part-timers are going back to school to further their education. Women in business are thriving. We’re all forcing ourselves to get smarter, faster, leaner, and meaner. Figuratively speaking, of course. But how are you doing? Want some tips from business pros? I’ve The post How Women in Business Thrive appeared first on Sparq Marketing.

How Women in Business Thrive

Many stay-at-home moms are dusting off their resumes. Part-timers are going back to school to further their education. Women in business are thriving.

We’re all forcing ourselves to get smarter, faster, leaner, and meaner . Figuratively speaking, of course.

But how are you doing? Want some tips from business pros ? I’ve surveyed my executive and entrepreneur friends to see what they’ve done to recession-proof their businesses. Thanks a million (plagiarized from Alissa, see below) to the 37 of you who participated. There were so many more of you that I wanted to ask! So if I didn’t include you, comment below and I’ll add you next time.

My executive and entrepreneur friends  were asked:

“What is your best business survival tip for a bad economy for women in business?”

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“What’s helped you the most?” 

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Nicole Queen

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Kim Hefner
Worthe Real Estate Group

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Zenaida Soria Reyes
Business Owner, World Ventures  &  The Zenaissance Now

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What’s helped the most is subscribing to Dailyworth.com , bolstering 401k contributions and increasing how much is put away into a high yield savings account every month. When that rainy day hits …you can be prepared to ‘lean into the curve’.

Dorothy Enriquez
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
The Dot Magazine

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Crystal Tran
Owner,  Beauty by Crystal

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Kristen Oviedo
Owner,  Knockout Tan

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Stay competitive in pricing and consistent in your delivery of service and care.

Lita Gelgur
Owner,  Not Just Faces Medical

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  • Networking and follow-up – this can be low/no cost
  • Engaging in social media, especially since it’s free 
  • Remembering to contact your previous clients, too
  • Asking for testimonials and referrals

Maria Stefanopoulos
Owner,  Ingenious Travel

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Megan Kosaka
Architectural Designer 

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Karina Arshad
Owner, Kaza Design

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Gina McLane
Owner, OC Celebrity Smiles

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Natalie Frailey
Owner, Bricks 4 Kidz

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Fiona Sarn
Owner, Fiona Sarn Photography 

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Bill Davis
Owner,  Internet Marketing Muscle

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Thanks a million for thinking of me!

Alissa Bickar, Success Coach
President of CompassRose Development 

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Staying on top of the newest technologies has helped me get ahead, and the people I know who are moving forward have had the same philosophy.

Just thought I’d add that the investment doesn’t have to be monetary. With webinars so available, the biggest investment can be your time.

Denise Sonnenberg
Owner,  Social Media Dot Connection

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The philosophy of being good to people goes beyond the customer in my company as well. I want my employees to be treated (an treat each other) with the utmost respect and care. I consider my clients and my staff as friends.  I feel treating them well not only keeps them happy but also makes them want to stay with the company and give a little extra…something I’m not expecting but I see it comes back when people are treated with kindness. 

Of course I’m not talking about dollars and ROI here and it may be really simplistic but because I had to give just one tip….that’s the one I feel encompasses a lot when you’re fighting a tough economy. You want to stand out: be exceptional. 

Karin M. Caro
Owner,  BluChip Marketing 

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Kristy Freeman

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Oscar Gonzalez
Owner,  OCweb.pro  & OscarsTech.com

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Scott Luke
Owner,  Luke Design Associates  

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Always maintaining quality products and outstanding customer service.

What’s helped you the most?” 

At Kinder’s we are fortunate to be diversified in the services and products we offer while remaining a medium priced establishment.

Paula Kinder
Kinders BBQ

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I feel like if you are friendly and not pushy with orders and are wiling to work with them…it will take you further in this economy.

Vanessa Laverdiere
Line Art Printing 

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Wendy Goetschel  

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Kathryn Stueckle , a Facebook Fan answered, “Having a home-based business. Because of the tax benefits it’s like giving yourself a raise.”   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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