ABWA Beachwood Ohio

I stumbled upon a neat set of videos on Whirlpool’s Wed Site that is dedicated to “Helping moms turn great dreams and business ideas into reality”. Ever wonder who was behind Baby Einstein and Tasefully Simple, and how they cultivated their ideas?

Whirlpool challenged moms in a contest called “Mother of Invention”. The Web Site shows the 2005 videos of “business boot camp experience including business advice and tips from the experts” and features Julie Aigner-Clark, creator of Baby Einstein products and Jill Blashack Strahan, founder and CEO of Tastefully Simple.  “These moms both started their respective companies with limited funds and resources, paving the way for their multi-million dollar businesses. They truly are role models of success for future women entrepreneurs.”

http://www.whirlpool.com/custserv/promo.jsp?sectionId=697

Check it out and get encouraged!!!

Are you tired of telling your friends our long web address (called a “URL”) hoping that you will remember every word, spelling and punctuation? “It is A B W A B E A C ……?” Well, now you don’t have to remember all of that! Just tell everyone “it is A B W A O H I O.com”.

That is right! We now have an additional URL that will take you right to the original web site!

Just remember www.ABWAOhio.com!

You don’t have to own a small business to attend: Don’t miss our upcoming meeting, with special guest Jim Cermak speaking on Marketing Small Business.

Want to know more about Jim? Read our previous post on him, or visit his web site: http://www.cermakmarketing.com/.

See you next Tuesday!

You’ll want to connect with other workingwomen in District V, so don’t miss the exciting Louisville conference at Hyatt Regency Louisville on April 13-14, 2007.

Even the Kentucky Derby can’t compete with the excitement of an ABWA spring conference. Featured workshops include the perennial favorite from guru Stephen Covey, “FranklinCovey: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” on Saturday, April 14.

You’ll also appreciate the opportunity to take advantage of ABWA Extreme Makeover courses, which include “Servant Leader,” “Programming on Purpose,” and “What is ABWA? How Does It All Fit Together?” Each of these programs will maximize your experience and skills as a leader, both within and outside of ABWA. And Friday’s keynote presenter Mary Foley will demonstrate the art of “Thriving on Shift and Change.”

For more information and to register, visit http://www.abwa.org/SC/2007SChome.asp. (Plus, register before March 14 and you will receive a special, discounted rate!)

Are we women asking for what we deserve? Find out one reason why we might not be making the same amount of money as our male counterparts. From my favorite business author, Jory Des Jardens…

Think negotiating for more money is petty? Hope you like your job

By Jory Des Jardins, 9:46 pm, Mon 19 Feb 2007