Browse > Home / Business, Product Sellers Talk Radio / Taking A Sabbatical May 28, 2009 by Michelle Waters  A time comes in everyone’s life and in every business when you have to step back and reevaluate what you’re doing. Starting shortly before the new year, I started taking a hard look at what I’m doing at Watersweb and considering different ways that I can help other women business owners, both online and in my local area. During this time, I’ve m... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Business, Product Sellers Talk Radio / Spring Into A Better Business Starts Now! March 27, 2009 by Michelle Waters  Spring into a Better Business webinar starts now…it is FREE to attend. Go here: Spring Into A Better Business Login Related posts No related posts. Filed Under: Business, Product Sellers Talk RadioTagged: Spring Into A Better Business Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Product Sellers Talk Radio / It’s Too Late for Baby Boomers to Start a Business — Isn’t It? March 19, 2009 by Michelle Waters  Welcome to Episode #61! There are millions of “baby boomers” in the country, many of whom are facing early retirement or job loss along with their younger counterparts. My guest this week is Beverly Mahone from Boomer Diva Nation and she has encouraging words for boomers everywhere about what you need to s... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Internet Marketing / Hot Press For Product Sellers March 9, 2009 by Michelle Waters  One of the fastest ways to grow your business is to find your products reviewed in the editorial pages of a magazine or raved about on a hip website. But short of a few obviously famous publications, where are the best places to get your products noticed? Among my clients, the following are the most popular: CoolMomPicks.com — If you produce products for moms or children... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Internet Marketing / What To Do If Your Twitter Account Is Hacked March 6, 2009 by Michelle Waters  If you’re following me on Twitter, you probably noticed an “interesting” message inviting you to watch a webcam. That’s all I’m going to say about that. This was not me. That message went out within my knowledge. And it’s possible something like this could happen to you. So, what do you do if your twitter account is hacked? ... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Ecommerce / Planning Your Website Structure March 6, 2009 by Michelle Waters  If you’ve been following along in this How To Make A Website series, and completing each step in the process, you’ve taken huge steps in building just the website you need for your business. You understand the website building process, you know what your goals are, you’ve researched your target market and you’ve narrowed down your software options. Now, it... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Ecommerce / Choosing Your Website Software March 5, 2009 by Michelle Waters  Often, choosing software is one of the first things new business owners do when they decide to make a website. As you’ve learned from this series though, you’ll know that you should really start with researching your business’s goals and your customer’s goals. Once you have this information, you’ll have a much better idea of what features and benefits you... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Ecommerce / Researching Your Website Visitor’s Goals March 4, 2009 by Michelle Waters  Successful online business owners know that that their websites must meet visitor expectations. When a potential customer shows up on the owner’s virtual doorstep, the website must be ready to give the visitor what she wants. If it doesn’t she’s outta there. For example, if you are running a local children’s boutique, your visitors may be people ... Read Full Story

Michelle’s Note: Below is a biography of my friend Amie Nguyen. I first met her in 2004, which she chose to host her Earth Friendly Goods site with Watersweb. We have kept in touch over the years though instant message and through the Green Country Eco-Expo that she hosted in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’ve invited Amie to share her green business wisdom with you. Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Internet Marketing / Top 4 Forums To Market Your Natural Handmade Products March 2, 2009 by Michelle Waters  If you’re creating products for the natural market, whether your focusing on women, children or the whole family, a few forums stand out as places where the crunchy crowd hangs out. Naturally, I’m going to share: Mothering.com — Perfect for those of you who are making natural, organic products for children and women. TheBabyWearer.com ... Read Full Story