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Let She Owns It Promote YOU! Bloggers Wanted. Open Call For Featured Contributors.

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by Melissa Stewart

We are looking for a few amazing women (and men) to share their inspiration and expertise with the She Owns It community. Featured contributors will be selected based on their level of expertise in their particular fields. Featured contributors must be able to commit to partnering with She Owns It from January through June 2018 and writing a minimum of 6 posts.

-> APPLY HERE! <-

Here are some subjects we are interested in:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Small Business
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Product Development
  • Success
  • Inspiration
  • Graphic Design
  • Branding
  • Online Strategies – Website and Email
  • Legal
  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Operations and Business Strategy
  • Customer Service Programs
  • Startups
  • Entrepreneur Success Stories & Inspiration
  • Creative Entrepreneurs
  • Better Blogging
  • Recipes & Tips for Healthy Living
  • Crowdfunding
  • Venture Capital
  • Web Design
  • Dressing for Success
  • Podcasting

…or tell us your expertise & we can create a category just for you!

Here’s how it works:

Featured Contributors will commit to six months with She Owns It.  Each Featured Contributor will provide six unique posts during their six month commitment.  They can be written articles or video posts.

Our Featured Contributors will receive:

  •     Listing under Featured Contributors on the She Owns It site
  •     Bios and pictures on every post submitted.
  •     Exposure through our social media networks on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  •     A woman entrepreneur that has seen success in business.
  •     A woman who is an expert in her industry or field.
  •     A woman who has excelled in a specific area of business.
  •     A woman who is committed to helping other women.
  •     OPEN to men with the same qualifications!

If  this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Have questions? Reach out to Melissa Stewart, at melissa (at) sheownsit (dot) com

-> APPLY HERE! <-

Application DEADLINE is December 31st.

Bloggers Wanted! She Owns It Open Call For Featured Contributors!

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by Melissa Stewart

She Owns It is seeking a few amazing women (and men) to share their inspiration and expertise with the She Owns It community. We’re very selective about our contributors. Featured contributors will be selected based on their level of expertise and their ability to provide the content that will deliver the most value to our readers.

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Application DEADLINE is December 31st.

 

WHO WE ARE

She Owns It is an online hub. Our mission is to inspire and empower women to turn their ideas into reality by starting and growing their own successful businesses.

Our purpose is to inform and inspire by providing the resources, connections and tools necessary to BYOB – build your own business and be your own boss.

 

 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You want to make a difference in this space, to have your story and expertise heard. You want to give a fresh perspective to our audience. We want that too.

We are looking for bloggers with an established online presence and an area of expertise that helps our business focused community grow. We look for contributors that can provide original, practical, real-world examples that show real data, real successes — and even real failures.

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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Featured contributors will be asked to create original content for She Owns It that will not be posted on their blogs, but that can be linked to from their blogs. Posts must be in compliance with FTC guidelines, with proper credit and links back to all images.

Yes, video posts are accepted.

We are not able to provide compensation at this time, but this will be a great opportunity for contributors to receive exposure to a new audience across the web and all social media platforms. Contributor’s head shots and bios will also be added to the contributors page and promoted across social media.

Contributor Categories

Here are some of the contributor categories we’re looking for:

EntrepreneurshipGraphic DesignStartup Stories
Small BusinessBrandingFemale Founders
Marketing & AdvertisingInfluencer MarketingBlogging
Social MediaFreelancing & Side HustlesPodcasting
Funding & VCCrowdfundingAccounting & Legal
Entrepreneur LifestyleHealthy LivingLeadership

OR tell us your expertise and maybe we can create a category just for you!

 

 

HOW OFTEN WE EXPECT IT

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Featured contributors must be able to commit to partnering with She Owns It from January through June 2019 and writing a minimum of 6 posts.. One post per month, for six months. After your six month commitment, you’re welcome to stay on and continue as a Featured Contributor. Many of our writers do and we are grateful for every post!

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, complete the Featured Contributor Application.

Although we would like to reply to everyone, if you don’t happen to hear from us in the next 2-3 weeks, it means that someone else has been selected.  Thank you so much for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you!

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Application DEADLINE is December 31st.

