Entries from March 2008
March 31, 2008
Today, (March 31, 2008) marks the official end of Women’s History Month here in the U.S. In tribute, I decided to post about a great site dedicated to enterprising women like the women who read this blog 
The site, Enterprising Women, is an exhibition organized by The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University and the National Heritage Museum. It covers the stories of over 40 women entrepreneurs both past and present, from Madame C.J. Walker and Elizabeth Arden on to Meg Whitman and Martha Stewart.
Enterprising Women’s site notes that:
It’s estimated that American women own more than 7.7 million firms and represent 40 percent of businesses operating in the United States. Enterprising Women tells the story of the women who paved the way for this success.
There’s a section about Mentorship where you can find a mentee or search for a mentor, you can also add your story in the Stories section and discover other enterprising women you’ve never heard of.
Visit the Enterprising Women online exhibit here: http://www.radcliffe.edu/schles/exhibits/enterprisingwomen/index.html
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March 31, 2008
O, The Oprah Magazine and The White House Project have partnered up with American Express to offer a three-day leadership training program for 80 women who demonstrate leadership potential.
To get one of the 80 coveted spots, you must enter the Women Rule! contest and explain your commitment to leadership, your project or idea, and a few other things.
According to the Women Rule! site:
Women Rule! will propel women to break through the barriers to their leadership and develop fully their vision for change. Women Rule! will reach women who are ready to step forward and lead in business, in philanthropy, in politics, in the community and in the public square.
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March 24, 2008
Billed as the only handbag competition of its kind in the world, the Second Annual Independent
Handbag Designer Awards™ has put out an open call for handbag designers and aspiring designers.
Here’s your chance to present your handbag design at a high profile New York event and compete for one of six Awards for Handbag Design Excellence.
Entrants are required to upload a digital jpeg image in any one or more of the following categories:
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March 24, 2008
Michael Margolis, a semi-final judge and new venture mentor to teams in the social enterprise track
of New York University’s 2008 Business Plan Competition is today’s guest blogger.
Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to serve as a semi-final judge and new venture mentor to teams competing in the social enterprise track. Having coached several teams already, here’s what I’d say are EIGHT KEY LESSONS for teams eager to sell their business idea in a business plan competition.
1. Explain Why YOU
People invest in people, not ideas. So give the judges/audience a sense of why you’re the right person. illustrate your commitment, knowledge, and expertise. How many years have you been doing this? How has your life experience prepared you for this endeavor? Show the judges that you are real, genuine, and passion-driven.
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March 19, 2008
Yahoo! Small Business has teamed up with Carolyn Kepcher, to empower women. They are seeking women to apply for the Yahoo! Seeds for Success promotion, a competition that offers the opportunity for three women entrepreneurs to each win a $20,000 cash grant to help boost their existing business or start one. If you think your idea or business is the next breakthrough, read on.
Three finalists will be chosen from all applicants and each will be given technical support from Yahoo! Small Business partners, as well as mentoring advice from Carolyn & Co. Media’s fwm: Finding What Matters. One final winner will then be selected to win an additional $10,000 grant for a total of $30,000!
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