Contest Sponsor:Kimberly Seals-Allers, CEO of Mocha ManualPrize
Giveway: Autograph Copy of The Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion into Profit by Kimberly Seals-Allers
Prize Details and Sponsor Bio
The Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion into Profit
Who among us haven't dreamed of turning our passion into an income-producingenterprise? Whether it's arranging flowers, creating our own beauty products, or taking care of children, we all have our special talents. But how do you turn your hobbies into something more lucrative? And when would you ever find the time?
In an uncertain economy, there is no better time than now to get started and The Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion into Profit offers the step-by-step answers you need to turn your ideas into a business plan and your business plan into a bona fide business. Whether Kimberly Seals-Allers, an entrepreneur herself, is directing you toward resources that will tell you which licenses you need to get started or advising you on how to pick an accountant once your business starts to grow, you can count on her counsel to be clear, concise, and inspiring. Her wisdom on everything from marketing ideas to managing employees is combined with advice and anecdotes from everyday women who have founded companies ranging from small IT consulting businesses to massive operations such as Carol's Daughter. Whether you want to quit your job and start your own company or supplement your existing income with a "side hustle," this inspiring book is for you.
About the AuthorKimberly Seals-Allers is an award-winning journalist, a respected personal finance expert,and a public speaker. Seals-Allers most recently served as a senior editor at Essence magazine. Previously she was a reporter and staff writer for Fortune magazine. Seals-Allers has also worked at the New York Post and the Times (London) and has written for Ladies' Home Journal, Real Simple, The Independent (London), and numerous other newspapers and magazines. She is also the founder of www.mochamanual.com, the fastest-growing online lifestyle destination for moms of color. She currently resides onLong Island, New York.
Contest Deadline
May 10, 2009
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2) Share a few quick words about your start up story!
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Winner Announced
1 Winner will be selected by Kimberly. You will receive an email requesting your address, which will be used to send you a copy of this book.
Claim Your Prize
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I would like to enter the contest. I make jewelry, but am losing my motivation alot, I get overwhelmed with trying to create my jewelry, because I haven't sold any in a looong while.
I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THIS CONTEST!!!
Everyone have a journey, a passion and a dream to forfill, mines is writing. Every tweak you make towards your gold is a step closer to your element for success.
My name is Sylvia and I would like to enter this contest!
I am in the process of now entering into the world of entreprenuership. I aspire to own at least three businesses. I am a little nervous but I am bound andetermined to make it happen!
I am in the process of starting up my company, "A Tru Diva". I am still working out the details but it will be in the area of Image Consulting, Coaching, Public Speaking along with an online store offering shoes, handbags and accessories. I would like to enter the contest.
Well you know how you want to start your own business and you put it off over and over because you think that the time wasn't right? that's me now I know time is of the essence,and time won't wait! not even for me. so a friend and I are gathering the necessary information to start a Health care agency. something I've been wanting to do for a couple of years. also I am working on my web site and it will be up and running in a couple of weeks it's called Pariche1 Health Information and the site address is pariche1.com.
What I want to say to those who want to start up their own business is don't put it off and when the saying goes step out on faith" that is what you must do.and thank you Kimberly and those like you who have resources and knowledge to help others like myself who are venturing into the world of owning you own business.
Thank You Kimberley Bowman of Cleveland Heights,Ohio
My start up story is full of passion, hard work, and a sense of satisfaction as I've transformed my love for stationery and all things "cute" to a phenomenal business that provides multicultural stationery, invitations, and gifts. After 2 years in business, we're expanding with a new comprehensive website and introducing business opportunities for party planners, moms, and/or paper lovers.
LaShanda's Website/Networks & Kimberly and her first book was/has been a personal inspiration for me so I'm excited to be considered.
This sounds AWESOME! I would like to enter this contest!