How a Facebook Livestream Series Empowered Me to Become a Better Entrepreneur by @HeidiLynneCo

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by Heidi Lynne Kurter

19 months ago, I quit my corporate Human Resources job in Boston to travel Asia and start my own business. I’ve always lived life a bit impulsively and craved massive challenge, so while this seemed impossible, it wasn’t out of character for me. Last month, after wrapping up my tour of Asia, I traveled back to one of my favorite European cities, Berlin, to bring calm to the chaos and establish some roots for my business.

The journey of entrepreneurship forced me to do a lot of self reflection, deconstruct and rebuild habits and routines, and face the inner demons that became a part of my identity from a lifetime of suppression. As women, we are amazing multi-taskers with the determination to exceed our own expectations in everything we put our minds to.

As an ode to the amazing women entrepreneurs who are pursuing their dreams of entrepreneurship, I launched a live-stream interview series in my Facebook group The Global B.L.E.N.D. interviewing women entrepreneurs and their journey exposing the transparent and raw truths of the struggles and challenges they’ve faced while building and scaling their business.

This series has been incredibly eye-opening for not only myself, but the members of the group. It’s easy to fall into comparison syndrome and lose motivation because we feel inferior to those who rose to success almost instantaneously since declaring their decision to start a business. My goal was to bring to light the reality of the powerhouse women we admire and respect and level the playing field in a way that connects us to support and empower one another.

Here are the things I learned that helped me to enjoy the global entrepreneur life and become successful in my life and business:

 

-> Be Selfish with Your Time

Everyone has their own definition of self-care, but the end result still remains the same. It’s the maintenance of your physical, mental and well-being by treating yourself kindly. This can come in the form of reading, making time with girlfriends, scheduling a spa appointment or any feel good activity that nurtures your soul and brings life back to you again.

-> Make a Date with Yourself Daily

It’s easy to get caught up in the distractions that come with living a life of travel. We cram so much into our days that we gloss over our emotions and needs. I’m a professional at jam-packing my days so I get a generous mix of the local experience and business tasks. The quickest way to burnout is by neglecting yourself. Make sure to schedule daily check-ins with yourself even if it’s setting aside a half hour to grab some tea and people watch at a local cafe.

-> Dial into What Feels Right

As a former corporate robot, I lived a life of burnout. It became the new normal. If I wasn’t feeling stretched thin, stressed out or on the verge of breaking, I thought I wasn’t doing enough. By listening to my body, I learned when stress becomes too much my sleep is the first to be impacted. Start to tune into your body and know when it’s time to take a break. Take breaks often and be mindful of when your sleep starts to fall short.

-> Take it Down a Notch

While others plan for the upcoming year, I get attached to a vision six years in the future. I became so future focused that I couldn’t take in the now. Taking the time to focus and appreciate the now has allowed me to slow down and take advantage of every second. Slow down, breathe and take the time to appreciate the here and now. It’s the most simple acts that bring us back to reality and allow us to be grateful for where we are and the progress we’ve made.

 

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Heidi Lynne Kurter is a coach and consultant helping creative women entrepreneurs scale their businesses as smoothly as possible. She is the founder of Heidi Lynne Consulting where she brings 8+ years of experience in human resources working and living in America, Asia and Europe. She recently launched a program where she walks entrepreneurs and small business owners through everything they need to know to hire the right talent, attract high ticket clients, increase their productivity and bring in more money.

Bloggers Wanted! She Owns It Open Call For Featured Contributors!

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by Melissa Stewart

We are looking for a few amazing women (and men) to share their inspiration and expertise with the She Owns It community. Featured contributors will be selected based on their level of expertise in their particular fields. Featured contributors must be able to commit to partnering with She Owns It from July through December 2018 and writing a minimum of 6 posts.

-> APPLY HERE! <-

Here are some subjects we are interested in:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Small Business
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Product Development
  • Success
  • Inspiration
  • Graphic Design
  • Branding
  • Online Strategies – Website and Email
  • Legal
  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Operations and Business Strategy
  • Customer Service Programs
  • Startups
  • Entrepreneur Success Stories & Inspiration
  • Creative Entrepreneurs
  • Better Blogging
  • Recipes & Tips for Healthy Living
  • Crowdfunding
  • Venture Capital
  • Web Design
  • Dressing for Success
  • Podcasting

…or tell us your expertise & we can create a category just for you!

