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20 Women Owned + Made In The USA Companies

July 4, 2019 by Melissa Stewart 1 Comment

Photo Credit: Crooked Spirits Official Facebook Page

 

by Melissa Stewart

Have you made the commitment to support Women Owned businesses? Vote with your dollar! Click the links below and shop big and small, women supporting women. These companies — spanning clothing, bags, accessories, pet products, and more — are owned by women and proudly made right here in the USA. 

 

Caskata

Passionate about creating uniquely beautiful products. Made by hand in the USA.

https://www.caskata.com/

Photo Credit: Caskata Official Facebook Page

 

Thistle Farms

Handcrafted with love by women survivors. Natural products for your bath, body, and home.

https://thistlefarms.org/

Photo Credit: Thistle Farms Official Facebook Page

 

William Roam

William Roam crafts the finest hair and body care products offered by the best hotels worldwide. American-made and American inspired with a spirited sense of adventure and rich ingredients.

https://williamroam.com/

Photo Credit: William Roam Official Facebook Page

 

Alex and Ani

Meaningful jewelry designed to connect + empower. Female founded. Made in the USA with love.

https://www.alexandani.com/

Alex and Ani

Photo Credit: Alex an Ani Official Facebook Page

 

Military Apparel Company

Meaningful jewelry designed to connect + empower. Female founded. Made in the USA with love.

https://www.militaryapparelcompany.com/

 

Lolly Wolly Doodle

Lolly Wolly Doodle specializes in personalized, monogrammed children’s and women’s wear and accessories. Made in the USA.

https://www.lollywollydoodle.com/

 

Photo Credit: Brandi Temple in the Lolly Wolly Doodle production facility from Entrepreneur Magazine

 

SHHHOWERCAP

SHHHOWERCAP reinvented the shower cap because it needed reinventing. Chic silhouette and fashion forward prints. You deserve an upgrade. Made in the USA.

https://www.shhhowercap.com/

 

Stella and Chewys

Founder, Marie Moody, inspired by her own dog’s speedy recovery on a raw diet, launched Stella & Chewy’s. Made in the USA.

https://www.stellaandchewys.com/

Photo Credit: Stella and Chewy

 

Turbo Pup

Grain-free, all natural ‘complete K9 meal bars!’ Made in the USA.

https://www.turbopup.com/

Photo Credit: Official Turbo Pup Facebook Page

 

Womanswork

“Strong Women Building A Gentle World” Setting the standard for great fitting, high quality garden and work gloves for women. Celebrating 33 years as a woman owned business!

https://womanswork.com/

Photo Credit: Womanswork Official Facebook Page

 

Nicolita

Nicolita is a MADE IN THE USA Designer and Manufacture of Caliente Curve Confident Swimwear and Apparel.

https://www.mynicolita.com/

Nicolita Made in USA Women Owned

Photo Credit: Nicolita Swimwear Offical Facebook Page

 

Bold Lead Designs

Handcrafted dog leashes, collars, harnesses and service dog equipment. Made in the USA.

https://boldleaddesigns.com/

Photo Credit: Colorado Lending Source

 

Slobproof Furniture

Don’t sweat the mess. Slobproof’s upholstered seating line was created by award-winning interior designer, Debbie Wiener, to provide affordable custom seating with unmatched comfort, style and durability. Made in the USA from the highest quality and longest-lasting materials.

https://slobproof.com/

Photo Credit: Slobproof Official Facebook Page

 

Karen Kane

Karen Kane believes women should feel beautiful and comfortable, always. They create products with passion and integrity, guided by respect for our people and planet.

https://www.karenkane.com/

Photo Credit: Karen Kane Official Facebook Page

 

Zip My Dress

The simple solution to zipping your own dress. Certified women-owned. Made is the USA.

https://zipmydress.com/

 

14th Rose

Made in the USA purses and totes.

https://14throse.com/

14th Rose

Photo Credit: 14th Rose Official Facebook Page

 

R. Riveter

Made by military spouses with pride and passion. We create one-of-a-kind bags inspired by recycled military materials.

https://www.rriveter.com/

 

Photo Credit: R. Riveter Official Facebook Page

 

Cozy Pure

Designer and woman-owned USA manufacturer of organic sleep goodies for your bedroom, made fresh daily from nature’s finest ingredients.

http://www.cozypure.com/

 

Photo Credit: Cozy Pure

 

Crooked Water Spirits

Woman-owned distillery in Minneapolis, MN.

https://www.crookedwaterspirits.com/

 

Photo Credit: Alma Guzman City Pages Minneapolis

 

AK Athletic Equipment

AK Athletic Equipment, established in 1990. Manufacturer of protective padding for over twenty years. Made in Columbus, Ohio.

https://akathletics.com/

 

AK Athletic Women Owned Made in USA

Photo Credit: AK Athletic Official Facebook Page

 

Melissa Stewart

Melissa Stewart is the founder of SheOwnsIt.com. She is a Purveyor of Possibility, Entrepreneur Advocate and Coffee Addict. She believes that behind every successful woman is her story. What’s your story?

https://sheownsit.com/

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5 Tips for Setting Solid Boundaries as a Woman and a Business Owner by @SigSuccessful

October 23, 2017 by Kristi Brown Leave a Comment

5 Tips for Setting Solid Boundaries as a Woman and a Business Owner

by Kristi Brown | Featured Contributor

No.

No thank you.

Nope, but thanks for asking.

