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A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family..
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a feeling of control over her destiny...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but its over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table...
or a charming inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...
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Women Business Owners of Southeastern Michigan is affiliated with the following organizations:
National Association of Women Business Owners of Greater Detroit (NAWBO)
Inforum
Center for Empowerment & Economic Development (CEED)
Michigan Women's Marketplace
Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
Women Making Connections
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Don't Miss This Opportunity:
Fiscal Fitness : Fiscal Management Tools for the Non-financial Manager Tue, Aug 18 Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI, US
Topics include: Ways to improve your company's cash flow, how to ensure you have enough working capital to support growth, and how to keep your banker on your side.
Cost: $25 (with a generous $75 scholarship from our contributing sponsor 5/3 Bank)
Contact Ron Stevens at the SBTDC, 301 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
Phone: (734) 547-9170
Fax: (734) 547-9178
Email Address: sbtdc@wccnet.org
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Thank You to our Sponsors:
August:
Theresia Radke
Shaklee
Jessica Bassett
Carlyle's Grill
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Dear Hillary,
Our July Open House and Member Expo was a rousing success. Those who attended were treated to Chair Massages compliments of Relaxation Station. Davies House provided the summer picnic - Brats & Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, Blue Cheese Cole Slaw - Ymmmm. Members showed off their wares: Jewelry, Purses, Gift Baskets, Business Services, Insurance, Tuperware, Skin Care, Health Products, and did I mention Jewelry?
Lots of new faces exploring opportunities to network with a whole new group of women. Lots of our long time members, especially the leadership team, greeting our new friends. For those who couldn't attend, it was our loss - we missed you. We hope you will join us for the August meeting:
Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Carlyle's Grill, 3600 Jackson Road. AA.
Kent Baumkill or Baumkill and Associates, will be our educational speaker discussing the Operations component of our year of "The Business Plan." She'll share her experience and knowledge about how well conceived and consistently executed process and procedures = customer satisfaction. I look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
Jan Davies McDermott2009 President, WBO
Owner & Innkeeper, Davies House in Georgetown Bed & Breakfast
CEO, Echo Educational Enterprises
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7 Principles of Admirable Business Ethics | |
 Business Ethics for Small Business One of the most important attributes for small business success, is the distinguishing quality of practicing admirable business ethics. Business ethics, practiced throughout the deepest layers of a company, become the heart and soul of the company's culture and can mean the difference between success and failure.
"If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." -- Alan K. Simpson
Benefits of Practicing Business Ethics
In the research study, "Does Business Ethics Pay?" by The Institute of Business Ethics (IBE), it was found that companies displaying a "clear commitment to ethical conduct" consistently outperform companies that do not display ethical conduct. The Director of IBE, Philippa Foster Black, stated: "Not only is ethical behaviour in business life the right thing to do in principle, we have shown that it pays off in financial returns." These findings deserve to be considered as an important insight for companies striving for long-term success and growth.
7 Principles of Admirable Business Ethics
1. Be Trustful: Recognize customers want to do business with a company they can trust; when trust is at the core of a company, it's easy to recognize. Trust defined, is assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, and truth of a business.
2. Keep An Open Mind: For continuous improvement of a company, the leader of an organization must be open to new ideas. Ask for opinions and feedback from both customers and team members and your company will continue to grow.
3. Meet Obligations: Regardless of the circumstances, do everything in your power to gain the trust of past customer's and clients, particularly if something has gone awry. Reclaim any lost business by honoring all commitments and obligations.
4. Have Clear Documents: Re-evaluate all print materials including small business advertising, brochures, and other business documents making sure they are clear, precise and professional. Most important, make sure they do not misrepresent or misinterpret.
5. Become Community Involved: Remain involved in community-related issues and activities, thereby demonstrating that your business is a responsible community contributor. In other words, stay involved.
6. Maintain Accounting Control: Take a hands-on approach to accounting and record keeping, not only as a means of gaining a better feel for the progress of your company, but as a resource for any "questionable " activities. Gaining control of accounting and record keeping allows you to end any dubious activities promptly.
7. Be Respectful: Treat others with the utmost of respect. Regardless of differences, positions, titles, ages, or other types of distinctions, always treat others with professional respect and courtesy.
Recognizing the significance of business ethics as a tool for achieving your desired outcome is only the beginning. A small business that instills a deep-seated theme of business ethics within its strategies and policies will be evident among customers. It's overall influence will lead to a profitable, successful company. By recognizing the value of practicing admirable business ethics, and following each of the 7 principles, your success will not be far off.