Here’s how it works:

Featured Contributors will commit to six months with She Owns It.  Each Featured Contributor will provide six unique posts during their six month commitment.  They can be written articles or video posts.

Our Featured Contributors will receive:

  •     Listing under Featured Contributors on the She Owns It site
  •     Bios and pictures on every post submitted.
  •     Exposure through our social media networks on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  •     A woman entrepreneur that has seen success in business.
  •     A woman who is an expert in her industry or field.
  •     A woman who has excelled in a specific area of business.
  •     A woman who is committed to helping other women.
  •     AND a few good men!

If  this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Have questions? Reach out to Melissa Stewart, at melissa (at) sheownsit (dot) com

-> APPLY HERE! <-

Application DEADLINE is Monday, June 25, 2018.

5 Lists that Save Time, Money and Sanity by @Marcie_Hill

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5 Lists that Save Time, Money and Sanity
© 2013 Marcie Hill

We live in a society where everything and everybody is constantly moving. We are multi-tasking and trying to get as much done at one time as possible.

Rarely do we stop and sit down to organize our thoughts with lists, which means we probably don’t think about they save us time, money and sanity. Following are five lists that are sure to help with all three.

1. Grocery Lists

You can save time and sanity with grocery lists by writing down the foods you need as soon as you run out, that way you don’t have to try to remember everything at once.

Money is saved in two ways. First, you’re buying only items on your list. Well, you’re sticking to the list as close as possible. Second, you can find coupons and other deals prior to your shopping trip.

If you visit several stores for your needs, save on time and gas by mapping out a plan according to the items on the list.

Your sanity is saved just by having a list to reference during your trip to the grocery store.

2. Monthly Spending Plans

Monthly spending plans allow you to see your cash inflow and outflow, thereby giving a realistic picture of your budget.

Record your income, the amounts and due dates of expenses and how much you have to save and invest. In addition, you will know how much money that will be left over for extras.

Documenting this information saves time because you don’t have to guess which bills are due and how much they are. Also, money is saved when you avoid late fees and other charges by paying your bills on time.

Paying expenses on time and having a financial cushion puts your mind at ease now and in the future.

3. Daily To Do Lists

Daily to-do lists are priceless. In addition to having a clear idea of which projects you need to tackle, you can determine which ones to address first.

Save money by planning ahead for projects that require money, when possible. As for the tasks that require driving, try to make as many stops in one day to preserve gas.

Sanity is saved by writing down what needs to be done, making plans in advance, and completing as many things on those lists as possible.

4. Weekly Menus

By preparing weekly menus, you will know what you are going to eat each day in advance.

Money is saved when you buy only the food you know you are going to need, when you use coupons or buying food in bulk from warehouse stores.

To not have to try to figure out what you are going to eat every day is great on your mental.

5. Wardrobe Calendar

Use wardrobe calendars to plan your attire for your entire work week. You can select, coordinate and iron your clothes over the weekend, and have time during the week focus on other things, like sleep a few minutes more in the morning.

Putting your wardrobe together early gives you a realistic view of clothes in your closet. You can save time and money by coordinating garments you already have, instead of going to

You will save your sanity by getting rid of pieces you don’t need and not worrying about what you are going to wear on any given day. The extra sleep will help, too.

The above five lists will not only help you organize and plan your activities better; they will add order to your life. The to-do list helps with daily living; menus and wardrobe calendars will make your week go a little smoother. Monthly spending plans will keep your financial house in order, and grocery lists are handy at all times.

In addition to planning and organizing, these tools can help you to save time, money and sanity.

 

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Marcie Hill, M.S., is a freelance writer, blogger, trainer and author who left her job and 12-year career in human resources to pursue her dream of writing.

She has written over 3,000 blog posts and nearly 1,000 articles in international, national, and local print and online publications. Her interview with Dr. Maya Angelou is her greatest accomplishment. She has owns three sites; has authored and self-published eight books; and has presented at national and local writing, blogging and social media conferences.

