Cinnamon Bowser’s light bulb moment in 2003 resulted in the creation of Nail Taxi, a mobile manicure/pedicure business. Though the idea came to her in a flash, prior to launching her business and while still working full time in public relations, Cinnamon took two years to learn as much as she could about the nail industry…
Today’s Quote: Leave Your Comfort Zone
“Everything you want in life is right outside your comfort zone.” Robert Allen
Female Entrepreneurs On the Rise
Did you know that the number of women-owned businesses in the US —now 29% of all businesses — is increasing faster than the national average for businesses overall? Check out this report which lists the regions where this growth is occurring the most. If you’re a woman about to start a new business, take strength…
Today’s Quote: Don’t Block Your Dream
“You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith.” Mary Manin Morrissey
Now What Q&A-Is Quitting a Good Idea?
Today’s question comes from a member of our community in Washington, DC who participated in a recent Community Call, and is answered by Laura. Question: Is it a good idea to have a six-month goal to change jobs? Should I quit so that I have more time to devote to figuring out what I want to do…
Use Your Passion to Fill a Need
Here’s a great example of turning a lifelong passion into a successful business. Notice how the founder, Rita Goldberg, not only identified a need (kids learning to swim) but also enhanced the way in which the need is filled by adding to the skills delivered (learning to swim + safety skills). It’s a creative approach…