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The Biggest “F” In Your Business

Jane Button — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:04:02 +0000

Failure to Launch: Fear, Fascination, Frustration or Funds? By Jane Button Have you ever had an idea for a product, a business or a new creative line, gotten so far and then pouf!! nothing….off into oblivion? What happened? You sat there with egg on your face because you’d told everyone you were creating something and then failed to launch. You stopped talking about it and hoped and prayed no one would ask you how you were coming along with it.

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A Christmas to remember…our Norman Rockwell moment

Jane Button — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:25:54 +0000

Holidays bring on all sorts of memories and conjure up ideals of how things "should" be. Advertisers know how to press our buttons, get us to buy things we don't need but want. Some of us feel guilt that we forgot someone or think we don't have the money to buy a gift or are too busy to send out cards or have a party. Then there's the Norman Rockwell picture perfect family...

How Working Backwards Helps Move Your Business Forward

Jane Button — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:32:54 +0000

How Working Backwards Helps Move Your Business Forward: 7 Steps to Creating Deadlines That Work Every Time By Jane Button I now work much better starting backwards than forwards. It’s something I learned long ago when I realized that there were certain times of the year when buyers placed their orders. When I started my [...]

Part 2: If someone gave you $10,000 to spend on your business how would you spend it?

Jane Button — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:32:22 +0000

Part 2: If someone gave you $10,000 to spend on your business how would you spend it? And Why? by Jane Button Evelyn really thought she'd had the answers down pat when she gave her grandfather the answers to his questions on where the $10,000 would be spent. So she was disappointed she had not [...]

When You’re Told Your Price Is Too High, Is It Time To Change?

Jane Button — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:34:44 +0000

When I had my apparel company and showed our line in trade shows, we were sometimes told our prices were too high. At first I was offended. I had done my homework on our pricing and I thought we not only offered a good value but were competitive - PLUS our designs were better (in my opinion) than our competitors.

It’s true, today is my birthday | Memories of my sister Barbara

Jane Button — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:20:57 +0000

Growing up there were 3 days in a row that blended together. October 31st Halloween - November 1st my younger sister Barbara's Birthday and then November 2nd my birthday, which every once in awhile was also election day.

If someone gave you $10,000 to spend on your business how would you spend it?

Jane Button — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:36:33 +0000

If someone GAVE you $10K to spend on your business, how would you spend it? and WHY? The amount of money is not as much a factor as the way you would use it is. And the way you think about money is at the Heart of the matter. Many of us have family histories and legacies about money. So when I posed this question I was not suprised at the answers I got; but I was suprised at the answers I didn't get.....

Mastermind Redesigned | Changing Lives with Carrie Wilkerson, The Barefoot Executive

Jane Button — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:04:33 +0000

I met Carrie Wilkerson, The Barefoot Executive, about three years ago on Twitter! Who knew she would become one of my mentors and my friend. I've masterminded with Carrie and an amazing group of men and women over these years.

Sales Reps | What to expect and how to find a good one

Jane Button — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:29:56 +0000

When I hired my first sales rep in New York it was the best thing I ever did for the growth of my company. The first season sales doubled for the year. It was just the beginning. I had really good success selling my line myself. I personally sold to Nordstrom. I needed growth and [...]

Creative Business of the Month August 2011 | BlueKatDesign

Jane Button — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:22:37 +0000

Meet Heather Botteron O'Cain of BluKatDesign: I first came upon Heather on Twitter and I liked her style and like her beautiful designs. I also loved that she was in Seattle even though, sadly, we have never actually met in person. One thing led to another and I found her on Facebook and started [...]