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Does it take money to make money? More and more moms are starting their own businesses. Some are pursuing a dream of building a big company, some want to take an invention to market, some want the flexibility of being their own boss, and some just want something to call their own. But, how much …
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Need a little traffic boost? Here’s a fun way to introduce new visitors to your site. Mompact is partnering with www.landcentral.com to giveaway a piece of property. Yes, we are turning a random site visitor into a land owner! The winner even gets to select which property she would like to have from a selection …
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With so many companies reaching out to their consumers to help spread the word about their products, it’s the perfect time to partner up with your favorite companies. Whether you call the role an ambassador, advocate or evangelist, the key is to share your love of the brand or product. Over the next year, we …
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As a mom-invented product, BoogieWipes has always supported moms in business. Whether you are taking an idea to market as a consumer product or seeking part-time income while staying home with children, every mom can use a little support. Join us to celebrate motherhood and entrepreneurship! We’ll be talking about the challenges and rewards of …
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As a mom-invented product, BoogieWipes has always supported moms in business. Whether you are taking an idea to market as a consumer product or seeking part-time income while staying home with children, every mom can use a little support. Join us to celebrate motherhood and entrepreneurship! We’ll be talking about the challenges and rewards of …
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We all have those days, right? We ask ourselves (and sometimes our friends), “Is this business worth all the effort, time and money?” Almost every week, I hear a mom business owner asking that tough question in an email or private group. In the end, they almost always keep going. Should they? Having a small …
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We all have those days, right? We ask ourselves (and sometimes our friends), “Is this business worth all the effort, time and money?” Almost every week, I hear a mom business owner asking that tough question in an email or private group. In the end, they almost always keep going. Should they? Having a small …
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One of the most difficult times I had after my first daughter was born was a couple months in when the “new baby” novelty wore off. I was sleep deprived, stressed, and lonely from missing all the “adult” time I had been used to for so long. Are you feeling that need for more connection …
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One of the most difficult times I had after my first daughter was born was a couple months in when the “new baby” novelty wore off. I was sleep deprived, stressed, and lonely from missing all the “adult” time I had been used to for so long. Are you feeling that need for more connection …
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Need a break from BBQs, fireworks, family and the clean-up? Join us for the #Mompact Summer Must-Haves Twitter Party from 9-10 PM EST to chat about Summer Fun and Safety! Date: Thursday, July 5th, 2012 Time: 9-10 PM ET Moderator: @Mompact Assistant Moderators: @TheIQMom, @SunandSipCups, @HorridHousewife Topic/Focus: Summer FUN and Safety Hashtag: #Mompact Prizes: Quick …
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In Social Media, there is a lot of debate over the value of a “Like”. As pointed out in The Social Skinny, it’s comparable to determining CPC or CPA. Imbue’s latest research even put a number on it, $8. For small businesses, “Likes” and fans are even more important to their long-term success. Early fans, customers, …
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In Social Media, there is a lot of debate over the value of a “Like”. As pointed out in The Social Skinny, it’s comparable to determining CPC or CPA. Imbue’s latest research even put a number on it, $8. For small …
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If Twitter scares or bores you, please don’t stop reading! Yes, we’re having a Twitter party and we’d love to involve as many moms as we can – moms in business, moms seeking solutions, mom bloggers and moms seeking new friends and support. Let me start by admitting, I’m not a big Twitter person myself. …
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If Twitter scares or bores you, please don’t stop reading! Yes, we’re having a Twitter party and we’d love to involve as many moms as we can – moms in business, moms seeking solutions, mom bloggers and moms seeking new …
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It’s the same argument over and over: What is the value of a post on a mom blog? I work with both sides on this and the discussion never goes away. And, it shouldn’t. The social marketing landscape changes too quickly now. …
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Do you feel supported? As moms, we take care of everyone. We’re grateful for family, friends, and loved ones who help with the kids and the chores. But, who supports you with your business, you financial needs, your blog, your …
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Does it mean you are a bad mom if you want your business to be successful? Does it make you a {witch} to desire success? I work with two groups of moms – mom bloggers and mom inventor/entrepreneurs. Both groups …
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Ok, strong words. But, seriously, let’s take an honest look at what has happened to the “Mom Blogger” industry over the past couple of years. First, let’s clarify who a “mom blogger” is. The categories and assumptions are complex. If …
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Just wondering…so had to ask after seeing a sea of wedding dresses, cupcakes, cats, and quotes. I hope you are all discovering great ways to share your brilliant ideas, products and businesses with Pinterest. Move quickly before the marketers figure …
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We had several requests for a “free affiliate” program where you do not need to make an initial investment. So, we’ve built one. Our hope is that you will see we do pay out on commissions and upgrade to be …
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Mompact is inviting 100 bloggers to participate in a trial affiliate program. With over 40 products invented by moms, for moms, Mompact offers some great holiday gifts that moms really need and really want. Our e-commerce site opens next week, …
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We’re launching next week, but here’s a sneak peek!
