Call for Nominations from Wells Fargo - NAWBO - Trailblazer Awards

February 4th, 2010

Women owned businesses will be recognized for their trailblazing spirit as demonstrated by their companies’ business performance, innovation, growth and contribution to the community. That’s why you can’t miss out on nominating yourself or someone you know for the NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Awards.

Wells Fargo and NAWBO want to recognize the extraordinary talent, drive and innovation of women business owners across the country. In 2002 we launched the NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award to celebrate the enormous role women entrepreneurs play in driving the American economy. Each winning business will receive a cash grant of $5,000, gain nationwide recognition, and be honored at the NAWBO Women’s Business Conference 2010 in Washington, D.C.

Apply or nominate a woman trailblazer today!

You may submit your nominations ONLINE or by mail using the Application Form. All applications must be submitted by February 19, 2010 to qualify.

CLICK HERE for award qualifications, evaluation criteria and nominations process.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

CLICK HERE to apply by mail.

For questions or additional information, please contact Wells Fargo Women’s Business Services atwbs@wellsfargo.com.

www.nawbo.org

This week on WomanTalk Live Radio with Ann Quasmann

February 3rd, 2010

This Week on WTL
BJ Gallagher

We all know what we need to do - eat right, exercise more, get plenty of rest, save our money, and make smart decisions in our own best interest.  But instead, it seems like we take good care of everyone else and neglect ourselves.

With the hectic nature of daily life, from making school lunches, dealing with a crisis at work, to making sure the dog is fed and the bills are paid, it’s easy to let self-care - which most consider an afterthought - slip through the cracks.  And, in these challenging times, stress is higher than ever as people are worried they could lose their house, job, or financial security, if they haven’t already.

Because of this incredible amount of stress and apprehension, it is even more important than ever to take a step back and acknowledge the the only way to deal with life is by taking care of ourselves.

My guest this week is BJ Gallagher, sociologist, motivational speaker and author of Why Don’t I Do the Things I Know Are Good for Me? - Taking Small Steps Towards Improving the Bigger Picture.  Her book is an approachable, logical guide to help everyone from the soccer mom to the senior corporate executive recognize what is keeping them from taking care of themselves.
And, even better…she provides some doable solutions.

Tune in on Saturday to find out why “quick fixes” don’t work and how taking small, manageable steps can lead to more self-awareness and a quality of life you will treasure.

For more information on WomanTalk Live click here.
Photo credit:  Michael Hateley

Rock to Rebuild Haiti Benefit

February 2nd, 2010

Baltimore will Rock to Rebuild Haiti at Benefit Concert Feb. 11

Foundation grant will match proceeds up to $50,000

BALTIMORE – Haitian-born, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Melky Jean and music producer Farel Jean, siblings of Wyclef Jean, will host Rock to Rebuild, a benefit concert for Haiti, on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Feb. 3, at noon.

Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist Mario, pop-rock artist Ryan Cabrera, acoustic guitarist and singer Adam Day, R&B vocalist Mya and TLC member T-Boz are among the national recording artists expected to share the stage with the Morgan State Choir and Baltimore’s international Afro-jazz ensemble The ARKJammers. Multi-platinum producer Darryl Pearson, whose credits include projects with Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Chris Cornell, is the concert’s music director.

The evening will feature multimedia tributes to local organizations aiding Haiti’s recovery, such as the USNS Comfort hospital ship, University of Maryland Shock Trauma and Johns Hopkins institutions.

Event proceeds benefit Partners in Health, Architecture for Humanity, Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, and Melky Jean’s Carma Foundation, all of which are working on the ground in Haiti and are committed to the country’s long-term well-being.

“’Rock to Rebuild’ will celebrate Baltimore’s phenomenal support for the cause by bringing together performers whose vibrant music expresses our hopes for the people of Haiti,” said Paul Wolman, a Baltimore resident and business owner who spearheaded efforts to organize the concert. He convened local arts, business and nonprofit leaders, and together they established BaltimoreACTS, a campaign to galvanize ongoing community and business support for critical causes.

“Our goal is to build on the energy and passion that’s emerged since the earthquake and channel it into other vital endeavors,” said Wolman.

Seventy members and growing, the group has secured a matching grant for all contributions above the concert’s $35 general admission price. The Aber D. Unger Foundation will match every dollar BaltimoreACTS raises for Haiti up to $50,000, including corporate underwriting for the concert. The Baltimore Community Foundation is handling the financial administration of donations.