My start up story is really kind of funny and maybe many will be able to relate. For years I have been in Corporate America, never really satisfied, always knowing that there was something else I was destined to do. I am a strong Black Christian MOM, who has always been very BOLD in my approach to things and have always gotten along well with the various positions I held, but still, never satisfied. God kept telling me that I needed to be in a position to help people, especially young people. And I always brushed it off, although when I volunteered at various non-profits, I always felt more complete. Well, I was working at a very large IT Firm, with a very "Cushion" job, but miserable....I kept complaining to God that I couldn't stand working there and needed a change and He kept telling me to make a move. Well after several years of complaining and not listening to God, He decided to take matters into His hands (as we all know God does OFTEN) and I was laid off. At that moment I decided I could either wallow in self pity and try to find another corporate job that I would undoubtedly be MISERABLE in or tighten my belt and venture out into my own business. The most important thing I ultimately decided was that I needed to continue being a positive role model for my son and show him that sometimes one door closes and another door opens. WE always preach that to our children, and now it was my opportunity to lead by example and SHOW my son. Well that was December 2007 and this year has been the most CHALLENGING and MOST REWARDING all at the same time! STRATEGIES was created to help the community empower themselves in areas such as financial literacy, goal development, and business planning. We have expanded with our youth program and are gaining momentum in the Raleigh/Triangle area...it is wonderful! And I Give God all the Glory for KICKIN my butt when I needed it!
"Be a Blessing to others, and watch how God pours Blessings into your life" Veronique Link - Empowerment Coach
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I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THIS CONTEST!!!
Everyone have a journey, a passion and a dream to forfill, mines is writing. Every tweak you make towards your gold is a step closer to your element for success.
LORD BLESS,
CORINTHIAJ
My name is Sylvia and I would like to enter this contest!
I am in the process of now entering into the world of entreprenuership. I aspire to own at least three businesses. I am a little nervous but I am bound andetermined to make it happen!
What I want to say to those who want to start up their own business is don't put it off and when the saying goes step out on faith" that is what you must do.and thank you Kimberly and those like you who have resources and knowledge to help others like myself who are venturing into the world of owning you own business.
Thank You Kimberley Bowman of Cleveland Heights,Ohio
My start up story is full of passion, hard work, and a sense of satisfaction as I've transformed my love for stationery and all things "cute" to a phenomenal business that provides multicultural stationery, invitations, and gifts. After 2 years in business, we're expanding with a new comprehensive website and introducing business opportunities for party planners, moms, and/or paper lovers.
LaShanda's Website/Networks & Kimberly and her first book was/has been a personal inspiration for me so I'm excited to be considered.
Kisha Jones
www.cocoaprints.com - stationery & gifts
www.joipaper.com - direct sales opportunities for paper lovers!
My start up story is really kind of funny and maybe many will be able to relate. For years I have been in Corporate America, never really satisfied, always knowing that there was something else I was destined to do. I am a strong Black Christian MOM, who has always been very BOLD in my approach to things and have always gotten along well with the various positions I held, but still, never satisfied. God kept telling me that I needed to be in a position to help people, especially young people. And I always brushed it off, although when I volunteered at various non-profits, I always felt more complete. Well, I was working at a very large IT Firm, with a very "Cushion" job, but miserable....I kept complaining to God that I couldn't stand working there and needed a change and He kept telling me to make a move. Well after several years of complaining and not listening to God, He decided to take matters into His hands (as we all know God does OFTEN) and I was laid off. At that moment I decided I could either wallow in self pity and try to find another corporate job that I would undoubtedly be MISERABLE in or tighten my belt and venture out into my own business. The most important thing I ultimately decided was that I needed to continue being a positive role model for my son and show him that sometimes one door closes and another door opens. WE always preach that to our children, and now it was my opportunity to lead by example and SHOW my son. Well that was December 2007 and this year has been the most CHALLENGING and MOST REWARDING all at the same time! STRATEGIES was created to help the community empower themselves in areas such as financial literacy, goal development, and business planning. We have expanded with our youth program and are gaining momentum in the Raleigh/Triangle area...it is wonderful! And I Give God all the Glory for KICKIN my butt when I needed it!
"Be a Blessing to others, and watch how God pours Blessings into your life" Veronique Link - Empowerment Coach
www.empowerme2day.com
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