Women in Business News
Check out breaking news in the area of women-owned businesses. Learn about new appointments, leaders, awards, women-based initiatives and female-focused products and services that celebrate and acknowledge the burgeoning role of women in business.
Kindersigns Paves the Way for Those Looking to Start Their Own Business
Everyday people are looking to start their own business. One of the most popular ‘home businesses’ to date is teaching baby sign language. The best part is that you don’t even have to know any sign language. - July 15, 2007 - Kinder Signs
Women's Online Magazine Raises Funds
It’s often been said that if you want something done, ask a busy woman to do it. Women multitask dozens of activities, but women are also quick to respond to those in need. Women’s Online Magazine, a new forum created by and for busy women, knows that regardless of what else is going on... - July 14, 2007 - Women's Online Magazine
LIAJ Bridal & Floral Design Introduces Flowers for Living, Its New Monthly Newsletter
Studies have shown that flowers in the home can change a person’s mood or state of mind. Incorporating flowers into daily life promotes a feeling of well-being and serenity. Ivette, owner of LIAJ Bridal & Floral Design has launched Flowers for Living, a monthly newsletter for those who... - July 14, 2007 - LIAJ Bridal & Floral Design
Sherrilynn Kenyon, an Honored Member of Cambridge Who’s Who Has Been Recognized for Her Achievements in Writing
Sherrilynn Kenyon, award winning author of the widely-acclaimed series Dark Hunter, Lords of Avalon and The League, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for exceptional work on her best-selling vampire, science-fiction, fantasy and romance novels. The Cambridge Who’s Who selection... - July 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Kids’ Clothing Line Reflects Playfulness and Individuality
Mom Develops Passion and Talent Into Successful Business - July 13, 2007 - Roslyn's Closet
Salt Lake Start Up to Take on International Management Contract in Costa Rica and Guatemala
One business can make a difference. Relocating from Costa Rica to Salt Lake City was a big change, but the opportunity to manage international spas has made it worth the effort. "This is what I love to do," says founder and President Liz Galloway - July 13, 2007 - Lotus Effects LLC
Bizymoms.com Offers Free Consultations to Career Kit Inquiries
Bizymoms.com knows firsthand how hard it can be to get a home business off the ground. After all, they are all home business owners themselves. Everyone at http://www.bizymoms.com believes that all a woman needs to make her home business dream a reality is determination, motivation and an idea. ... - July 12, 2007 - Bizy Moms
Fashion Industry Network Launch
The Fashion Industry Network (www.FashionIndustryNetwork.com) is a business networking community designed for the fashion industry. The network allows individuals the opportunity to develop personal profiles to highlight their professional experience in the fashion industry. - July 11, 2007 - Apparel Search Company
WomenCorp® Launches New Multimedia Online Magazine
WomenCorp announces the launch of its new multimedia online magazine providing inspiration, ideas, networking, and much more to its global community of women. - July 11, 2007 - WomenCorp, LLC
Free Expert Incontinence Product Advice Nationwide with Disposables Delivered
Disposables Delivered LLC, (www.disposablesdelivered.com) offers innovative solutions to meet the changing demands of today’s continence challenged population. Confidential on-line professional advice, product selection guidance, discount programs, automatic shipping plans and nationwide home delivery options are worry-free solutions offered by Disposables Delivered, LLC by phone consultation or on-line at www.disposablesdelivered.com. - July 06, 2007 - Disposables Delivered, LLC
Two Writing Workshops Scheduled for Fall in Puerto Vallarta
BelleCora Press & Writing Workshops have scheduled two one-week long workshops in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in the Fall of 2007. Women Writing on Co-dependence is scheduled for October 27-November 3, 2007. A second week-long workshop, Memoir Writing, will be held November 24- December 1,... - July 06, 2007 - BelleCora Press & Workshops
Freelance Assistant Launches the Only Virtual Mix and Match Services
Web Executive Assistant launches an innovative way to purchase freelance assistant services. - July 06, 2007 - Web Executive Assistant
MCC Coach? Help is at Hand
The Edge Virtual Assistance celebrates its first successful year of operation and welcomes its second year with a fresh new look, a fresh focus on MCC Coaches and new headquarters. - July 05, 2007 - The Edge Virtual Assistance
New Site Launch: Mom-To-Be Depot, the One-Stop-Shoppe for Expectant Moms