Reserved VIP seating for “Rock to Rebuild” is $100 and includes a pre-concert reception. General admission with open seating is $35. For tickets and information about underwriting and volunteer opportunities, or to make a donation, visit www.baltimoreacts.org or call 443-469-8460.

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The 19th Annual Chocolate Affair

February 2nd, 2010

Save the date!
The 19th Annual Chocolate Affair
Thursday, February 4, 2010
6-9:30 p.m.


Join honorary chair Rick Dempsey, 1983 Orioles MVP, at M&T Bank Stadium for the sweetest night in town! Sample sweet and savory treats from over 50 of Baltimore’s best restaurants, caterers and chocolatiers; enjoy auctions, dancing, live music, spa treatments and more; all to benefit Health Care for the Homeless.

Billed as Baltimore’s Best February Event, The Chocolate Affair was founded by community leaders concerned with poverty,hunger and homelessness in Baltimore.

“Founding members included the former President and CEO of Health Care for the Homeless, Jackie Gaines, and two currently serving members of The Chocolate Affair Event Planning Committee, Debra Attman and Pam Malester. The event initally benefited Action for the Homeless, which later merged to form the Center for Poverty Solutions. When the Center closed in 2005, event organizers partnered with Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) to keep the event alive and further HCH’s important work to reduce poverty, hunger, and homelessness throughout the state.

Having outgrown an array of venues throughout Baltimore, The 19th Annual Chocolate Affair will take place in the South Club-Level Lounge of Ravens’ Stadium.  Over most of the past two decades, proceeds from The Chocolate Affair have helped countless Marylanders feed their families, regain self-sufficiency, and get off the streets and back into the mainstream.”**

**(from http://www.chocolateaffair.org/)

Join My City 4 Her and an array of celebrity judges, as we partake of the best Baltimore has to offer, and raise funds and awareness for Health Care for the Homeless!


GREAT NAWBO BRC Event - brought up thought provoking issues regarding banking

January 27th, 2010

Today’s NAWBO BRC event was about Financials and Banking…Wachovia’s Veronica Cool and Vircity’s Bill Stevens spoke, and it was enlightening. It’s interesting how this subject has taken on a critical importance over the past 18 months. I don’t know any responsible, viable small business owner who hasn’t paid greater attention to their financials, and put their relationship with their banker and creditors under close scrutiny.

It’s true - that recently when I met with my business banker - one of the items that came up in conversation is how for years we’ve all been operating in the vacum created by affordable interest rates and easily accessible credit. As the receivables have decreased and the liabilities increased - everyone’s a little panicked - even more so if financials “isn’t their thing.”

Everyone - banks included haven’t necessarily made the wisest decisions regarding credit and as a result - everyone is paying the price - whether directly or indirectly. A lot of people have woken up to a harsh reality they hadn’t planned on where their “entrepreneurial dream” has become a bit of a nightmare…or worse, a very cold harsh reality; somewhat akin to the the song “True Faith” by New Order (come ’80’s folks…you know what I’m talking about)

“The chances are we’ve gone too far - you took my time and you took my money,  now I fear you’ve left me standing in a  world that’s so demanding” (click here for the full lyrics).

Bottom line - where are you when it comes to your banking? How familiar are you with your numbers?

How up to date are you on your financials?

And if you aren’t what do you need to do - to get there where you should be, fast?

Whether you stay with your current bank or decide to shop around (and believe me, now is as opportune as any time to do so)…you need to know your numbers, and well. Being informed will help you make the best decision, and it will also be key if your existing relationship needs to be revisited or renegotiated.

Maybe- you’ve possibly never really taken the time to understand WHY you need to, hopefully this post will get you thinking…and it will empower you to change that.

Here’s some resources for you:

Accounting for Startups - Excellent starting point article on About.com - click here

Basic online descriptive of a balance sheet and what line items mean courtesy of MoneyChimp.com - click here

Online example of a P&L (Profit and Loss) statement courtesy of Smallbusinessnotes.com - click here

NFIB.com (National Federation of Independent Business) has a great article on the basics and check list regarding financials for small business owners - see below:

“Small-business owners need to be informed about every aspect of financing, from bookkeeping to cash-flow projections to securing loans from bankers. While you may not need to be an expert on each of these aspects (and, really, you can’t be unless you have an accounting degree), the more you understand about these vital components of small-business finance, the greater the chance for your company’s success.