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The OPPORTUNITIES section of this newsletter provides you, the membership, with the chance to announce opportunities that support you as a business or benefit our members. See the Newsletter page for more information and feel free to send Opportunity information to info@wbo-mich.org . YOUR LISTING ON www.wbo-mich.org On the new WBO website, every member can have a photo and logo on the site. Please send copies of your picture and/or logo, in a gif or jpg format, preferably no larger than 200px on a side, to hillaryh@ix.netcom.com. Hillary is willing to resize these images if you can't. While you are at it, for our records, please let us know the year you started your business and if it is a sole proprietorship, Partnership, LLC/LLP, C Corp, or S Corp. Thank you! SPREAD THE WORD is the opportunity WBO gives you describe your business and services to the WBO mailing list and beyond. Cost: $25 to sponsor the Newsletter. NAWBO Our strategic partnership with NAWBO allows us to attend NAWBO events at member prices. Please check out their upcoming events and satellite meetings at www.nawbogd.org
MICHIGAN WOMEN'S MARKETPLACE offers all women owned businesses the opportunity to have a free listing. Join today at www.miwomen.com to have your business represented and please use the MWM whenever the opportunity arises. THE MICHIGAN CLASSIFIEDS is a new website is yet another opportunity for Internet presence at no cost to you. Find them at www.themichiganclassifieds.com |
| Member to Member Discounts |
The following members are providing special discounts to other WBO members:
American Laser Centers- Members always recieve an additional 20% off all services, as well as free treatments for referals. Contact Jennifer Schaefer by phone at (734) 971-9800 or by email jschaefer@alcpartner.com
Authentik Beauty Magazine- All members will receive a 10% discount on all advertising packages. Contact Cassandra George-Sturges by phone at 734-478-0384 or by email authentikbeauty@yahoo.com
Cafe Marie of Ann Arbor - Breakfast/Lunch Cafe; 20% off. Show up with your membership card to get your discount. Say hello to Jeanne Loveland when you're there. Contact Jeanne M. Loveland by phone at (734) 662-2272 or by email jmloveland@aol.com
Creative Memories- Bonus Host Gift with a scheduled Home Event Contact Nan Carter by phone at (734) 930-6516 or by email nanpotmedic@comcast.net
Davies House in Georgetown Bed & Breakfast - 15% off nightly room rental. Contact Jan Davies McDermott by phone at 734 973 1722 or by email at daviesbb@yahoo.com.
Design329- non-profit rates Contact Beth Ann Knisely by phone at (248) 449-7293 or by email ba@design329.com
Dynamic Edge Consulting LLC- $10.00 off QuickBooks/Peachtree Red Phone Help Desk Subscription Plan. Call or email for more details! Contact Lucy Rogers by phone at (734) 975-0460 or by email lrogers@dynedge.com
Echo Educational Enterprises - 15% discount on classes for you or your employees in CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogen, Emergency Preparedness, and Defensive Driving. Contact Jan Davies McDermott by phone at 734 417 5745 or via email at echoeducation@yahoo.com.
Guiding Light Business Consulting - Free 1 hour business plan review. 15% off consultation fees. Contact: Jan Davies McDermott by phone at 734 417 5745 or via guidinglightbusinessconsulting@yahoo.com.
Healing In Motion, PLLC- JB Myofacial Release; 25% off. Contact Sandra Hilton by phone at (734) 913-4816 or by email sandyhilton@gmail.com
Helping Hand Computer Solutions - 10% off services for WBO members Contact Patricia Na by phone at (734) 995-6875 or by email pna@helpinghandcs.com
I Sold It- Ann Arbor- 5% off on the first $500. Contact Carol Kamm by phone at (734) 761-6187 or by email isolditaa@gmail.com
Inforum- $125 professional (regular) level memberships are available to all WBO members. Contact Leslie Herrick by phone at 313.578.3244 or by email lherrick@inforummichigan.org Jobs 4 Moms- 5% off the cost of any start up that you begin through my company Contact Trully Luke by phone at 734-328-6037 or by email jobz4moms@gmail.com
J'spaa- 10% discount on all services. Contact Jacqueline Jackson by phone at (734) 827-9775 or by email jspaa@att.net
Juice Plus - One free canister of Complete Shake with order of capsules or gummies. Contact Sara Brintnall by phone at (734) 369-8893 or by email sarabrintnall@hotmail.com
Keller Williams Realty, Parsons Properties- Donation to non-profit of your choice based on closed sales commission. Contact Lu Parsons by phone at (734) 821-0769 or by email luparsons@gmail.com
