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The Best US Cities for Female Entrepreneurs
Over the past few decades, business leadership largely remained in the domain of men. But today, we are in the midst of a powerful and exciting shift, as women are not only beginning to take their seat at the table, but are also pioneering their own business ventures. And if you're looking to do the same but are unsure of where to begin, we've rounded up some of the best cities for female entrepreneurs in America.
Meet Amber Lewis of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices!
Hey, hey! I’m excited to introduce you to Amber Lewis today! Amber moved to Tampa in 2005 to attend The University of Tampa and absolutely fell in love with the city. She started her career in Advertising, but found her true passion in real estate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices after purchasing her first home in 2010. She has loved getting to know the community through her past careers in advertising and as a cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She’s a wife, mom, & lover of all things local. I hope you enjoy getting a peek into her life as an entrepreneur and get inspired by her stories.
How to Use the Same Photo 5 Different Ways
Wouldn’t it be nice to have new branding images on the reg.? Of course! But it’s also entirely possible to get creative and take the time to maximize the imagery you already have, babe. So let’s dive into my sample captions so you can see how this 1 photo can be used in 5 (yes, 5!) ways.
2 Fool Proof Ways to Come Up with Blog Content Ideas
We are content rich for sure, but the challenge that comes into play for me is finding the time to create said content (check out my post on batch-working here!) and decided what is relevant for today vs. another time in the future. But I’m here to say “one challenge at a time, babe!” and share how I think of ideas for blog content for Babe Crafted. First, we get the inspo, then we figure the rest out as far as scheduling goes.
8 Things You Need to Document Before You Hire a Team Member
Here’s a list of 8 things you should document to help prepare for your future first team member. Is there anything else you think should be on this list? Let me know in the comments!
Meet Jamie Van Cuyk of Jamie VC!
I’m overjoyed to introduce you to Jamie Van Cuyk of Jamie VC! Jamie launched her business in the Spring of 2018 to bring her leadership skills to small business owners & help them hire the right team members. She’s made becoming more visible & vocal a big priority recently so she can share that business owners don’t have to face hiring and training a team alone. She’s a mother, wife, & super passionate business owner.
4 Steps Towards Mastering Video for your Brand
Video, video, get down! It’s just you and meeee. That’s how that 90’s pop song goes, right? I’m here to tell you that creating video content for your brand & to tell your story is not only possible, but much easier than you think. It’s not magic— it’s just a few pieces of video equipment & commitment from you, girl.
12 Ways to Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Thank you for showing small businesses lots of love this year, both brick & mortar shops and online shops. Let’s show them (as well as our loved ones!) just how much we love & appreciate them by spending our dollars locally. As you’re looking for gift ideas, take a peek at these 12 amazing businesses sharing Small Business Saturday pop ups & promos!
3 Tips on How to Prep Your Business to Scale
Hey, babe! We’re fast approaching the holidays (yay, Pumpkin Spice & Peppermint everything!) and many of us have set our sights on 2020. I know I have! I have big plans for a nice pivot in the works. But whether you’re pivoting or planning to launch a new product in the New Year, take some time to check out these 3 tips on how to prep for scaling your business before you hit the ‘Go!’ button
7 Reasons Why Tampa Bay is the Best Place in the U.S. for Women Entrepreneurs
Did you know that Tampa Bay was named the #1 place in the country for women entrepreneurs in 2018?! I had launched Babe Crafted 7 months prior to seeing this feature by business.org and I felt excited, validated, and like it was fate. What are actual women entrepreneurs here feeling about their city and do they feel supported & celebrated in their journey? Here are their responses!
Meet Christina Maldonado of Boudoir Tampa!
Christina Maldonado of Boudoir Tampa can often be found in bright red lipstick and is really good at making whoever she talking to feel like the most special person in the room. Her joy is real— real contagious! She’s a photographer based in Tampa Bay who loves making her clients feel totally at home in her studio. She’s also very open about living with an autoimmune disease, but hasn’t let it keep her from being the woman, mom, and business owner she strives to be.
6 Steps to Manage Your Bookkeeping Like a Boss
Hey there! I’m Katie Hardie, the Owner of Hardie CPA. I’m a member of Babe Crafted & have also written a Guest Blog on how to find out what’s deductible in your business and I wanted to continue the conversation! Proper bookkeeping & recordkeeping are essential parts of running your own business. A little continuous effort can save a lot of frustration later.
6 Women Generating Leads for their Business that Convert
There are lots of ways to generate leads, and finding out the best way for your business is going to take some earnest experimenting. Take it from these 6 women (including me!) on how they generate quality leads that convert and then try some of their methods yourself. We’re cheering you on every step of the way!
Our Branding Workshop Was a Hit!
Our Branding Workshop was a hit! We gathered in Bradenton at our amazing member, Amber Duncan's business– a gorgeous loft and the home of Jackie, a personal styling & clothing subscription company. Take a dive into our workshop with gorgeous photos from the breakout sessions and more by A. Creative Co.
Meet Caitlin Alessandro of Doyle Paper Co.!
It’s such a fab day because I get to introduce you to a woman entrepreneur I know you’re going to love! Caitlin Alessandro of Doyle Paper Co.. launched her custom paper goods, stationery, & invitation company in May of 2017. Her business started as a side hustle. She was creating beautiful invitations for friends & family as a way to use her creativity, but also bring something really special to their celebrations. After gaining traction and realizing she could really make her business work, she decided to give things a go.
Protect Your Business with Salma Benkabbou of The Benkabbou Law Firm
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of Babe Behind The Brand! Get to know Salma Benkabbou of The Benkabbou Law Firm. Salma launched her law firm in the Fall of 2014. You might also know her on Instagram as The Millennial Business Lawyer. She’s a big advocate for protecting your business and intellectual property and loves to educate the business community with tips she shares online as well as in person workshops around Tampa Bay. She’s a tough cookie with a super kind and compassionate side and has helped me on more than one occasion to make sure my business is protected by way of trademarks and copyrights.
4 Ways to Convert Leads into Clients
Getting a lead through one of your pipelines is great, but how should you track progress? How should you follow up? Where should you keep that data? Here are 4 ways to convert those leads like a boss, babe.
Build Your Brand & Budget with Rosana Rivera of Xilo Mexican
Rosana Rivera is half of the heart & brains being Xilo Mexican and Kofe Tampa. Rosana brings joy to any situation and makes everyone around her feel heard & special. She’s a wonderful leader and an excellent Chef. At the time of our recording, her episode of Beat Bobby Flay had not yet aired. I’m so pleased to say that we can now shout from the rooftops that she Beat Bobby Flay with her tasty Beef Empanadas and won in an episode called ‘It Must’ve Been Love’. I hope you enjoy getting to hear about her experience as a serial entrepreneur, being officially a Food Network Chef, & her mini workshop about how to rock budgeting in your business.