The following checklist spotlights the main financial aspects an owner needs to be at least somewhat knowledgeable about. To learn more about any of these, consult with your business adviser, accountant or attorney––or read about them in any of the excellent accounting/business finance books available online or through retail booksellers.”

To read more click here.

Bottom line - if you’re wondering how the existing climate is affecting you and what your options are - the best place to start is to understand where you are and where the numbers lie. This is an exercise that is important for the health of your business, and your mental sanity. Fear of the unknown is much more powerful than calling out the big green monster (no pun intended). Also the more informed you are about where you’re at - the better strategy you can plan to get where you want to go - or at the very least, get you out of where you don’t want to be.

Yes, it’s a little bit like eating your veggies and not as fun as things such as marketing or business development - but like the vitamins and minerals found in veggies help repel colds and other unpleasantness, the nutritional nuggets of info available only in your financials are the key to weathering these sick economic times. Empower yourself - get informed!

10 Resolutions for Small Business - Courtesy of Margie Zable Fisher

January 26th, 2010

One of our goals at MyCity4Her.com is to find the most useful resources and information of interest and benefit to women in business and bring it to you - on a silver platter (we know you’re busy and don’t necessarily have time to find it…) so you can partake of the best of the best…with minimal effort!

Margie Zable Fisher

Margie Zable Fisher

We’ve been getting this PR Phenom’s newsletter for some time, and the stuff she shares is nothing short of amazing…after reading this - M insisted we share it with you - so enjoy! She also offers a complimentary publicity consultation at no obligation which you can find out more about by clicking here.

10 Small Business Resolutions for a Great 2010

by Margie Zable Fisher

I will first schedule for the year all activities that support my health and family (including workouts, doctor appointments, vacations, family events). Why? Because without these, I won’t be able to be productive in my business.

Each day, I will put appointments with enough time (and some extra built in) to complete my day’s top 2 business activities. I will work on these even before I check my email (thanks for this great idea from Tim Ferriss of the 4-Hour Work Week fame - it really works!). These will be my business priorities for the day. Once they are completed, I can work on other business activities.

By the middle of each day, I’ll make sure to take a moment and determine if I have helped someone today. If so, continue with my activities. If not, take action to help someone in need - anything from returning an email from someone who needs help, making a phone call to someone who suffered a recent setback, or even just giving a compliment to someone.

I will backup my files in the easiest way possible, automatically, by using Carbonite.

Each quarter, I’ll meet with my accountant. As one of my trusted advisors, I will work with him or her to determine necessary changes in my business.

I will put aside a reserve of money, or get a line of credit, so I will never feel “desperate.” I know that clients can sense desperation, and I won’t attract them if I feel that way. Plus, if I am not desperate for the money, I won’t have to take on clients who will drain me.

Each day, I will put a 30-minute appointment on my calendar to learn something new. In today’s world, we all have to be learning constantly, just to keep up. Each time I realize I need more knowledge of something, I’ll put it in one of my 30-minute appointment slots.

I will include marketing and business development activities in my business activities. This means that I may be scheduling time for social media promotion, Website updates, customer contacts, etc.

I will develop a consistent way to stay in front of current and potential clients. I know that this is the best way to grow my business. I can do this in many ways - through a newsletter, a regular Send Out Cards program, scheduled meetings and more.

If something doesn’t feel right, I won’t do it. I need to trust my gut. It’s usually right.

Margie Zable Fisher is the President of Zable Fisher Public Relations, a public relations firm that works exclusively with small businesses. She offers free award-winning Public Relations tips at  www.zfpr.com.

Helping or Hurting - The Metaphors that Guide you - By Gina Campbell

January 25th, 2010

Helping or Hurting? The Metaphors that Guide You

Are you on a path? Has your life been a journey? Are you pulled in two directions at once? Do you tend to see the glass as half-empty or half-full? Are you juggling many balls at once? Maybe you’ve pulled yourself up by your bootstraps. Or chosen the road less traveled by–and that has made all the difference.

We’ve all got them: metaphors that we use to describe what it’s like to experience the world as we see it. The ones above are so commonly used now, they’ve become proverbial, part of our common cultural language.

