Eleven entrepreneurial women share their stories of balancing motherhood with starting their own businesses in this inspiring anthology.Motherhood is a full-time job—and so is starting a business from the ground up. Attempting to do both at once can seem daunting, but as these firsthand stories of success demonstrate, it really can be done. In their own words, eleven mom-entrepreneurs tell their stories of transforming their businesses from side-projects in craft-r...

Not every prospect joins right away.They have to think it over, review the material, or get another opinion. This is frustrating if we are afraid to follow up with prospects.What can we do to make our follow-up efforts effective and rejection-free? How do we maintain posture with skeptical prospects? What can we say to turn simple objections into easy decisions for our prospects?Procrastination stops and fear evaporates when we have the correct foll...

What if your dream job didn’t have to stay a dream?In Quitter, bestselling author and motivational speaker Jon Acuff delivers a practical, inspiring roadmap for anyone who’s ever wondered if they were meant for more than their current 9-to-5. With humor, honesty, and hard-earned experience, Acuff shows you how to bridge the gap between your day job and your dream job—without risking everything in the process.This isn’t just a book about quitting—it...

Where did all this stuff come from? I don’t have time for a life. I need to get away! Ever feel this way? Society is quick to fill our minds and homes with all the latest gadgets, tools, obligations, and entertainment, but what happens when it all doesn’t fit? The Simple Living Handbook is a how-to memoir about creating a life that has space for what really matters to you.Lippincott’s road to simplicity started in the fall of 2010 when she was on the verge of a br...

From the New York Times-bestselling author of Quitter and Start comes the definitive guide to getting your dream job.When you don't like your job, Sunday isn't really a weekend day. It's just pre-Monday. But what if you could call a Do Over and actually look forward to Monday?Starting on the first day you got paid to scoop ice cream or restock shelves, you’ve had the chance to develop the four elements all great careers have in co...

Are you Confetti Ready?A confetti moment is an experience of joy, surprise, and celebration. Sometimes it's personal-other times, a shared experience.A confetti moment doesn't have to be grand, like a graduation or a wedding. It can happen any time you are celebrating the ordinary, and you think to yourself: Cue the confetti. Something terrific is happening right now.Wouldn't you love it if you could learn a valuable life lesson in less tha...

In the Age of Disposables—fashion, phones, glasses, and even friends!—some people are finding joy by rediscovering the simple life. They’re cleaning house, both literally and figuratively, and finding themselves better for it. By getting rid of excess “stuff” and trimming down their over-filled schedules, they feel happier and more fulfilled than ever before. It’s really true that little can go a long way.With Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Less, sp...

Fish! told the story of a fictional company which transformed itself by applying lessons learned from Seattles famous Pike Place Fish market. Now, with Fish! Tales, readers can learn how real-life businesses and individuals energized their workplaces--and their lives--by implementing the lessons from Fish! Best of all, the book stands on its own for newcomers to the Fish! philosophy.Fish! Tales focuses on diverse companies, such as a bus...

The microbusiness is huge! That’s not just a play on words but an indisputable fact that millions of budding entrepreneurs have already figured out. On top of adding to their income and creating safety nets in case the ax falls at work, they have been able to unlock their creativity and find a sense of fulfillment they never dreamed possible--or rather day-dreamed possible from their uninspiring cubicle.In The Economy of You, author and microbusiness owner herself Kimberly Palmer illuminat...

The Ultimate Teen Girl BibleWhat do you do when . . . you're at the lunch table and you knock your soda over into someone's lap? Or, you need a job? You hate your clothes? You're broke? Inside, more than 100 experts tell you how to deal with these problems and so much more. GirlWise is one-stop shopping for all the stuff you want to, you need to, you MUST know!GirlWise includes contributions by:• Hillary Carlip, aut...

Entrepreneur, author, and popular blogger Crystal Paine shares the secrets of building income at home, using real life examples to from her own journey in becoming a money-making mom as well as the stories of other women from all walks of life. The nuts and bolts of how to make more money from home are revealed in clear steps that can be immediately and easily put into practice.But more than just a how-to book for earning extra income, The Money-Making Mom is a challenge t...

Experience art retreats without leaving your home!There's a community of passionate, creative souls looking to connect, and the art retreat is where is happens. In Destination Creativity, Ricë Freeman-Zachery brings the life-altering journey of the art retreat from venues all across the country straight into your hands and the comfort of your favorite chair.Maybe you've heard about the many different places you can go to take art w...