Women Get Rich Too!

Careful Not to Trip Over Your Excuses as I Watch My Seedlings Sprout!

Wow! It's been a while since I last visited this blog and for that I apologize. I have been very busy implementing multiple and mostly new revenue streams into our household. It's going quite well - but I am discovering the art of time investment. You see, you don't ALWAYS need money to invest into your startup if you are willing to put in the extra time. It's not easy - but possible and we are finally starting to see our seeds sprout.

It's never enough for me to 'do' in my life. I am compelled to 'give'! So, if you have ever said "I'd love to start my own business, but I don't have enough money," well then email me [email protected] for information on a free coaching consultation. I can also coach you through "I don't have time!"

Talk to you soon!

 

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How to NOT Work on Saturdays!

One of the things that I like most about my job is that I don't have to work on any of those days or times that my children need me most. I don't have to work on Saturdays - but sometimes I choose to. However, there is a fine line between squeezing in Saturday work and neglecting the priorities of the day. So, my Saturday motto is "Family First."

On Saturdays - like today - if I am squeezing in a blog post, or processing a clients order, or taking a call from a coaching client, or designing programs for Papillon Libre, or anything else that doesn't fit within the 'family' category - I simply keep it all in perspective. If my boy's interrupt me - that's their right. After all, this is their day! I have to be willing to put it aside and save it for a work day but happy to squeeze in any work on Saturday that will increase the success of my workweek.

 

For more information on how NOT to work on Saturdays email [email protected]. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

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Finding Your Personal Mission Statement!

In coaching women, to live richer and fuller lives, one of the first things that we do when working together is to create a personal mission statement. This process is completed through a series of value and priorities exercises but ultimately guides the entire coaching process. Please enjoy the following Personal Mission Statement Audio!

Mission Statements

To learn more about whether or not coahcing is right for you, contact [email protected].

 

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Female Equality Matters..

..if you want it to!

And I do - so I encourage all of you to take a tour of this fabulous new website I found, Female Equality Matters!

 

 

 

The Official New Face of Women Get Rich Too!

Dear Friends, Family & Followers,

On January 19,2009,Women Get Rich Too! was conceived. It was, well uh.. sort of an impulsive move on my part. At this point in time, I question what I was thinking to, publicly, divulge my New Years Resolution and to commit to taking you all with me.  My goal remains, the path still clear, but my commitment and focus has waxed and waned. 

Throughout the course of maintaining this blog, I have slowly designed a business plan for the official Women Get Rich Too! Some of you may have even received emails regarding the launch of our website. I have also fallen short on the financial advice and heavy on the personal growth portion of the topic of financial freedom. And, well... both of those points is what brings me to this note!

As of today I am going to make two new official commitments to all of you!

1. There will be an official website, and it will remain closely attached to the original business plan design. However, it will be put on hold for now. I want to do it right, and I want Women Get Rich Too! to offer the greatest possible support and services to the ideal target population. With that, I am going to have to work on what becomes commitment number two in this post. 

2. Women Get Rich Too! will focus on serving a very specific population of women. This group of women will be further described in another post - but in a nutshell, they are in the very early stages (i.e. much like the me described in the poorly written January 19, 2009 post) of embarking on obtaining richer and fuller lives. I have struggled internally with this from the beginning. My intentions were to offer tools and tips to generate financial freedom in the lives of women. However, I very quickly realized that my strengths exist in identifying personal inhibitors to success and empowering women to overcome those. So THAT is what Women Get Rich Too! will do. We are a start at the beginning project and when you outgrow us, we will pass you to more financially savvy gurus! Sound good? 

I thank all of you who have joined me on this journey!

Back with more soon - 

 

Fawn Volkert

 

Cushion Your Budget By Saving Money!

Please, please, please tell me that I am not the only person that is completely addicted to TLC's Extreme Couponing.  

Despite the fact that I find it's participants neurotic and overly obsessed with their stockpiles, there is a lot to learn from these very devoted couponers. The featured individuals often share a story influenced by the onset of a struggling economy. Couponing has become a method for providing for one's family. 

Here at Women Get Rich Too! we follow a simple equation Increased income + Decreased Debt and Spending = Financial Success! 

So take this from our neurotic little couponers, decreasing grocery expenses is conducive to financial success. But, a word from the wise (me) don't assume that the coupon deal or the sale is the lowest possible cost of an item. 

For amazing couponing tips and freebies visit my new favorite site Passion for Savings. 

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M$M: Follow the Facts!

Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.

- Julia Childs

I took some time this week to interview our first featured Woman Owned Business to accompany the launch of our official Women Get Rich Too! website. What struck me most about this very successful and beautiful individual is how the services that she ultimately chose to offer - sort of came to her naturally. People liked what she did and kept asking her, and eventually hiring her, to do this for them! 

Let me follow this reflection with another! Yesterday my children and I drove by a building that has hosted a bazillion (no exaggeration) restaurant/bar style businesses. So this month, it hosts a new Italian Style Bistro. I imagine that the very many previous owners liked their food - or liked what they like - and decided "well, everyone else will like what we like too!" With that thought, they jump in, investment first, into a new business. The more savvy will have a business plan that hopefully is tried and true, while most will develop that the next time around. 

Do you see the difference? The former was developed by facts while the latter by assumption or an idea. Who do you think will last the longest? 

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How to Think Like a Rich Person!

 

As I revisit the road to being broke, what I don't ask is "When am I ever going to catch a break?" or "Why does this always happen to me?"

What I do ask is "How can I make this better?" and "How can I keep this from happening again?"

 

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Surviving Broke!

 

Is your bank starving? Well mine is too! When I first decided to work from home, I knew that there would be growing pains, so my families recent budgetary needs are no surprise to me. However, I do continue to let it upset me and the reason for that, is that I DONT want to be satisfied with broke. I want to be motivated to make things better and brighter at all times. There is not a day that goes by that I am not securing additional forms of income for my family. Sadly, it isn't an overnight process and in the meantime, I am forced, like so many, to budget broke! 

Visit my recent Suite 101 submission for some tips on how to not only survive, but also to overcome being on an extremely tight budget! 

How to Make More Money During Economical Strain

When you find yourself thinking "I wish I could afford" or "I just don't have the money to," go do something that makes you money. 

If you work from home, find new clients, or complete work already assigned. 

If you have traditional employment, ask for additional hours or take a second job.

If you have a second job, find a third.

Cut back on unnecessary spending.

Use Coupons for things you NEED.

If you have already done all of the above, sell the stuff you don't NEED.

Photo  by By Blacquenhard