But the really powerful metaphors are the ones that lie deep within, influencing your behaviors and feelings, often without you being aware of them. For example, suppose that early in life you saw your father laboring at a physically demanding job to make enough money to support the family. You admired his devotion and work ethic.  On some level, your mind/body paired the image of a sweating, exhausted worker with the concept of success.

Years later, now with your own business, your business is thriving; you have more work than you can keep up with. Still you push yourself relentlessly. It doesn’t matter how many clients you have or what the bottom line is: that’s not the evidence you’re looking for. Subconsciously, your image of succeeding means you have to be suffering, have to work really hard. Maybe you, like your father, have to be physically exhausted before you’ve ‘done enough’.

Guided by an image like that, you’re going to work your way right into a doctor’s office!

What if you could tap into those images that held in your mind/body? You can…and you’ll discover that they’re much easier to access than you might imagine. You can then consciously call on the ones that empower you at moments you most need them…and change the ones that no longer serve you. You don’t need to know where they came from, dissecting your childhood or relationships; it doesn’t matter. All you need are the metaphors that ‘encode’ all that understanding.

And that’s what I help you do. Trained in the counseling/coaching technique called Symbolic Modeling, I help you discover those internalized metaphors and guide you to discover how you want them to change—and help you do so.

So what might an empowering image of success be? For me…well, I see myself at the tiller of a sailboat, the captain. With the sails pulled taut, the wind brisk, but not too strong, a sturdy boat beneath me and a clear, sunny day…. Everything is in working order: then I relax and enjoy the ride! I’m smiling, tan, physically fit, competent, confident….And I’m right there, hand on the tiller, to make adjustments if they’re needed, responding to wind and water with ease.

What’s important is that you find your own metaphor landscape of images. Because  they’re the ones your mind/body can understand and remember; then you’re speaking its own special language. The right metaphors can make all the difference.

One session may be all you need to empower yourself in a new way!

Gina Campbell is a developmental counselor who offers in-person sessions at the Ruscombe Mansion Community Wellness Center in Baltimore as well as phone sessions. Her company Mining Your Metaphors offers training in facilitating clients using metaphors to coaches, counselors, therapists, body workers, marketing personal, and others.

Learn more at www.miningyourmetaphors.com . Email gina@miningyourmetaphors.com or call 410-560-1170 to make an appointment.


Women’s President Organization is seeking to find the 50 Fastest women/owned women/led companies in North America - Maybe it’s you

January 23rd, 2010
2010 marks the 3rd Annual WPO competition to find the
50 Fastest™ women-owned/women-led companies
in North America.

Companies will be ranked according to revenue growth from 2005 through 2009. The Top 50 fastest-growing companies have the chance of being published online and in print!

To be eligible, companies must be…

> privately-owned

> women-owned/led

> must have generated $500,000 in annual revenue by the first week of 2005

> must have reached revenues of $2 million by year-end 2009

You do not have to be a WPO member to apply.
Any questions may be sent to fastgrowth@womenpresidentsorg.com.

Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2010.

What entrepreneurs and managers should know about planning successful events

January 22nd, 2010

My 20+ year career  has largely centered for one reason or another on doing events. When I first started out professionally over 22 years ago - at the time, I did two kinds of events - those where I volunteered my time on myriad non-profit boards to help a worthy cause and the organization of training events for work purposes.

My mother would tell you I’m a born event planner. It all started when  I first  lobbied my conservative catholic grade school to have a dance  and was told ” if you can plan it, every aspect of it - you can have a dance”. Mother Superior didn’t expect a nine year old to pull it off - and always up for a challenge, sure enough - I was more than happy to prove her wrong.

It was a success, duly chaperoned and, resplendent with sodas, chips, and party munchies, cheesy ’70’s music and probably way more bell bottoms than anyone should have in one given room but it started what is a love affair with throwing a good party be it for fun, work, or development purposes.

Over time - I’ve seen the increasing of events become somewhat rabid…and the reality is there’s only so many days in a month, and inevitably we all find ourselves competing for the same audience (depending on your market) so it can almost prove counter productive to host events, if no one shows up - or has a good enough time to bother coming to the next one. But what is one to do? Everything is point to the success of “Experiential Marketing” and a key way to do this is through events. However, throwing the event is not always in your best interest - sometimes strategic sponsorship of an event - can be more effective. In your opinion what provides the best bang for your buck - having your name PROMINENTLY associated and placed on a larger event that gets huge coverage, or sponsoring your own smaller event independently and struggling to fill the room?