Not doing it.

Most women I know struggle saying it. They want to be the best.

In everything.

To everybody.

If you are also a business owner, especially one that works from home, saying it becomes even more daunting. So instead of politely, graciously, firmly saying “no,” we just make it all fit.

We tell ourselves that sending this email only takes a second. Being on that charity board that meets for 2 hours. Every week. You’ve got time for that.

Or sure, I can make the cupcakes for my daughter’s little league team between client meetings and getting the dry cleaning for my husband.

But the truth is that setting and respecting personal and business boundaries is an important strategy for any business owner who works with clients, and even more so for those who work from home.

5 Tips for Setting Solid Boundaries

Learning to say no to the things that aren’t the RIGHT things is a skill that all business owners need to develop.

Boundaries are vital to our success, and when they are lacking, we often don’t think through the long-term consequences until we are stressed out, burnt out, or a combination of both.

So, here are few key boundaries to consider:

1.) Set Business Hours

Just because we live in an uber-connected world where people can reach out to you 24/7 doesn’t mean you should be available 24/7.

You need to protect your personal time from a constant onslaught of people wanting your attention. Your family, spouse, and friends deserve your attention, too. And for your own clarity and sanity, you can’t make yourself available non-stop.

We tell our clients what our hours are and the best way to contact us. Even in an online world, or an online business, you should have posted hours and well-documented and followed processes for communication with you or your business.

Set regular business hours for yourself, too, and stick to them!

Let’s be honest, no one can work 24/7 and live a happy, balanced, fulfilling life.

2.) Take Responsibility

If people are contacting you all hours of the day or night, it’s your fault. Start fresh and create processes that will end that.

Maybe start a new policy of not putting your cell phone on your website. There are plenty of apps that give you a new phone number to use, then send people to voicemail if they call during off hours.

Don’t guilt trip yourself into feeling like you have to answer emails immediately, either. Some of the most successful people around today only open their email twice a day.

Let’s face it, email is the biggest disruption to productivity in the modern world, which means that being productive hinges on minimizing it.

3.) Quit Giving Away Your Services

If clients pay you for your experience and expertise, but a mooching email from a friend causes you to just give away your services, this is a new boundary you need to create.

It is unprofessional to give your services away.

In my opinion, too many business owners give away their time and expertise, then wonder why people won’t pay them their service fees.

You paid to get to your professional skill and knowledge level, so stop getting sucked into two-hour ‘let me pick your brain’ meetings. This isn’t good prospecting. It’s rooted in guilt and fear.

Those who respect your work – and will pay you for it – will not be the ones who want to pick your brain for free.

5 Tips for Setting Solid Boundaries

4.) Schedule Everything

Learn the art of time blocking to keep your day on track.  Even if time blocking isn’t for you, schedule the important tasks that you know need to get done.

Need to write a blog post every week? Put it on your calendar.

Want to have a date night once a month? Put it on your calendar.

And if you need to connect with people on social media, schedule it. (And limit it to the assigned time slot!)

5.) Consider the Possibilities

Have you ever considered what happens when you say no to something? You open up new possibilities. Things will fall into place. New things will be created. Ideas will come.

If you set and adhere to your boundaries, you will become a better person and a more successful business owner. You will feel more creative and less tired. If you don’t believe me, try it for 60 days and tell me how you feel afterward.

I promise you will love it. 🙂

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Kristi Brown

Kristi Brown, Small BBalcony Coral Kristi- editiedusiness Growth Strategist and Co-Founder of Significantly Successful.

Social Media Aficionado. Fluent in #Hashtag. Netflix Junkie. Red Wine & Chocolate Connoisseur. Master of assuring client delight.

https://significantlysuccessful.com/

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship & Business, Featured Contributor, She Owns It Tagged With: Kristi Brown, woman business, Woman Business Owner, woman entreprener

Five Traits Most Successful Businesswomen Have In Common by @toninelsonbiz

February 23, 2016 by Toni Nelson Leave a Comment

Five Traits Most Successful Businesswomen Have In Common

by Toni Nelson

Whatever path you choose you must cultivate and develop certain traits in order to become successful.

There are 5 traits that are the foundation for a successful life.

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Self Believe

You need to believe in yourself wholeheartedly.

No matter what challenges or obstacles come your way believe that you can face them head on.

Passionate

Passion is the most important thing that keeps a person moving forward. When you have passion it acts as a driving force in spite of any obstacles you may face.

Adaptable

It’s really important that you are adaptable. In order to be successful you need to be willing to change. Sometimes change is hard because it’s blazing a new path. One that might not feel completely comfortable but in the long run when you stick with it you will be stronger and more powerful because of it.

Persistence

From personal experience I can tell you the women I’ve worked with in helping them start and grow their business are the ones that are persistent.

Starting and growing a business requires that you be persistent.

Successful businesswomen focus on what they want and then hold on to it.

Sense of Purpose

We all want to feel a sense of purpose.

To be a successful businesswoman, you need to possess a strong sense of purpose and believe what you are doing is going to make a difference in the world.

Cultivate these 5 traits and you will be on your way to building the business you always dreamed of.

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Toni NelsonHello I’m Toni Nelson an Award winning Videographer/Photographer, Author, Speaker, Business Coach and Online Trainer.

I help entrepreneurs and service based businesses by creating videos, logos and other graphic elements to grow brand awareness so your message, your story, your statement is seen and heard locally, globally, 24/7.

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