I love working with other people. A big part of Divas With A Purpose is connecting and collaborating with fellow women to help one another in our mutual businesses. It has always been a passion of mine and I am ecstatic when I see other women working together successfully. Most recently I collaborated with 9 other …
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Divas With A Purpose hosted our first virtual conference last month. The Divatude Experience focused on different facets of our personal and professional lives. Registered participants will be receiving special offers from our speakers and sponsors and had the opportunity to connect with them one-on-one in our closed Facebook group. This week we’ll be sharing …
Disclaimer: This article on how local events can help build your brand contains a review and affiliate links. All thoughts are my own and include information on how I leverage local events in my area to connect with customers and fellow business owners. Local events are a great way to connect with your readership and …
Have you heard of Small Business Saturday? The very first Small Business Saturday was held in 2010 on November 27th. The concept was simple – to encourage consumers to support their local small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Founded by American Express, the day received the support of our government leaders and became an official …
I will be honest with you – I have a love-hate relationship with social media. As a business owner, I understand that it’s important to have a social media presence. In today’s society it is vital to the success of your business. I actually enjoy social media for the most part – I’ve seen …
Motivating yourself to excel at your job or to be an example to your employees, should not be something you do once every blue moon. It’s an ongoing process that should include every facet of your business life. This means your mental attitude, physical well-being and appearance, work atmosphere, your interaction with others (clients and …
One of the first items most new businesses will invest in is their business cards. Having something to easily distribute to potential customers and business associates is essential to any business. If you’re not the most creative type, determining just what to put on your business card can be daunting. How much is too much …
Social media is a part of our day-to-day existence. It is beneficial for your business to find your place in an online networking community for numerous reasons. As a businesswoman, it’s very important to have a great support network. You need fellow businesswomen to share experiences and tips with. You need women who are in fields related …
Are you facing email overload? Email management is an area that seems to haunt me. I don’t even want to share the number of emails sitting in my multiple inboxes. Recently, I committed to becoming more organized with my emails as my business opportunities grew. Email is a major source of communication for me so …
A resounding and recurring theme and discussion among my circles is support – rather the lack of it when it comes to supporting minorities and small businesses. As an African-American woman with multiple endeavors, I can relate to this conversation from the race, gender and business side. It can get frustrating, especially when you have …
I remember growing up, as the oldest I was constantly admonished to lead by example. As a parent, I often impart these same words on my children and younger cousins. Have you ever noticed an individual who just simply commands attention or, better yet, one who can persuade anyone to do what he or she …