Top Tips to Staying Stress Free in the Workplace Infographic

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From Armstrong Appointments

Although this might not be a thought that pops into your head when you’re swamped with work – humans are happiest when they’re kept busy. ​ However today’s average workplace has never been more stressful.

We naturally like a challenge to experience purpose and fulfillment, however it’s not so easy on those days with looming deadlines or tensions among your colleagues. Instinctively these situations trigger stress in the workplace, which we all know isn’t pleasant and can have a significant impact on your health and quality of life.

Our digitally enhanced world might be to blame, especially with demand for innovation and early business success. After extensive research and comments from selected industry professionals we have collated this comprehensive infographic to teach you all about work-related stress and top tips on how to deal with it.

Here are the top tips to staying stress free in the workplace:

Top Tips to Staying Stress Free in the Workplace

Statistics on workplace death

​The full Workplace Happiness Report

​Willis Towers Watson’s Staying @ Work Survey

HSE work-related stress statistics

​The rise of workplace burnout

YouTube Entrepreneurs. Make Millions Without Leaving Your House [Infographic]

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Zoe Sugg and Michelle Phan

Over the past few years social media stars have made a fortune online, using YouTube to create their own brand. Take a look at how they’ve made their careers and the money that they’re making. From top YouTubers to the celebs you’d forgotten started their careers online, here we take a look at the secrets to online fame and fortune.

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Youtube Entrepreuners? by Moneypod.

Bloggers Wanted! She Owns It Open Call For Featured Contributors!

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#SheOwnsIt Call For Featured Contributors

by Melissa Stewart

We are looking for a few amazing women (and men) to share their inspiration and expertise with the She Owns It community. Featured contributors will be selected based on their level of expertise in their particular fields. Featured contributors must be able to commit to partnering with She Owns It from January through June 2018 and writing a minimum of 6 posts.

-> APPLY HERE! <-

Here are some subjects we are interested in:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Small Business
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Product Development
  • Success
  • Inspiration
  • Graphic Design
  • Branding
  • Online Strategies – Website and Email
  • Legal
  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Operations and Business Strategy
  • Customer Service Programs
  • Startups
  • Entrepreneur Success Stories & Inspiration
  • Creative Entrepreneurs
  • Better Blogging
  • Recipes & Tips for Healthy Living
  • Crowdfunding
  • Venture Capital
  • Web Design
  • Dressing for Success
  • Podcasting

…or tell us your expertise & we can create a category just for you!

Here’s how it works:

Featured Contributors will commit to six months with She Owns It.  Each Featured Contributor will provide six unique posts during their six month commitment.  They can be written articles or video posts.

Our Featured Contributors will receive:

  •     Listing under Featured Contributors on the She Owns It site
  •     Bios and pictures on every post submitted.
  •     Exposure through our social media networks on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  •     A woman entrepreneur that has seen success in business.
  •     A woman who is an expert in her industry or field.
  •     A woman who has excelled in a specific area of business.
  •     A woman who is committed to helping other women.
  •     AND a few good men!

If  this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Have questions? Reach out to Melissa Stewart, at melissa (at) sheownsit (dot) com

-> APPLY HERE! <-

Application DEADLINE is Saturday, December 23rd.

15 Woman Owned + Made In The USA Companies 2017

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15 Woman Owned + Made In The USA Companies

by Melissa Stewart

Celebrating the 4th of July and want to support more woman owned and made in the USA businesses? You’re in luck! We have a tradition at She Owns It of honoring some of the amazing women entrepreneurs who are living their American dream and keeping their products MADE IN THE USA.

Click. Discover. Support!

  1. https://www.drbrite.com/
  2. http://smead.com/
  3. http://fineleatherfurniture.com/
  4. https://www.lollywollydoodle.com/
  5. https://www.nanettelepore.com/
  6. http://www.karenkane.com/
  7. http://www.ibrshop.com/
  8. https://purrfectplay.com/
  9. http://www.slobproof.com/
  10. http://www.cozypure.com/
  11. https://www.swordandplough.com/
  12. http://railean.com/
  13. http://www.havstadhatco.com/
  14. https://jackandmarydesigns.com/
  15. https://www.getgreenmustache.com/

Do you know of a company that is supporting our economy by keeping their products “Made in America” and providing much needed jobs? PLEASE share a link in the comments below.

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