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Building a Million Dollar Business Part Time #14b: Confessions and Reflections

  This is the second of two posts reflecting on what has worked, and what hasn’t, since conceiving and implementing the Hot Mommas Project case study competition. See first Confessions and Reflections post. It ain’t pretty. Computer + Face Mask = Fake Relaxation Pictured here, I am “relaxing” with my computer open. Quite unsightly on a number of levels. First confession: I may be a part time working mom physically,… Read More »Building a Million Dollar Business Part Time #14b: Confessions and Reflections

Where do I start in writing a Hot Mommas Project case?

The Hot Mommas Project is an award-winning leadership project raising self-efficacy of women and girls through exposure to role models.  We produce case studies showing the full range of factors influencing a woman’s success.  We are housed at the George Washington University School of Business and are the recipient of a 2006 Coleman Foundation National Case Award.  Learn more at http://www.hotmommasproject.org/about.aspx. Here is what to do if you are interested… Read More »Where do I start in writing a Hot Mommas Project case?

Building a Million Dollar Business Part Time #14a: Confessions and Reflections

  Helping me fight the fight every day: Starbucks Here is little review of what held true and what didn’t for the Hot Mommas Project journey since March (when this insider’s blog was started). Things that turned out not to be true – that was not by design. I think I was just hopeful. You know, like, “Here’s how we’re going to do this. YEAH!” Then, reality unfolds. Reality comes in many… Read More »Building a Million Dollar Business Part Time #14a: Confessions and Reflections

Telework Trends and Best Practices: Dec 18, 2008

For those of looking for the best flexible work arrangements, here is a free event sponsored by the US Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau. The information below is from our friends at WE-Inc.  SAVE THE DATE:  What: Telework Trends and Best Practices When: December 18, 2008 — 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EST  Please mark your calendar for the next Flex Options national teleconference — “Telework Trends and Best Practices: How Today’s Economic and Environmental… Read More »Telework Trends and Best Practices: Dec 18, 2008

Building a Million Dollar Business Part Time #14: How to Do a Business Model

  The Hot Mommas Project has no business model.  Is that wrong?  Okay, maybe that is not totally true.  We have 5 out of 6 parts of a business model.  The clincher: We’re missing the economics.  So, to rationalize this – I have decided there are two primary ways to look at business models.  This can be summarized as: A. What I teach my students at GW. B. The “Because it would be… Read More »Building a Million Dollar Business Part Time #14: How to Do a Business Model

The Way Women Work

Last week, The Hot Mommas Project participated in our first radio show with hostMark Amtoweramd guests, Cynthia de Lorenzi , Marie Russell, and your humble blog author. Here we are, in studio, recording the show. I am wearing my David and Golaith Tees “Chicks Rule” t shirt. There was a “cough” button by my microphone. Having never done a radio show before, I thought that was cool. As The Hot Mommas Project continues to research the work-life-balance of… Read More »The Way Women Work

J&J Annoys Moms: What NOT To Do In Social Media

Here is the short version: Social media expert Chris Brogan says people are losing sight of the fact that it is the INTERACTION not the APPLICATION that makes social media special. Here is that post. Donna Fenn posted on Inc Online that J&J running a semi-patronizing social media campaign directed toward infant-toting moms. Here is that post. J&J has apologized. To be honest, I really like J&J. They have a good reputation for their products and… Read More »J&J Annoys Moms: What NOT To Do In Social Media

Marian Wright Edelman Speaking in DC

For anyone familiar with Marian Wright Edelman, all you can say is “wow.” She is speaking in DC on Wednesday, November 12 about her new book. Here are the details: Event Update _____ A Conversation with Marian Wright Edelman and Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman, Washington D.C. Nov. 12 Please join us on November 12 in Washington, D.C. as Mrs. Edelman discusses her new book with Democracy Now Radio and TV… Read More »Marian Wright Edelman Speaking in DC

Building a Million Dollar Business Part Time # 13 : Leadership and Management

  Here is another installment in the Hot Mommas Project path to becoming a million dollar venture/organization…while being led by a mom working part time.Can it be done? We’re here to figure that out.  Our big thing right now is the Hot Mommas Project Case Study competition. Click here to nominate someone.  As you’ll learn below, we need to get 200 women to write their cases by January 31, 2009.  (We are double checking – now –… Read More »Building a Million Dollar Business Part Time # 13 : Leadership and Management

Nominate a Role Model to Help Women, Girls, Educators

  Last month, The Hot Mommas Project launched a case writing competition in which women can log on, tell their story, and serve as a role model for girls and women. The nominations for dynamic women have been flooding in, and, it has been beyond inspirational. If you are reading this post, and you have been nominated, please read the nomination notice below. (If you would like to nominate someone – yourself included –… Read More »Nominate a Role Model to Help Women, Girls, Educators