Partnership is not a dirty word - in fact in this economy, it can be your slashed marketing budget’s saving grace…why don’t more people go that route? What are they afraid of? It’s incredible the role ego can play in promotional corporate event planning, and it’s a shame…Something to think about.

But what constitutes a good event I ask you? When it comes to business, how do you measure value if you’ve taken your time to attend something? I think people should think about that BEFORE they become wannabe event planners and they might have a better chance of success. A successful event, like a business - for the most part, does best when you apply some planning to it. Let’s face it - events for business purposes need to have measurable ROI…and they need to make sense for the times, the audience and the purpose.

SmallBizTrends.com has a great article out on how to organize “perfect events”. Personally, I don’t believe there’s such thing as a perfect event - because everyone’s expectations are so personal, it’s hard to appeal equally and address every attendees needs absolutely - but this is a darned good start to having a great one!

Small Biz Trends contributor  Eric Groves writes:

“So you’ve decided to host an event. Maybe it’s for educational purposes, brand awareness, networking, or entertainment. Whatever the reason, you don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to it, but you want to appear professional and minimize the time spent managing the event details.

Planning an event is a process that can be both challenging and time consuming, yet is a very effective way for businesses to promote their goods and services. Some challenges include choosing a venue, managing invitations, organizing responses, and tracking payments.

Take a look at the following tips to help you overcome these challenges and transform your event vision into an exceptional reality:

Plan for Success

Consider your audience when scheduling an event. The “when” and “where” are important considerations to maximize attendance. For every event, you should set two goals: what you hope to accomplish, and what you hope your attendees will accomplish. ” To read more click here.

INFO4Her January News she can use

January 17th, 2010

GREATER BALTIMORE REGIONAL EDITION

Perhaps you’ve been wondering why we don’t publish right at the beginning of the month - the news for that month.

Well, basically we like to delay a little bit, to be sure to get everything we feel of interest in. As our 3.0 overhaul is underway (yes - there is a new, bigger - better MyCity4Her.com coming, we promise!) one of the things we’re looking to optimize is ways for you to submit news & events, allowing us to include even more things we think can be useful to you – and organize it in a manner that’s truly useful, saving you time.

HEADS UP

Local businesswomen receives highly coveted CEPA certification

MyCity4Her.com Affiliate Carol Coughlin, CPA, CEPA, MBA and Founder & Principal of Bottom Line Growth Strategies has obtained the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation after completing the Exit Planning Institute’s (EPI) intensive CEPA program. BottomLine Growth Strategies, Inc., is dedicated to helping organizations navigate the sometimes treacherous and always challenging journey to the summit of the success.

Carol has extensive experience bringing companies public & she brings a conscientious approach to her practice.  She leads a dynamic and professional team of CFO Sherpas who have the mission to help assist your business in reaching its fullest potential. For more information on their services click here.

Dynamic female entrepreneur expands her cupcake empire

Business owner Sandra Long of Charm City Cupcakes is continuing on her path of sweet success launching The Mini Cupcake Factory Catering Company a special occasion catering service, with more than 65 flavors to serve the Maryland, DC and Virginia marketplace providing delectable cupcakes and more.

Meanwhile, Ms. Long is also extending beyond the Mid-Atlantic to the world wide web through Upwithcupcakes.com – an online venture about everything related to cupcakes – including, apparel, advice on entrepreneurialism & more. For more info on Charm City Cupcakes click here.

Northrop Grumman female Executive wins prestigious Maryland 2010 International Business Leadership Award

Congratulations are in order for Katie Gray – VP, Postal Automation Systems at Northrop Grumman –who was one of the winners of Maryland’s 2010 International Business LeadershipAwards.  

Gray holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has also completed the Executive Marketing Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the General Manager Program at Harvard Business School.

Local Artist, Actor, Recording Artist and all around talented lady Susan Mele’s  Rock, Paper, Scissors, Knife at the Theatre Project is a hit!

Meles’’s one woman play largely centers around  a certain Roxie - who’s had, from the sounds of it - a miserable, albeit eventful life.  The show is funny, bittersweet, thought provoking, shocking - everything you’d expect from independent, creative theatre.  Mele’s production company Tell Baby Productions hosts a variety of workshops throughout the year with the purpose to invigorate, stimulate and educate on a variety of timely issues & topics. For more information click here.

