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5 Content Prompts to Help You Connect with Your Dream Client TODAY
Hey, girl! Let’s talk about your secret sauce, aka your story. The difference between YOU and another business owner is your story. Hands down. Period. Here’s the real difference between a biz owner who showcases her story in a way that takes an Ideal Client from ‘potential’ to ‘booked’ and one who doesn’t. PLUS, 5 bonus prompts to help you rock your social media and connect with your dream client TODAY.
Weatherproof Your Business with Amy Braswell of PaperFinch Design!
Today we have Amy Braswell of PaperFinch Design on the podcast! I met Amy through our local Rising Tide Society chapter after she moved to the Tampa Bay area from Atlanta. PaperFinch is a wanderlust inspired art and home decor company and Amy creates all of the designs, including the skylines she creates from scratch for clients of their hometowns all over the world. As a woman who has gone through infertility and the loss of her beloved step father, Amy has so much to share about overcoming challenges and making your way towards your best self.
Moms Night In Event Key Takeaways
Shout out to the babes who joined us for ‘Moms Night In’! We teamed up with Kendra Scott & Savvy Giving by Design for a virtual night in for the mommas out there! Our night included Never Have I Ever - Moms Edition, Guided Meditation, & a panel feat. a handful of local Wonder Women, aka, women who are entrepreneurs and raising families. Here are some key takeaways from our night of sharing stories & highlighting boss moms.
10 Women Share How to Support Babes in the Retail Industry
One group of entrepreneurs that has been challenged quite a bit are retail babes, especially those who own a brick & mortar. But here’s the thing! There are super tangible, helpful ways to support & highlight these businesses, including sharing on social media, writing a glowing review on Google or Facebook, and even snagging a Mother’s Day present by ordering a gift card online.
12 Ways to Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Thank you for showing small businesses lots of love this year, both brick & mortar shops and online shops. Let’s show them (as well as our loved ones!) just how much we love & appreciate them by spending our dollars locally. As you’re looking for gift ideas, take a peek at these 12 amazing businesses sharing Small Business Saturday pop ups & promos!
11 Ways to Celebrate Your Big Wins
Hiya! Ready for another round of small business tips? This week’s involves Champagne.. because it’s celebration-themed! We know two things about you. The first is that you’re passionate about your business. The second is that it’s hard for you to take the time to celebrate your successes because you’re always creating new goals for yourself & your biz. We’re here to invite you to take a moment and revel in something fab you’ve accomplished this month. You deserve it! Looking for ways to celebrate? Take it from 11 amazing women from the Babe Crafted community who are kicking butt, taking names, & pausing for some bubbly. Take some time to celebrate your hard work, Boss Babes! And stay boss. xx
10 Reasons to Say No Thank You
Hello, hello babes! We’re back with another helpful small business tips post. Put your hair in a top knot, fill up your mug, & let’s do this! The topic is how & when to say ‘no’ for your business. This is something you don’t think about when you get started because you spend so much time trying to find people who will say ‘Yes!’, but once you get the ball rolling you won’t have the time & resources for everything that hits your inbox. We asked 10 babes how they decide if something is right for their business and here’s what they had to say about it.
14 Ways to Deal with Rejection
The topic of ‘rejection’ might not come off as having a silver lining, but we promise it does! We asked 14 business owners how they deal with rejection, because let’s face it, no matter what your business is or your experience level, we’ve all had to bounce back from not being chosen for the job. Take solace in the ways these amazing women have become resilient, focused, & positive about letting go of what isn’t a good fit. You can bounce back, too!
9 Stories About Finding Your Ideal Client
Hellooooo babes! I’m so excited to share today’s Top Knot Tuesday post. Put that hair in a top knot, fill up your mug, & let’s get to these small business tips and stories about dun dun dun…. the ideal client. What is an ‘ideal client’ you might ask? It’s someone who wants what you’re offering, is willing to pay you for your services or products, and who digs you & your brand. Your ideal clients or customers are out there & they want to hear from you. It’s all about being honest & consistent in your messaging about what you do— and your tribe will find you. And they will be so glad they did. We have 8 stories from totally awesome babes from all over Tampa Bay & the country.
6 Ways to Use Insta Stories Like a Champ
Hiya! So happy you could join us for a brand new Top Knot Tuesday small business tips post. Each week I look forward to sharing a new topic with a fresh set of insight from amazing business owners with you. You inspire us to share bigger & better each time.
8 Tips on Finding the Perfect Organization Tool
Let's get or-gan-ized! Or-gan-ized! I want to get or-gan-ized. Okay. Enough with the weird spin on Olivia Newton-John's spandex-filled song. :P I find that my productivity is directly linked with the tools I'm using to keep track of tasks, meeting dates, notes, & goals. The better tools I have, the more productive I am. Simple!
Meet Amy Braswell of PaperFinch Design!
Amy Braswell is the kind of friend you go to when you-know-what has hit the fan, the moment you smash a big goal, & the person who will try that new restaurant in town with you. She’s a wife, mom, & small business owner. PaperFinch Design has been been growing steadily over the past 6 years and it’s only going to get bigger and more amazing as she continues to hone in on her geographic & wanderlust style of design and products. We’re so excited to introduce you to Amy’s words.
12 Women Who Make Pivoting Their Business
This week’s topic is all about pivoting for your business— because the first lesson each of us learns after we launch is how to come up with a plan B. Staying flexible and being resourceful is an absolute must as a business owner. Part of being resourceful is being able to reach out when you need a hand or an ear, so the best resource we have is each other. Having women you can ask questions and hear about what has worked and hasn’t for is so invaluable & comforting. We want you to know that it’s okay if plan A isn’t working. It means it’s time for plan B.
Prep Your Business for the Holidays Like a Boss
It’s almost time to switch from Pumpkin Spice to Peppermint! That means it’s time to firm up details for our businesses now so we can fully enjoy the holidays with our family & friends. We asked 11 women what they’re doing to prep ahead of time for their business so they can watch all their favorite Christmas movies without feeling guilty. But how can this be?
14 Goals in Motion from Women We Admire
Hello, hello! How’s your week going, Babe? Fabulous, I hope. Every week we chat about a different topic. This week our topic is 2018 Goals. It’s Pumpkin Spice season, so that means we’re in the homestretch! We checked in with 14 women about how their 2018 goals have been coming along.
9 Reasons to Kick FOMO to the Curb
Happy Top Knot Tuesday! You know what to do— top off that mug, get your pretty hair out of your face & let’s conquer something big together. This week’s topic is ‘FOMO’, aka ‘fear of missing out’. We’ve all been there— sometimes multiple times a day. It’s hard not to feel envious of others and fall into the trap of the comparison game because we have access to so many different people and ways of life.
7 Ways to Prep Your Business for the Holidays
Hey, girl! Are you ready for a fresh batch of small business tips? We thought so. ;) Today we'll be making our list & checking it twice, because even though it's only August, the holidays are right around the corner. We're here to help you plan 'cause we don't want you to get a lump of coal for Christmas. We teamed up with The London Fashion Agency, PaperFinch Design, Wandering Whisk Bakeshop, Love Offering, O'Berry's Succulents, Marry Me Tampa Bay, & sea sage to bring you a set of tips you can use to help prepare your small business for its best holiday season yet. Put your hair in a top knot & let's get to work!