To celebrate the launch of www.mompact.com, 120 bloggers are hosting giveaways of products invented by Moms. These products include baby gear, gift items, solutions to day-to-day problems, and lots of fun, “why didn’t I think of that?” kinds of inventions. …
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Like most of you reading this, I’m a mom and a businesswoman. I built www.mompact.com after meeting hundreds of moms online looking for help in business. Some are inventors, some are service providers and some are bloggers. I met them …
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Word of mouth (WOM) marketing is a powerful tool for small businesses. It’s not new; when someone casually mentions the great service and food they had at a restaurant last night, that’s WOM marketing. People are more likely to remember …
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Although the number of Followers you have on Twitter can be completely insignificant, how you use Twitter can really impact your marketing efforts. As someone who doesn’t use my smart phone for texting and tweeting, Twitter wasn’t my first pick …
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We surveyed 300 moms to discover their thoughts on working moms. Here are the answers to some of the questions. More to come later – including answers to open-ended questions and answers by demographics. Motherhood_300_GraphsOnly Any surprises? Would love to …
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How many Followers do you have? Who cares? By the stacks of books and blog posts, obviously someone thinks the number means something. You can even sign up to get paid for tweets based on how many followers you have. …
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Bloggers are the backbone of social media. Yes, we all know Facebook and Twitter are the engines, but who really connects all the content? I think it’s the bloggers. They are the creative thought leaders of social media, coming up …
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Building our software platform has taught me so much about the power of social media. Three months ago, I thought Twitter was a waste of time. Now I think it’s a gold mine – especially for entrepreneurs. It’s not Twitter …
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Building our software platform has taught me so much about the power of social media. Three months ago, I thought Twitter was a waste of time. Now I think it’s a gold mine – especially for entrepreneurs. It’s not Twitter …
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We’re all still learning this “social media marketing” stuff. There are thousand of blogs, books, articles, etc. that tell you how to do it. They all explain the free marketing benefits of using social sites like Facebook and Twitter to …
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I read today that there are 400 new business started by women in the US each day. Coaches are popping up almost as fast. Some have had successful businesses and now share their insights, others have found a niche market, …
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Some may call me cheap, but I prefer the term “creatively thrifty” when it comes to shows. I’ve been doing them for way too long. The first time I was put in charge of a booth was in 1996. It …
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I recently asked an IP attorney if he’s ever seen cases of stolen ideas. He admitted he personally had not. He’d heard the horror stories of course – big companies copying the little guy’s idea. Sure, people steal ideas, but …
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Everyone thinks they have the next great idea. So, how do you know? Start by finding your market.
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About a year ago, I decided to try something new. Instead of devoting my time and creativity to making someone else get rich, I wanted to start my own business. I had no shortage of ideas. I’d spent 15 years …
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