Recommended reading for every woman in business. 

Do you love tech? Or, are you a little afraid of it? How about automation? Have you considered adding automation to your tasks and workflow but are concerned that it is too complicated or that you will lose a personal connection to your clients? Beth Kocol, SOWBO member, founder of Studio320 Virtual Solutions, and automation…

For years, SOWBO has known that one key to finding outside perspective, accountability, and a safe place to vet your ideas is to join a mastermind group. (It’s also a great way to ensure greater success in business.) What is a Mastermind Group? A mastermind group involves peer-to-peer meetings where each member gives and receives…

Today we are excited to feature labor, postpartum, and infant care expert, founder of Tennessee Family Doulas and SOWBO VIP Member Tanya Grabbe! Tennessee Family Doulas offers support to women and families through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. Drawing from her own experiences, Tanya helps clients learn about the birth they desire and the…

In January, SOWBO hosted our annual Business Planning Retreat at Carillon Beach in Florida. SOWBO’s business planning retreats bring together like-minded, high-achieving women from all over the United States. Using proven planning methods in both group and individual sessions, we efficiently and effectively map out the next 12 months and create a detailed action plan. We…

Is it possible to work less hours and make more money? Business owners usually begin their journey wanting to gain more freedom and flexibility for their lives. They also see the potential to earn life-changing sums of money that could break generational cycles of struggle. The thing I love most about the women business owners…

“The more productive I am, the more money I make.” —Dara Sklar This month’s training “Getting Digitally Organized” featured Dara Sklar, Google tools expert and founder of Synced with Dara. She also has an online course “Get Productive with G Suite,” which one of our SOWBO members declared, “The best course I’ve ever taken!” Here…

Meet Jillian Dolberry! A SOWBO Member, Jillian is the founder of Jillian Dolberry Virtual Services LLC | JDOBM | Serve Your Heart Out, providing coaching for Virtual Assistants (VA) and Online Business Managers (OBM). Jillian helps women create a business structure with room for growth and provides training that supports their values and goals. Knowing…

As a small business owner you know the pull between providing your product or service to clients and running a thriving business. Often, you are wearing all the hats AND juggling all the balls behind the scenes. It is essential that your business is as organized and efficient as possible so that you can focus…

What is your highest performing lead source? That is, which lead sources are the easiest for you to close or have the highest closing ratio? Did “referrals” come to mind? Yes, referrals tend to be the highest performing lead source because the vetting has already been done for you—usually by a previous client or vendor.…

Today we are excited to feature personal trainer, health coach, and SOWBO VIP Member Vanessa Flores on the blog! Vanessa is the founder of The Strong Fit Life.  In her work, Vanessa helps active but overwhelmed parents prioritize their health and fitness by getting leaner and stronger without sacrificing family time via their one-on-one virtual…