All in one resource for expectant moms - expert advice, must-have products, health & beauty guides and more - June 27, 2007 - Mom-To-Be Depot
New Professional Errand Running Service
In today’s world dual working parents are the norm rather than the exception. In the past this has meant the family has had to sacrifice hot meals, clean laundry and relaxed family time in the name of more work time, rushing to soccer practice, dance lessons and basketball. They hurry home... - June 26, 2007 - Squared Away Errand Solutions
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Members Speak at Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop in Saudi Arabia
Several members of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) were speakers at the Women’s Entrepreneurship Training Workshop hosted by Dar Al-Hekma College, a women’s college in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 27 and 28. WPO members who participated in workshop included Erica... - June 26, 2007 - Women President Organization
Fashion for the Body and Soul at ZenTrend.com
ZenTrend.com, San Francisco Bay Area based e-tailer (www.zentrend.com) , wants you to open your wallets and hearts by purchasing high fashion for yourself and at the same time helping other women who cannot afford to do so themselves. ZenTrend is celebrating summer by donating 15% of its proceeds... - June 23, 2007 - ZenTrend.com
Carrington Publicity PR Director to Joins Book Tour of ‘Down That Aisle in Style’ Author
Publicist/writer/actress to be part of planned Western Pennsylvania tour stop in late July/early August 2007. - June 21, 2007 - Carrington Publicity
Internet Talk Show Host and Author Resumes Tour
Popular talk show host and author Rayna Gangi re-launches her book and speaking tour with a whirlwind start this week. “Forget the Cures, Find the Cause,” was released late last fall and was quickly listed as one of Amazon.com’s “movers and shakers,” but Gangi was... - June 20, 2007 - Earthwalk-USA
Real Estate Assistant Earns Professional Certification from the NAR
Roxanne Tidmore of Elite REVA has recently earned the Real Estate Professional Assistant Certificate, awarded by the National Association of Realtors®. All successful real estate brokers and agents know how important a good assistant is to their success. “The best investment of time and... - June 20, 2007 - Elite REVA
This 3 Year Old's Cake Has Over 350 Candles
Roaring Women, the premier networking group for business women, turns 3 today. Founded by Mandie Crawford in 2004, Roaring Women is now open in 12 locations with over 350 members across the Canada, including a U.S. presence in Seattle, WA which introduced meetings in January of this year. Plans for... - June 19, 2007 - Roaring Women Ltd
The Diamond “Tennis-Tennis Bracelet”
Elsa Deutsch-Garcia, one of the top U.S. designers of original wedding rings and engagement rings, announced her intention to broaden her company’s activities to include designing sports related pieces, and to work closely with charities like Cancer Care to strengthen their fundraising... - June 13, 2007 - Elsa Jewelry Corp.
13 Year Old Girl Takes Trash and Creates Fashionable Handbag
In a world that creates more waste today than ever before, the need for recycling education is dire. Those that are left with the biggest burden to recycle in the future are the children of today. It is thus fitting, that a handbag designed from old juice boxes by someone not yet old enough to drive a car, would be at the top of many children and parents must have lists. - June 11, 2007 - HaleyBop
Atlanta Bridal Gown Designer Anne Barge Featured in June 2007 eLIFE Magazine
Internationally known wedding gown designer Anne Barge talks with eLIFE about her career and her Fall 2007 designs. - June 11, 2007 - eLIFE Magazine
Beth Kieffer Leonard Receives Women Presidents’ Organization Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Beth Kieffer Leonard, local host of Minneapolis III chapters and partner of Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Co. LLP, has received the WPO’s 2007 President’s Award. The award was presented to Leonard by Marsha Firestone,... - June 04, 2007 - Women President Organization
Crysobel Jewelry Taps into World’s Finest and Most Rare Sapphires from Sri Lanka
The Crysobel Fine Jewelry Collection boasts precious gemstones, including some of the world’s rarest and best sapphires, from Sri Lanka. - June 01, 2007 - Crysobel
Four Minute Workout Videos for Your Office Desk? It Can’t be True but the “Death Squat” Has Arrived
Well the summer season is upon us, unfortunately, we are stuck in the office during the best time of the day to be outside. So when we finally get released from our day prisons, the last thing we want to do is go to the gym to get that beach body … right? Well the latest trend in fitness has finally hit the main stream workforce. http://www.FreeOfficeWorkouts.com is one of many companies that have your solution. - May 29, 2007 - Inland Empire Adventure Boot Camp
