On Wednesday, June 3rd, there’s a cool afternoon talk, Womenomics, It’s about women and management at the 92Y Tribeca,  featuring authors Claire Shipman and Katty Kay.

Join a discussion that examines how women’s management style is ideally suited to the new business world and how women can have more time and freedom in their jobs without falling off the professional ladder. In their new book Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success, veteran journalists Claire Shipman and Katty Kay show professional women how they can redefine success, be more productive and find jobs that don’t require an all-or-nothing lifestyle.

92YTribeca
200 Hudson Street
Wed, Jun 3, 2009, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Price: $16

WCBS presents its ninth annual Working Women’s Luncheon on Wednesday April 22 at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center. Women For Hire CEO Tory Johnson will be the keynote speaker.  Tickets are $50.  (until April 1st)

The luncheon will open up with a unique networking session that leads to an interview with Tory Johnson, hosted by WCBS-AM Morning Anchor, Pat Carroll. Come hear Tory and her team discuss networking, career change, marketing and reinventing yourself.

Since no one can count on their jobs there are alot of women thinking aboutstarting a business either as a side hustle or because you are so over of the rat race.  Even though people may be telling you that you are crazy to start a business in this economy, they are wrong. The one thing that I keep emphasizing to my clients is ABUNDANCE!  The empire that you want to create starts in your mind. This is the time to start that business!

I want to give you three resources you can use to get your business going, flowing, and GROWING!

*Count Me In-Count Me In is a fabulous organization that is having a year long business growth marathon to help women grow their businesses. In the marathon you can walk, jog, or run!  Count Me In is offering resources, business education, and community.  It is a dynamic program and community is highly important as you are grow your business. Some of the sponsors for Count Me In are American Express, Dell, and Jet Blue to name a few. There is a $100.00 fee to join the marathon. For more information, www.countmein.org

*Wealth Success and Women- This is a new program that I am happy to be a part of that is officially launching in February. Wealth Women  and Success has the goal of empowering women through entrepreneurship and create
millionaire lifestyles. This program is FREE. That’s right free to join in on the millionaire  diva programs and millionaire diva mastermind.You only need a positive attitude and be ready to take action. Sign up for the useful tips  that come to you everyday that can help you grow your business. The weekly Millionaire Diva calls are great as well because not only do you get information, you can ask questions that specifically affect your business. You will get out of this program what you put in.  www.wealthsuccessandwomen.com

*The Luscious Life Business Strategy call- I offer one hour strategy calls that can cover massive information about starting a business, helping you pick a niche, resources, ideas, etc. that will save you time and money in the long run. The strategy call is great especially if you are on a shoestring budget. Forget that saying that  ”you have to spend money to make money”.There is a world of free resources via the internet, you just need to know that they exist. Email me for more information or to schedule a call.

There is never a perfect time to start a business so stop waiting and dreaming about it. There is no time like the present. There are resources, organizations, and groups to help you. You do not have to do it alone. Remember that massive action=momentum. Begin to day and take your business all the way to success.

In the last few weeks, I have been meeting a lot of folks who are freelancing. Either I am just totally unaware of how many freelancers exist out there or this is a sign of the economic times. No disrespect to freelancers as I am actually one myself and no this is not your standard “In These Economic Times” article.

Whatever it is that you do, let’s face it. You are probably tired of the constant doomsday economic message put out by big media. While it may be true that the economy sucks and yes it probably going to get worse before it gets better, a negative message is not going to get you very far. Rather, use this time regardless of whether not you have a job to refocus your energy on something constructive.

Here are three posts that I’ve enjoyed and can be helpful along the way.

1. You are reading this blog so you must be somewhat tech savy. Use those skills to make yourself stand out from the crowd by creating a social media resume. Check out Mashable’s HOW TO: Build the Ultimate Social Media Resume. Learning how to set up a simple website to showcase yourself is not difficult and will give you an advantage. Not ready to take the plunge just yet? Start small by building a LinkedIn profile.
2. The New York Times Shifting Careers Blog can get you thinking about next steps. Their post If You’re Laid Off, or Expecting to Be … is a brief guide on what to expect.
3. And finally if you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands, Dennis Crowley’s Rules for Unemployment will give you a lighthearted boost and ideas on how to spend your day.

Just think. There are so many intelligent people floating around in freelance or unemployment limbo waiting to start something. Now is the time for innovation, you can be a part of it and our economy will be the better for it!