This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Andrea Russell, Profit First Bookkeeping Coach

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes, Design is knowing which ones to keep." Scott Adams.This quote so beautifully captures the essence of becoming a successful entrepreneur.As a female entrepreneur / Interior Designer not only do you need to be creative, but also a risk taker, and even make some mistakes, most importantly you need to know how to make smart decisions and manage your finances so that your business will thrive and is sustainable.A great way to to achieve this is by implementing Profit First in your business.In this blog, we'll discuss three benefits of implementing Profit First to help your business thrive and become sustainable.Prioritize your profitsThe primary goal of an entrepreneur is to make a profit. However, I have found that many businesses struggle to prioritiz…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Mona Gafvelin, Speak with Clarity and Confidence

Why stage fright isn´t handled with quick tips.

Maybe you have one or more negative experiences of speaking? Maybe you have been thinking about how you can overcome it? You see others thrive and use speaking as a career growth tool - and you want to do the same. But when your boss asks you to speak about the new project - you back off and let someone else do it. Even when asked, you find excuses. You self-sabotage - and that makes the problem even bigger and worse.

You probably already have turned to Youtube for tips on speaking. But they only take you that far. Tips like bring water to the stage, focus the audience, take a deep breath and the ”Just do it-tips” that seems so easy … and maybe isn’t?

In my experience overcoming stage fright needs a closer look into the reasons for it. For many of…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Elizabeth Ruth, ER Marketing Services

Project management is the process of planning, organizing and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. It involves creating a plan for completing a project, managing its progress, and monitoring performance against that plan.

The right project management methodology will depend on your organization's needs and culture, as well as the type of project you're working on.

Research the Methodologies

When you're researching project management methodologies, consider the pros and cons of each one. It's also important to read reviews about each methodology so that you can get an idea of what other people think about them. This will help give you insight into whether or not these methods are effective for your particular situation.

Consider Your Project Goals

The first step in choosing …

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Kimberly Owens, Her Passive Profitz

Welcome to my blog. If you’re a woman who’s considering whether or not to stay at home with your kids, or like me stricken with illness or just plain in need of a better way to generate income this is the place for you! I’m going to provide all the information you need to make that decision, based on my own personal experience.

I was home with my son up until even now, and he’s 15 years old. It is better than most other decisions I have ever made! I was able to devote myself fully to his development and care. I know that he benefited from having me at home. Not to mention, it gave me a lot of bonding time with him that I otherwise wouldn’t have had. To be really honest, I also collected Social Security Disability, but as we all know, it does not cover all of the expenses.

So if you’re on the fence about whether …

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Taylor Lewis, Launch House Co.

Are you ready to launch your dream product into the world? Before you do, you need to make sure that there’s a market for it. Do you dread doing market research before product launches because it seems tedious and boring? Fear not! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to do market research before product launches in a fun way that’ll have you excited for your next product launch.

Market research is such a critical aspect of any successful product launch. It helps you identify your target audience, understand their needs, preferences, and behaviors, and gather valuable insights about your competitors and the market. Here are some fantastic tips on how to do market research before product launches and have fun while doing it.

1. Get curious and creative

Instead of approaching market research before product launch…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Christy Knowles, Branch Out Travel

Congratulations! You met The One, got engaged, and are planning your wedding and honeymoon. YAY! After all of the stress and time spent planning your wedding, a much-needed pampering and romantic vacation sound fantastic, right? Assuming you have these eight essentials in place! This honeymoon planning guide is precisely what you need to have a truly fantastic honeymoon!1. Make a list of "Honeymoon Wishes."Before you begin honeymoon planning, you and your future spouse should sit down and make a list of what you both hope to get out of your honeymoon. It's what I call a "honeymoon wishlist." Is gourmet food important to you, and do you prefer ala carte restaurants over buffet restaurants? Do you value having a beautiful honeymoon suite more than having a standard room? Do you both want a beautiful long stretch…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Mernice Oliver, Mernice Oliver International, LLC

As a woman insurance industry expert and business coach, I've worked with many women insurance agency owners over the years, and one of the biggest challenges they face is increasing profitability. Fortunately, there are several essential strategies that women insurance agency owners can implement to help drive revenue and boost profitability. Here are five of the most effective strategies:

1. Implement a sales processA sales process is crucial for any business, but it's especially important for insurance agencies. By creating a standardized sales process, women insurance agency owners can ensure that their agents are delivering consistent messaging and using the most effective sales techniques. This can help increase conversion rates and ultimately drive mo…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Maria Allyn, Maria Allyn LLC

"Fairy tales can come true, they can happen to you. If you're young at heart..."Countless little girls were raised on pastel-colored stories where the white knight would save the beautiful, fragile damsel in distress. It really was such an easy sell. The thought that one invincible person, muscled and handsome, would take us into their arms and make everything so dreamy. Who wouldn't buy into that? All it takes is a quivering smile, hair that glistened in the moonlight and a rosy red pout.As we got older, we realized, sometimes the hard way, that fairy tales are indeed fantasy. Any worthy man wouldn't look twice at a woman who pouts while living off the kindness of strangers. Talk about an anchor. In "real life" those needy damsels would usually attract a partner who is hell-bent on fixing or controlling them.After …

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Dr. Maria Ian, Manifest Heart-Centered Harmony Writing Academy

Write Your Non-Fiction Book and Establish Yourself As An Authority: No Buts And Ifs!If you are reading this, you are most likely afraid two things might happen: Your Non-Fiction Book will be too expensive to write and produce; after all, you want to pour your entire life history, your top skills and knowledge, or the marvels of your business into your book. Or, no one will take you seriously as an authority; after all, the only authorities you know of are on national television, on bestseller lists, or have titled professorships at universities.Both things are dead wrong. You see, the human mind is naturally built not to work in your favor; whenever you set yourself on the right path, your mind will come up with the best excuse to talk you out of it. We will cover this natural human tendency in a future post. …

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Nichole Banks, Banks & Co. LLC

Are you feeling stuck in life and uncertain of your purpose? If you're over 40, you are not alone. Many people in midlife find themselves searching for meaning and a sense of purpose. Finding your purpose in midlife can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. With the right tips and strategies, it's possible to discover new passions and goals that can bring you joy and fulfillment. In this blog post, we'll explore how to find purpose in midlife, and offer practical tips for those over 40.Understand that a change might be necessaryWhen you reach midlife, you might be feeling lost and unsure of your purpose. If you feel that way, it is important to realize that a change may be necessary. Women over 40 who want to find purpose must be willing to make changes in their lives. Change can be difficult, but it can a…