2007 Networker of the Year is One of Two Recognized Twice in 28 Years
The Networker of the Year of Peninsula Women's Network, is selected from the members of the longest continuously operating women's network in the USA, currently 178, in recognition of outstanding service to PWN. It acknowledges that the member contributed her time, talent and energy to helping connect people with people throughout the community. - May 29, 2007 - Professional Strategies Inc
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Sam’s Club Host Cashflow For Girls Program
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Sam’s Club and WPO member Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, will encourage financial literacy by hosting a Cash Flow for Girls event on June 5 at 3 p.m. at 13 Sam’s Club locations in North America. The event will teach young... - May 29, 2007 - Women President Organization
The "Homebased Business Queen" Hosts Free Luncheon Workshop at Sugar Creek
A Sugar Land Mother of 6 who successfully launched her own homebased business in the Health and Wellness Industry after she lost a whopping 70 lbs on an all natural, delicious, organic, herbal juice and kept it off over 2 years is hosting a free lunch workshop. She has had tremendous success with... - May 26, 2007 - Leola Anifowoshe
Fashionable T-Shirt Line Designed by 7 Year Old Girl Which Also Benefits Children’s Charity
While most 7 year old girls are just learning to put on their own t-shirts, one special girl is busy creating them. Haley Schmidt at just 7 years old might be the youngest t-shirt designer in the country with her new line of fashionable children’s t-shirts titled HaleyBopTees. For certain... - May 25, 2007 - HaleyBop
Three Women Presidents’ Organization Members Recognized as Top Women in Business
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Christine Chen, Tina Rierson and Margie Motsinger were recognized as the Triad’s top businesswomen by the Triad Business Journal at the “Women in Business Awards” event. These women were honored as one of 25 Triad... - May 25, 2007 - Women President Organization
Samuel Cole Salon's Joelle Ray Contributes Expert Advice to Modern Salon's "FirstChair.com"
FirstChair.com, a website devoted exclusively to new salon and spa professionals, has asked Joelle Ray of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie, both in North Raleigh, to contribute to two expert-advice articles for the site’s readers. According to Ray, who co-owns the salons with husband Jack... - May 25, 2007 - Samuel Cole Salon
Villasenor Productions Releases The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written
Villasenor Productions, a multimedia company, has released The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written! by Monica Villasenor. Monica decided to bring the book forward because of the blatant need for this information. “I thought investing in commercial real estate would be... - May 24, 2007 - Villasenor Productions, LLC
Tyla Wells Receives Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Tyla Wells, owner of Schoolhouse Learning Communities, LLC., was the recipient of the WPO’s 2007 Mary Lehman MacLachlan Economic Empowerment Award. The annual award is given to one applicant based on set criteria of... - May 22, 2007 - Women President Organization
High Efficiency Fitness Says: "‘Body Oars" Allow Huge Athletes to Run "Exercise Marathons"
High Efficiency Fitness Company of Columbus is introducing a fitness device (Body Oars) that totally bypasses knees elbows and every joint and muscle beyond them. This allows giant athletes to run exercise marathons on their huge body core muscles, with up to eight times more load resistance, levered through full range motion. Combined with zero impact or back compression, Body Oars will give them the first way to hard run their strongest running muscles for hours a day. - May 21, 2007 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Mary Cantando Announces Final Phase Of National Search
Mary Cantando, a nationally recognized expert on women business owners, has announced the final phase of a national search to collect quotes for a 2008 page-a-day calendar for women business owners. Each day the Woman’s Advantage calendar will feature a great idea of 20 words or less, along... - May 21, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Ultra International Could be the Next Ebay or Amazon?
At Ultra International, Inc. they will always strive to offer the highest quality products that are comparably priced within the marketplace, not products that are priced higher simply to support a compensation plan. They are proud to offer a variety of consumable products that are typically used daily by most families. - May 21, 2007 - Ultra International Inc.
