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by Shonali Burke on July 5, 2010

Why Not Me?

by Shonali Burke on July 5, 2010

Sound familiar? My friend needed the exact service I offer, but went with someone else…. why not me? Been in this group for years but not finding it useful a referral source … why not me? I help a lot of people but don’t get much help… why not me? Before you have another ‘why [...]

by Shonali Burke on June 25, 2010

How To: Network With A Purpose

by Shonali Burke on June 25, 2010

Business owners know that connecting with other executives, mentors, and industry experts must be a key component of a growth strategy. They also know that there aren’t enough hours in the work-week to attend every networking function that they would like to attend – especially in the DC region where there could be 8-10 high-profile, [...]

by Shonali Burke on June 10, 2010

Want To Grow Your Business? Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

by Shonali Burke on June 10, 2010

Humans are creatures of comfort. Image: modenaroid‘s Flickrstream, Creative Commons We seek it in our friendships, our families, our homes, our jobs and more. Most of us tend stay within our comfortable circles instead of venturing out into the world to find new and exciting things. As business  owners we will fail if we don’t [...]

by Deborah Ager on June 3, 2010

How To: Get New Clients

by Deborah Ager on June 3, 2010

Clients: Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are Small business owners often discuss finding new clients and the process of networking. “How do you get new clients?” I’m asked again and again. Over the years, I’ve discovered enjoyable ways to expand my business. While you can attend a number of networking events in the area, [...]

by Shonali Burke on April 15, 2010

Simply Leap: Moving Your Business Up The Ladder Of Success

by Shonali Burke on April 15, 2010

Never let it be said our Women Grow Business contributors keep their smarts to themselves. Melanie Spring of Sisarina, a new addition to our team, is doing one of those things that qualifies as, quite simply, a bright idea. Here’s the gen: Sisarina & Simply Leap are offering a series called 3 Steps to Success. [...]

by Jill Foster on January 29, 2010

The Value of Online Connections

by Jill Foster on January 29, 2010

I think I’m a decent networker. I can go to an event and talk to every person in the room. I can leave with more than just a stack of business cards in hand — I can get a good idea of how I can help my new contacts and build a strong relationship. But [...]