Have some exciting women in business news to share – we want to hear it – email us about it by clicking here.

WORD ON THE STREET

Smart CEO’s Call for nominations for the Circle of Excellence awards

The Circle of Excellence is a group of 10 CEOs who possess a particular aspect of leadership that makes them unique in the Greater Baltimore business community. These 10 CEOs are admired leaders in their industry and are chosen based on  criteria within a set of categories and the input from an independent panel. Categories include: going green, customer service excellence, philanthropic/community involvement, resiliency, family business and more.

Submit a nomination today by clicking here.

Deadline is February 5, 2010!

The Daily Record’s – Leadership in Law Nominations

The Daily Record honors 24 members of the legal community with the LEADERSHIP IN LAW AWARD.  The award recognizes those individuals whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has made a positive impact on our state.  Recipients of this ward demonstrate outstanding achievement in these key areas: achievement in law; involvement in the profession; support of the community; and mentoring.

Deadline not available at time of publishing. For more info click here.

EVENTS OF INTEREST - SAVE THE DATE

Wed Jan 20th “BWN Luncheon: Don’t Just Tell It — Sell It.”

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Hilton Columbia. Business Women’s Network, 410-740-0126 or click here.

Baltimore Restaurant Week – January 22 to February 7, 2009

The most delicious week of the winter is back, as Baltimore’s restaurants offer special three-course menus for Restaurant Week. At select restaurants, enjoy a variety of three-course dinners, in just about any cuisine that strikes your fancy, for only $35.10! Or try three-course lunches at select restaurants for just $20.10. Click here for more info.

Tuesday January 26th NAWBO BRC – Banking on your business luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $30 Member / $45 Non?Member

Join Veronica Cool, Vice President of Business Banking for Wachovia and William Stevens, CFO of Vircity as they help you answer the question - “I need a business loan - where do I start?”  For more information  click here.

Thursday February 4, 2010 Healthcare for the Homeless 2010 Chocolate Affair 6-9:30 p.m.

Join honorary chair Rick Dempsey, 1983 Orioles MVP, at M&T Bank Stadium for the sweetest night in town! Sample sweet and savory treats from over 50 of Baltimore’s best restaurants, caterers and chocolatiers; enjoy auctions, dancing, live music, spa treatments and more; all to benefit Health Care for the Homeless.

For more information click here.

Saturday February 20th – Wine & Chocolate to benefit the Women’s Law Center

Some of Baltimore’s most delicious businesses offer their signature chocolate treats along with carefully paired wines to help you start your Saturday evening in style. Tickets: $20 for members in advance/$25 at the door; $25 for non-members in advance/$30 at the door. Email vrupp@wlcmd.org for tickets. Or view www.wlcmd.org for more info

Saturday February 27th -  “Howard County Library 13th Annual Evening in the Stacks.” 7–11 p.m. Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch. Howard County Library, 410-313-7750.

Outside the region – SmallBizTrends.com has accumulated an impressive list of conferences and webinars – to see what’s available – click here.

Upcoming WomanTalk LIVE Radio shows not to miss

WomanTalk Live Radio every Saturday evening between 6-7pm on TALKRadio 680 WCBM

Next Saturday January 23, 2010 catch MyCity4Her.com CEO & Founder “M” Monyka Berrocosa as she makes her debut as monthly Women in Business Guest Co-Host with Ann Quasmann. Special guest is Sharon Pinder, Founder of the Top MBE Awards & Principal of the Pinder Group. M will review the book “Women Mean Business” - which provides a global perspective on the trend of “womenomics” and more.

Keep up to date with WomanTalk Live on FACEBOOK by clicking here.

USEFUL THINGS ON THE WEB

Telecommuting – Cost effective & a great retention & recruitment tool – Learn more by clicking here.

More and more businesses are realizing bottom-line benefits from structured telework programs. The Baltimore Metropolitan Council  and the Maryland Department of Transportation have contracted with the Telecommuting Advantage Group to work with a select number of businesses in the Baltimore region.

CONCRETE WAYS TO HELP HAITI

The American Red Cross

www.redcross.org

Text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 (billed to your phone)

The United Nations World Food Program

www.wfp.org

The Salvation Army

www.salvationarmyusa.org

Action Against Hunger

www.actionagainsthunger.org

Project HOPE

www.projecthope.org

Partners in Health

www.pih.org

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