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7 Golden Pieces of Entrepreneurial Advice From Women in Business
Today's spotlight is super special. We’re dropping the most valuable advice received on our entrepreneurial journeys! These lessons are hard-fought & won by our members who have generously shared the guidance that has fueled their success. Pull up a comfy seat and let's dive into a treasure trove of priceless lessons.
Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography
Dive into Rana Tierney’s story with us! Rana is the Owner of Roohi Photography and Tierney Lane. She’s also a mom to two young boys and a wife. Rana and her family are an incredible testament to the American Dream. Rana’s mother and father immigrated to the United States from Iran to build a better life for their family. Today, both of their daughters are successful entrepreneurs with a passion for family.
4 Ways to Establish Your Brand on Instagram
Today we’re getting specific in talking about some real, tangible strategies you can start using immediately to grow your brand online and further establish your presence on Instagram. Take it from some of our members (including me!) on how they’re making the most of Instagram for their business & share your strategies or questions in the comments.
11 Ways Being an Entrepreneur Changes You
Hiya, babes! Ready for another epic topic? Last week we chatted about our ‘why’. 12 amazing women shared why they started their businesses. I think that the questions of ‘why’ & ‘how’ are related— so it makes perfect sense to next talk about how we change when we start our entrepreneurship journey. There are many, many challenges and hundreds of decisions to make along the way. Undoubtedly, the process changes you. We asked 11 business owners how being an entrepreneur has changed them & here are the wonderful things they shared with us. Enjoy their stories & stay boss. xx
10 Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss
Let’s talk about the transition we all make when we go from one status to ultimate babe status where we have control of our schedule & goals. We asked 10 amazing women about their transition story & are so excited to share them with you. There’s never any need to feel “behind”, because there’s a babe out there with a story similar to yours to encourage you to press forward.
7 Things to Know Before You Launch Your Business
Howdy, babes! We’re excited to bring you another awesome small business tips post. We have 7 stories for you on what small business owners wish they had known before they started their business. The checklist for things to get squared away before you launch can be quite long, especially if you're the kind of Babe who like to cross all her t's and have her i's polka-dotted.
8 Tips on Balancing Work & Life as a Boss Mom
Hiya! We chose this week’s small business topic to be about practicing work / life balance for busy moms. These ladies are running their business and also trying to raise little Boss girls & boys. I can only imagine the gymnastics you do on the daily while trying to make sure everyone is fed and clothed while also delivering on all the needs your career calls for. We asked babes in our community & membership to share some insight into how they walk the line between family and work.
Break into your industry with Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography
Ten years ago, Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography was working in the insurance industry and feeling completely uninspired. She picked up her father’s camera at a family reunion and everything changed. A spark ignited. Even though she’d discovered her passion, small businesses haven’t always been ‘community over competition’-minded, so she had a difficult experience breaking into the wedding industry as a brand new photographer. Rana shares about her transition from wedding photographer to senior portrait photographer as well as 3 tips on how to break into your industry.
8 Women Share the Moment Their Business Felt Real
Hey, babe! Long time no see. Kidding! We know you were here recently checking out our blog on how to define & own your niche. ;) Starting a business is embarking on a special journey filled with good days, bad days, and great lessons. The specific day I want to talk about includes the moment that you first felt your business was legit, AKA the real flippin’. deal. It’s different for every boss babe. We’ve asked 8 fantastic entrepreneurs to share theirs.
How 11 Women Define Their Secret Sauce
Hello & Happy New Year! It never hurts to reaffirm to yourself (and clients!) who you are & what you specifically bring to the table. Here are 11 amazing women in business who have defined their secret sauce and are using it to help guide their goals & communicate their vision.
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.
How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Business
First comes the idea, then comes the name, then comes the boss babe living out her dream. Choosing a name is one of the first things you do when you start your own venture. Need some inpso along the way? These Babes have you covered! Check out how other creative entrepreneurs have named their biz.
Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography!
Hello there! Happy Hump Day! I hope your week has been a great one so far. It’s safe to say it’s about to get even greater. ;) Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography. Rana was originally a wedding photographer and has since pivoted towards senior photography for young women who are moving from one life phase to another.
7 Challenges Small Business Owners Face
We asked 7 Boss Babes what their current challenge is. Whether you’re from the wedding industry, the fashion industry, or real estate, you’ll be able to identify with these ladies. We all come to the point where we have to ask ourselves "how am I going to get to the next level?"
The Morning Routines of 17 Badass Women
Hiya! Welcome back to another round of small business tips, Boss Babes. We have a new topic each week & ask industry leaders to share valuable insight every Tuesday. Today’s topic is a bit different. Instead of sharing business tips, we’re chatting about what to do before you start working for the day.
12 Women Investing in Themselves Like a Boss
Well, hello there! You know what time it is, Babe. It’s time to party….. with business tips! So, get another cup of coffee and come sit with us. We’re chatting about how women invest in themselves.
12 Reasons Why Women Start Their Own Businesses
Hiya, boss babes! Let’s talk about your ‘why’. No matter what industry you’re in, what binds us together is that we wanted to start a business for a specific purpose. The ‘why’ can have multiple parts, but at it’s core there’s something we knew we needed, so we built it. Our 'why' for Babe Crafted is to share women's stories of success, challenges, goals, & more. I’m beaming to share with you the stories of ‘why’ from 12 amazing women, all with unique small businesses from all over Tampa Bay and the world.