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Moms Night In Event Key Takeaways
Shout out to the babes who joined us for ‘Moms Night In’! We teamed up with Kendra Scott & Savvy Giving by Design for a virtual night in for the mommas out there! Our night included Never Have I Ever - Moms Edition, Guided Meditation, & a panel feat. a handful of local Wonder Women, aka, women who are entrepreneurs and raising families. Here are some key takeaways from our night of sharing stories & highlighting boss moms.
How Do You Put Profit First in Your Business?
A great way to start implementing good money habits is to start putting profit first. Whether that’s setting aside money every time you pay yourself, auto-scheduling money into your savings or updating that profit and loss sheet, make sure to take time for profit. See how these 3 Babe Crafted ladies put profit first in their business.
10 Women Share How to Support Babes in the Retail Industry
One group of entrepreneurs that has been challenged quite a bit are retail babes, especially those who own a brick & mortar. But here’s the thing! There are super tangible, helpful ways to support & highlight these businesses, including sharing on social media, writing a glowing review on Google or Facebook, and even snagging a Mother’s Day present by ordering a gift card online.
Meet Rachel Furtado of Burg Bookkeeping!
For the average entrepreneur, numbers are not a source of joy, But for Rachel Furtado of Burg Bookkeeping, they 100% are! Rachel loves making the numbers add up and her favorite thing about being her own boss is getting to choose her co-workers, aka her Beagle named Watson. Rachel lives in sunny St. Pete with her husband and she celebrated her first business anniversary last quarter after launching her biz in January of 2019.
7 Ways to Show Some Love to the Beauty Industry Right Now
Of course with stay at home orders and the need for us to remain 6 ft apart doesn’t give us the chance to enjoy the things we’re used to like getting our hair color freshened up or getting our lashes filled, to name a few. But here’s the thing— we can still support the babes we know & love in the beauty industry and they’ll appreciate it times 1,000!
14 Entrepreneurs Share Their 2020 Word of the Year
A new year means a new set of goals babe! Help steer your goal planning with a word of the year. Need some inspiration? Check out these 14 words of year our Babe Crafted ladies chose for their 2020 year.
8 Ways to Support Local Wedding and Event Pros
I wanted to share some real ways you can help businesses during COVID! One of the industries that has been hit the hardest is the Wedding & Event Industry. A lot of unlucky couples have had to postpone their big day, a day they have been planning for over the span of a year and dreaming about for much longer. Also, industry pros like Wedding Planners, Photographers, Mobile Bars, and so many more have suffered losses in bookings. Everything from a share on social media to booking that engagement or family portrait session you’ve been meaning to book will help so much. Take it from these 8 business owners!
4 Ways To Move Your Biz Forward During COVID
Hey, babe! How are you feeling these days? Your feelings are 100% valid, so if your answer is ‘good, could be better’ or ‘ahhhhhhh!’ I hear you. I know a big question coming from entrepreneurs right now is ‘how do I promote my business during COVID?” Here are some ways you can ask for help and move your business forward that are not sales-centric.
4 Girl Bosses Share Their #1 Goal with Social Media
Ready to get real about social media? I am! Social media is a constantly changing beast that’s necessary for every business owner to tame. Not only does social bring in potential clients, but it helps you connect with a thriving network of fellow-minded bosses. How do you stay on top of all changes when there are five different platforms and only one of you? Take a page from these 4 girl bosses, as they share their focus on social media for 2020 and how you can find your focus, too.
7 Ways to Support Local Food and Drink by Women
I know that this experience staying at home and trying to avoid a scary virus hasn’t all been easy.. but know that you’re not alone! We are all working through this— let’s keep sticking together and helping one another out. One way to help some fellow babes is to order contactless delivery or curbside pickup from your favorite restaurants! Here are 7 amazing women going the extra mile to bring you joy, yummy food & drink, and support their employees while they do it!
Mugs Monday with Elaine Rau of Lady Boss Blogger!
Sip your morning coffee & get to know Elaine Rau of Lady Boss Blogger! Elaine has built a huge online resource for current + aspiring female entrepreneurs, bloggers & influencers. Enjoy taking a mini dive into her story & daily routine.
Meet Yoga & Wellness Coach, Danielle McCourt!
Hey, girl! I’m so excited for you to meet Danielle McCourt! She’s a Marketing Pro turned Certified Yoga Instructor, is based in St. Pete, and loves to travel. She completed a 300 hour intensive in Bali as part of her professional & personal growth and you can find her teaching at Sukhalife Yoga on sunny Central Avenue in St. Pete and on her new YouTube channel full of Yoga & Meditation practices.
Create an Inspired Workspace with Annie Cox of Ann Cox Design
Ann “Annie” Cox is the Founder & Lead Designer of the interior design firm and online shop, Ann Cox Design. Annie started her company 4 years ago and while she’ll be the first to tell you she’s still learning, she has a ton of amazing insight on how to keep evolving as you learn and grow. You can often find her surrounded by her 4 tiny dogs and with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in hand. Have fun getting to know Annie through her business owner story & enjoy her mini workshop on how to curate a workspace that inspires you & helps you be your most productive self.
Become a Sustainability-Minded Entrepreneur with Danielle Ferrari of Valhalla Resale
Meet Entrepreneur and Boutique Owner, Danielle Ferrari of Valhalla Resale. Danielle is big on 3 things: sustainability, knowing your numbers, and supporting the women around her. She launched Valhalla in February of 2017 and is celebrating 3 years in business with a thriving community of members and has her sights set on opening her second location within the next year. Take a dive into her business story & take some of her sustainability tips on your journey with you!
Meet Brittany Ward of Create Collabs!
Brittany is the Founder of A Marketing Whisperer (AMW) and Create Collabs. She launched AMW in the Fall of 2015 and loved being able to make an impact in her client’s businesses, but realized she had even more innovation & creativity to give. Enter scene Create Collabs in 2019, a new platform (the first of its kind!) that connects brands with influencers. Not only has Brittany become a go-to expert in digital marketing and working with influencers, but she also recently won a seed money grant from Working Women of Tampa Bay to help fund & grow Create Collabs.
5 Ways Video Changes Your Brand's Game
Lights, camera, action babes! It’s time for you to get in front of the camera. For the entrepreneurs who are nervous to get in front of the lens, let me reassure you that it will be a lot less scary than you think. In fact, it can be quite fun when you get used to it and know that success is inevitable when you’re putting your heart forward. Plus, the minute you start posting videos, the immediate engagement and positive reactions make it all worth the stage fright!
Meet Jessy Furniel of Adélie!
Hey girl hey! I’m so excited to share a new feature interview with you. Today you get to meet Jessy Furniel of Adélie! On the surface, Adélie is a skincare brand. But beneath the surface, Adélie is Jessy’s love letter to her 2 daughters and to all the women over 35 who deserve to feel comfortable in their own skin. Jessy is currently celebrating her 1 year anniversary as well as being a 2020 winner of the “Beauty Shortlist Awards” for her products. We can all celebrate together by taking a peek at her video interview & feature!
7 Entrepreneurs Share How They Stay Productive
Hey, babe! I get it. It’s hard to stay focused when you’re a one-woman show. Heck, even with a small team, things are getting thrown at you in every direction. Somehow, we manage to get it done though! Check out these 7 boss babes who have ‘Productivity’ as their middle name.