The Word "Should"

Eileen Fisher — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:30:26 +0100

Guest post by Nancy Milton - www.lifedots.ca

Should sucks. Really, it totally does. I have been “shoulding” my whole life. “You should call your grandma (daily), you should make a proper dinner (vs. serving myself a great plate of nachos with cheese and salsa), you should clean the garage, you should get up/ showered & dressed before the kids interrupt the process.” See what I mean? There’s a whole &ldquoRead More...

Walk For Kids Help Phone 2010

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:37:27 +0100

On May 2, 2010 a very special event is taking place at locations across Canada. The Walk For Kids Help Phone takes place annually in more than 50 communities across Canada. In 2009, more than 20,000 people participated and raised a total of over three million dollars for this cause.

Kids Help Phone hears from young people today dealiRead More...

April 14th Is Pink Shirt Day

Eileen Fisher — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:36:45 +0100

Today is "Pink Shirt Day" in support of taking a stand against bullying. Today is the day that everyone is encouraged to wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere. Pink Shirt Day originated from two incredible Nova Scotia high school students, David Shepherd and Travis Price. Below is an article wriRead More...

EMN Is Looking For Writers!

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:23:11 +0100

Are you someone who loves (or lives) to write? Do you have expertise or insight into a topic that you would love to share? We'd love to help you share!

The Enterprising Moms Network is currently looking for guest bloggers to contribute to our blog. Topics on the blog cover everything from networking and marketiRead More...

A Woman's Space

Dara Wyton — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 05:43:03 +0100

Blog post courtesy of Dara Wyton, Chapter Director EMN Sunshine Coast & owner Dara Wyton Design.

Ladies this is not your husband’s office, a shared space, a nook in the corner, or a kid friendly den. This is an office devoted to you and you only! You are one of a number of women working from home or running a successful business - your office should leave you motivated and inspired.

Every woman needs a space of her own. Going to work every morning caRead More...

The Glow Project

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:47:59 +0100

I first became aware of a film called "The Glow Project" in February of 2009. As a consultant with a Canadian direct-sales company, there were many consultants who had seen the movie and were sharing their thoughts and feelings about it. The consensus seemed to be that this was a phenomenal movie that affected women from all walks of life greatly.

Making Better Decisions

Kelley Scarsbrook — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:04:33 +0100

By Felicia Lee, Candeo Communications www.candeo.ca

We often like people that are just like us. We prefer to spend time with them, work with them, and surround ourselves with them.

While this is fine in our personal life, it could be a detriment to our business. The most successful leaders knowRead More...

Is Your Brand Leaving A Positive Impression?

Eileen Fisher — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:45:36 +0100

Guest post by Jennifer Fong

You know, it’s interesting. Every now and then a brand reaches out and touches me on Twitter in a way that really impresses me. It makes me think, “Wow they’re paying attention, and they care about me as an individual.” That impresses me, makes me remember them the next time I want to Read More...

A New Year Brings New Possibilities

Kelley Scarsbrook — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:07:54 +0100

Have you had that "ONE" bright business idea and let it go because you had no idea what to do with it? Or how about already owning your own business and being scared to take it to the "NEXT LEVEL"?

Many of us have been there and know what its like. It's scary and exciting all at the same time. The risk of failure, the possibilityRead More...

Christmas In A Word

Eileen Fisher — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:31:37 +0100

Last week we asked people to tell us what ONE word summed up Christmas for them. We had a great response & are very happy to now "show off" our EMN Christmas WordCloud!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their Christmas Words to us...

Enjoy!

One Christmas Word

Eileen Fisher — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:10:06 +0100

Christmas means so many different things to so many different people. It's a season, it's a feeling, it's a tradition, it's.....

What is it?

EMN is looking to make a huge Christmas Wordcloud. We are going to be collecting single words from everyone - words that sum up the feeling of Christmas. Nouns, adjectives, colours, scents, Read More...

EMN's Social Media

Eileen Fisher — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:41:13 +0100

The Enterprising Moms Network knows how vital and important utilizing social media for business is. Recently, we have set up a Facebook Fan Page & Twitter ID for the network as a whole. Some of our chapters are currently using Facebook and Twitter for their indivicual chapters - which is great! - and to have one that is representing the wholeRead More...

Thank You!

Eileen Fisher — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:22:21 +0100

This week the Enterprising Moms Network found out something very exciting regarding our Charity Blogging at the 2009 Whistler Film Festival. As we mentioned in one of our posts, there was a potential bonus for our charities. Silk Concept Duvets very generously donated a Mulberry Silk Deluxe Duvet that will be awarded to one blogger. The $800 value of thisRead More...

The End of An Experience

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:52:41 +0100

Well, I think that just about wraps it up! It's almost 5 o'clock on the west coast and that means it's the end of the Bloggers Lounge at the 2009 Whistler Film Festival.

Taking part in an event such as this definitely draws a correlation between the business of being a mompreneur and connecting with community. It also shRead More...

An Enterprising Child

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:28:36 +0100

Yes, this is the Enterprising Moms Network, but we've always empasized that one of the beauties of our network is that you don't have to be a Mom to be part of us.

However, I don't think we have an children that are members.

That might have to change...

As Gabrielle Durning gaveRead More...

Help EMN Raise an EXTRA amount!

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:01:32 +0100

The Bloggers in the VIP Lounge of the 2009 Whistler Film Fest were told today of a very special added bonus for our charities. Silk Concept Duvets has very generously donated a Mulberry Silk Deluxe Duvet that will be awarded to one blogger.

The value of this duvet is $800.00, which combined with the VIP gift bag, woRead More...

About BC Children's Hospital Foundation

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:45:16 +0100

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF) supports the people, places and things required to ensure BC’s kids have access to outstanding pediatric care. Since 1982, BC Children's Hospital Foundation has worked with children, families, caregivers and hundreds of thousands of British Columbians to give Children’s HosRead More...

An Amazing Group of Businesses

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:24:13 +0100

There is an amazing amount of businesses that are represented here at the 2009 Whistler Film Fest. These businesses all contributed to the awesome gift bag that the VIPS and the Charity Bloggers will be receiving and the selection is absolutely amazing!

Some of the businesses here include: Aroma Crystal, WaRead More...

Please Stand By...

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:15:28 +0100

We've experienced a little difficulty with the wifi connection at the hotel... stand by for all of the blog posts that we've been writing while waiting!!!

What Charity Blogging Means

Eileen Fisher — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:22:33 +0100

What exactly is "Charity Blogging"? I thought this would be a good time to explain a little more fully what the Enterprising Moms Network is doing up at the 2009 Whistler Film Festival.

This amazing event has been organized by Gabrielle Durning, of the Uptown Gift Box Company. She has an awesome selection of Read More...

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