Kimberly Watt, LLC- 25% to any member who refers me for keynote speaker or workshop facilitor Contact Kim Watt by phone at (734) 341-5007 or by email kim@kimberlywatt.com Loretta Friend- WBO members that host a show for Loretta Friend will receive a 50 - 60% discount. Contact Loretta Friend by phone at (734)646-6611 or by email LorettaRFriend@yahoo.com
Management Decisions, LLC- Free Accounting check-up or personal tax planning session Contact Gaye Hobson by phone at 734-740-4886 or by email gaye@mandecllc.com
Managing Your Mind Coaching & Seminars- Geraldine Markel, Managing Your Mind Coaching & Seminars offers a 20% discount on all services and products. Contact Geraldine Markel by phone at (734) 761-6498 or by email geri@managingyourmind.com
MassMutual- Saving of $10.00 for your 2008 Income Tax Service Refer a friend and save an additional $10.00. Contact Marlene Lemire by phone at (248)324-9333 or by email mlemire@finsvcs.com
Merle Norman Cosmetics- 10% discount on regular priced products at Nan's Merle Norman. Plus a complementary paraffin treatment with a manicure or pedicure ($10 value). Contact Nan Carter by phone at (734) 930-6516 or by email nanphotomedic@comcast.net
Ms. Green Construction- A 10% discount for any first time service to all members. Contact April Rue by phone at 810 5998112 or by email april@msgreenconstruction.com
New York Life Insurance Co.- I am able to offer a 10% discount for Long Term Care Insurance to any members of the WBO Contact Linda Jones by phone at 248-357-7269 or by email ljjones@ft.newyorklife.com
NuSkin/Pharmanex- I will sell my products to members at wholesale Contact Joyce Ranney by phone at 734-878-9991 or by email joyce.ranney@yahoo.com
Practice HOW- Free one time consult. Contact Annie Zirkel by phone at 734-735-5522 or by email annie@practicehow.com
Rodan+Fields Dermatologists- FREE skincare analysis using our Exclusive Spot Light Tool, 10% off + FREE shipping! FREE $50 giftcard towards R+F Products for a referral who joins my team!! Contact Olga Allen by phone at 734-383-6655 or by email olgajallen@yahoo.com Rubenfeld Synergy: Mind-Body Healing- Complimentary Introductory Session. Contact Peggy Bennett by phone at (734) 994-3719 or by email pegben@umich.edu
Serpro of Canton/Servpro of Washtenaw- 10% off non-emergency related carpet cleaning services. Please mention WBO when contacting the office. Contact Laura Spensley by phone at 800.714.5341 or by email lspensley@jwsservices.net
Shaklee- Free Customer Membership, or membership pricing on all products Contact Theresia Radtke by phone at (734) 646-0793 or by email TheresiaAnne@yahoo.com
Sterling Boutique- 10% off any of the over 450 jewelry items to WBO members. Contact Kathy Taylor by phone at 734-216-1506 or by email kathy.taylor10@yahoo.com
Strategize Organize LLC- After 9 organizing hours the 10th is free. Contact Susan Hunsberger by phone at (734) 389.5182 or by email susan@strategizeorganize.com
TLCI Website Solutions- Design, Applications, Support, and Consulting- TLCI is offering 10% off for website development, updates and optimization of existing sites Contact Hillary Handwerger by phone at 734-668-6585 or by email hillaryh@ix.netcom.com
Top Of The List Web Marketing- Special Introductory Search Engine Optimization Package for WBO members: $150 includes optimization of Title, Content, and Cescription Tags and optimization of up to 3 pages of your website. Contact Paula Lowry by phone at 734-429-1043 or by email Paua7928@aol.com
TouchPoint Promotions- 10% Discount on product offers Contact Dale Long by phone at 734.769.8268 or by email daslong@comcast.net
Town and Country Errands- Town and Country is offering a 10% discount on all their services to WBO members. Contact Lynn Liston by phone at (734) 761-8431 or by email lynn@townandcountry-errands.com
TwoFoot Creative LLC- 15% off wedding event planning services Contact Ana G. Skidmore by phone at (734) 709-6656 or by email ana@twofootcreative.com
Visiting Angels- New client's and family members can receive 5% discount for the first 6 months of services. Contact Angil Tarach by phone at (734) 929-9201 or by email visitingangelswc@comcast.net
Yoga Teacher, Elke Kramer, The Movement Center - Gentle Yoga Classes and Private Yoga Sessions $55 or 5/$200 or 10/$490 ($75 discount for WBO members!) !elkekramer@aol.com | |
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Thank your for your continued interest in and support for Women Bsuiness Owners of Southeastern Michigan. Started by a group of women small business owners, for women small business owners, this local, grassroots, all volunteer run organization is dedicated to education, networking referral and support of Woman Owned business.
WBO
P.O. Box 1936
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-1936
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