Azani Medical Spa Introduces NeoStem's Adult Stem Cell Collection and Banking Services to Eastern PA and Western NJ
Azani Medical Spa, located in Bethlhem Pennsylvania under the direction of founder and Medical Director Monica Carezani-Gavin, MD, has announced an agreement with the New York City-based biotechnology services company NeoStem, Inc. to become the first facility in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey to offer adult stem cell collection and long-term storage services to the public. Individuals interested in more information about these services should visit www.NeoStem.com or call 1-888-STEM-BANK (783-6226). - May 16, 2007 - Azani Medical Spa
Clove Cigarettes: The Famous Sigaret Kretek from Indonesia
The meaning of Clove cigarettes is 'Kretek cigarettes' processed by famous Madura Tobacco from East Java and mixed of Indonesian nature clove or spices then produce sensational exotic fragrance typical of Indonesia tropical island. Clove cigarettes sound more and more familiar for everyone then... - May 16, 2007 - Sale Cheap Cigarettes
NWCA Names Marketing Coach Veronika Noize 2007 Coach of the Year
The NW Coaches Association (NWCA), a chartered chapter of the International Coach Federation, names marketing coach Veronika (Ronnie) Noize the chapter's inaugural Coach of the Year. - May 16, 2007 - SoHo Marketing Guru Business Coaching & Development LLC
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces San Antonio Meet and Greet Reception
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will host a San Antonio chapter meet and greet on Tuesday, May 22 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Plaza Lecea located at 5441 Babcock Road. The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of women presidents who have guided their... - May 16, 2007 - Women President Organization
Australian Woman Starts Business 34 Weeks Pregnant with Third Child
Twelve months ago, Kylie Short thought she was answering a job advertisement for a part time bookkeeper/secretary. Instead, she embarked on an adventure starting her own business 34 weeks pregnant with her third child while attracting clients from as far as Sydney and Melbourne. “I honestly... - May 16, 2007 - Tilda Virtual Services
DIDxchange Earns 2006 Product of the Year Award from Communications Solutions
DIDxchange Honored for Outstanding Innovation - May 14, 2007 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Susan Masten as Keynote Speaker for 2007 International Conference
Susan Masten, co-president of Women Empower Women for Indian Nations (WEWIN), was a keynote speaker at the 2007 the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) International Conference “Beyond Business As Usual: The Next 10 Years” held at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale,... - May 14, 2007 - Women President Organization
Financial Planning Firm Focuses on Women's Needs
Michelle Ash, CFP®, CDFA™, has long seen the need in financial planning for services to assist women clients. She has always personally enjoyed serving the women’s community, and has long held the goal to be known for specializing in helping women with their financial planning and wealth management needs. Women’s Wealth Management, Inc. is a resource to women clients of Northeast Florida. - May 13, 2007 - Women's Wealth Management, Inc.
CEO Interview Series: Gretchen Shannon
Gretchen Shannon is the CEO of FitzoneforWomen.com – one of the fastest growing fitness club franchises in the US. Fitzone for Women is a health club that has been designed exclusively for women by women. She has been featured in Bizymoms.com “CEO interviews”... - May 13, 2007 - Bizy Moms
College-2-career.com's Eric Snyder Offers His Coaching in Interviewing Skills
Eric Snyder, human resources expert and interview skills coach, understands what it takes to get that first big job. He helps college seniors and graduates preparing for a job interview by sharing perspective from the “other side of the desk.” - May 10, 2007 - College-2-career.com
Mary Cantando Keynote Speaker at Building a World-Class Business Conference
Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of WomanBusinessOwner.com, was the keynote speaker at the E-magnify “Building A World-Class Business” Conference at the Westin Conference Center in Pittsburgh. Cantando was the National expert on growth of women-owned businesses and spoke on... - May 10, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
M&AMG Announced Carole J. Kealy Director of Partner Relations at NCTA
Carole Kealy was named Director of Partner Relations for M&A Media Group. As a principal in the company, Carole will direct all marketing and communications initiatives on behalf of the firm; furthermore, she will act as a liaison between investment partners and client companies involved in the future of new media, entertainment and communications with disruptive technologies in broadband. - May 09, 2007 - M&A Media Group, LLC